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.
Why WWE’s Product is Still More Compelling Than AEW’s Chaos in 2025
Wrestling Uncensored Episode 750 breaks down the ultimate Saturday wrestling feast – WWE’s inaugural Wrestlepalooza featuring John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar and CM Punk & AJ Lee vs. Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch, plus AEW All Out with Hangman Adam Page defending against Kyle Fletcher and Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin in a coffin match. Dave and Ben Simon deliver their trademark analysis of both marathon shows in this weekend’s wrestling palooza extravaganza.
Why WrestleMania 43 Saudi Arabia Could Be ‘Botch-A-Mania’ Plus Wrestlepalooza Preview
WWE just made wrestling history for all the wrong reasons. When the company announced that WrestleMania 43 would take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027, Wrestling Uncensored hosts Dave Simon and Johnny North didn’t hold back their scathing criticism.
“This may be the weirdest, worst WrestleMania of all time, and I’m kind of excited about it for that reason. Like this may be botch-a-mania,” Dave declared, painting a grim picture of aging legends wrestling in extreme heat for a manufactured audience.
But the controversy doesn’t stop there. With September 20th bringing both WWE’s historic Wrestlepalooza revival and AEW All Out in Toronto on the same night, the hosts broke down why this could be a turning point for professional wrestling – and not necessarily in a good way.
From John Cena’s final Wrestlepalooza appearance against Brock Lesnar to the dream match of Adam Copeland and Christian Cage reuniting against FTR, Simon and North delivered unfiltered analysis that wrestling fans won’t hear anywhere else. They didn’t even spare AJ Lee’s much-hyped return, questioning whether the nostalgia is worth the hype.
Read the full breakdown of their controversial takes, complete with predictions that WWE won’t want you to hear and AEW analysis that goes beyond the typical wrestling media coverage. This is wrestling commentary without corporate filter – exactly what Wrestling Uncensored delivers every Friday night.
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.
WWE Elimination Chamber Aftermath, WrestleMania Buzz, and AEW Revolution Preview
WWE’s latest Elimination Chamber ended with John Cena aligning with The Rock and Travis Scott, shocking everyone. Cody Rhodes now faces a heel Cena at WrestleMania, while AEW Dynamite set the stage for Sunday’s Revolution with CM Punk’s explosive promo. Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, LA Knight, and Rhea Ripley also generated plenty of buzz this week. This article explores the major angles, audience feedback, and match predictions for the hectic road to WrestleMania and a high-stakes AEW Revolution.
AEW Grand Slam Australia Results | WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 and ‘Mania Updates
Ringside Report dives into WWE Elimination Chamber twists, including Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton at WrestleMania, Jey Uso’s big pick, and backstage chaos after surprise releases. We also look at AEW’s Grand Slam in Australia with hometown heroes vying for gold. Catch the full episode replay on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch, or Kick, and listen to our audio podcast on all platforms.
AEW World’s End 2024: Full Results, Reactions, and What’s Next
AEW World’s End 2024 brought fresh stories, a big Adam Copeland shocker, and intense matches. Okada won the Continental Classic, Moxley retained amid chaos, and Mercedes Moné delivered a star-making performance. Fans also asked, “Where’s PAC and Taz?” as AEW heads toward Grand Slam Australia and Revolution with high anticipation.
AEW World’s End 2024: Moxley’s Fight Club, MJF’s Diamond Dilemma, and Okada’s Big Play
AEW World’s End 2024 brings major showdowns, while WWE prepares to move Raw to Netflix and stretch SmackDown to three hours. Moxley’s title defence, a heated Continental Classic, and TNA’s new Canadian TV deal spark debate. Hear Dave Simon and Johnny North’s insights and audience reactions on Wrestling Uncensored.