WWE SmackDown Spoiler Results for August 22, 2025

Todaya’s WWE SmackDown, airing August 22, 2025, promises an action-packed night live from the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. The show sees Ron “R-Truth” Killings take on Aleister Black in a Singles Match. Plus, 17-time World Champion John Cena will return to the blue brand.

The show kicks off at 3:00 PM ET on streaming platforms like Netflix. Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Stay tuned to this page, refresh for the latest results as the action unfolds, and join the conversation in the comments below!

WWE SmackDown Spoiler Results (8/22/25): Live Match Updates and Highlights

Joe Tessitore spoke as backstage shots showed Logan Paul, The Street Profits with B-Fab, Solo Sikoa and the MFTs, Charlotte Flair, and Piper Niven alongside Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre.

At ringside, Tessitore and Wade Barrett discussed the night ahead, with Tessitore noting they would kick things off with a hometown star.

WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch then made her entrance, introduced by ring announcer Mark Nash. Becky Lynch started her promo by saying this was the first live WWE show from Dublin and recalled coming to the building as a fan. She remembered Randy Orton making eye contact with her years ago, saying it changed her life, and back then she dreamed of WWE TV coming to the arena. But now that it finally happened, Becky told the crowd they didn’t deserve it and revealed she had even petitioned to get the show canceled.

The fans turned on her and chanted for Lyra Valkyria. Becky fired back, reminding them of the stipulation from their last match. She insulted the crowd by saying none of them had a face for TV and claimed they didn’t appreciate her. Becky declared she was their hero, but said she was actually let down by them. She listed her accomplishments—being the first woman to win the main event of WrestleMania, becoming a bestselling author, a Grand Slam Champion, and bragging about having a “very hot American husband.” She even compared herself to famous Irish figures, dismissing Oscar Wilde and James Joyce as “losers.”

Becky said she deserved a parade, a statue, or a mural in her honor. When fans chanted for CM Punk, she brushed it off and complained that when she flies home first class and walks through the airport, she doesn’t see her face celebrated. Instead, she sees rugby players and Katie Taylor. She mocked Bono by calling him pretentious and telling him to take off his sunglasses indoors. Her rant came to a halt when Tiffany Stratton’s music hit and she made her way to the ring.

Becky snapped back at the Dublin crowd, saying they disgusted her for cheering Tiffany. Tiffany fired right back, asking how Becky could talk down to her own people. She told Becky she was on the wrong show and said everyone in Dublin knew what time it was. Tiffany told “Rebecca” to leave, and warned that if she didn’t, she’d make her leave.

Before things escalated, Nia Jax’s music hit and she stormed to the ring. Nia asked Tiffany why she was even worried about Becky, before trashing Dublin and saying Tiffany had much bigger problems—pointing at herself. Nia then dropped Tiffany with a punch and followed up with a kick.

Becky quickly joined the attack, but Jade Cargill’s music blasted and she ran to the ring. Jade unloaded on Nia with forearms and a big bicycle kick that sent her to the floor. Becky tried sneaking up on Jade, but when Jade turned around, Becky backed off. Tiffany recovered and hit a dropkick on Nia to knock her off the apron, while Becky retreated to the floor.

With chaos breaking out, SmackDown GM Nick Aldis came out. He said he was thrilled to have Becky in Dublin, but since she got herself involved, he had already spoken to Adam Pearce. Aldis announced an impromptu tag team match: Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton vs. Becky Lynch and Nia Jax.

Carmelo Hayes was shown walking backstage when Axiom and Nathan Frazer stopped him. Axiom told Hayes he was great last week, but Frazer cut in and said Melo’s partner stole the spotlight, calling The Miz a schemer.

Miz then appeared and tried to remind them who he is. Before he could go further, Hayes spoke up, pointing out Miz’s accomplishments and saying he’s been watching him since he was a kid. Hayes told them the reason Miz is still around is because he’s smarter than everyone else, and that’s exactly why they’re all in this position now.

