WWE Reveals Its Top 25 Moments of 2025 and Some Picks May Surprise You

WWE has officially released its list of the Top 25 Moments of 2025, capping off a year filled with major storyline shifts, title changes, and returns that reshaped the company’s landscape.

The year featured everything from heel turns and Money in the Bank cash-ins to historic championship wins and long-awaited comebacks. WWE counted down the full list in a new video posted to its official YouTube channel, ranking the moments that defined the year.

John Cena’s heel turn claimed the top spot, marking one of the most talked-about moments in recent WWE history. Cena also appeared multiple times on the list, including his record-setting 17th world title win and his farewell run. Seth Rollins, Jey Uso, Rhea Ripley, and several rising stars also played major roles throughout the countdown.

WWE’s full Top 25 Moments of 2025:

1. John Cena turns heel
2. Seth Rollins cashes in Money in the Bank to become World Champion
3. John Cena wins his 17th World Championship
4. Jey Uso defeats GUNTHER to become World Champion
5. AJ Lee returns
6. Seth Rollins aligns with Paul Heyman at WrestleMania
7. Rhea Ripley reclaims the Women’s Championship at RAW’s Netflix debut
8. John Cena’s farewell
9. Damian Priest launches Finn Bálor off the railings through a table
10. The Rock and Roman Reigns appear at RAW’s Netflix debut
11. Liv Morgan returns at Survivor Series
12. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn at Elimination Chamber
13. Naomi cashes in Money in the Bank to become World Champion
14. Bron Breakker pins CM Punk in WarGames
15. Tiffany Stratton cashes in Money in the Bank to become World Champion
16. The Vision turns on Seth Rollins
17. Brock Lesnar returns
18. Maxxine Dupri defeats Becky Lynch for the Intercontinental Championship
19. IYO SKY dives off the WarGames cage
20. Bron Breakker spears iShowSpeed
21. The Hardy Boyz win the NXT Tag Team Championships
22. Becky Lynch returns
23. GUNTHER retires Goldberg
24. Jacob Fatu dives off the cage
25. Omos manhandles Microman

The list highlights how much WWE leaned into major character shifts and headline-grabbing moments throughout 2025, with established legends and emerging stars both leaving their mark.