Overview
- John Cena officially accepted Logan Paul’s singles challenge for the August 31 Clash in Paris during the Aug. 8 SmackDown from Montreal.
- Cena and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes teamed up to defeat Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre by disqualification following Paul’s low blow.
- Drew McIntyre escalated the feud by striking Rhodes with the WWE Championship belt and delivering a Claymore through the announce table, prompting commentators to voice serious concern.
- Sami Zayn scored a pinfall victory over Solo Sikoa on the same show, extending his momentum in the undercard scene.
- Brock Lesnar’s next WWE appearance remains unannounced, sustaining speculation over the trajectory of his surprise return feud with Cena.