John Cena appeared live and more on the August 22 episode of WWE SmackDown, which aired live from Dublin, Ireland for the first time ever.
Ahead of his match against Logan Paul at Clash in Paris, John Cena made his final appearance in Ireland, which will kick off his farewell tour in Europe. Additionally, Piper Niven faced Charlotte Flair and Ireland’s own Becky Lynch appeared live.
Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett were on commentary for the show.
WWE SmackDown Results August 22:
- Following introductions from Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett, Becky Lynch officially kicked off the show. Lynch turned the hometown fans against her by stating that they did not deserve to have a SmackDown taping in Dublin. The crowd chanted for Lyra Valkyria but instead Tiffany Stratton interrupted The Man. Following further interruptions from Nia Jax and Jade Cargill, a tag team match was booked for the main event.
- Carmelo Hayes and The Miz defeated Motor City Machine Guns.
- Piper Niven defeated Charlotte Flair.
- John Cena appeared live for the final time in Ireland. Before Cena could address the fans, Logan Paul interrupted. Paul claimed that Cena was the imposter, before Cena fired back that the social media star was a disappointment. Cena went after the Prime display and Paul went after the 17-time Champion, only to be hit with an Attitude Adjustment.
- The Street Profits defeated The MFTs.
- R-Truth was set to face Aleister Black, but revealed that he went to the wrong Dublin. Damian Priest was named as the replacement, but a brawl ensued.
- Drew McIntyre directed a promo at Cody Rhodes, but was hit with an RKO from Randy Orton.
- Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton defeated Becky Lynch and Nia Jax.
- Logan Paul attacked John Cena backstage to close out the show.
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