WWE SmackDown Results (8/8/25): John Cena & Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul

WWE SmackDown Results 8/8/25
Belle Centre
Montreal, Canada

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Commentators: (Joe Tessitore & Wade Barrett) 

Ring Announcer: Mark Nash

Transcription by Josh Lopez

John Cena, Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes Segment 

John Cena: Damn. Man, we have come a long way. You know, for the longest time, WWE was afraid to come to Montreal. Hey, that’s no secret, y’all know what I’m talking about. There’s a lot of history in this building, right, you know what I’m talking about. They were afraid, because they thought, you, the audience would hijack the show. I am never, ever been afraid of that, because I’ve always known, the audience is the show. And if you’re watching at home, sometimes you just got to let them go, and I know you wish you were here. And I can see why the WWE was afraid. They’ve got every right, I mean, look around, there are people everywhere. The noise in here is deafening, I can barely hear myself talk. And you can even feel the energy at home through your TV screens. So, imagine being somebody back there trying to plan a show around you guys or maybe somebody standing here, sometimes it gets scary when you start singing. So, some performers might get scared, they might be afraid, they might say, what do I do?

If there’s one thing y’all have taught me over the years, one thing I’m very grateful for, is even though I might be afraid, I face my fears, head on, I lean into them, and I go like hell, and I let you sing, and let you do your thing, and embrace, and enjoy every single second. Because, trust me, it doesn’t last forever. I’ve been coming here for over two decades, and I have shared many, many valuable moments in this ring. Man, thank you. You guys know that, after tonight, I got 11 of these left. I’m starting to understand that, and I just want you to know, as far as being afraid, every single time a day goes by, I get more and more afraid, and I thank you for that. I want to lean into this for a second, because it’s important I get it off my chest. You guys have put up with me for a while, so I want to leave with honesty and vulnerability.

I’m afraid that, no matter how much I can give to you in this limited time, that I’ll never be enough, and I’m just gonna let you down. And I’ll also admit that I am very afraid that, after I’m gone, and the WWE moves on, as it should, you guys are going to forget about me. There’s all these fears on my mind, heck, I’m even afraid of Brock Lesnar. I don’t know in what universe, me, right now, would ever actually pick Brock Lesnar as an opponent. But you and I, we’ve known each other for a long time, and you know there is no universe in which I never back down from Brock Lesnar. Am I afraid? Yes. Am I afraid? Hell yes. I’m afraid Brock Lesnar just got himself a John Cena Problem. I am afraid that every single WWE Superstar just got themselves a big ole John Cena Problem. Time is winding down, and if any all saw SummerSlam, you know that I’m not going down without a fight. So, Brock Lesnar, when you want some, come and get some. And to anyone brave enough to walk the aisle, and stand on this canvas, to face off with The Last Real Champion, just know that I plan on going down, guns blazing. The Last Time Is Now. So, if you want some, come get some.

Logan Paul: John, John, John. Stop, just hear me out. John, whatever this is, whatever version of you this is, John, it’s making me sick. Hey, I’ve respected you, John, I really did, but now I don’t even know you. Montreal, what y’all whining about, at least Logan Paul never switched up.

John Cena: Whoa, easy, man, you might just made the biggest mistake of your life.

Logan Paul: We’ll see about that, John Cena. Let me tell you something, you don’t know who you are, these people don’t know who you are, I’ve been real since day one, okay. And whether you guys like it or not, John Cena said it himself, Logan Paul does WWE better than any professional wrestler, and that includes, you.

John Cena: Hold on, he may be right about that, I said that, Logan Paul does WWE better than any professional wrestler, including myself. I would also like to say that, Logan Paul is the biggest dumbass I have ever seen in my life.

Logan Paul: John Cena is a liar. He came out here, he says whatever he says, the bosses tell him what to say. He says Montreal is the show, false, I am the show. And, John Cena, you turned into a charity case, you’re out here just giving out matches, well, how about this. Well, damn, John, I want one.

