WWE SmackDown Results & Highlights – August 29, 2025
Location: LDLC Arena, Lyon-Décines, France
Event: SmackDown – Go-Home Show for Clash in Paris 2025
WWE SmackDown (Aug 29, 2025) delivered a blockbuster night from France as fans witnessed shocking title changes, fierce rivalries, and emotional confrontations. From Sami Zayn’s career-defining victory to John Cena’s intense face-off with Logan Paul, the road to Clash in Paris has never been hotter.
Logan Paul & John Cena: War of Words
The show opened with Logan Paul addressing the Lyon crowd, calling himself a “disrupter” and mocking Cena as outdated. He bragged about bringing WWE global deals with Netflix, ESPN, and Prime, calling it the “WW-Me Era.”
The boos rained down as John Cena arrived to thunderous chants. Cena fired back, calling Paul “a wannabe, not a disrupter,” and reminding him that without fans, there is no WWE. Cena even cut part of his promo in French, sending the arena into a frenzy.
Their war of words set the stage for their epic clash at Clash in Paris.
Alexa Bliss vs Chelsea Green
Originally scheduled as a tag bout, Alba Fyre’s sneak attack on Charlotte Flair turned it into a singles contest. Alexa Bliss battled Chelsea Green in a fast-paced back-and-forth match. Despite interference attempts, Bliss scored the win with a crafty roll-up.
Winner: Alexa Bliss
Post-match, Green and Fyre ambushed Bliss until Charlotte Flair returned to even the odds, only to be taken out as well. The women’s division chaos continues heading into Clash in Paris.
Michin vs Kiana James
This bout ended quickly after Michin dodged an attack with James’ loaded purse, rolling her up for the upset win.
Winner: Michin
Giulia, however, made a shocking post-match appearance, brutalizing Michin with a curb stomp on the steel steps.
Drew McIntyre & Randy Orton – Explosive Confrontation
McIntyre called out Randy Orton, accusing him of siding with Cody Rhodes and labeling Cody a manipulator. Orton responded bluntly, saying he attacked McIntyre not for Cody—but because McIntyre is “a prick.”
The confrontation erupted into chaos with RKOs flying before security rushed in. This rivalry has exploded into personal territory just days before Clash in Paris.
Street Profits Earn WWE Tag Title Shot
The Street Profits defeated Melo Don’t Miz (Carmelo Hayes & The Miz) in a #1 Contender’s Match. Despite Hayes and Miz’s teamwork, miscommunication and a Wyatt Sicks distraction opened the door for the Profits to hit Revelation for the win.
Winners: Street Profits (New #1 Contenders)
Post-match, The Wyatt Sicks stared them down, signaling a dark battle ahead.
Main Event – U.S. Title Match: Solo Sikoa (c) vs Sami Zayn
In the night’s emotional main event, Sami Zayn challenged Solo Sikoa for the WWE United States Championship. The Lyon crowd passionately backed Zayn as the two brawled inside and outside the ring.
Chaos broke out when the MFT interfered, only for Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu to even the odds. Solo nearly retained with multiple Spinning Solos, but Zayn showed resilience, surviving near falls and landing a picture-perfect Helluva Kick.
Winner & NEW United States Champion: Sami Zayn!
The crowd erupted, singing Zayn’s theme as pyro lit the arena. Zayn’s emotional title win in France will go down as one of the most unforgettable SmackDown moments in years.
Final Take
WWE SmackDown (Aug 29, 2025) was a perfect go-home show: high drama, shocking results, and huge momentum shifts.
- Sami Zayn dethrones Solo Sikoa in a career highlight.
- John Cena vs Logan Paul reaches boiling point.
- Street Profits punch their ticket to the title match.
- McIntyre vs Orton is pure chaos.
The road to Clash in Paris is officially set — and WWE fans are in for an explosive weekend.
