WWE SmackDown Results – August 1, 2025 – Cody Rhodes & Cena Go Face-To-Face, Giulia vs. Zelina Vega

WWE SmackDown Results
Aug 1, 2025

August 1, 2025
Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Commentary – Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett
Results via Roy Nemer of WrestleView.com

Quick Match Results

  1. WWE Women’s United States Championship – Giulia (c) defeated Zelina Vega via Northern Lights Bomb (pinfall)
  2. AAA World Tag Team Championship Open Challenge match – Los Garza (c) defeated Psycho Clown & Mr. Iguana via MTY (pinfall)
  3. Damian Priest defeated Aleister Black via Disqualification
  4. Talla Tonga defeated Jimmy Uso via Chokeslam (pinfall)

Pre-show Arrivals

WWE SmackDown kicks off with an aerial clip of Metlife stadium and it cuts to a view of Newark, New Jersey at the Prudential Center.

In the arena, we see the arrivals of Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, JC Mateo, Aleister Black and Damian Priest in the arena.

In-Ring: John Cena, Cody Rhodes

Live in the arena, John Cena’s music hits and the lights go out with “JOHN CENA” written on the screen. Out he comes to a loud “John Cena sucks” chant from the crowd. He gets in the ring and a mixed chant from the crowd of “Let’s go Cena, Cena sucks”. He points to Mark Nash who introduces him as the “Greatest of all time, the never seen 17, gracing Newark with his presence one final time, he is the last real Champion, John Cena”.

The fans continue their chants as he looks at the crowd. Cena is about to speak and we hear Cody’s theme as he comes out to the ring. Both men are face to face in the ring and the fans sing “Cody, Cody Rhodes”. Cena puts his finger up and says “Cody Rhodes, I told you that I was exhausted.” Cena begins to tell him that a match at SummerSlam would be too difficult to him but Cody did not listen, he assaulted him, forged his signature and forced him into one of the most dangerous matches in WWE, on one of its grandest stages for its biggest Championship. He tells Cody he has one thing to say to him and that is thank you. Because that was the boot in the ass that he did.

Cena says for 25 years, day in and day out, he forged a reputation off hard work, honesty and respect. And he now realize that five months ago, he flushed it down the toilet, chasing someone’s idea to make shocking TV. And they did but the dust settles and everyone goes back to their normal lives and the one’s who were on his team left and they left him alone trying to pretend that he is someone that he is not.

He raises the title and says he wants to leave with that, after his last match, he wants to take the title home with him. But it’s not because he wants to ruin wrestling, he loves wrestling. It’s because after he is gone, he doesn’t want the fans to forget about him. He was so hung up on how they might see him tomorrow, he forgot to realize how stupid he looks today. And everyone tried to tell him but he didn’t listen. Cody tried to tell him but he didn’t listen. He says Cody did what a good friend should do, he forced him to face it, he forced him into a fight.

Cena says the fight will be brutal, he will dig down and be who he really is. He tells Cody to mark his calendar, August 1, 2025, Newark, New Jersey, the day that John Cena came back to WWE!

He says he doesn’t know who leaves with it on Sunday but he knows who wins and that is everyone. He says he is finally over his own BS, we finally get to see Cody Rhodes against the greatest of all time at his best, with something to prove, in a main event street fight which Cody wanted. He tells Cody, “If you want some, come get some”. He says on Sunday, the only platinum rapper showing up to whip his ass is him. Cena says “The champ is here” and he raises his title in the air with the fans going crazy!

Cody grabs two beers, looks at Cena and tells him “Welcome back, John Cena”. He hands Cena a beer and Cena looks around. Cena shakes his hand, they toast and drink. Cena raises the beer in the air as Cody leaves the ring. Cody looks at Cena and Cody heads to the back. A loud “Cena” chant from the crowd as he stands on the second rope with the title and his music hits. Cena walks to the back, shaking the hands of the fans.

We cut to Wade and Joe as Wade says he is hesitant that Cena is back.

Video: Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, Jelly Roll

The camera cuts to scenes from earlier today. We see Jelly Roll training in a ring and in comes Logan Paul who tells the trainers in the ring that they are doing the Lord’s work. Jelly Roll tells him to get in the ring and he does. Jelly Roll gets him in the corner but in comes Drew McIntyre who breaks it up. He pushes Logan into Jelly Roll. They grab Jelly Roll and Drew hits Jelly Roll with a Claymore Kick. WWE trainers get in the ring and break it up.

WWE Women’s United States Championship
Zelina Vega vs. Giulia (c)

The bell rings and we are under way. Both women exchange reversals and Giulia trips Vega down. She goes for the cover but Vega kicks out. Giulia with chops to the chest and she lands a suplex. She goes for the cover but Vega kicks out. Giulia to the ropes but Vega slams her down and Giulia to the outside of the ring. Vega on the ring apron and she lands the double knees to the face.

