Likely/Unlikely Predictions for 2025

Always a lovely tradition every year so here’s a list of any wrestling or non-wrestling predictions! Likely or unlikely?

1. John Cena wins his 17th world championship
2. John Cena wins either the Intercontinental or United States Championship
3. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada takes place anytime during Tana’s retirement tour
4. The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41
5. The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41
6. TNA signs a major TV deal in the United States
7. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling runs Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto
8. CM Punk main events either night of WrestleMania
9. AJ Lee appears at the Royal Rumble
10. Jim Cornette gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
11. RAW with the move to Netflix will have three or more tapings outside of North America
12. Netflix outside of the US will get the libraries of WCW, ECW and the Territories (Peacock still has those in the US)
13. Will there be an episode of AEW Shockwave?
14. AEW falls below 500,000 viewers in the Nielsen ratings in average
15. WWE purchases Pro Wrestling NOAH
16. Bryan Danielson will wrestle
17. Roxanne Perez moves up to the WWE main roster
18. Tiffany Stratton will successfully cash-in her Money in the Bank briefcase
19. Hiroshi Tanahashi wins the IWGP Heavywight Championship
20. A future WrestleMania outside of North America is announced
21. Ethan Page wins the NXT Championship
22. NXT TV remains in the Performance Center
23. Will Stone Cold Steve Austin make an appearance in WWE?
24. Will Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have a match?
25. UFC re-signs with ESPN
26. Conor McGregor has a fight
27. Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall for the UFC Heavyweight Championship
28. Ariel Helwani and Dana White will bury the hatchet
29. Davie Portman obtains his Canadian citizenship
30. John Pollock finishes his Home Alone LEGO set

@MarkP @kliq @RedRaider07 @RocketKing @TheBenjamin @Legacy_of_Power_A_Po @Alex_Patel

3 Likes

Gotta take some time for this one!

1 Like

I need to up my game it seems…

3 Likes

I am terrified what “upping your game” would entail around here. Haha.

2 Likes

1. John Cena wins his 17th world championship
Likely - it’s basically a lock I think. Over Cody - maybe Summerslam, could be Mania

2. John Cena wins either the Intercontinental or United States Championship
Unlikely

3. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada takes place anytime during Tana’s retirement tour
Likely. Some sort of crossover event with AEW

4. The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41
Likely - Basically a lock

5. The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41
Unlikely

6. TNA signs a major TV deal in the United States
Define Major and I’ll get back to you

7. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling runs Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto
Unlikely

8. CM Punk main events either night of WrestleMania
Likely (against Roman Reigns). We’re not giving away the Seth Rollins match at Mania for this not to be the match. Main Events night 1

9. AJ Lee appears at the Royal Rumble
Likely

10. Jim Cornette gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Unlikely

11. RAW with the move to Netflix will have three or more tapings internationally
Including Canada - an absolute lock - Not including Canada - still likely

12. Netflix outside of the US will get the libraries of WCW, ECW and the Territories (Peacock still has those in the US)
Unlikely in Year 1

13. Will there be an episode of AEW Shockwave?
Likely

14. AEW falls below 500,000 viewers in the Nielsen ratings
Once or an average? If once, likely - If average, unlikely

15. WWE purchases Pro Wrestling NOAH
Unlikely

16. Will Bryan Danielson wrestle anywhere?
Likely - Not formatted correctly though "Bryan Danielson will wrestle somewhere

17. Roxanne Perez moves up to the WWE main roster
Likely. Rumble showcase and then day after Mania

18. Tiffany Stratton will cash-in her Money in the Bank briefcase
Cash in? Likely. Cash in successfully? Also likely

19. Hiroshi Tanahashi wins the IWGP Heavywight Championship
Likely

20. A future WrestleMania outside of North America is announced
Likely - London & Saudi Arabia both get scheduled

21. Ethan Page wins the NXT Championship
Likely

22. NXT TV remains in the Performance Center
Likely but Performance Center may move location

23. Will Stone Cold Steve Austin make an appearance in WWE?
Likely - WrestleMania 41 - he’s learned there are others on speed dial

