Cast Your Vote for WWE Slammy Awards 2025: Our Predictions for Every Category

WWE has officially announced the nominees for the 2025 Slammy Awards. The winners will be revealed during the Fans Choice Awards, which will stream live from Las Vegas on WWE’s social media platforms on Sunday, April 20. This annual event offers fans the chance to reflect on the past year and cast votes for their favorite superstars, matches, and unforgettable moments.

Throughout the last year, we’ve witnessed thrilling rivalries, unforgettable title matches, and entertaining social media interactions that captivated audiences worldwide. Below, we dive into each category of the 2025 WWE Slammy Awards and provide our predictions for potential winners.

Female Superstar of the Year

Liv Morgan WWE Queen of The Ring 24

Liv Morgan

Rhea Ripley

Bayley

Nia Jax

Tiffany Stratton

Chelsea Green

Iyo Sky

The past year has marked significant advancements in the WWE women’s division, showcasing emerging talent as established stars like Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch had limited appearances. Each nominee has a strong case for this prestigious award. Nia Jax, for example, clinched victory in the 2024 Queen of the Ring Tournament and subsequently triumphed over Bayley at SummerSlam, earning her the title of WWE Women’s Champion. However, our prediction for the Female Superstar of the Year is Liv Morgan.

After a less-than-stellar reign as Women’s World Champion in 2022, Morgan revitalized her character during her impressive “Revenge Tour”in 2024. She decisively injured Ripley and capitalized on her vulnerabilities, capturing the Women’s World Championship and holding it for 226 days. Furthermore, her victory over Jax at Crown Jewel made her the inaugural Women’s Crown Jewel Champion. This successful and transformative year sets her up as a strong contender for a Slammy Award.

Male Superstar of the Year

Cody Rhodes celebrates after defeating Kevin Owens in a Ladder Match at the 2025 Royal Rumble event.

Cody Rhodes

Roman Reigns

Gunther

CM Punk

Damian Priest

Drew McIntyre

Jey Uso

Seth Rollins

This category ultimately narrows down to a fierce competition between two superstars. While Gunther and CM Punk also delivered impressive performances throughout the year, it largely comes down to either Cody Rhodes or Jey Uso. Uso’s transformation into a top singles competitor after spending over a decade as one half of a tag team is noteworthy. Nonetheless, the nod for Male Superstar of the Year goes to Cody Rhodes.

Rhodes has not suffered a pinfall loss since the Money in the Bank event in July 2024. He rapidly established himself as the face of WWE and a leading figure in professional wrestling. His exceptional run certainly solidifies Rhodes as our anticipated winner for this prestigious title.

Most Memorable Entrance

WWE Undisputed Universal Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns and The Rock pose at the top of the WrestleMania XL ramp in between Paul Heyman

Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania

Jey Uso on Raw Debut on Netflix w/ Travis Scott

Roman Reigns at WrestleMania

The Rock at WrestleMania

Bayley at WrestleMania

Randy Orton at Bash in Berlin

Seth Rollins at WrestleMania with the Philadelphia Mummers Band

Sami Zayn in Montreal w/ Jey Uso

Sami Zayn at WrestleMania w/ Kevin Owens & Chad Gable

Logan Paul at Summerslam w/ MGK

Dominik Mysterio at Bad Blood w/ Liv Morgan in the lowrider

Drew McIntyre at Clash at the Castle

While WWE entrances often follow similar patterns, certain standout moments elevate them to memorable status. For instance, both Drew McIntyre’s entrance at Clash at the Castle and Roman Reigns’ at WrestleMania 40 were spine-tingling experiences.

Despite the possibility of recency bias, we believe the award for Most Memorable Entrance should go to Jey Uso’s debut on Netflix Raw with rapper Travis Scott. This groundbreaking moment, featuring a stunning entrance through the crowd with Scott introducing an unprecedented dimension to WWE’s presentation, truly marked a new era.

