• Cody Rhodes finished 2025 as the most dominant name across WWE and AEW power rankings.
• Jey Uso secured a top-10 finish after a Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 41 world title run.
• John Cena, CM Punk and Rhea Ripley were major conversation drivers across the year.
• AEW stars like “Hangman” Adam Page and Bron Breakker also made notable impacts.
H2: Year-end snapshot — how the rankings were built
The year-end list is a mathematical tally of monthly Uncrowned power rankings across 2025. It’s not a current card ranking; it measures who controlled the wrestling conversation throughout the calendar year. The result reflects media attention, big-match moments and storyline momentum across WWE and AEW.
H2: Where Jey Uso landed
Jey Uso ended the year tied for 9th in the men’s totals with 32 points. The former Bloodline star saw his singles career peak in 2025 after a surprise Royal Rumble win and a crowd-pleasing world championship victory at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
Those landmark wins lifted Jey Uso’s profile in a year crowded with returns and headline moments. While some fans debated the booking, the metrics show Jey remained a major driver of headlines and social conversation during his title run.
H3: Top men of 2025
- Cody Rhodes — 132 points: Rhodes began and ended the year as Universal Champion, delivering standout main-event moments and a brutal ladder match with Kevin Owens.
- John Cena — 120 points: Cena’s heel turn and mixed reactions kept him at the center of debate, capped by redemption matches late in the year.
- CM Punk — 96 points: Punk main-evented WrestleMania and logged multiple world title runs, keeping him high on the list.
Other notable men: Brock Lesnar’s surprise return, Gunther’s tournament resurgence and “Hangman” Adam Page’s AEW title moment all contributed to the narrative landscape.
H3: Women’s rankings highlights
Rhea Ripley topped the women’s list with 123 points after a powerful year of big wins and consistent main-event draws. Tiffany Stratton, Toni Storm and Iyo Sky filled out the podium, while new main-roster arrivals like Stephanie Vaquer made fast, notable climbs.
H2: Social moments and viral clips
Big social moments shaped the rankings. Bron Breakker’s spear on IShowSpeed generated massive online views and fueled his visibility. (Watch the viral moment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=250m_views)
H2: What this means for 2026
The year-end math highlights who drove headlines, not necessarily who holds titles today. Jey Uso’s top-10 finish underlines his breakthrough as a singles star, while Cody Rhodes’ clear lead signals sustained momentum heading into 2026. Expect rivalries and booking to chase these narrative leaders as promotions plan next year’s big matches.
H4: Quick takeaway
The 2025 power rankings capture attention as much as championships. Jey Uso’s Royal Rumble and WrestleMania wins made him one of the most talked-about names — and the data proves it.
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