Pro Wrestling 2025 Year in Review: Toni Storm Reigns Supreme as Wrestler of the Year

When Wrestling Uncensored hosts Dave Simon and Johnny North sat down to crown 2025’s best, one name transcended company lines: Toni Storm. Match quality, promo work, character—she dominated every category. CM Punk emerged as WWE’s main character while Hangman Adam Page completed his AEW redemption arc. The Ospreay-Fletcher steel cage delivered match of the year, and AEW’s Revolution outshined WWE’s entire PLE calendar. Complete awards, analysis, and what 2025 tells us about wrestling’s future.
The Most Famous Wrestling Moves of All Time – And Why They Actually Matter

Come on, we all know the feeling when Stone Cold sets up for the Stunner or The Rock throws the People’s Elbow. These aren’t just wrestling moves – they’re the DNA of professional wrestling, passed down and evolved over decades. Some of them changed the business forever. Others just looked cool enough that everyone wanted to steal them. From the Attitude Era’s explosive finishers to submission specialists who made grown men tap out, these 35 famous wrestling moves represent different eras, different styles, and different philosophies of what wrestling should be. The Piledriver got banned after nearly killing Stone Cold. The RKO became a meme. Modern women’s wrestlers created finishers that proved they didn’t need scaled-down versions of men’s moves. Here’s the reality: your finisher tells the audience who you are as a wrestler – and these 35 told their stories perfectly.
Andrade’s WWE Contract War Exposes Wrestling’s Broken System

Andrade’s WWE contract war isn’t just about one wrestler – it’s about how the company uses non-compete clauses, strategic releases, and legal pressure to control the entire roster. From the 90-day restrictions to the financial golden handcuffs, here’s how wrestling contracts really work and why this case could change everything for wrestler rights.
AEW WrestleDream 2025 Results &Review: Sting Returns, Darby Shocks Moxley in Brutal I Quit Match

Forget the predictions; the fallout from AEW WrestleDream is what matters. Hangman Page retained his title… only to be annihilated seconds later by a shocking new heel faction. Mercedes Moné and Kris Statlander are set for a money match at Full Gear. And Jon Moxley’s psyche is shattered. This show wasn’t just an ending; it was a violent new beginning that set up AEW’s entire winter season. See all the swerves and turns you didn’t see coming.
WWE Crown Jewel 2025: The Preview That Became Reality

You know that feeling when you’re watching a “special event” and it just feels… different? Like a house show on a grand scale? That’s what a lot of fans, and especially the Wrestling Uncensored crew, thought about Crown Jewel 2025.
It’s a show built for a specific crowd on a specific night, designed to create a buzz, not to build long-term storylines. When Dave Simon called it a “glorified spot show,” he wasn’t trying to be rude. He was just being honest. With no titles on the line and matches like John Cena vs. AJ Styles happening purely for the nostalgia, the results were predictable.
Seth beats Cody. Stephanie beats Tiffany. Roman beats Bronson. Rhea beats the Kabuki Warriors.
And you know what? That’s okay. Because sometimes, a show doesn’t need to change the wrestling world forever. It just needs to be a fun night for the fans in the building. As Johnny North said, it’s a show that’s meant to “just give some Australians a good time,” and in that sense, it was a total success.
Forbidden Door 2025 Preview: Hangman vs. MJF, Cena’s Final Tour and WWE’s Creative Problems

Wrestling Uncensored hosts Dave Simon and Johnny North delivered their most passionate debate of the year while previewing Sunday’s AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door from London’s O2 Arena. The duo clashed over whether “Timeless” Toni Storm should retain her Women’s World Championship against Athena, with Simon delivering a fiery defense: “Tony Storm is a superstar – she makes the championship important, she makes the division important. Athena’s promos are terrible compared to Storm’s, which are some of the best in the business.”
But the real fireworks came during their analysis of WWE’s backstage culture, as Simon raised serious concerns about Triple H’s behavior on WWE Untold. “He’s holding them very close, whispering in their ears while they’re basically in their gear,” Simon observed about Triple H’s extended embraces with wrestlers. “It’s not a workplace thing – this is like a power move.”
From Hangman Page’s “magnificent” title reign that has him “crushing promos” against MJF, to potential dream matches featuring the “fucking good team” of Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, Darby Allin, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Will Ospreay, the hosts delivered their most comprehensive wrestling analysis yet. Plus: Chris Jericho’s rumored WWE return, John Cena’s farewell tour strategy, and why Simon thinks WWE’s comedy segments are “cringy” disasters that ruin otherwise solid programming.
John Cena’s Farewell Tour Magic Exposes WWE’s Tale of Two Cities Problem

Wrestling Uncensored hosts Dave Simon and Johnny North break down John Cena’s magical Montreal farewell versus tonight’s lackluster Boston SmackDown, plus Sami Zayn’s brand switch and the escalating WWE vs AEW wrestling wars across Europe.
SummerSlam 2025: The Seth Rollins Swerve, Cody’s Triumph and Brock Lesnar’s Shock Return

After two nights of historic action, SummerSlam 2025 left the WWE Universe reeling. The Ringside Report Network is holding nothing back in a comprehensive, unfiltered reaction to the biggest weekend of the summer. The hosts dive deep into the shocking Seth Rollins swerve that robbed CM Punk of his championship, and debate the merits of Cody Rhodes’ emotional victory over John Cena. But the biggest question of the night remains: was the controversial return of Brock Lesnar a welcome shock, or a step too far for WWE? Find out what Dave Simon and Johnny North had to say about all the chaos, match ratings, and the future of the company in their complete post-show breakdown.
A Guide to the Language of Professional Wrestling

Ready to move beyond the surface-level chatter and understand the art of professional wrestling on an expert level? Our definitive guide cuts through the noise, providing a clear, authoritative breakdown of the essential language of the ring. From “work” and “shoot” to “booking” and “ring psychology,” mastering this lexicon is the first step to appreciating the craft. Stop just watching wrestling—start analyzing it with Ringside Report.
Selling in Pro Wrestling: Realistic Pain

Selling in pro wrestling means convincingly reacting to your opponent’s offense — making every strike and slam look real. Here’s what it means, why it matters, and who did it best.