Top 5 WWE Moments of 2025: The year 2025 was defined by emotional, career-altering moments in WWE. Instead of relying purely on spectacle or nostalgia, WWE delivered stories that felt deeply personal and final. Legends said goodbye, new stars proved their worth, and long-running arcs reached their natural conclusions.
From John Cena’s farewell to Seth Rollins’ masterful deception, WWE in 2025 created moments that fans will remember for years. Here’s a closer look at the top five WWE moments that shaped the year.
Top 5 WWE Moments of 2025
1. John Cena’s Final Match
John Cena’s legendary WWE career came to an end on December 13, 2025, at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where he faced Gunther in his final match.
Rather than a celebratory ending, Cena chose realism and respect, tapping out to Gunther’s sleeper hold to close his 23-year WWE career. The emotional weight of the moment peaked when Cena left his sneakers and wristbands in the ring, a symbolic farewell that resonated deeply with fans.
The finish elevated Gunther while giving Cena the closure his career deserved, making it one of the most powerful retirement moments in WWE history.
2. AJ Lee Makes Her Long-Awaited WWE Return
After a ten-year absence, AJ Lee returned to WWE in 2025, instantly reconnecting the company’s past and present.
She teamed up with CM Punk against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch at Wrestlepalooza, receiving a thunderous reaction from fans who remembered her influence on women’s wrestling. AJ later appeared at Survivor Series: WarGames, cementing her comeback as one of the year’s most emotional and feel-good moments.
Her return reminded fans why she remains one of the most impactful women in WWE history.
3. Seth Rollins’ Stunning SummerSlam Money in the Bank Cash-In
Seth Rollins delivered one of the most shocking moments of 2025 at SummerSlam, cashing in his Money in the Bank contract in dramatic fashion.
Moments after CM Punk defeated Gunther to win the World Heavyweight Championship, Rollins appeared injured, walking with crutches. In a masterstroke of deception, he discarded them, rushed the ring, and cashed in to capture the title.
The surprise cash-in reinforced Rollins’ reputation as WWE’s ultimate strategist and became one of the year’s most talked-about moments.
4. Jey Uso Wins the World Heavyweight Championship
Jey Uso finally stepped out of the shadow of his tag team legacy by winning the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41, defeating Gunther on the grandest stage.
Earlier in the year, Jey had already proven his singles credentials by winning the Royal Rumble, eliminating John Cena to secure victory. His WrestleMania triumph validated years of character development and storytelling, making him one of WWE’s top babyfaces heading into 2026.
5. Gunther Embraces Nuclear Heat on Raw
Just two days after retiring John Cena, Gunther appeared on Monday Night Raw and was met with relentless boos from the WWE Universe.
The crowd refused to let him speak, drowning him out entirely. The segment solidified Gunther as WWE’s top villain heading into 2026 and showcased how effectively Cena’s farewell had transferred heat onto him.
It was a masterclass in crowd psychology and character evolution.
FAQs
Q. What is considered the greatest moment in WWE history?
A. Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 25 in 2009 is widely regarded as the greatest WWE match of all time.
Q. What are WWE’s Big 4 events?
A. Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series are known as WWE’s Big 4 premium live events.
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