Back from commercial, Giulia slams Vega face first onto the mat. She goes for the cover but Vega kicks out. She lifts Vega up for a suplex but Vega rolls her into a cover but Giulia kicks out. Vega with a kick followed by a clothesline. Vega with a back suplex and Giulia down in the corner. Vega with a running double knees to the face. Vega climbs the second rope and jumps, Giulia moves out of the way, Vega lands on her feet and Giulia with a boot to the face. Giulia places Vega on the top rope and Giulia climbs the second rope. Vega slides under and she lands a German suplex. Vega goes for the cover but Giulia kicks out. The fans chant “This is awesome”. Vega climbs the top rope but Giulia slows her down with a right hand. Giulia with a butterfly suplex off the top rope followed by a knee to the face. Giulia lifts Vega up and she lands the Northern Lights Bomb. Giulia goes for the cover but Vega kicks out! Giulia goes for another Northern Lights Bomb but Vega reverses it into a cover but Giulia kicks out. Giulia goes for a clothesline, Vega ducks and lands a back cracker. Vega climbs the top rope and goes for a moon sault but Giulia gets her knees up. Giulia with a Northern Lights Bomb. She goes for the cover and gets the pin.

Winner: Giulia via Pinfall to retain the WWE Women’s United States Championship.

Backstage: Solo Sikoa, MFT

We cut backstage and Cathy Kelley is with Solo Sikoa and the MFT’s. He tells her that he is worried about his title and his MFT’s. He says tonight, Jimmy is going to get a big boot into his big mouth from Tala Tonga. He says tonight is about sending a message. He says get in where you fit in, yadda mean and they walk away. Cathy says she doesn’t know what he means.

AAA World Tag Team Championship Open Challenge Match
Psycho Clown & Mr. Iguana vs. Los Garza (Angel & Berto) (c)

Legado Del Fantasma are in the ring and Escobar says it is time for everyone to stand up and show respect for the AAA World Tag Team Champions. He says they demand respect, not that they are familiar with that. He issues an open challenge and out comes Mr. Iguana and Psyscho Clown.

The bell rings and we are under way. Angel and Psycho Clown start the match. Psycho Clown with a hurricanrana followed by a right hand. Psycho Clown with a spring board cross body. He knocks Berto off the ring apron and lands a back breaker onto Angel. A super kick by Psycho Clown and in comes Berto but he is hit with a right hand. A forearm onto Angel followed by a splash. He goes for the cover but Angel kicks out. The fans chant “Iguana” and Berto is tagged in. Berto trips Psycho Clown down onto the mat and hits him with right hands. A kick to the side of the head by Berto and Angel is tagged in. They double team Psycho Clown. Angel goes for the cover but Psycho Clown kicks out. A snap mare by Angel followed by a drop kick. He goes for the cover but Psycho Clown kicks out. Psycho Clown to the ropes but Psycho Clown with a kick to the face. Berto is tagged in and he grabs Psycho Clown by the leg but Psycho Clown makes the tag and Mr. Iguana is tagged in! Mr. Iguana with a head scissor take down followed by a helicopter kick.

He gets the Iguana in his hand, in comes Angel who goes for a right hand but the Iguana grabs stops him. He tries to bounce off the top rope, loses his footing but lands on his feet. He throws Angel and Berto to the outside. Mr. Iguana goes for a splash but Los Garza catch him, Psycho Clown goes for a splash but they throw Mr. Iguana into him. Berto slams Psycho Clown down and Angel is tagged in. They grab Mr. Iguana and place him on the top rope. Los Garza are on the second rope and they land the MTY. Berto goes for the cover but Mr. Iguana kicks out. Psycho Clown is tagged in. He goes for a cross body but Log Garza catch him. They land the MTY. Berto goes for the cover and gets the pin.

Winner: Los Garza via Pinfall to retain the AAA World Tag Team Championship.

Backstage: Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul

We cut to Cathy Kelley who is backstage with Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. They tell her that anything they have to say, they will say in the ring tonight.

Video: Street Profits, Fraxiom, DIY, Andrade & Rey Fenux, Motor City Machine Guns, Wyatt Sicks

A video package hyping up the TLC Tag Team Championship match airs for SummerSlam.

Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black

The bell rings and we are under way. Priest with a hip toss but Black gets back to his feet and lands a kick. Black goes for another kick but Priest blocks it and Priest lands kicks. He goes for another kick but Black rolls to the outside of the ring. Priest to the outside and he jumps off the steel steps, landing a double axe. He throws Black back into the ring. Priest on the ring apron and Black with a kick. Black with a running splash over the top rope onto Priest on the outside.

