WWE Smackdown 22nd August 2025 Full Show
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Date: August 22, 2025
Start Time: 3 PM ET (airing live on Netflix internationally; delayed 8 PM ET on USA Network in the U.S.)
Location: 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland — marking the first-ever European SmackDown before Clash in Paris
Match Card & Special Segments:
- John Cena Returns — The 17-time World Champion makes his final appearance in Ireland as part of his farewell tour
- Aleister Black vs. R-Truth (Ron Killings) — A grudge match to settle personal scores
- Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) vs. Melo Don’t Miz (Carmelo Hayes & The Miz) — Tag rivalry heats up with championships on the line
- Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) vs. Members of The MFTs — A chaotic tag clash, high in stakes and intensity
- Charlotte Flair vs. Piper Niven — The Queen seeks retribution after last week’s backstage beatdown
- Main Event: Tiffany Stratton & Jade Cargill vs. Becky Lynch & Nia Jax — A massive showdown closing the night; Becky both opens and closes the show
Show Review & Highlights:
- Opening Impact with Becky Lynch: The show starts with a bang—Lynch setting the tone in front of her home crowd in Ireland
- John Cena’s Emotional Return: Cena brings raw energy and nostalgia as he continues building his storyline towards Clash in Paris.
- Personal Vendetta with Black vs. R-Truth: Expect intense in-ring storytelling and psychological warfare between the two veterans.
- Tag Team Turmoil: Both tag matches deliver high-octane action, with history and titles on the line—especially the MCMG vs. Melo Don’t Miz match that fans have anticipated
- Flair’s Redemption: Charlotte seeks to reclaim dominance with a strong in-ring performance against Niven.
- Main Event Drama: Stratton and Cargill will face two of WWE’s toughest women in Lynch and Jax—this serves as the climax and emotional crescendo of the event
Location & Broadcast Context:
SmackDown’s stop at Dublin’s 3Arena is significant—not only is it the brand’s first SmackDown held in Europe, but it’s also a stepping stone toward the major Clash in Paris PPV on August 31 The early 3 PM ET live streaming on Netflix allows international fans to watch in real-time, ahead of the 8 PM ET delayed broadcast in the
Conclusion:
WWE SmackDown – August 22, 2025 delivers a stacked, emotionally charged episode:
- A historic Dublin venue amplifying crowd energy.
- A career moment for John Cena.
- Fierce singles and tag action building momentum toward Clash in Paris.
- A dramatic closing tag bout to cap off the night.
This special early-start episode blends storytelling, nostalgia, and high-stakes competition—making it a must-watch for WWE fans anticipating the fall PPV.
