The 2025 Slammy Awards: A Night of Glory, Surprises, and Fan Power – Live Preview
By [WatchWrestling]
April 19, 2025 – The wrestling world is buzzing with anticipation as WWE prepares to deliver one of its most electrifying nights of the year: The 2025 Slammy Awards. This year’s ceremony promises to be bigger, bolder, and more unpredictable than ever before, as the WWE Universe takes center stage to vote for their favorite Superstars, matches, and moments of the past year.
For decades, the Slammys have celebrated the very best in sports entertainment, blending humor, nostalgia, and jaw-dropping surprises. But in 2025, with WWE’s global fanbase more engaged than ever, this edition is shaping up to be an unforgettable spectacle.
From shocking returns to emotional victories, from high-flying action to mic-dropping promos, the Slammys are where legends are honored and new stars are born. So, let’s dive into everything you need to know before the red carpet rolls out and the awards are handed out live!
What Are the Slammy Awards? A Quick History
Before we break down this year’s event, let’s take a trip down memory lane. The Slammy Awards first debuted in 1986, hosted by “Mean” Gene Okerlund and Jesse “The Body” Ventura. Over the years, they’ve evolved from a quirky, taped special to a must-see live event where WWE’s biggest names battle for bragging rights.
Past Slammy moments include:
- The Rock roasting John Cena in 2012
- Daniel Bryan’s viral “Occupy Raw” acceptance speech
- Stone Cold Steve Austin stunning everyone in sight
- The Shield’s dominant sweep in 2013
Now, in 2025, the Slammys return with fan voting determining every winner, making this the ultimate night for the WWE Universe to make their voices heard.
The 2025 Slammy Awards: Key Categories & Predictions
This year’s categories are stacked with dream matches, breakout stars, and unforgettable moments. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest awards and who might walk away with the gold.
1. Superstar of the Year
(The most dominant, must-see performer of 2024-2025)
- Cody Rhodes – The American Nightmare has carried WWE on his back, headlining WrestleMania and delivering classics.
- Roman Reigns – Even in a reduced schedule, The Tribal Chief remains WWE’s final boss.
- Rhea Ripley – The Eradicator has redefined women’s wrestling with her dominance.
- Gunther – The Ring General’s record-breaking IC Title reign was legendary.
- LA Knight – YEAH! The Megastar’s rise has been meteoric.
Prediction: Cody Rhodes – After finally finishing his story, the fans will reward him.
2. Match of the Year
(The most unforgettable in-ring battle)
- Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns – WrestleMania 41 (Main Event)
- Sami Zayn vs. Gunther – Intercontinental Title (WrestleMania 41)
- Becky Lynch vs. Rhea Ripley – Survivor Series 2024
- The Bloodline Civil War – SummerSlam 2024
- Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes – NXT TakeOver: Revolution
Prediction: Cody vs. Roman – WrestleMania 41 – The emotional climax of a decade-long story.
3. Breakout Star of the Year
(The rising talent who stole the show)
- Bron Breakker – The future of WWE, now running wild on SmackDown.
- Tiffany Stratton – The Buff Barbie has become a must-watch performer.
- Carmelo Hayes – NXT’s finest has taken the main roster by storm.
- Lyra Valkyria – The Irish high-flyer is a future Women’s Champion.
- Dragon Lee – Lucha libre excellence every time he steps in the ring.
Prediction: Tiffany Stratton – Her charisma and in-ring skills have made her a fan favorite.
4. Moment of the Year
(The most iconic, viral, or emotional second of the year)
- CM Punk’s WWE Return at Survivor Series 2024
- Jey Uso’s “Main Event” Entrance at WrestleMania 41
- Seth Rollins’ Retirement Speech
- The Rock & Roman Reigns Acknowledge Each Other
- Rhea Ripley Powerbombing Dominik Mysterio Through a Table
Prediction: CM Punk’s Return – The pop heard around the world.
5. Tag Team of the Year
(The most dominant duo or trio)
- The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor & Damian Priest)
- The Creed Brothers
- DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa)
- A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory & Grayson Waller)
- The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane)
Prediction: The Judgment Day – Consistently ruled WWE’s tag division.
