The Top 25 WWE Moments of 2025 have been officially revealed, with John Cena’s controversial heel turn topping a list packed with title wins, major returns, and headline-making shocks across the year.
As WWE wrapped up a dramatic and eventful 2025, the company released its official ranking of the Top 25 WWE Moments of 2025, celebrating the angles, matches, and moments that defined the year. The list spans WrestleMania 41, SummerSlam, Survivor Series: WarGames, WWE’s Netflix debut, and several crossover and celebrity moments that generated massive buzz.
While the ranking includes long-awaited returns from stars like AJ Lee, Becky Lynch, Brock Lesnar and The Hardy Boyz, it was a polarising creative decision involving John Cena that ultimately claimed the top spot.
John Cena’s Heel Turn Tops the Top 25 WWE Moments of 2025
WWE ranked John Cena’s heel turn at Elimination Chamber 2025 as the number one moment of the year. The turn came during what was billed as Cena’s farewell run, when he shocked fans by aligning with The Rock and turning on Cody Rhodes. While the angle divided opinion and was not fully followed through creatively, WWE still viewed it as the defining moment of the year, a fitting reflection of Cena’s career-long relationship with a split fanbase.
Cena’s farewell year featured heavily across the Top 25 WWE Moments of 2025, including his 17th world title win at WrestleMania 41 and his emotional final match later in the year.
Championship Wins, Returns and Breakout Stars
Several major title changes shaped the list. Jey Uso’s rise to the main event scene was cemented when he defeated Gunther to win the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41. Seth Rollins also had a dominant year, aligning with Paul Heyman, winning Money in the Bank, and cashing in successfully at SummerSlam.
The women’s division was strongly represented as well. Rhea Ripley reclaimed the Women’s World Championship on WWE RAW’s Netflix debut, while Naomi and Tiffany Stratton both cashed in their Money in the Bank contracts. AJ Lee’s in-ring return after nearly a decade stood out as one of the most emotional moments of 2025.
Meanwhile, Bron Breakker continued his rise with several viral moments, including pinning CM Punk at WarGames and spearing iShowSpeed at the Royal Rumble.
WWE’s Official Top 25 WWE Moments of 2025
Here is WWE’s complete ranking of the Top 25 WWE Moments of 2025, as revealed:
- John Cena turns heel at Elimination Chamber 2025
- Seth Rollins cashes in MITB on CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam
- John Cena wins his 17th World Championship at WrestleMania 41
- Jey Uso defeats Gunther to become World Heavyweight Champion
- AJ Lee returns on SmackDown
- Seth Rollins aligns with Paul Heyman at WrestleMania 41
- Rhea Ripley wins the Women’s World Championship on RAW’s Netflix debut
- John Cena’s farewell match on WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event
- Damian Priest launches Finn Bálor through a table on RAW
- The Rock and Roman Reigns on RAW’s Netflix debut
- Liv Morgan returns at Survivor Series: WarGames
- Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn at Elimination Chamber
- Naomi cashes in MITB at Evolution 2
- Bron Breakker pins CM Punk at WarGames
- Tiffany Stratton cashes in MITB on SmackDown
- The Vision turns on Seth Rollins
- Brock Lesnar returns at SummerSlam
- Maxxine Dupri defeats Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship
- IYO SKY dives off the WarGames cage
- Bron Breakker spears iShowSpeed at the Royal Rumble
- The Hardy Boyz win the NXT Tag Team Championship
- Becky Lynch returns at WrestleMania 41
- Gunther retires Goldberg
- Jacob Fatu dives off the steel cage at SummerSlam
- Omos manhandles Microman at AAA Triplemanía XXXIII
A Year Defined by Risk and Reaction
The Top 25 WWE Moments of 2025 underline a year where WWE leaned heavily into bold creative swings, major nostalgia plays, and crossover appeal. While some choices, particularly Cena’s heel turn, remain divisive, the list reflects WWE’s focus on moments that generated conversation, reactions, and lasting impact.
With new stars breaking through and legends closing chapters, 2025 stands out as one of WWE’s most headline-driven years in recent memory.
