WWE Crown Jewel 2025: The Preview That Became Reality

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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.

Why WrestleMania 43 Saudi Arabia Could Be ‘Botch-A-Mania’ Plus Wrestlepalooza Preview

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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.

AJ Lee’s Return Sparks WWE vs. AEW Ratings War, All Out vs. Wrestlepalooza!

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AJ Lee Returns to WWE as Wrestling War Erupts: Complete Breakdown of WWE vs AEW September 20th Counter-Programming Battle
AJ Lee shocked the wrestling world with her return to WWE SmackDown in Chicago, setting up a blockbuster mixed tag team match while simultaneously igniting the biggest counter-programming battle between WWE and AEW since the Monday Night Wars. With both promotions staging major events on September 20th, wrestling fans are witnessing a modern-day ratings war that has already seen strategic moves and surprising developments.
AJ Lee’s Return Sparks Mixed Reactions from Wrestling Insiders
After years away from professional wrestling, AJ Lee made her dramatic return on SmackDown in Chicago, attacking Becky Lynch to defend her real-life husband CM Punk. The moment transforms the ongoing CM Punk vs Seth Rollins rivalry into a compelling mixed tag team storyline, though reactions from wrestling observers reveal sharp divisions about its potential.
“I like AJ Lee,” admitted Dave Simon on Wrestling Uncensored Episode 748, though he tempered expectations. “She was in a different era. She had some skills, some talent and athleticism, and I’d like to see what she could do against Becky.”
However, co-host Johnny North expressed considerable skepticism about AJ’s in-ring capabilities after her extended absence: “I can’t say like a match that really stands out where I’m like, oh, that was an amazing match from AJ Lee. I can’t think of any off top my head.”

Forbidden Door 2025 Preview: Hangman vs. MJF, Cena’s Final Tour and WWE’s Creative Problems

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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.

The Complete History of Professional Wrestling: 8 Pivotal Moments That Changed Everything

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Think you know wrestling history? Think again. The most dramatic stories didn’t happen in the ring—they happened behind the scenes, in boardrooms, and in the minds of a few creative visionaries who dared to change the game. This isn’t just a timeline of champions; it’s a deep dive into the moments that redefined an entire industry. From the carnival strongmen who laid the groundwork to the shocking turns that launched the Attitude Era, and the business deals that created today’s billion-dollar entertainment titans, this series uncovers the untold stories of how wrestling became more than a sport—it became an American institution.

SummerSlam 2025: The Seth Rollins Swerve, Cody’s Triumph and Brock Lesnar’s Shock Return

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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.