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Welcome to the live coverage of WWE SmackDown on August 8, 2025.
Last Sunday at WWE SummerSlam Night 2, Cody Rhodes dethroned John Cena to become the undisputed WWE Champion. Following the match, Cena passed the title to Rhodes and raised his hand in acknowledgment, but the moment was overshadowed by the shocking return of the long-absent Brock Lesnar, who executed an F5. Rhodes appears on tonight’s show after his victory, alongside Cena, who revisits the brutal attacks by Lesnar through repeated video reels.
Meanwhile, MFT’s JC Mateo and Talla Tonga team up with the Motor City Machine Guns, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin. All four are seeking redemption after SummerSlam, where the Motor City Machine Guns failed to defeat Wyatt Sids in the WWE Tag Team Championship TLC 6-Pack match.
Fan Take: This night marks a pivotal shift in WWE storylines with Cody Rhodes ascending as champion and Brock Lesnar’s dramatic return shaking things up. For WWE fans, these developments promise thrilling rivalries and high-stakes matches that will keep the excitement alive for months to come.
