3 PM ET Special start – WWE Smackdown 8/22/2025

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3 PM ET Special start – WWE Smackdown 8/22/2025

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Event Overview

  • Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
  • Location: 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
  • Special Start Time: 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT (due to European broadcast schedule)
  • Broadcast/Streaming: USA Network (U.S. special airing); Netflix (International)

Match Card

  • John Cena makes a special appearance in Dublin ahead of his retirement match at Clash in Paris
  • Aleister Black vs. R-Truth – personal rivalry reaches the ring
  • Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) vs. Melo Don’t Miz (The Miz & Carmelo Hayes) – tag team showdown
  • Charlotte Flair vs. Piper Niven – a women’s division grudge match
  • The Street Profits vs. The MFTs (2 members) – tag team battle with division implications

Preview

For the first time ever, SmackDown airs at a special 3 PM ET slot to align with WWE’s historic broadcast from Dublin, Ireland. The night is headlined by John Cena’s much-hyped return as part of his farewell tour, sparking international excitement before Clash in Paris. In-ring action will be stacked: Aleister Black seeks to outlast R-Truth, Charlotte Flair looks to silence Piper Niven, the Motor City Machine Guns face The Miz and Carmelo Hayes in a battle of styles, and the Street Profits aim to push past The MFTs in the tag scene.

Conclusion

SmackDown’s Dublin stop not only showcased unforgettable international crowd energy but also cemented its role as the final chapter before Clash in Paris. Cena’s return brought passion and nostalgia, while each match heightened rivalries that will continue to shape the road ahead. From Charlotte Flair’s statement win to the tag division chaos, the special 3 PM ET edition delivered both history and momentum heading into WWE’s next spectacle.

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