Motor City Machine Guns vs. Melo Don’t Miz

Miz and Carmelo Hayes argued over who should start the match, with Miz insisting it should be him. Hayes ended up tagging in first and locked up with Chris Sabin. Hayes scored an early takedown, but Sabin kicked him off. Hayes followed with a kick and an Irish whip, but Sabin countered, floating over and hitting an arm drag into an arm bar.

Miz quickly tagged himself in, only to get caught by a drop toe hold. He fought back with a side headlock, but Alex Shelley tagged in and the Motor City Machine Guns hit a double shoulder tackle. They knocked Hayes off the apron and sent Miz to the floor, with Hayes joining him shortly after.

Sabin and Shelley then connected with stereo baseball slides before Sabin flew through the ropes with a suicide dive that wiped out both Miz and Hayes on the outside. Alex Shelley hammered Hayes with punches in the corner, then came off with a double sledge to Miz. Hayes fought back with an elbow, and Miz snuck in a cheap shot from the apron while Hayes distracted the referee.

Hayes followed with a clothesline and a leg drop for a two count. Miz tagged in and booted Alex in the head, then hit another running kick. Hayes quickly tagged himself back in and nailed a running boot of his own, only for Miz to tag right back in and work over the back with a splash against the ropes. Hayes re-entered and hit a forearm, then applied a top wrist lock, but Alex countered with an arm drag. Miz cut him off with a knee from the apron, allowing Hayes to drive him into the corner. Miz tagged back in and prevented Alex from reaching Sabin, but Alex kicked Miz away long enough for Sabin to get the hot tag.

Sabin came in firing with a crossbody, punches, an Irish whip into an elbow, a snap mare, and a tornado DDT for a near fall. Miz sent him to the apron, but Alex tagged back in. Sabin caught Miz with a sunset flip that set him up for Alex’s thrust kick, followed by a twisting neckbreaker for two. The Guns hit their Dream Sequence on Hayes, then Sabin tagged in again and kicked Miz. Miz threw Sabin into the corner, crotching Alex on the top rope. Miz went for the Skull Crushing Finale, but Sabin escaped.

Hayes tagged in and connected with La Mistica for a near fall. He climbed the ropes, but Miz tagged himself in. The two argued, and Sabin shoved Hayes into Miz. Hayes countered a suplex attempt into a Codebreaker, but Alex tossed him out of the ring. Miz capitalized, covering Sabin for the three count.

Winners: The Miz and Carmelo Hayes

It was announced that Miz and Carmelo Hayes will face each other next week in a number one contender’s match.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley caught up with Jimmy Uso. She wished him a happy birthday and congratulated him on the news of Naomi’s pregnancy. Jimmy said everyone had been reaching out to congratulate them, and then Sami Zayn walked in. Sami said he was thrilled about the announcement and joked that Jimmy’s child already had an uncle in him.

Moments later, Solo Sikoa and his crew showed up, and Solo told Cathy to step away. Solo admitted he knew Jimmy wasn’t coming back to the group, but reminded him the baby would have plenty of uncles anyway. Solo even said he’d let Jimmy name his child after his favorite uncle. Jimmy gestured “No Yeet,” which Sami immediately called out.

Sami then told Solo to worry less about Jimmy and more about defending his title. He reminded Solo that he’s not dealing with “underdog Sami Zayn” anymore, but with “WrestleMania main eventer Sami Zayn.”

Charlotte Flair vs. Piper Niven

Charlotte Flair and Piper Niven locked up to start, with Piper grabbing a wrist lock. Flair reversed into a side headlock, but Piper leveled her with a shoulder tackle. Flair popped back up, only to take a hard punch before Piper yanked her down by the hair.

Piper whipped Flair into the corner, but Flair countered with her signature Flair Flip and caught Piper with a boot. Flair climbed the ropes and hit a crossbody for a two count. Piper answered with a back elbow, though Flair fired back with a kick.