24. Will Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have a match?
Likely

25. UFC re-signs with ESPN
Likely

26. Conor McGregor has a fight
Unlikely

27. Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall for the UFC Heavyweight Championship
Unlikely

28. Ariel Helwani and Dana White will bury the hatchet
Unlikely

29. Davie Portman obtains his Canadian citizenship
Unlikely (sadly)

30. John Pollock finishes his Home Alone LEGO set
Likely

1 Like

Like an FX or MTV or ESPN level network. AEW with TBS/TNT for example

Cool - Unlikely

1 Like

1. John Cena wins his 17th world championship
Likely

2. John Cena wins either the Intercontinental or United States Championship
Unlikely

3. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada takes place anytime during Tana’s retirement tour
Likely

4. The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41
Unlikely (I think it will be a triple threat)

5. The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41
Unlikely (see above)

6. TNA signs a major TV deal in the United States
Likely

7. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling runs Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto
Likely

8. CM Punk main events either night of WrestleMania
Likely

9. AJ Lee appears at the Royal Rumble
Unlikely

10. Jim Cornette gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Unlikely

11. RAW with the move to Netflix will have three or more tapings outside of North America
Likely

12. Netflix outside of the US will get the libraries of WCW, ECW and the Territories (Peacock still has those in the US)
Likely

13. Will there be an episode of AEW Shockwave?
Likely

14. AEW falls below 500,000 viewers in the Nielsen ratings in average
Unlikely

15. WWE purchases Pro Wrestling NOAH
Unlikely

16. Bryan Danielson will wrestle
Likely

17. Roxanne Perez moves up to the WWE main roster
Likely

18. Tiffany Stratton will successfully cash-in her Money in the Bank briefcase
Likely

19. Hiroshi Tanahashi wins the IWGP Heavywight Championship
Likely (I have no idea lol, I dont even follow so this is a guess)

20. A future WrestleMania outside of North America is announced
Unlikely

21. Ethan Page wins the NXT Championship
Likely

22. NXT TV remains in the Performance Center
Likely

23. Will Stone Cold Steve Austin make an appearance in WWE?
Likely

24. Will Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have a match?
Likely

I’m not going to do the UFC ones, because I no longer care about UFC.

29. Davie Portman obtains his Canadian citizenship
Likely

30. John Pollock finishes his Home Alone LEGO set
Likely, because John is a completionist lol

1 Like

You forgot Davie btw

1 Like

Shoot, missed that. Fixed!

1 Like

1. John Cena wins his 17th world championship
Unlikely
2. John Cena wins either the Intercontinental or United States Championship
Unlikely
3. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada takes place anytime during Tana’s retirement tour
Likely
4. The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41
Unlikely
5. The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41
Likely
6. TNA signs a major TV deal in the United States
Unlikely
7. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling runs Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto
Unlikely
8. CM Punk main events either night of WrestleMania
…Likely
9. AJ Lee appears at the Royal Rumble
Unlikely
10. Jim Cornette gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Unlikely
11. RAW with the move to Netflix will have three or more tapings outside of North America
Unlikely
12. Netflix outside of the US will get the libraries of WCW, ECW and the Territories (Peacock still has those in the US)
Unlikely
13. Will there be an episode of AEW Shockwave?
Unlikely
14. AEW falls below 500,000 viewers in the Nielsen ratings in average
Likely
15. WWE purchases Pro Wrestling NOAH
Unlikely
16. Bryan Danielson will wrestle
Likely
17. Roxanne Perez moves up to the WWE main roster
Likely
18. Tiffany Stratton will successfully cash-in her Money in the Bank briefcase
Likely
19. Hiroshi Tanahashi wins the IWGP Heavywight Championship
Unlikely
20. A future WrestleMania outside of North America is announced
Unlikely
21. Ethan Page wins the NXT Championship
Unlikely
22. NXT TV remains in the Performance Center
Likely
23. Will Stone Cold Steve Austin make an appearance in WWE?
Likely
24. Will Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have a match?
Likely
25. UFC re-signs with ESPN
Likely
26. Conor McGregor has a fight
Likely
27. Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall for the UFC Heavyweight Championship
Unlikely
28. Ariel Helwani and Dana White will bury the hatchet
Unlikely
29. Davie Portman obtains his Canadian citizenship
Likely
30. John Pollock finishes his Home Alone LEGO set
Likely