Back from commercial, Black with a running knee to the face. He goes for the cover but Priest kicks out. Black goes for another kick but Priest blocks it. Priest with a right hand followed by a flap jack. Priest grabs Black by the arm and he walks the top rope, landing a cross body. Priest to the ropes and he lands a clothesline. He goes for the cover but Black kicks out. Priest goes for the Razor’s Edge but Black with a kick. Priest with a kick and Black falls to the outside of the ring. Priest to the outside and Black with a knee to the face. Black gets on the top rope, goes for a moon sault, Priest moves out of the way, Black lands on his feet and Priest pushes Black onto the announce table. Priest clears the announce table with Black down. Priest turns around and Black throws a steel chair onto Priest as the referee calls for the bell.

Winner: Damian Priest via Disqualification.

Aleister Black with right hands but the referee breaks it up. Black grabs the steel chair and he hits Priest with it across the back. The referee takes the chair from Black but Black grabs Priest and he slams him head first into the steel steps. He stands Priest up and Black lands the Black Mass.

Backstage: Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill

Tiffany Stratton is backstage and in comes Jade Cargill. She tells Tiffany that she did not need her help last week. Tiffany tells her she didn’t want any excuses for SummerSlam. Jade tells her she does not have to worry about anyone or any cash ins tomorrow.

Talla Tonga vs. Jimmy Uso

The bell rings and we are under way. Jimmy with chops to the chest followed by a right hand. He gets Tala in the corner and Jimmy with right hands. Tala out the corner, Jimmy on the second rope and he jumps but Tala with a right hand. Tala with a clothesline followed by a leg drop. Tala runs towards Jimmy but Jimmy moves out of the way. Tala lands on the ring apron and Jimmy lands a kick to the side of the head. Jimmy with a suicide dive but Tala stays on his feet.

Back from commercial, Jimmy with chops to the chest but Tala with a chop. Tala with a forearm to the face, he goes for a splash in the corner but Jimmy moves out of the way. Jimmy with a kick followed by a right hand. He tries to lift Tala up but Tala with a right hand followed by a kick to the face. Jimmy on the ring apron and he lands a kick to the side of the head. Jimmy climbs the top rope and he jumps but Tala catches him. He goes for a chokeslam but Jimmy lands on his feet. Jimmy with a super kick and he clotheslines Tala to the outside. Solo gets on the ring apron but Jimmy knocks him down. Tala gets in the ring and Jimmy hits him with a spear! Jimmy climbs the top rope and goes for a splash but Tala gets his arm up. Tala lifts him up and lands a chokeslam. Tala goes for the cover and gets the pin.

Winner: Tala Tonga via Pinfall.

Out come JC Mateo and Tama Tonga run down to the ring. They begin stomping on Jimmy as Solo asks for the steel cage to be lowered down. Solo is about to go for the Solo Spike but out comes Jacob Fatu. He gets in the ring as the cage lowers. Solo opens the door as he and Tala Tonga leave the cage. Fatu with super kicks onto JC and Tama Tonga. Fatu with a Samoan drop onto Tama Tonga. He lands a running him attack onto JC Mateo and Tama Tonga. Fatu with a moon sault onto both men.

Backstage: Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair

Cathy Kelley is backstage with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Flair says she did not have her and Bliss as a tag team on her bingo card for 2025 but there they are. Bliss takes it as a compliment and she says that Flair does not like to use the F word. Flair tells her that they should win the Tag Team titles first.

In-Ring: Logan Paul, Drew McIntyre, Jelly Roll, Randy Orton

Logan Paul’s music hits and out he comes. He stands on stage as Drew’s music hits. Both men get in the ring and Logan tells the fans they have the two best wrestlers in the industry, trying to defend the company from outsiders. Logan says no one understands what it means to compete at SummerSlam, which Jelly Roll thought was a hot dog eating contest.

He says he and Drew have dedicated their entire lives for this and they are sick of these outsiders making a name for themselves elsewhere and want to use WWE as a stepping stone. That is impossible to do, unless you are Logan Paul. He tells Jelly Roll that Jelly Roll is an outsider, not a wrestler. He is a country star, not a superstar and he will never, ever belong in the WWE.

Drew tells Randy that whatever happens to Smelly Hole tomorrow is on him. Just because Jelly Roll asked for a match, does not mean he should have given him one. Drew says you only talk to God when you need a favor, he says Orton is selfish having God on speed dial because he is facing Drew.

We see a car pull in to the arena and out steps Jelly Roll. Drew tells him the match is not happening if he comes out. Jelly Roll taps on the hood of the car and out steps Randy Orton. Both men begin walking to the ring as Orton’s music hits.

Nick Aldis comes out, trying to stop it but Orton and Jelly Roll keep walking down to the ring. They get in the ring as all four men begin to fight. WWE security run down to break it up.

Logan Paul rolls to the outside of the ring and Orton kicks Drew to the outside. Security breaks it up as the fans chant “Randy”. The fans cheer and Orton hits the RKO on two of the three security guards in the ring. He stops at the third and Jelly Roll chokeslams the security guard. Orton’s music hits as SmackDown goes off the air.

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