SmackDown results, August 25, 2023: SmackDown pays tribute to Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk

SmackDown observed an emotional moment of silence and the traditional 10-bell salute in tribute of Bray Wyatt and WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk  

As SmackDown begins, the entire roster gathers to observe an emotional moment of silence and the traditional 10-bell salute in tribute of Bray Wyatt and WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Rey Mysterio def Grayson Waller

In the wake of the news that he will defend his United States Title against former Champion Austin Theory at WWE Payback, The LWO’s Rey Mysterio goes one-on-one against with outspoken Grayson Waller. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

The LWO's Santos Escobar emerged to neutralize an interfering Austin Theory. This paved the way for United States Champion Rey Mysterio to overcome Grayson Waller with the 619/Splash combination.

The victory gave The Legendary Luchador major momentum en route to his U.S Title Match against Theory at WWE Payback.

IYO SKY def. Zelina Vega in a WWE Women’s Title Match

The Genius of the Sky puts her WWE Women’s Title on the line for the first time against a Superstar who has defeated her in two straight outings, The LWO’s Zelina Vega. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Despite the fact that Zelina Vega had previously defeated IYO SKY on two outings, The Genius of the Sky successfully defended her WWE Women’s Championship for the first time in a hard fought matchup. After hurling her opponent into the steel ring steps, she returned the ring and hit The LWO Superstar with the devastating Over The Moonsault for the three-count.

Cody Rhodes talked about the extraordinary career of WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk

“The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes comes before the WWE Universe to remember the extraordinary career of WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

The Street Profits def. The Brawling Brutes in the Terry Funk Hardcore Tag Team Match

In honor of WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk, The Brawling Brutes’ Butch & Ridge Holland square off against Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins of The Street Profits in a special Terry Funk Hardcore Tag Team Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

What started as a Terry Funk Hardcore Tag Team Match, pitting the Brawling Brutes against The Street Profits to honor the late WWE Hall of Famer, soon ended in controversy.

Just when it seemed like the Fight Night tag team had the advantage, a sudden Bobby Lashley Spear completely demolished Butch outside the ring and allowed Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins to take out Ridge Holland with the Revelation through the table.

LA Knight gives a touching tribute to Bray Wyatt before vowing to show The Miz whose game it is

LA Knight speaks from the heart about Bray Wyatt before vowing to show The Miz whose game it is. Yeah! #SmackDown

LA Knight def. Finn Bálor

LA Knight goes head-to-head with The Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor in a knock-down drag out SmackDown main event. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

In the height of a main event showdown between two of Bray Wyatt's greatest opponents, LA Knight took The Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor off the top rope before he could execute the Coup De Grace. He then quickly followed up with the BFT to secure the emotional victory.

After the match ended, an amazing silent tribute to Bray Wyatt took center stage in the closing moments of SmackDown.