Chelsea Green provided a distraction, allowing Piper to pull Flair off the turnbuckles. Piper followed with a Boss Man Slam for a near fall. On the outside, Alba Fyre sent Flair into the ring post before Piper stripped off her jacket and whipped Flair with it. Piper then slammed Flair inside the ring and covered again, scoring another near fall. Piper Niven grounded Charlotte Flair with a reverse chin lock, but Flair broke free with a jawbreaker. Piper sent her into the ropes, Flair floated over, but Piper crushed her with a crossbody for a two count.

Flair struck with a forearm, only for Piper to answer right back. Piper landed a headbutt and followed with a cannonball in the corner for another near fall. She went for a Vader Bomb, but Flair rolled out of the way. Flair came alive with a series of chops, then avoided a clothesline and hit a walkover clothesline of her own. She rocked Piper with a thrust kick, then nailed a second one before connecting with a running boot. Charlotte Flair landed another thrust kick on Piper Niven, then turned her attention to mocking Chelsea Green before heading up top. Flair hit a picture-perfect moonsault for a near fall. She set up for the Figure Four, but Piper kicked her away. Flair bounced back with a big spear that nearly finished it, but Piper kicked out.

Flair tried again for the Figure Four near Green and Alba Fyre at ringside. She nailed Green with a forearm and finally locked in the hold, but Alba distracted the referee. While the official’s back was turned, Green raked Flair’s eyes, allowing Piper to hit a splash followed by the Piper Driver to score the pin.

Winner: Piper Niven

Backstage, Kiana James was seen telling Giulia she had several business deals in the works. Michin interrupted, saying she wanted an appointment with the champion. Kiana cut her off, insisting all inquiries for Giulia had to go through her.

Michin said she was tired of missed calls and would go straight to the champ herself. Kiana warned she’d have to go through her first. Michin replied she’d have no problem beating Kiana to earn a title shot. Giulia calmly said she wasn’t worried as the segment ended and the show went to commercial.

John Cena Returns

John Cena made his entrance to a huge ovation, with loud “Cena” chants echoing through the arena. Just as he was about to speak on the mic, Logan Paul’s music hit and he interrupted, cutting Cena off before he could say a word.

Logan Paul said it was good to be back in England, then insulted the crowd by calling the Irish “drunk, washed-up failures.” He added that if he spat in their faces, they would do nothing about it. Logan Paul told John Cena he was going to keep it real, calling him a “professional pretender” and an actor who just knows how to wrestle. He said he was tired of the disrespect and of being called an outsider, pointing out he’s been in WWE for four years—longer than some on the roster. Logan said Cena is nothing more than a corporate pawn who does whatever the bosses want, while he does what he wants. He mocked Cena for doing “the same five moves for 23 years” and said the real impostor is the one who leaves WWE to be someone else, not the one who stays true to himself. Logan closed by saying he can’t wait to face Cena in Paris because WWE is now his house.

Cena fired back by saying Logan Paul is undeniably talented, a tremendous athlete, and even a future champion and WrestleMania main eventer. But then he turned it around, saying Logan isn’t an outsider—he’s a disappointment. Cena said WWE welcomed him in, but instead of giving back, Logan treated it like a branding opportunity so he could buy Pokémon cards. Cena flipped over the drink table to make his point.

He told Logan he doesn’t get to compare 23 matches to 23 years of giving his life to the business. Cena said he wrestled Sheamus in Dublin back in 2010 when no cameras were around, while Logan was still making Vine videos. He explained that every time he steps in the ring, he asks what he can give to WWE, while Logan only thinks about what he can take.

Cena ended by telling Logan it doesn’t matter how athletic or viral he is—people can see through him. Logan isn’t an outsider, Cena said, he’s a parasite who’s sucked opportunities away from people who truly deserve them. John Cena told the crowd that fans want to see legendary matches and many think he’s wasting his time with Logan Paul. He admitted that while he and the fans haven’t always agreed, they know he’s a man of his word—Logan was first in line, and he got his match. Cena called Clash in Paris the most important match of Logan’s life.

