WWE SmackDown Results & Recap: Full Highlight From Friday Night (August 9, 2025)
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown delivered a night full of drama, action, and surprises that had the crowd on fire from start to finish.
The blue brand brought together emotional returns, intense in-ring battles, and unexpected twists that kept fans hooked. From John Cena’s heartfelt words to shocking post-match chaos, every segment felt like must-see TV. With rivalries heating up and new storylines emerging, SmackDown proved once again why it’s the crown jewel of Friday nights.
John Cena’s Emotional Return
Cena kicked off the show with a heartfelt promo. He confessed feeling afraid that… I’ll never be enough and acknowledged his fear of Brock Lesnar. Despite the vulnerability, he issued a defiant challenge If you want some, come get some.
Cody Rhodes and John Cena vs. Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre Tag Match
John Cena teamed up with Cody Rhodes in tonight’s SmackDown main event to face Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre.The match was set up earlier after McIntyre attacked Cena during his emotional promo, prompting Rhodes to make the save. From the start, the action was intense, with Cena and Cody battling McIntyre’s power and Logan’s cocky offense.
The Montreal crowd erupted with every near fall, firmly behind the babyfaces. The finish came when Logan delivered a blatant low blow to Cena, causing a disqualification.
After the bell, McIntyre hit Cody with a vicious Claymore and smashed him through the announce table, leaving fans stunned.
MFTs vs. Motor City Machine Guns
The Machine Guns started strong, using their trademark chemistry and quick tags to wear down Mateo, with Sabin even landing a big dive to the outside.
The tide turned when Tonga made the hot tag, flattening Shelley with a crushing corner splash and shifting momentum. MCMG fought back with a Tornado DDT and a barrage of superkicks, briefly rattling their opponents, but the MFTs stayed resilient. In the closing moments, Tonga delivered a huge chokeslam to Sabin for the decisive pinfall.
Sami Zayn vs. Solo Sikoa Non-Title Match
Sami Zayn faced U.S. Champion Solo Sikoa in a hard-hitting non-title match. The Montreal crowd was firmly behind Zayn from the opening bell, fueling his relentless offense despite Solo’s brute strength and the constant threat of interference from The MFTs at ringside.
Sikoa dominated stretches of the match with his power game, but Zayn’s resilience and counter-wrestling kept him in the fight. In the decisive moment, Zayn evaded a Samoan Spike, hit an exploder suplex into the corner, and followed up with a thunderous Helluva Kick to score the clean pinfall victory, earning a huge ovation and proving he can topple the champion when it counts.
Charlotte Flair vs. Chelsea Green
Charlotte Flair clashed with Chelsea Green in a match that sparked after Flair interrupted Alexa Bliss’s in-ring birthday celebration. Green tried to catch Charlotte off-guard with quick strikes and some crafty antics, but “The Queen” quickly took control, using her power and technical precision to wear her opponent down.
Despite Chelsea’s brief flurries of offense, Flair’s dominance was never in doubt. The match ended when Charlotte locked in her signature Figure-Eight Leg Lock, forcing Green to tap out as Flair stood tall, sending a clear reminder to the women’s division that she remains a top contender.
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