John Cena: You want a match?

Logan Paul: I would love to have a match with you, John Cena.

John Cena: Logan Paul versus John Cena? Oh, man, that sounds pretty damn good. Be careful what you wish for, man, you want a match with me, you sure about that?

Logan Paul: I’m damn sure, John Cena. Montreal, how does that sound? Logan Paul versus John Cena in a beautiful French speaking country, right in the middle of France. No, no, no, Montreal, don’t be ridiculous, you don’t deserve this. Logan Paul versus John Cena at Clash In Paris, I mean, that’s box office, that’s headlines.

Drew McIntyre attacks Cena from behind. Paul and McIntyre gangs up on Cena. Cody Rhodes storms into the ring to make the save. Rhodes is throwing haymakers at McIntyre. Rhodes and Cena clears the ring.

John Cena: Logan Paul against John Cena, Clash In Paris, I accept. But it seems like you two want to fight, and it seems like I might have a partner. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul face Cody Rhodes & John Cena, TONIGHT! The Champ is here.

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with The Motor City Machine Guns. Are they full recovered from the TLC Match at SummerSlam? MCMG did indeed taking a massive beating at SummerSlam, but they made a legacy of getting knocked down and getting back on our feet. They didn’t get the job done at SummerSlam, but they know what it takes to become champions. Tonight, their road back to the top begins.

First Match: The Motor City Machine Guns vs. The MFT’s w/Solo Sikoa & Tanga Loa 

Alex Shelley and JC Mateo will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Mateo backs Shelley into the ropes. Shelley ducks a clothesline from Tonga. Mateo drops Shelley with a shoulder tackle. Shelley is throwing haymakers at Mateo. Shelley applies a side headlock. Sabin tags himself in. Mateo whips Shelley across the ring. Shelley kicks Mateo in the chest. Missile Dropkick/Flatliner Combination. Sabin dropkicks Tonga off the ring apron. Shelley with a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Sabin lands The Suicide Dive. Sabin is fired up. Sabin rolls Mateo back into the ring. Sabin blasts Tonga with The PK. Shelley SuperKicks Tonga. Running Forearm/Shoulder Block Exchange. MCMG prepares for Skull & Bones. The referee gets distracted by Tanga Loa. Tonga yanks Shelley off the apron. Tonga throws Shelley into the ringside barricade. Mateo punches Shelley in the ribs. Shelley decks Mateo with  JawBreaker. Mateo stops Selley in his tracks. Mateo decks Shelley with a back elbow smash. Mateo scores a right jab. Mateo with The Western Lariat. Mateo tags in Tonga.

Tonga with a corner clothesline. Tonga scores the elbow knockdown. Tonga with a Running Elbow Drop. Sheley with heavy bodyshots. Tonga kicks Shelley in the gut. Tonga with a double sledge. Tonga HeadButts Shelley. Tonga is choking Shelley with his boot. Loa delivers a cheap shot from the outside. Tonga with clubbing crossfaces. Tonga with a forearm shiver across the back of Selley. Tonga whips Shelley back first into the turnbuckles. Tonga with a Pendulum BackBreaker. Shelley is throwing haymakers at Tonga. Tonga applies The Bear Hug. Shelley is displaying his fighting spirit. Tonga slaps Shelley in the chest. Tonga goes for The Snake Eyes, but Shelley lands back on his feet. Mateo tags himself in.

Mateo applies a waist lock. Shelley with three sharp elbow strikes. Shelley kicks Mateo in the face. Shelley tags in Sabin. Sabin with The Flying Crossbody Block. Sabin with forearm shivers. Mateo shrugs off two short-arm clotheslines. Sabin ducks a clothesline from Mateo. Sabin SuperKicks Mateo. Sabin drops Mateo with The Springboard Spinning DDT. Sabin tags in Shelley. Sabin with a Spinning Back Kick. Shelley SuperKicks Mateo. Step Up Enzuigiri/SuperKick Combination. Shelley rolls Mateo over for a two count. Shelley tags in Sabin. MCMG knocks Tonga off the apron. Mateo with a double clothesline. Mateo delivers The Spin Cycle for a two count. Shelley with clubbing blows to Mateo’s back. Mateo decks Sabin with a back elbow smash. Mateo punches Shelley in the ribs. Tonga made the blind tag. Double SuperKick. MCMG goes for Skull & Bones, but Tonga counters with The Big Boot to Shelley. Tonga Chokeslams Sabin to pickup the victory.

