Best WWE Matches of 2025

Includes match date, location, Wrestling Observer Newsletter star rating from Dave Meltzer, and Cagematch.net score.

Keep in mind that Cagematch scores can change over time; these scores are accurate as of the date of publication.
#1 Iyo Sky vs. Naomi vs. Rhea Ripley
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Date: July 13, 2025
WWE Evolution
WON: ★★★★¾ Cagematch: 9.33

A blistering triple threat where three of WWE’s most dynamic athletes push the pace to its limit.

#2 Street Profits vs. DIY vs. MCMG (Ladder match)
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Date: April 25, 2025
WWE SmackDown
WON: ★★★★★ Cagematch: 9.33

A frenetic, high‑energy tag team showcase blending veteran chemistry with explosive modern pacing.

#3 Bianca Belair vs. Iyo Sky vs. Rhea Ripley
Location: Paradise, Nevada
Date: April 20, 2025
WWE WrestleMania 41 (day 2)
WON: ★★★★★ Cagematch: 9.28

A powerhouse‑meets‑aerial‑wizardry clash delivering nonstop momentum and dramatic near falls.

#4 Ilja Dragunov vs. Sami Zayn
Location: San Jose, California
Date: October 17, 2025
WWE SmackDown
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 9.15

A raw, emotional fight where Dragunov’s intensity meets Zayn’s resilience in a gripping struggle.

#5 Je'Von Evans vs. Oba Femi vs. Trick Williams
Location: Paradise, Nevada
Date: April 19, 2025
WWE Stand & Deliver
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 9.04

A breakout triple threat where three rising stars deliver a statement performance for NXT.

#6 AJ Styles vs. John Cena
Location: Perth, Australia
Date: October 11, 2025
WWE Crown Jewel
WON: ★★★★¾ Cagematch: 8.97

A modern‑era rivalry renewed, blending Cena’s big‑match aura with Styles’ precision mastery.

#7 Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date: March 1, 2025
WWE Elimination Chamber
WON: ★★★★★ Cagematch: 8.95

Another unforgettable chapter in one of wrestling’s greatest lifelong rivalries.

#8 Chad Gable vs. El Hijo del Vikingo
Location: Inglewood, California
Date: June 7, 2025
AAA x WWE Worlds Collide 2025
WON: ★★★★¾ Cagematch: 8.89

A dazzling clash of styles where Gable’s technical mastery meets Vikingo’s gravity‑defying spectacle.

#9 Jordynne Grace vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Kendal Grey vs. Lola Vice vs. Sol Ruca
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Date: December 6, 2025
WWE NXT Deadline
WON: ★★★★½ Cagematch: 8.88

A chaotic, high‑impact multi‑woman match showcasing the depth of NXT’s women’s division.

#10 CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins
Location: Paradise, Nevada
Date: April 19, 2025
WWE WrestleMania 41 (day 1)
WON: ★★★★¾ Cagematch: 8.81

A massive triple‑threat collision featuring three of WWE’s most defining modern stars.