He said Logan knows about hustle but nothing about loyalty and respect. This isn’t Logan’s house, Cena said, it’s the WWE Universe’s world. He joked about Logan already having enough legal problems and warned him to bring his absolute best to Paris, because his opponent is the greatest of all time. If Logan thinks he can show up as a “back-flipping YouTuber selling salt water,” Cena promised to beat the “ever-loving shite” out of him.

Logan responded by knocking Cena’s hat off, poking him, and finally shoving him while saying he was going to mess him up. Cena dodged Logan’s punch and planted him with an Attitude Adjustment to end the segment.

Tiffany Stratton told Jade Cargill she didn’t need her help. Jade fired back, saying she wanted Tiffany at 100 percent when they finally meet, and promised that after she takes care of Becky Lynch and Nia Jax, she’s coming for Tiffany’s title.

Backstage, Logan Paul was walking when Drew McIntyre stopped him. Drew told Logan he was afraid of John Cena—maybe not openly, but deep down he was intimidated by Cena’s mystique and legacy as a 17-time champion. Drew reminded him this isn’t 2010, that Cena isn’t “Super Cena” anymore.

Drew said Logan is in his prime right now, and he has to make things right—just like what Cena once did to Cody Rhodes. He told Logan to make it right tonight and to do whatever it takes. Drew leaned in and repeated slowly, “Whatever… it… takes.”

The Street Profits vs. MFT

Loa and Angelo Dawkins opened the match with a lockup, Loa taking control with a headlock and shoulder tackle. Dawkins came back with a dropkick before tagging in Montez Ford, who hit one of his own and followed with a standing moonsault for a near fall. Loa rammed Ford into the corner, bringing in JC Mateo. Loa hammered Ford with shoulders while Mateo connected with a headbutt, punches, and forearms. Ford fired back with a kick and a leg drop, but when he tried to build momentum, Loa yanked him off the apron and smashed him into the ring post, apron, and barricade.

Back inside, Loa laid in punches before tagging Mateo, and the two hit a double headbutt. Mateo stomped away while Loa dropped Ford across the middle rope, allowing Solo Sikoa to sneak in a cheap shot. Loa re-entered with more kicks, cutting off Ford’s attempt to tag out, then drove him chest-first into the corner before hitting a belly-to-back suplex for two. Mateo tagged back in, and the duo crushed Ford with repeated corner splashes. Mateo nailed a gutwrench suplex, then scored another near fall after a clothesline and a moonsault.

Ford dug deep, throwing punches at Mateo and knocking Loa off the apron, but Mateo responded with stiff elbows. Ford avoided an elbow in the corner, but Loa tagged in to cut him off. Ford flipped out of a suplex and finally dumped Loa to the floor, crawling desperately to his corner. Mateo rushed in but Dawkins got the hot tag.

Dawkins exploded with clotheslines and a corkscrew flying elbow, then planted Loa face-first before splashing Mateo. He tried to hoist Mateo up, but Mateo slipped free. Ford tagged back in, and The Street Profits hit their neckbreaker–spinebuster combo, only for Loa to break the cover. Loa tossed Dawkins outside, but Ford sent Loa over the top with a clothesline. Mateo nearly stole it with a rollup, but Ford countered with a jumping knee.

Ford climbed the ropes, but Solo Sikoa distracted the referee, giving Talla Tonga the opening to knock Ford off the top rope. Mateo capitalized, hitting the Tour of the Islands for a very close near fall. Jimmy Uso cracked Talla in the back with a chair to stop his interference, but Talla fought back by kicking the chair into Jimmy and sending him crashing into the barricade. Talla then tossed Jimmy over into the crowd.

On the outside, Solo Sikoa climbed onto the announce table, but Sami Zayn tripped him and nailed a Helluva Kick against the table before disappearing into the audience.

Back in the ring, Montez Ford flew over the ropes with a flip dive onto Mateo, while Dawkins planted him with Sky High. Ford followed with a Seven Star Frog Splash to seal the win.