Solo Sikoa: Montreal, take a look, because this is what greatness looks like. You are looking at the soon to be WWE Tag Team Champions. You are looking at the most dominant United States Champion. And it is a shame, because I’m all dressed up, I’m in my gear, I’m ready to fight, I’m feeling good in Montreal, but there is nobody back there to fight me. So, I’ll tell you what we’re going to do. Me and The MFT’s are going to leave this crappy city, because this is the last place that I want to wrestle at. So, let’s go boys, let’s go celebrate.

Nick Aldis: Not so fast, Mr. Sikoa. Since you have no problem running your mouth, and since you claim to be ready for a fight, it just so happens that I have a special guest in the house tonight, who’s already for a fight, and is ready to go, right now. He’s someone you know quite well, but he’s somebody Montreal, Quebec knows very well.

Sami Zayn comes down to the ring and got a massive hometown pop.

Winner: The MFT’s via Pinfall 

Second Match: Solo Sikoa w/The MFT’s vs. Sami Zayn 

Solo is getting flustered by the Montreal crowd. Zayn is playing mind games with Solo. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Solo backs Zayn into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Solo wants Zayn to join The MFT’s. Zayn with a straight right hand. Zayn with forearm shivers. Zayn with a high elbow smash. Solo blocks The Exploder Suplex. Zayn is throwing haymakers at Solo. Zayn with a knife edge chop. Zayn transitions into a corner mount. Solo drops Zayn with a shoulder tackle. Solo with a knife edge chop. Solo transitions into a corner mount of his own. Zayn dumps Solo face first into the turnbuckle pad. Zayn delivers another corner mount. Zayn with a blistering chop. Solo reverses out of the irish whip from Zayn. Zayn springboards off the ropes. Zayn clotheslines Sikoa over the top rope. Zayn lands The SomerSault Plancha. Zayn is fired up. Zayn gets cornered by The MFT’s. Zayn rolls Solo back into the ring. Zayn with a chop/forearm combination.

Solo reverses out of the irish whip from Zayn. Zayn decks Solo with a back elbow smash. Talla Tonga clotheslines Zayn behind the referee’s back. Solo has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Solo goes for The SuperPlex, but Zayn counters with The Sunset Flip PowerBomb for a two count. Solo blocks The Blue Thunder Bomb. Solo hammers down on the back of Zayn’s neck. Zayn ducks a clothesline from Solo. Zayn goes for The Blue Thunder Bomb, but Solo lands back on his feet. Solo hits The Spinning Solo for a two count. Solo transitions into a ground and pound attack. Solo HeadButts Zayn. Zayn denies The Samoan Spike. Zayn kicks Solo in the face. Zayn with The Exploder Suplex into the turnbuckles. Zayn plays to the crowd. Zayn blasts Tanga Loa off the apron. Zayn with another Exploder Suplex into the turnbuckles. Zayn prepares for The Helluva Kick. Zayn gets distracted by JC Mateo. Zayn with a running haymaker. Zayn tells Tonga to bring it. Solo SuperKicks Zayn. Solo goes for The Samoan Spike, but Zayn rolls him over to pickup the victory.

Winner: Sami Zayn via Pinfall 

– We get a video recap about the upcoming WWE/ESPN PLE Partnership in 2026.

– The Wyatt Sicks Vignette.

