Seth Rollins Says Pro Wrestling vs MMA Isn’t Close—Here’s Why He’s Right
Seth Rollins compared pro wrestling to Broadway and stand-up comedy, calling it a complete performance art requiring more diverse skills than pure combat sports. Before the keyboard warriors start typing about “fake fighting,” his argument deserves more than reflexive dismissal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Complete History of Professional Wrestling: 8 Pivotal Moments That Changed Everything
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
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.
SummerSlam 2025: A10-Hour Marathon Could Break Wrestling Fans (And Why Jelly Roll Proves WWE Has Lost Its Mind)
SummerSlam 2025 is shaping up to be WWE’s most ambitious and potentially exhausting event in company history, with Wrestling Uncensored hosts predicting an unprecedented 8-10 hour marathon across two nights. While Night One promises traditional wrestling with dream matches like Gunther vs CM Punk, Night Two transforms into a gimmick-heavy spectacle featuring John Cena’s potential farewell in a Street Fight against Cody Rhodes. But the real controversy? Jelly Roll’s cringe-worthy wrestling debut on SmackDown has fans questioning whether WWE’s celebrity obsession has gone too far. From botched spots breaking noses to country singers delivering “the worst forearms maybe ever,” this weekend’s biggest party of the summer might test even the most dedicated wrestling fan’s endurance.