What to Expect at the 2025 Slammy Awards
1. Surprise Returns & Debuts
The Slammys are known for shocking moments. Could we see:
- The Rock making an appearance?
- Brock Lesnar returning after his hiatus?
- A major NXT call-up like Ilja Dragunov?
2. Unscripted & Hilarious Moments
From backstage skits to impromptu promos, WWE’s Superstars love to go off-script at the Slammys. Expect:
- LA Knight roasting everyone in sight
- R-Truth causing chaos
- Logan Paul pulling a viral stunt
3. Major Feud Teasers
With Backlash just around the corner, the Slammys could set up the next big rivalries. Will we see:
- Cody Rhodes vs. The Rock?
- Gunther finally challenge for the World Title?
- Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair III?
How to Watch the 2025 Slammy Awards
- Date: April 19, 2025
- Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Streaming: Peacock (U.S.) / WWE Network (International)
Final Thoughts: Why You Can’t Miss the 2025 Slammys
The Slammy Awards are more than just a trophy show—they’re a celebration of WWE’s past, present, and future. With fan voting in full effect, this year’s winners will truly reflect the voice of the WWE Universe.
Will Cody Rhodes cement his legacy as the face of WWE?
Will Rhea Ripley dominate yet another category?
Could we witness a return that shakes the wrestling world?
One thing’s for sure: The 2025 Slammys will be unmissable. Tune in live, cast your votes, and get ready for a night of chaos, emotion, and unforgettable moments.
Who do YOU think will win big? Drop your predictions in the comments!
Stay tuned to [The 2025 Slammy Awards] for full Slammys 2025 coverage, including winners, highlights, and backstage fallout!
Very good show
I think his Ic run being so long hurt him as a credible world champion. It’s like he fought all the same guys and crushed them for a mid card belt now we are supposed to believe they are an actual challenge to him as a world champion? Lol when they took the intercontinental title off of him they should have moved him to SmackDown and put a new list of challengers in front of him. And moved Cody and the WWE championship to raw
Very good episode,
imagine being deluded enough to think a multi billion dollar company with guys who literally have wrestling in their blood hot shoted a heel turn storyline because they booked themselves into a corner. are you serious dude? that is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a minute lol. good luck bro.
Great episode.
Punk/Cody was there for the taking and Cena could’ve gone up against Gunther.
They knee jerked a heel turn because they booked themselves into a nepotism corner
Very good show
honestly don’t get the hate. like sure, there’s no major story here YET. But Punk/Rollins/Reigns has a lot of potential to be a high quality match. I’m legit looking forward to it and love that these three have wound up in a match together.
Great episode.
The triple threat match between them at Wrestlemania is gonna be awesome. Super stoked for this match
Great show
Let’s mention the women’s match in every live/hate challenge. Easiest task for this group of “journalists” ever. Each one of these love/hates are more embarrassing than the last. We get it, women’s wrestling is amazing and should main event every show and if a women’s match is bad it’s because where it is on the card or the booking it’s never the talent, all the women are top tier wrestlers.
Very good show
You wanna find out who the real simps and shills are? Mark down anybody who defends that main event match! Even the diehard AEW fans are crapping on that main event. It was terrible.
This Moxley stuff is stinking out the entire show and the dude seems to think he is Brock Lesnar.
The sad part is that this wasn’t a terrible show overall and with all things taken into an account. But at the end of the day, a bad ending can ruin a whole show for a lot of people. “Game of Thrones season 8” style.
Great show
So the crux of it all is that the PLE started strong…then ended with a sour belch.
The fans most remember how you left them and the fans are going to remember this show with a resounding “bleh”!
And any casual fan who watched with their buddies who are more diehard fans, may have left the viewing saying aloud, “That guy was pretty good. He should go to WWE”.
Great show.
I’ve said before but I think one of the issues here is that Tony is a massive fan of NJPW and often looks to emulate their PPV card structure. NJPW cards typically build to a climax with the big matches back to back and tend not to feature cool down matches or spots. Problem is western audiences haven’t been conditioned for that over the last 40 years, so often results in burnout. Personally I would have laid out the card like below giving breathing spaces, opening with the Steel Cage match and building to the Hollywood Ending as the main event.