OMG Moment of the Year

WWE's John Cena with Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber
WWE.com

Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns match finish at WrestleMania 40

Dominik Mysterio turning on Rhea Ripley at SummerSlam

Kevin Owens turning on Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes in October

New Day turning on Big E on Raw

Tiffany Stratton’s MITB cash-in on Nia Jax on SmackDown

Damian Priest MITB cash-in on Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 40

Wyatt Sicks debut on Raw

Bron Breakker spearing iShowSpeed at Royal Rumble

Bronson Reed hitting Tsunami on Braun Strowman onto a car

John Cena turning on Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber

Roman Reigns returning at SummerSlam

Iyo Sky beating Rhea Ripley to become Women’s World Champion on Raw

WWE continues to captivate audiences worldwide, largely due to dramatic “OMG”moments. Events like the emotional Wyatt Sicks debut and the shocking betrayal of Big E by The New Day have left fans in disbelief. This category ultimately spots the intense showdown between Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman or John Cena’s unforeseen heel turn against Cody Rhodes as the frontrunner for this award.

Cena’s turn has sent ripples throughout the wrestling universe, becoming a hot topic on platforms like ESPN and other national sports talk shows. With this unexpected shift occurring as Cena approaches retirement, it symbolizes a shocking evolution in storytelling that rightly earns the title of OMG Moment of the Year.

Faction of the Year

The Bloodline WWE SmackDown Dec 6th

The OG Bloodline

The Judgement Day

The New Bloodline

American Made

Damage CTRL

WWE has long embraced the concept of factions, with the narrative arc surrounding The Bloodline dominating professional wrestling for years. As both the OG and New Bloodline jockey for supremacy, determining the top faction of the year becomes a challenging task.

The New Bloodline’s growth, particularly with Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga’s innovations, is the game-changer here. Tonga’s journey contrasted with their prior success illustrates a significant leap, earning them the victory as the Top Faction of the Year.

Tag Team of The Year

Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair Crown Jewel 2024

#DIY

Awesome Truth

A-Town Down Under

Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair

Motor City Machine Guns

The Bloodline

The War Raiders

The Judgement Day

The Street Profits

Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez

Following the split of the Undisputed Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania 40, the division has experienced shifts in power dynamics. Although both Awesome Truth and A-Town Down Under held their respective titles, their reigns were not particularly memorable. The Judgement Day, while contenders for the award, do not hold a candle to Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair’s impact as Women’s Tag Team Champions.

Cargill and Belair’s reign significantly elevated the Women’s Tag Team Championships, establishing their importance on par with their male counterparts. Their ongoing feud has added layers of intrigue, making them the clear frontrunners for Tag Team of the Year.

Rivalry of the Year

CM Punk and Drew (1)

CM Punk and Drew McIntyre

Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes

Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley

Damian Priest and Finn Balor

Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes

Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton

Bloodline versus Bloodline

The enthralling storytelling that accompanies WWE rivalries has brought fans unforgettable narratives. While key storylines like Reigns/Rhodes and The Judgement Day’s climax have captured attention, this year’s most gripping feud belongs to CM Punk and Drew McIntyre.

The exhilarating Hell in a Cell match solidified their rivalry, characterized by intense promos and a dramatic return by Punk at Survivor Series. McIntyre’s championship victory was overshadowed by Punk’s involvement, illustrating the culmination of their-powered enmity, which undeniably garners them the award for rivalry of the year.

NXT Superstar of the Year

Roxanne Perez wins her second NXT Women's Championship at WWE Stand and Deliver

Oba Femi

Roxanne Perez

Trick Williams

Ethan Page

Giulia

Kelani Jordan

WWE NXT has undergone a transformation, evolving from a developmental brand into a key weekly wrestling show. Much of this progress can be attributed to Roxanne Perez, whose reign as NXT Women’s Champion lasted an impressive 276 days until she was dethroned by Giulia.

