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| 2025 | WWE 2K25 video game featuring Triple H is released, continuing the annual wrestling game franchise |
| 2025 | Gunther appears in the WWE 2K25 video game, continuing his representation in the popular wrestling game series. |
| April 4 2025 | Owens announced a neck injury requiring surgery, which would keep him out of action indefinitely and prevent him from competing at WrestleMania 41. |
| April 4 2025 | CM Punk reveals that Heyman will be in his corner at WrestleMania 41, instead of Roman Reigns', as part of a favor Punk called in for their previous teamwork at Survivor Series. |
| April 1 2025 | Reported controversy involving McAfee amplifying a false rumor about 'Ole Miss dads', which sparked harassment and bullying. |
| March 31 2025 | Gunther brutally assaulted Jimmy Uso on Raw, escalating tensions with Jey Uso ahead of their WrestleMania 41 championship match. |
| March 2025 | Mark Nash becomes the lead ring announcer for WWE SmackDown |
| March 2025 | White announced a partnership with Turki Al-Sheikh to create a new boxing league, backed by TKO Group Holdings and Sela, with White named as the executive leader. The league's first events were planned for 2026. |
| March 9 2025 | At Revolution, MJF lost to Adam Page. |
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John Cena
John Cena announced that he will continue to wrestle until the end of 2025.
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| 2025 | Scheduled to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for his individual wrestling career. |
| 2025 | In the Royal Rumble, Zayn entered at number #27 and was eliminated by Jey Uso. |
| February 2025 | At Elimination Chamber: Toronto, Owens defeated Sami Zayn in an unsanctioned match and was confronted by a returning Randy Orton afterwards. |
| February 7 2025 | Reported to have resigned with WWE, extending his contract for five more years. |
| February 3 2025 | Attacked Sami Zayn on Raw after his Elimination Chamber match qualifying match, delivering a package piledriver to reignite their feud. |
| February 1 2025 | Failed to win the WWE Championship titles against Cody Rhodes at Royal Rumble, ending their championship feud. |
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John Cena
Competed in the Royal Rumble match, scoring three eliminations and finishing in second place, being the last person eliminated by winner Jey Uso.
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| January 25 2025 | Gunther defeats Jey Uso to retain the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event. |
| January 2025 | Lilian Garcia becomes the lead ring announcer for WWE SmackDown, taking on a prominent role in introducing wrestlers and announcing matches. |
| January 2025 | Meta Platforms announced White's election to its board of directors. |
| January 13 2025 | On Raw, Zayn defeated The Miz after a backstage confrontation with Miz and Karrion Kross. |
| January 10 2025 | SmackDown makes its formal debut on Netflix, following Raw's global streaming launch. |
| January 10 2025 | McMahon was fined over $1.7 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission for undisclosed hush money payments made to two women between 2019 and 2022. |
| January 6 2025 | McAfee returned on the premiere of Raw on Netflix, partnering with Michael Cole and becoming a full-time commentator for the brand. |
| January 6 2025 |
John Cena
During Raw's premiere on Netflix, Cena announced he would compete in the upcoming Royal Rumble match.
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| January 3 2025 | The January 3 SmackDown episode was streamed on WWE's YouTube channel. |
| January 3 2025 | SmackDown introduced a blue ring mat, following the debut of a new standard announce table design on Raw. |
| January 1 2025 | WWE's Canadian broadcast rights transferred to Netflix, marking the start of a new distribution era. |
| 2024 | White promoted a boxing card featuring Irish boxer Callum Walsh, streamed on UFC Fight Pass, and re-announced his intention to enter boxing promotion. |
| 2024 | Endorsed Trump again and introduced him at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. |
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Sherri Martel
Inducted into the Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame.
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| 2024 | Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame |
| 2024 | Won the King of the Ring tournament |
| 2024 |
John Cena
John Cena will receive the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award.
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| 2024 |
John Cena
Cena appeared almost completely nude onstage at the 96th Academy Awards to present the award for best costume design.
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| 2024 |
John Cena
John Cena made his surprise return at Money in the Bank to announce his future retirement from in-ring action.
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| 2024 |
John Cena
John Cena is set to be featured in WWE 2K24.
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| 2024 |
John Cena
John Cena declared that WrestleMania 41 will be his final WrestleMania.
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| 2024 |
John Cena
On the first episode of Raw on Netflix, John Cena announced that he will compete in the Royal Rumble and promised the fans that he would win.
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| 2024 | Upcoming release of WWE 2K24. |
| 2024 | At Bound for Glory, The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) defeated The System and ABC in a Three-way Full Metal Mayhem match, winning the TNA World Tag Team Championship for the third time. |
| 2024 | Jeff Hardy released 'The Omega Sessions: II' EP, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to musical expression. |
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John Cena
Awarded the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award.
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| 2024 | Gunther is set to appear in WWE 2K24. |
| 2024 | Gunther won the King of the Ring tournament. |
| 2024 | Gunther was once again named Men's Wrestler of the Year by ESPN. |
| 2024 | Won the WWE King of the Ring tournament and currently holds the King of the Ring title |
| 2024 | Won WWE Mic Drop of the Year award |
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