2025 is almost coming to an end. Only one and a half weeks of mostly taped WWE programming remain. The last twelve months have been the ultimate rollercoaster ride for the Stamford-based promotion.
It was the first year of WWE RAW on Netflix. In September, beginning from WrestlePalooza, PLEs became exclusive to ESPN. However, in terms of the quality of the programming, it was a mixed bag. Nonetheless, amid all the chaotic booking and landmark business deals, a few stars achieved considerable success in 2025.
On that note, let’s look at the top 5 male Superstars of 2025. Considering the depth of WWE’s current roster, it wasn’t easy to precisely narrow down the top 5, which is why there are a few honorable mentions:
- Dominik Mysterio
- CM Punk
- Bron Breakker
#5. Jey Uso’s Most Successful Year in WWE
Although he ends the year as one half of The Usos, “Main Event” Jey Uso had a breakout year as a singles star in 2025. His push into the stratosphere of WWE proved controversial in hindsight, but it gave the talented and hardworking Samoan his due.
Uso began the year on a monumental high by winning the stacked 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble, outlasting an all-star field that included John Cena, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk. At WrestleMania 41: Night One, he did the unthinkable by making Gunther tap out to the Ring General’s own submission move, the Sleeper Hold, to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
The World Title run didn’t last long, ending under two months as Uso dropped the championship back to Gunther on the June 9th edition of RAW. Over the next 6 months, Uso flirted with the World Title and was a focal point in the red brand’s main event scene.
Once upon a time, it was hard to tell The Usos apart. However, following a successful 2025 that saw him climb to the top of the WWE mountain, everyone knows “Main Event” Jey Uso now.
