WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland! John Cena will return to Ireland one final time as he prepares to face off against Logan Paul at Clash in Paris. Note: Tonight’s show will air live on Netflix internationally at 8pm UK time on Netflix, but American fans (without a VPN) will have to wait until 8pm ET as normal to see the show on USA. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: August 22, 2025
R-Truth vs. Aleister Black
WWE’s official preview:
R-Truth must channel every bit of his inner Ron Killings when he faces the ominous Aleister Black.
The Street Profits vs. The MFTs
WWE’s official preview:
SmackDown’s red-hot tag team division continues to set Friday night ablaze as The Street Profits step in the ring with two members of the dangerous MFTs.
Motor City Machine Guns vs. Melo Don’t Miz
WWE’s official preview:
As a result of a backstage altercation last week, Motor City Machine Guns will take on Melo Don’t Miz. After some rough waters in recent weeks, will The Miz and Carmelo Hayes be on the same page against their veteran tandem adversaries?
Charlotte Flair vs. Piper Niven
WWE’s official preview:
Last week, WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss were assaulted by Chelsea Green and The Secret Hervice after Bliss defeated Piper Niven.
Now The Queen is looking for payback when she goes one-on-one with Niven.
John Cena returns to SmackDown
WWE’s official preview:
John Cena returns to SmackDown en route to battling Logan Paul at WWE Clash in Paris.
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