WWE SmackDown Preview (8/22/25) – Friday in Dublin

WWE SmackDown Card and Preview (8/22/25):

• Aleister Black vs. R-Truth
• Motor City Machine Guns vs. Melo Don’t Miz
• John Cena Returns Live on WWE SmackDown

Seen in Dublin

Just a week away from WWE Clash in Paris, John Cena makes his presence felt in Dublin. A few weeks ago, Cena teamed up with the man who took away the Undisputed WWE Championship from him at SummerSlam against Drew McIntyre, and his next PLE opponent, Logan Paul.

The match was stellar, giving the fans a Premium Live Event-level tag team main event. Unfortunately, it would end in a disqualification after Paul delivered a low blow to Cena, and beat him and Rhodes down to cap off an exciting night.

This week, 8 days out from his showdown with Paul, the “Never Seen 17” will speak to the WWE Universe. What does he have to say about his upcoming clash with Logan Paul in Paris?

As Darkness Falls

Speaking of John Cena, a man who had a part in bringing him back from the dark side was R-Truth. The veteran was all smiles last week backstage until Aleister Black came into the fold. Black has not forgotten his past transgressions with the man known as R-Truth, and he wants his revenge and wants Ron Killings to show up.

Truth did not back down one bit, stepping up to the plate to battle the former dominant NXT Champion. It’s Truth versus Black in Dublin! Who will come out on top?