Following her title loss, Perez made an impressive showing in the Women’s Royal Rumble, making it to the final two competitors. She later defended her status as a rising star by securing victories on Monday Night Raw, paving the way for her main roster debut. Perez’s impact positions her as the NXT Superstar of the Year.

Match of the Year

CM Punk locks in the Anaconda Vise on Drew McIntyre at WWE Bad Blood inside the Hell in a Cell

Roman Reigns versus Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania

CM Punk versus Drew McIntyre/ Hell in a Cell Match

Roman Reigns/The Rock versus Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania

Liv Morgan versus Rhea Ripley at SummerSlam

Damian Priest versus Gunther at SummerSlam

Cody Rhodes versus AJ Styles at Backlash

2024 Men’s WarGames match

Bayley versus Iyo Sky at WrestleMania

Sami Zayn versus Gunther at WrestleMania

Gunther versus Randy Orton at Bash in Berlin

Seth Rollins versus CM Punk on Raw Debut on Netflix

In evaluating the top matches of 2024, it is essential to distinguish between iconic moments and the quality of matches themselves. While WWE delivered numerous emotional moments at key events like WrestleMania 40, we believe that the match of the year belongs to CM Punk and Drew McIntyre’s spectacular Hell in a Cell encounter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOBsIFZn1gAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOBsIFZn1gA

This match was a hallmark of intense storytelling and physicality, capping off one of the most compelling feuds in recent memory. It pushed boundaries and delivered an unforgettable experience worthy of the Match of the Year accolade.

WTF Moment of the Year

Wyatt Sicks
WWE

R-Truth calls Triple H “Ciampa”

Kevin Owens car interviews

Chelsea Green goes into dumpster

Dominik Mysterio in the shark cage

iShowSpeed with Logan Paul at WrestleMania

LA Knight and Logan Paul’s pool

R-Truth wrestles John Cena

Rabbit noises from Tama Tonga

Jacob Fatu: “I Love You Solo”

The Wyatt Sicks debut

This light-hearted category showcases some of the most entertaining, albeit bizarre, moments from the past year in WWE. The standout nomination for the “WTF Moment of the Year”is undoubtedly The Wyatt Sicks debut.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AZCEQ_3nZUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AZCEQ_3nZU

The cinematic execution of this debut, including chilling imagery reminiscent of a horror film, undoubtedly left an impact. The haunting aesthetic and dramatic storytelling encapsulate the essence of a thrilling cinematic experience, deserving of the title for the WTF moment of the year.

Social Star of the Year

Chelsea Green at WWE Media Day - Royal Rumble 2025

Drew McIntyre

Chelsea Green

This category is competitive, and while it may come down to a showdown between McIntyre and Chelsea Green, other talents like Bayley and Michin have also made notable contributions on social media. However, this year seems ideal for Chelsea Green to take home this award.

Her engaging Twitter campaign that led her to become the inaugural Women’s United States Champion made her one of the most exciting personalities to follow. Additionally, her initiatives to recruit members for “The Green Regime”showcased her ability to connect with fans and engage audiences effectively.

Breakout Superstar of the Year

Screenshot 2025-Tiffany Stratton

Bron Breakker

Lyra Valkyria

Penta

Oba Femi

Giulia

Tiffany Stratton

Jacob Fatu

Chelsea Green

Stephania Vaquer

Witnessing new stars emerge in professional wrestling is one of the most exhilarating aspects of WWE. This past year, Tiffany Stratton has truly charmed audiences, securing her status as a breakout star through her sensational Money in the Bank victory. Her much-anticipated cash-in against Nia Jax was met with thunderous applause.

Within just a year after her call-up during the WWE Draft, Stratton is now scheduled to defend her WWE Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 41. Her rapid ascent is remarkable and well-deserving of the Breakout Superstar of the Year title.

Source&Images

© 2021 The Filibuster Blog