WWE SmackDown Special Start 8/29/25 Today Show
WWE SmackDown Special Start 8/29/25 Today Show
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Date & Time
Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Start Time:
USA: 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT (Live on USA Network)
France (Lyon): 7:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. CET (Local Time)
International: Live on Netflix (e.g., 11:30 p.m. IST in India)
Location
- Venue: LDLC Arena, Lyon, France
- Significance: This is the go-home episode leading into the Clash in Paris premium live event on August 31, 2025.
Match Card
Championship Matches
United States Championship
Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Sami Zayn
Women’s Tag Team Championship
Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Alba Fyre & Chelsea Green
Contender Match
No. 1 Contender Tag Match
The Street Profits vs. The Miz & Carmelo Hayes
Additional Matches & Segments
- Michin vs. Kiana James — winner earns a future Women’s U.S. Title opportunity
- Opening Segment: John Cena addresses Logan Paul after last week’s confrontation
Match Previews
- Sami Zayn vs. Solo Sikoa (US Title): Zayn looks to capture his first US Title against the dominant Solo Sikoa, who has backup from The MFT.
- Women’s Tag Title: Piper Niven’s absence forces Chelsea Green to step in, teaming with Alba Fyre against champions Bliss & Flair.
- No. 1 Contender Tag Match: The Street Profits bring their athletic style against the cunning duo of The Miz and Carmelo Hayes.
- Michin vs. Kiana James: A pivotal match to determine the next challenger for Giulia’s Women’s U.S. Championship.
- Cena vs. Paul Segment: John Cena sets the tone for his upcoming Clash in Paris showdown with Logan Paul.
Conclusion
The August 29 edition of SmackDown in Lyon delivers a high-stakes card with two championship matches, a key contender bout, and heated storyline developments. From Zayn’s title quest and Cena’s promo to women’s division shakeups, this episode builds momentum toward Clash in Paris (Aug 31, 2025).