Cena Confronts the Beast’s Shadow
SummerSlam 2025 is behind us, but the aftershocks are still rocking WWE. Tonight, WWE SmackDown goes live from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Québec, Canada, with one of the biggest talking points being John Cena’s response to Brock Lesnar’s shocking return.
After an epic Street Fight with Cody Rhodes that saw Cena lose the WWE Championship, the Greatest of All Time was blindsided by Lesnar, who hit a devastating F-5 to close the show. With only 12 matches left before his retirement in December, Cena now faces a major question:
Is Brock Lesnar back to stay—or just to end Cena’s career?
We might get some answers when Cena addresses the WWE Universe tonight in Montreal.
🏆 Cody Rhodes Back as Undisputed WWE Champion
Cody Rhodes will return to SmackDown for the first time as a two-time Undisputed WWE Champion, having defeated John Cena in a grueling war at SummerSlam. The American Nightmare regained everything he lost at WrestleMania 41, but who will step up first to challenge him? The road to Clash in Paris could start tonight.
👑 Tiffy Time Rolls On
Tiffany Stratton retained her WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam, defeating Jade Cargill in another career-defining moment. Having already beaten legends like Charlotte Flair, Trish Stratus, and Nia Jax, the question remains—is there anyone left who can stop Tiffy Time?
🐍 Viper and Werewolf – Unfinished Business
Randy Orton and Jacob Fatu both saw their SummerSlam plans fall apart. Both are advertised for tonight’s show, and fireworks could be on the horizon.
🗣 LA Knight in the House
LA Knight is also set to appear tonight, just days after CM Punk interfered in his World Heavyweight Championship match against Seth Rollins on Raw. Expect Knight to have something to say about the chaos.
📺 How to Watch WWE SmackDown (8/8/25)
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TV Channel: USA Network
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Time: 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST
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Location: Bell Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
WWE SmackDown Announced Card (So Far):
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John Cena addresses Brock Lesnar’s shocking SummerSlam return
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Cody Rhodes returns as WWE Champion
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