‘WWE Smackdown’ Review (Aug 22nd 2025)
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: The Miz & Carmelo Hayes def. Motor City Machine Guns
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Just when it looked like Carmelo Hayes was zeroing in on the victory, The Miz once again tagged himself into the match. This time Hayes took issue with The A-Lister’s actions, but he still had the presence of mind to turn around and hit Chris Sabin with a Codebreaker before getting knocked out of the ring by Alex Shelley. With Shelley and Hayes out of the equation, Miz was free and clear to pick up the pinfall on the fallen Sabin.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: Piper Niven def. Charlotte Flair
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Charlotte Flair locked Piper Niven in the Figure-Eight Leglock. As Alba Fyre distracted the official, however, Chelsea Green reached in and raked The Queen’s eyes. This paved the way for Niven to win the match with the Michinoku Driver.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #3: The Street Profits def. JC Mateo & Tonga Loa
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In the final moments, Jimmy Uso emerged to hit the disruptive Talla Tonga with a chair and got the towering Superstar to chase him into the crowd. Moments later, Sami Zayn hit the scene to take out United States Champion Solo Sikoa. This allowed The Street Profits to defeat JC Mateo and Tonga Loa after Montez Ford’s splash from the heavens.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #4: Tiffany Stratton & Jade Cargill def. Nia Jax & Becky Lynch
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As Becky Lynch decided to walk out on Nia Jax, the abandoned Irresistible Force fell victim to the Pretty Moonsault Ever from WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton and a splash from Jade Cargill.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Final Verdict: 2.5/5
This week’s show was a mixed bag that leaned more toward forgettable than must-see. While the in-ring action had its bright spots, much of the episode dragged under the weight of repetitive promos and predictable booking. The main event delivered some excitement, but the undercard lacked energy, with too many segments feeling like filler rather than meaningful progression. Storylines advanced incrementally, but without enough spark to truly engage. Overall, SmackDown felt serviceable but uninspired.