Winners: Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins

With the victory, The Street Profits now move on to face The Miz and Carmelo Hayes next week in a number one contender’s match.

A shot of Aleister Black backstage aired before the show went to commercial.

Aleister Black vs. Damian Priest

R-Truth appeared on the tron and joked that he flew to Dublin, Georgia instead of Ireland, so he couldn’t be there. He said he called a friend to help out.

Aleister Black attacked Damian Priest as he entered the ring, landing kicks and strikes. Priest fought back, throwing Black to the floor and hitting a forearm. Black escaped a powerbomb, but Priest nailed him with a superkick before security rushed in. Priest broke free and tried to go after Black again as chaos continued.

Commentary noted there was still no medical update on Cody Rhodes, followed by a video recap of the attack that sidelined him. Drew McIntyre came out demanding to know if there was any medical update on Cody Rhodes. Joe Tessitore said they were still working to get one. Drew climbed onto the announce table and said he would give the fans an update himself—Cody Rhodes is “a little bitch.”

Drew said he gave Cody the gift of more time, telling him to enjoy sleeping with the title and taking selfies with it, because eventually he’ll have to face him. Drew reminded everyone he’s one of the few to pin Cody, and next time he’ll take the championship. He added that nobody in the locker room has called him out, because they all want Cody’s spot, and Cody has no friends in WWE.

Suddenly, Randy Orton appeared in the ring behind Drew and dropped him with an RKO.

Backstage, Nia Jax told Becky Lynch that Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill can’t measure up to her, so for tonight they’re on the same page. Becky reminded her they’re still enemies, but said the fans need to know she’s their hero. Nia agreed and told Becky she’d see her out there.

The show then cut to commercial. It was announced for next week:

• Sami Zayn vs. Solo Sikoa for the United States Championship
• The Miz & Carmelo Hayes vs. The Street Profits in a Number One Contender’s Match
• Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair defending the Women’s Tag Team Titles against Alba Fyre & Piper Niven

Becky Lynch and Nia Jax vs Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill

Becky Lynch and Tiffany Stratton opened the match trading shots, with Becky also landing a punch on Jade Cargill and Tiffany firing one at Nia Jax. Tiffany followed with a snap mare before Becky rolled to the floor. Tiffany climbed up top and hit a swanton dive onto both Becky and Nia outside.

Back inside, Becky shoved Nia into the ring, then yanked Tiffany’s legs as she tried to re-enter. Nia took advantage with a leg drop to the back of Tiffany’s head for a near fall. Nia then rammed Tiffany into the turnbuckles several times before tagging Becky. Becky stomped and chopped away, then nailed a forearm in the corner. Nia followed up with a big splash on Tiffany. Jade Cargill and Becky Lynch both tagged in, with Jade blocking a shot and unloading with forearms and back elbows before dropping Becky with a spinebuster. Becky tried to counter from the corner, but Jade caught her off the ropes and delivered a fallaway slam. Jade followed with back-to-back leaping elbows in the corner, then hit a kick and lifted Becky for a torture rack into Three Seconds Around the World for a close near fall.

Jade missed an elbow in the corner, allowing Nia Jax to tag in. Jade quickly knocked Nia to the floor, then turned her focus back to Becky, forgetting Becky wasn’t the legal competitor. That opened the door for Nia to crush Jade with a splash to the back. Becky backed away from the fight, heading up the ramp and leaving Nia on her own.

Nia nailed a back senton and climbed the ropes for the Anialator, but Jade powered her up into a massive powerbomb. Tiffany Stratton tagged in, hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, and then tagged Jade back for a frog splash to seal the victory.

Winners: Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton

After the match, John Cena was shown walking backstage when Nick Aldis stopped him to deliver word from Brock Lesnar. Before he could react, Logan Paul blindsided Cena with a punch and walked off. Aldis checked on Cena as the show closed and the credits rolled.