We are in the second half of 2025, and we can already get the first conclusions of what has been – until now – An intense, exciting and full of surprises in the world of professional wrestling. With five months still ahead, the conversation about who has been The protagonists of the year, The best struggles, and what companies are dominating the global panorama is already underway.
► AEW: A triumphal return
After two years of ups and downs, All Elite Wrestling has returned strongly in 2025. For many analysts and fans, AEW has not only recovered its best version, but has even exceeded the level it showed during its acclaimed period of 2020-2021. With a more consistent narrative, revitalized stars and high quality struggles, AEW is the great candidate to be the company of the year.
Eventotos as All In inflection points, and the depth of his roster – his accurate decisions – have generated a wave of enthusiasm that had not seen so clearly.
► CMLL: Tradition that reinvents itself
The World Wrestling Council It is also having a prominent year. The oldest professional wrestling company in the world continues to demonstrate that the experience is not at odds with innovation. His commitment to combine young talent with consecrated figures has been in solid and well received functionsboth for the national and international public. CMLL is at a time in a great way and promises to close 2025 even stronger.
► WWE: A downturn after the top?
After an excellent 2024 that seemed to consolidate WWE as the dominant company, 2025 has not followed that ascending line. Although Wrestlemania was, as always, an impressive show, what came later has been criticized. The inconsistency, questionable creative decisions and the lack of impulse for new stars have generated discontent among the public. You cannot rule out a rebound in the second half of the year, especially with Summerslam on the horizon, but the current momentum is not on its side.
► The best struggles of the year (until now)
Choosing the best struggle of 2025 is a complicated task, since there has been an outstanding quality in multiple promotions. Here is a list of the most prominent so far:
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Kenny Omega vs. Gabe Kidd – A brutal and intense clash, which showed Omega still as one of the best in the world and consolidated Kidd as a legitimate threat.
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Mariah May vs. Toni Storm – Fight that combined drama, technical and narrative, further raising the female scene.
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Will Ospreay vs. Konosuke Takeshita – An impressive athletic exhibition between two of the best talents of the moment.
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Hangman Page vs. Will Ospreay – Strong candidate for the “Match of the Year”, with high level storytelling and impeccable execution.
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Kosei Fujita vs. Yoh – The fight that surprised everyone and demonstrated the potential of the new generation in NJPW.
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Sareee vs. Syuri – A technical and physical war that reaffirms the quality of Japanese female wrestling.
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Bandido vs. Konosuke Takeshita – A feast feast and frantic rhythm that lifted everyone from their seats.
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Hangman Page vs. Jon Moxley – Intense, emotional and violent, one of the rather constructed rivalries of the year.
► The fighters of the year: Who are emerging?
In the manly category, Hangman Page He is the great favorite. His victory in All In to become a world champion, combined with his performance in key struggles, have placed him as AEW's face in this rebirth.
As for women, the race is very even among Mercedes Moné y Toni Storm. Mercedes has brought a freshness and immediate impact since its return, while Toni has maintained a very high level of quality and interest. The rest of the year will be key to defining the winner.
► What's coming: a second semester loaded with action
2025 still has a lot to offer. Events like him G1 Climax, SummerSlamand the next PPV of AEW and WWE promise to maintain emotion at the top. We will also have to follow the development of new stars, the outcome of great rivalries and surprises that always accompany this sport-spectacle.
For now, AEW leads the race for the end of the year awardsbut there is still half a year and wrestling, everything can change in a matter of weeks. The ring is served, and the show continues.
