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 SummerSlam Card Set! Roman Reigns Returns! Hangman’s Title Win & SmackDown’s Car Crash Chaos!
Wrestling Uncensored hosts Dave Simon and Johnny North break down WWE SmackDown’s confusing storylines, review Evolution’s women’s wrestling showcase, and critique AEW’s booking decisions during their Chicago theater residency. Get unfiltered wrestling commentary and fan reactions from Hangman Adam Page’s title win.
Why Goldberg Sucks, Liv Morgan Matters, and AEW Needs a Map
This Ringside Report Wrestling Uncensored episode tackles the most talked-about topics in WWE and AEW! From the controversial return of Bill Goldberg to Liv Morgan’s injury crisis and John Cena’s epic promo battle with CM Punk, we’ve got the unfiltered analysis you crave. Plus, a deep dive into AEW’s recent Mexico City show and their confusing championship landscape. Get ready for sharp takes and bold predictions!
Andrade’s MITB Stunner, AEW’s All In Paths; Cena-Cody EXPLODE
Wrestling Uncensored dives into AEW’s Double or Nothing fallout and the road to All In, analyzing Hangman Page and Mercedes Moné’s title quests! Plus, all the WWE Money in the Bank madness: Andrade’s shock win, Cena & Cody’s SmackDown explosion, and who’s next for the briefcase? Dave Simon and Johnny North break down a massive week in wrestling with live reactions and bold predictions. Don’t miss this episode’s insights!
WWE Backlash 2025 Card Breakdown – Title Picks, Shocking AEW Crossover and Money in the Bank Tease
Get the insider scoop on WWE Backlash 2025—epic match breakdowns, wild predictions from Wrestling Uncensored, plus can’t-miss AEW Double or Nothing teasers! #WWE #AEW #Backlash2025
Bumpy Road to WrestleMania 41 FLATLINING? AEW Shakes Things Up!
The wrestling world is buzzing as WrestleMania 41 looms just a week away. While WWE gears up for its biggest show of the year, there’s a noticeable lack of energy in the final stretch. Meanwhile, AEW’s recent Dynasty pay-per-view delivered major shakeups and stellar matches, leaving fans with plenty to discuss. Join Dave and Ben […]
Omega vs. Ricochet vs. Bailey: AEW Dynasty’s Must-See Battle
As AEW Dynasty 2025 approaches on April 6th, anticipation is building around the electrifying showdown featuring Kenny Omega, Ricochet, and “Speedball” Mike Bailey for the AEW International Championship. Meanwhile, WWE is rapidly heating up on the road to WrestleMania 41. Wrestling Uncensored hosts Dave Simon and Johnny North unpacked every major storyline, shocking announcement, and […]