April’s Saya Kamitani vs. Tam Nakano match was a standout and an undeniable highlight of professional wrestling in 2025.
Columns
The latest long-form columns from Voices of Wrestling contributors covering the world of pro wrestling.
The Bummer of Punk Part 5: All’s Well That Ends Well
WWE’s Summer of Punk comes to a merciful end, as CM Punk finally wins a match on pay-per-view.
Charlotte Flair Is Finally A Relatable Character
Charlotte’s transformation into a relatable, fully-formed character is a joy to see and for the first time in a long time people are invested in her journey.
Trapped in the Cagematch: Tam Nakano vs. Saori Anou (April 2, 2025)
Tam Nakano vs. Saori Anou is pure meathead, toxic mentality, no quarter given professional wrestling.
Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame 2025: The Results
Complete voting results for the 2025 WON HOF, analysis of who got in, who fell off, plus candidates who will be added to the ballot next year.
A Reflection On The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Jesse Collings shares his analysis on CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Sabu and others getting inducted into the WON Hall of Fame this year.
Trapped in the Cagematch: Saya Kamitani vs. Tam Nakano (March 3, 2025)
Watch Saya Kamitani vs. Tam Nakano. It’s one of the best matches of the year.
The Flawed Concept of Midcard Titles
Pro wrestlers fight for money, fame, and to be the best. Why have we accepted that there are some titles that wrestlers are above holding?
Trapped in the Cagematch: Kyoraku Kyomei vs. Hakuchumu (July 21, 2025)
There are many reasons to be incredulous that Kyoraku Kyomei, the team of Hyper Misao and Shoko Nakajima, could be one of the most notable tag teams of the year.
The Greatest Rivalry’s Final Chapter: Tanahashi and Okada’s Last Dance
Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada will rekindle their legendary rivalry one final time.