– DIY tries to antagonize The Street Profits in the trainers room. B-Fab reminds Candice LeRae that it was her husband and his best friend that’s responsible for pushing her into that ladder bridge at SummerSlam. Candice says that she’s lucky to be standing right now. Montez Ford says that Candice and Ciampa are talking to the wrong people, they should be talking to the husband of the year, Johnny Gargano. DIY and The Profits starts bickering with each other. Nick Aldis joins the conversation. Nick was a silly goose to believe that DIY and The Profits would calm down and act like professionals after the TLC Match at SummerSlam. Nick says that he’s going to get control of this tag team division if it’s the last thing he does. Next week on SmackDown, DIY will battle The Street Profits.

Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss Championship Celebration

Charlotte Flair: Montreal! You know, Lexi, your birthday falls at the same day as our championship celebration, and I could’ve made this all about me, but I decided to be gracious and share the spotlight. You know, two celebrations, one stage. I would’ve said, you’re welcome, but since I’m in such a giving mood, how about we start right here.

Alexa Bliss: A birthday cake with your name on it.

Charlotte Flair: No, your name is right here. Right there, Alexa, it fits. You know, that’s not the only present, I have one more present. I may be about me, you, I mean, us, it’s like collectively for both of us, it’s right here. I’m so excited to give it you.

Alexa Bliss: Yeah, you didn’t need to do that.

Charlotte Flair: Yes, I did.

Alexa Bliss: Charlotte, we’re just tag team partners, no you didn’t.

Charlotte Flair: Yes, I did.

Alexa Bliss: Charlotte, I’m scared.

Charlotte Flair: Oh my gosh, you know what, I’ll open it. Wait, do you remember what you gave me four years ago?

Alexa Bliss: Aww, Lily.

Charlotte Flair: Look, Lily has the We’re Not Friends T-Shirt.

Alexa Bliss: Oh, we match, isn’t that cute.

Charlotte Flair: Okay, since we’re tag partners, I thought Lily needed a tag partner as well. I know, I know. It was a present that I kept, even if it was really ugly, but it all worked out. Charly! I know, it’s really ugly, but it’s the sentiment that counts. See, I knew you’d like Charly. We’re tag partners, we’re not friends, they’re not friends. I know I shouldn’t have.

Alexa Bliss: Charlotte, thank you.

Charlotte Flair: You know what? I appreciate that, but I need something else from you, that’s not enough. I need something, Montreal needs something. You may hug me.

Alexa Bliss: Charlotte, I don’t know if that’s really necessary.

Charlotte Flair: You may hug The Queen, Lexi. Come on, bring it in, bring it in, little closer.

Chelsea Green & The Secret Hervice appeared on the stage before Charlotte & Alexa were able to hug.

Chelsea Green: Woah, woah, woah. Look, people, I’m a proud Canadian, but listening to you cheer for these self-absorbed America Born weirdos, no, no, no, you guys have me wanting to turn in my passport, but, then again, girls, we are in Montreal, and judging for their love for the Habs, they don’t see champions often. Charlotte, Alexa, I don’t know what you think you’re doing parading your tacky little dolls around here, celebrating only god knows what. We are in my country, we should be celebrating my homecoming.

Charlotte Flair: You know what, Lexi, I have one more gift for you, and that will be kicking Chelsea’s ass, tonight.

Chelsea Green: No, we’re busy.

Nick Aldis: Ladies, ladies, Chelsea, so sorry to interrupt, but you know, I thought such a special occasion, I will tolerate wrestlers making matches on the fly, again. And you know, I figured, Lexi, Happy Birthday, I, too have a gift for you, it’s a brand-new referee. And his first assignment will be Chelsea Green versus Charlotte Flair, right now.

