WWE SmackDown Results, 8 Aug 2025: McIntyre Assaults Cena And Rhodes, Zayn Downs Sikoa
Cena was ambushed by McIntyre as Paul piled on, but Rhodes came to Cena's rescue before a tag team battle between was set-up as the main event of the day.
The latest instalment of the WWE SmackDown witnessed John Cena address Brock Lesnar following the Beast Incarnate's return to the WWE after a prolonged period on the sidelines.
Cena was ambushed by McIntyre as Paul piled on, but Rhodes came to Cena's rescue before a tag team battle between was set-up as the main event of the day.
Cena opened the proceedings on the day as Logan Paul interrupted the leader of the Cenation. Amid the interference from the streamer-turned-wrestler, Drew McIntyre blindsided Cena, before Paul joined in on the handicap assault on the legend.
Cody Rhodes, who shook hands with Cena and made peace in the lead-up to the event on Friday, came to Cena's aid and a tag-team battle between the duo of Cena, Rhodes and Paul, McIntyre was slated as the main event of the night.
Talla Tonga and JC Mateo Vs Motor City Machine Guns
The Motor City Machine Guns duo of Alex Shelly and Chris Sabin, put up a brave fight in the face of adversity in their bout against Talla Tonga and JC Mateo, however, the latter ended up clinching the tie by pinfall as Tonga put the finishing touches on the fixture with a chokeslam to Sabin, before completing the three-pin.
Charlotte Flair Vs Chelsea Green
In the women's category, ahead of the matchup between Flair and Green, the latter managed to crash Alexa Bliss' birthday celebrations. Her sarky joy was cut short as Flair held her own and produced a win in front of adoring fans as she closed the tie-up out with a figure eight lock.
John Cena and Cody Rhodes Vs Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre by DQ
The main event of the night, continued from the opening segment as the new unit of Cena and Rhodes challenged Rhodes and Paul in an enticing encounter. But it wasn't long before the matchup descended into chaos as McIntyre and Paul conceded the bout via means of disqualification as McIntyre continued his assault on Rhodes.
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