WWE SmackDown airs live tonight on the USA Network for fans in the United States and on Netflix internationally from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois just outside of Chicago.
WWE SmackDown airs tonight on USA Network from the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.
Final stop en route to Clash In Paris on Sunday.
WWE SmackDown Friday at 8/7C on USA Network and Netflix internationally from 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland
WWE SmackDown live on the USA Network in the United States and Netflix internationally from the TD Garden in Boston, MA
In a wild crossover moment that further cements the growing WWE-AAA partnership, two of Mexico’s most colorful and chaotic stars — Mr. Iguana and Psycho Clown — officially made their WWE main roster debuts on SmackDown, answering an open challenge for the AAA Tag Team Championships.
The reigning champions, Los Garza (Angel & Berto), issued the challenge on Friday night, looking to make their first WWE defense of the titles they won back in June. The surprise response? None other than Mr. Iguana, one-third of the AAA World Trios Champions, and Psycho Clown, one-half of the current AAA World Mixed Tag Team Champions.
True to form, the match was fast, frantic, and full of lucha-laced chaos.
Psycho Clown started strong, using his size and energy to overwhelm Los Garza early on. But the tide quickly turned once the champions isolated him and started a brutal double-team assault. Mr. Iguana, known for his unorthodox offense (and his trusty puppet sidekick La Yesca), made a memorable impact by biting Berto and attempting a high-risk aerial move. Unfortunately, he was caught in mid-air and powerbombed hard, shifting momentum firmly in Los Garza’s favor.
Despite a valiant rally from Clown — including a crowd-popping crossbody — the duo couldn’t overcome the cohesion of the champions. Los Garza finished things off with their signature MTY double-team finisher for the win.
While Iguana and Clown didn’t leave with the titles, their SmackDown debut made it clear: AAA’s presence in WWE is no longer a novelty — it’s part of the landscape.
Both luchadores had previously appeared in June during Worlds Collide, the WWE vs. AAA special event. Mr. Iguana teamed with Octagón Jr. and Aerostar in six-man action, while Psycho Clown joined Pagano and El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. in a brawl-heavy bout against Legado del Fantasma.
Now, with their official debuts behind them, fans are left wondering — is this just a one-off showcase, or the beginning of something bigger?
The leader of the Cenation is back — and not just physically. On the August 1st edition of WWE SmackDown in Newark, New Jersey, John Cena completed a full-circle return to his roots, shedding his brief heel persona in emotional and dramatic fashion just days before his highly anticipated SummerSlam street fight against Cody Rhodes.
The Undisputed WWE Champion opened the show, but before he could utter a word, Cody Rhodes’ music hit, signaling yet another high-tension moment in their ongoing feud. What followed, however, wasn’t a typical verbal brawl — it was a moment of reflection, humility, and redemption from Cena.
Referencing their chaotic contract signing last week — which saw Rhodes put Cena through a table and forcibly sign the match contract — Cena shocked the crowd by thanking Rhodes instead of retaliating. According to Cena, that act of aggression was the wake-up call he didn’t know he needed.
“I told Cody I was exhausted… that the match was going to be too much,” Cena said. “But he didn’t listen. He made me face it. And for that, I thank him.”
Cena didn’t hold back in admitting that he had lost his way over the last several months. Alluding to his controversial heel run, he confessed to having bought into the idea of “making shocking TV” and losing touch with the performer — and person — he truly is.
“I didn’t want to ruin wrestling. Everyone knows how much I love this,” Cena told the live crowd. “I was so hung up on what people might think tomorrow, I forgot how stupid I looked today.”
In a heartfelt declaration, Cena told fans to mark their calendars: August 1, 2025 — the night John Cena “came back” to WWE, not just as a competitor, but as the hero fans grew up cheering for.
Rhodes, ever the showman with a flair for theatrics, responded by grabbing two beers from ringside and welcoming Cena back. The two shared a brief toast in the ring, blending camaraderie with intensity as the Newark crowd roared in approval.
With emotions running high and the stage set, all eyes now turn to SummerSlam, where Cena and Rhodes will settle their differences in a brutal street fight. One thing is clear: the John Cena walking into this match isn’t the jaded champion we’ve seen in recent months — it’s the fired-up icon who thrives on hustle, loyalty, and respect.
SummerSlam just got a whole lot more personal.
WWE SmackDown live on USA Network in the United States and Netflix internationally from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Last show before the big two night SummerSlam PLE.
Friday Night’s WWE SmackDown from the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH, live on the USA Network in the United States and Netflix internationally.
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, live on the USA Network in the United States and Netflix internationally.
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