– We see Carmelo Hayes standing outside of Nick Aldis Office. The Miz joins the conversation. Melo wants to know where Miz was at, he left him hanging for two months. He said he was going to take Melo to the top, and then he dipped out, what’s that about. Miz says that Melo deserves better. Melo wants to talk to Nick Aldis about getting a US Title Shot. Miz says that Melo definitely deserves a shot at the US Title, but it takes time. Miz has been around for 20 years, John Cena walks in and gets main events, he defeated Cena in the main event of WrestleMania. Logan Paul walks into WWE and gets marquee matches, Miz brought Logan to the WWE. Melo says that Miz is losing focus on the fact that the spotlight should be him, so he’s going to handle business by himself. Miz tells Melo that they have a shot at the WWE Tag Team Titles next week, because they need to remind the world exactly who Carmelo Hayes is, and he is HIM, because they are Melo-Don’t-Miz. Miz asks Melo if they’re good. Melo says that they’re good as he walks away.

Third Match: Charlotte Flair w/Alexa Bliss vs. Chelsea Green w/The Secret Hervice 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Wrist Lock Exchange. Charlotte whips Green across the ring. Charlotte drops Green with a shoulder tackle. Charlotte flexes her muscles. Green drops down on the canvas. Charlotte walks over Green’s back. Charlotte SuperKicks Green to the floor. Green regroups on the outside. Green slams Charlotte’s head on the top rope. Charlotte avoids The Pump Kick. Charlotte with a knife edge chop. Green kicks Charlotte in the gut. Charlotte and Green trade visits to the top turnbuckle pad. Charlotte with a blistering chop. Charlotte with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Green reverses out of the irish whip from Charlotte. Charlotte kicks Green in the face. Charlotte drops Piper Niven with The Big Boot. Charlotte ascends to the top turnbuckle. Charlotte with The Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Charlotte applies a waist lock. Green decks Charlotte with a back elbow smash. The Secret Hervice trips Charlotte from the outside. Green pulls Charlotte down to the mat. Charlotte dives over Green. Charlotte with The O’Connor Roll for a two count.

Green sends Charlotte face first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Green with a Bow & Arrow Stomp into the middle turnbuckle pad. Green salutes the crowd. Green has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Charlotte blocks a slap from Green. Charlotte with forearm shivers. Charlotte unloads a series of knife edge chops. Charlotte ducks a clothesline from Green. Charlotte drops Green with The Walk Over Lariat. Charlotte with a Release German Suplex. Charlotte pops back on her feet. SuperKick Exchange. Charlotte hits The Natural Selection for a two count. Green kicks Charlotte in the face. Green launches Charlotte over the top rope. Charlotte with a shoulder block from the ring apron. Green slaps Charlotte in the face. Green with The SuperPlex for a two count. Green is displaying her frustration. Green calls for the birthday cake. Bliss wipes out The Secret Hervice with a Flying Cannonball Senton off the apron. Charlotte nails Green with The Unprettier into the birthday cake. Charlotte makes Green tap out to The Figure Eight.

Winner: Charlotte Flair via Submission 

– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Tiffany Stratton. Tiffany has been on a high caliber run, so what’s next for her? Tiffany says that she’s going to be doing the same thing she’s been doing for 216 days, and that is keeping her title and defending it. Jade Cargill joins the conversation. Jade says that Tiffany should be grateful that her foot was on the bottom rope or she would be standing here with nothing. Next time, the story is going to be different. Tiffany says that the story may be different, but the outcome will always remain the same, with her being the WWE Women’s Champion, trust that. Kiana James introduces herself to Jade. She’s a representative for Giulia. If Jade is serious about becoming the WWE Women’s Champion, she should give Kiana a call. Jade says that she’s going to win the title on her own terms. Kiana tells Jade to hold onto the business card, just in case. Jade gives Michin the business card, she wants a crack at the Women’s United States Championship.

