The Top 5 WWE Moments of 2025 were shaped by storyline turns that directly changed championship outcomes and long-established character alignments. Major events like SummerSlam, Elimination Chamber, RAW, and WrestleMania 41 produced title changes, betrayals, and returns that had immediate consequences across multiple storylines.
From Seth Rollins reclaiming the World Heavyweight Championship through a long-planned deception to John Cena’s first true heel turn and Paul Heyman abandoning two of WWE’s biggest names on the grandest stage, these Top 5 WWE Moments of 2025 defined the company’s direction throughout the year.
Here are the Top 5 WWE Moments of 2025:
Top 5 WWE Moments of 2025
Seth Rollins’ SummerSlam Cash-In Shock
The biggest WWE moment of 2025 came at SummerSlam. Seth Rollins pretended to be injured for weeks, using crutches and a brace to sell the story. After CM Punk won the World Heavyweight Championship, Rollins revealed the injury was fake and cashed in Money in the Bank. He defeated Punk to win the title, completely fooling fans and insiders.
John Cena’s Heel Turn at Elimination Chamber
John Cena shocked the WWE world by turning heel at Elimination Chamber. After winning the match to earn a WrestleMania title shot, Cena attacked Cody Rhodes on orders from The Rock. It was something fans never expected to see and instantly became one of the most talked-about moments of the year.
AJ Lee Returns After 10 Years
AJ Lee made her WWE return in September on Friday Night SmackDown, ending a decade-long absence. Retired since 2015, her comeback followed CM Punk’s return and drew a massive reaction from the crowd. Seeing the former Divas Champion back in a WWE ring was one of 2025’s biggest surprises.
Iyo Sky Defeats Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Title
Iyo Sky won the Women’s World Championship by defeating Rhea Ripley on Monday Night RAW. The title change came unexpectedly during the road to WrestleMania. The match was one of RAW’s best moments of the year, and Sky went on to become a standout performer in the women’s division throughout 2025.
Paul Heyman Betrays CM Punk and Roman Reigns
At WrestleMania 41, Paul Heyman shocked fans by betraying both CM Punk and Roman Reigns in the main event. He low-blowed both men and aligned himself with Seth Rollins, handing him a steel chair. The betrayal led to Rollins winning the match and forming The Vision faction, making it one of WWE’s most dramatic moments of 2025.
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