Storm vs. May
Mox vs. Cope
Hangman vs. MJF
Hurt Syndicate vs. Outrunners
Takeshita vs. Omega
Swerve vs. Ricochet
Okada vs. King
Mone vs. Watanabe
Ospreay vs. Fletcher
Great episode.
Very good show, but the ending is what people remember. WWE ended Elimination Chamber with a huge heel turn. AEW ended Revolution with that abominable ending.
it doesn’t totally undo a great show, but it might have done more harm than good.
Very good show
I can already see Trips the mark statues, Trips the mark with a 20 minutes speech, the camera focusing onTrips the mark every 30 seconds when he is on the crowd.
Great show.
I’m glad they are bringing it back to a nice venue. The idea of hosting it immediately after Smackdown is insane. Why not put a highlight show or broadcast the Hall of Fame instead of airing Smackdown that week.
best of the best
Very good show tonight
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Loving it
Fantastic Article
Raw vs SD
The only switches from Raw vs SD were Breakker, and Jax?
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw.
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw. She’s been great on NXT so hopefully they don’t ruin her momentum.
I dunno what the Final
I dunno what the Final Testament want, but at this point I am afraid to ask.
Save yourself time and money a
Save yourself time and money and just say everyone on smackdown will stay on smackdown, everyone on raw will stay on raw. What clown wrote this episode?!
Willow should NOT lose
Willow should NOT lose to Moñe at Double or Nothing.
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni,
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni, but Ngl I would also love her just gal-palling around with Mina for a spell
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW.
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW. I’m kinda down for joshi invasion of all promotions honestly
Danielson is also a 21st century
That line makes me laugh like Danielson is also a 21st century wrestler
I’ve never heard of.
Uhg, some other random wrestler from a promotion I’ve never heard of.
This is going to be a squash match right?
Wait, Anna Jay isn’t in Dark Order?
not even the security guard
not even the security guard with the hogan beard is dragging me out of daily’s rn
Kurt V Bret V Perfect
Three other Ospreay dream matches
V Kurt V Bret V Perfect
I have never seen mina before.
I have never seen mina before…. But from the entrance alone i am a fan
I’ve ever seen. Good lord
Anna Jay one of the finest women I’ve ever seen. Good lord
May gets all the ladies.
May gets all the ladies.
Daily’s Place just feels right
Anna Jay match in Daily’s Place just feels right
Is Mina’s theme
Is Mina’s theme a rip of Danza Kaduro? 🕺🏻
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring,
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring, and her character work. I just wish she didn’t scream so much- every single move.
Was late tuning in tonight,
Was late tuning in tonight, went and watched the women’s title match, Tatum showed up and showed tf out. Sad she didn’t win but the sky’s the limit
Jensen getting back together
first step to Briggs and Jensen getting back together
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up,
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up, she’s not really in any important angles in NXT.
John Cena style
Jasmyn has that chiseled chin. John Cena style
“Thank you, Trish Jacey”
Jacey Jayne wants Thea to say “Thank you, Trish Jacey”
What a woman
Her weave fallen off and her not skipping a beat. What a woman. I’m all in on jaida parker
Jaida to get her feet
This OTM side quest was good for Jaida to get her feet wet but her ceiling is sooo much higher than Lucien, Bronco & SCRYPTS
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship.
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship. Besides being an awkward mouthful, it’s too derivative of Men’s midcard title.
Gratitude is not an option
“Gratitude is not an option but a debt that you will repay to me” lmao damn Jacy sounds so badass and ominous 😭
She’s got a really bright future.
Jaida’s only been doing this for a year and a half. She’s got a really bright future.
I love the implied narrative that
I love the implied narrative that it’s Nattie who is singlehandedly selling out a WWE tour of Europe
All these talks about call-ups,
All these talks about call-ups, I feel Jacy Jayne is more overdue than most. One of the best character workers around.
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week for a while now but it hasn’t really gotten her anywhere lol
Booker’s about to faint during
Booker’s about to faint during the sexiest contract signing of all time.
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING PART IN THE NXT SHOP COMMERCIAL AND MAKE IT A MEME
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done on her face right? She had some weird angles to it when the camera followed her walking
Any recognise the photographer
Any recognise the photographer in the Baron/Lexis segment?