Aleister Black Promo 

I believe that I am allowed to use violence to stop a greater violence from happening. And if you think that for some reason makes me evil, there is no such thing as good or evil. You want to know the difference between good and evil? It’s your convictions. You see, the people cheered Damian on as he was planning to put me through the table. I am not an eye for an eye kind of a guy, Damian, no, I am an eye for a head, an eye for a limb, an eye for a life kind of a guy, and that’s why inflicted the kind of violence I dished out last week. And I even told him, it’s violence versus violence, and where is he now? Oh, that’s right, he’s sitting at home nursing a hairline fracture in his jaw. You know the what the difference is between me and you, Priest? See, when somebody pushes you, you push back. When someone pushes me, I push them off the cliff, and I will stand at the edge of that cliff waiting to hear that smack. If that’s what makes you people consider me to be the scapegoat, so be it.

– John Cena runs into Ron Killings in the backstage area. Ron says that if John Cena is really back, then he’s back as well. Truth gives Cena a big hug. Cena was starting to get worried about Truth for five months, he was acting weird for five months. He changed his hair, he was being mean to people. Remember when he made that kid in Brussels cry and said that he wanted to ruin wrestling. I mean, come on, did you really think that was going to work? Cena is glad to have Truth back in his life. Cena totally flipped the script on Truth.

Fourth Match: John Cena & Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul 

Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Rhodes applies a side headlock. Paul whips Rhodes across the ring. Rhodes drops Paul with a shoulder tackle. Rhodes does the Stardust Cartwheel. Rhodes reaches out to Cena. Paul drives his knee into the midsection of Rhodes. Paul grabs a side headlock. Rhodes whips Paul across the ring. Rhodes drops down on the canvas. Rhodes kicks Paul in the gut. Rhodes with a drop down uppercut. Rhodes with The Delayed Gourdbuster. Paul rolls Rhodes over for a one count. Paul kicks Rhodes in the gut. Paul tags in McIntyre. McIntyre with a straight right hand. McIntyre unloads two knife edge chops. McIntyre whips Rhodes back first into the turnbuckles. Rhodes dives over McIntyre. Rhodes Powerslams McIntyre. Rhodes applies a wrist lock. McIntyre reverses out of the irish whip from Rhodes. Rhodes decks McIntyre with a back elbow smash. Rhodes ducks a clothesline from Paul. Rhodes knocks Paul off the ring apron. McIntyre HeadButts Rhodes. McIntyre poses for the crowd.

McIntyre dumps Rhodes out of the ring. Paul clotheslines Rhodes behind the referee’s back. McIntyre talks smack to Cena. Rhodes is throwing haymakers at McIntyre. McIntyre with a gut punch. McIntyre slams Rhodes head on the steel ring steps. McIntyre rolls Rhodes back into the ring. McIntyre stomps on the right hand of Rhodes. McIntyre applies a front face lock. McIntyre tags in Paul. Double Vertical Suplex for a one count. Paul applies a rear chin lock. Rhodes with heavy bodyshots. Forearm Exchange. Paul with The GutWrench Slam for a two count. Paul drags Rhodes to the corner. Paul with clubbing bodyshots in the corner. Paul tags in McIntyre. McIntyre with The Delayed Vertical Suplex for a two count. Rhodes with forearm shivers. Rhodes is fingertips away from Cena.

McIntyre stops Rhodes in his tracks. Rhodes sends McIntyre shoulder first into the steel ring post. Cena and Paul are tagged in. Cena ducks a clothesline from Paul. Cena with two diving shoulder tackles. Cena with The Spinning Side Slam. Cena is fired up. Cena delivers The Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena hits The Attitude Adjustment for a two count. McIntyre goes for The Claymore, but Rhodes counters with The SuperKick. Rhodes clotheslines McIntyre over the top rope. Rhodes lands The Suicide Dive. Paul delivers a low blow to Cena which forces the disqualification. After the match, Paul and Cena starts brawling towards the backstage area. Rhodes slams McIntyre’s head on the steel ring post. Rhodes clears the announce table. McIntyre clocks Rhodes with the WWE Championship. McIntyre plants Rhodes with The Claymore through the announce table. McIntyre talks smack to Rhodes as the show goes off the air.

Winner: John Cena & Cody Rhodes via Disqualification 

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