1 Like

1. John Cena wins his 17th world championship Likely
2. John Cena wins either the Intercontinental or United States Championship Unlikely
3. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada takes place anytime during Tana’s retirement tour Likely
4. The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 Unlikely
5. The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41 Likely
6. TNA signs a major TV deal in the United States Unlikely unfortunately, maybe 2026
7. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling runs Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto Likely
8. CM Punk main events either night of WrestleMania Ugh, Likely I guess
9. AJ Lee appears at the Royal Rumble Unlikely
10. Jim Cornette gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Unlikely
11. RAW with the move to Netflix will have three or more tapings outside of North America Likely
12. Netflix outside of the US will get the libraries of WCW, ECW and the Territories (Peacock still has those in the US) Unlikely
13. Will there be an episode of AEW Shockwave? Unlikely
14. AEW falls below 500,000 viewers in the Nielsen ratings in average Unlikeky
15. WWE purchases Pro Wrestling NOAH I sure as hell hope NOT
16. Bryan Danielson will wrestle Likelt
17. Roxanne Perez moves up to the WWE main roster Likely
18. Tiffany Stratton will successfully cash-in her Money in the Bank briefcase Likely
19. Hiroshi Tanahashi wins the IWGP Heavywight Championship Unlikely
20. A future WrestleMania outside of North America is announced Likely
21. Ethan Page wins the NXT Championship didn’t he already? Sure lol
22. NXT TV remains in the Performance Center Likely (more often then not)
23. Will Stone Cold Steve Austin make an appearance in WWE? Likelt
24. Will Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have a match? Likely
25. UFC re-signs with ESPN Sure
26. Conor McGregor has a fight Hope not but probably
27. Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall for the UFC Heavyweight Championship I’m not sure who the second name is lol
28. Ariel Helwani and Dana White will bury the hatchet lol I doubt it
29. Davie Portman obtains his Canadian citizenship Likely! You’ve got this Davie!
30. John Pollock finishes his Home Alone LEGO set Unlikely

1 Like

No invite, but I’m still playing!!! :laughing:

1. John Cena wins his 17th world championship
Likely. This seems like a “must do.”
2. John Cena wins either the Intercontinental or United States Championship
Unlikely.
3. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada takes place anytime during Tana’s retirement tour
Likely. It’ll go over 20 minutes too.
4. The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41
Hmmm…(we’re checking)…If Rock can do it…likely
5. The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41
Unlikely. If not Cody, then Roman is Rocks opponent.
6. TNA signs a major TV deal in the United States
Unlikely
7. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling runs Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto
Likely
8. CM Punk main events either night of WrestleMania
Unlikely - but I can see it happening. And this happening depends on The Rock’s availability/plans.
9. AJ Lee appears at the Royal Rumble
Unlikely
10. Jim Cornette gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Unlikely
11. RAW with the move to Netflix will have three or more tapings outside of North America
Likely
12. Netflix outside of the US will get the libraries of WCW, ECW and the Territories (Peacock still has those in the US)
Likely - isn’t there a thread about this that was posted after this thread was started?
13. Will there be an episode of AEW Shockwave?
Unlikely. Three shows hasn’t really worked for AEW, has it?
14. AEW falls below 500,000 viewers in the Nielsen ratings in average
Likely. More people will watch on MAX.
15. WWE purchases Pro Wrestling NOAH
Unlikely.
16. Bryan Danielson will wrestle
Likely. All In seems about right if he’s healthy.
17. Roxanne Perez moves up to the WWE main roster
Likely.
18. Tiffany Stratton will successfully cash-in her Money in the Bank briefcase
Likely.
19. Hiroshi Tanahashi wins the IWGP Heavywight Championship
Unlikely.
20. A future WrestleMania outside of North America is announced
Likely - @Sancty’s right on London and Saudi.
21. Ethan Page wins the NXT Championship
Likely.
22. NXT TV remains in the Performance Center
Likely. Profits matter. They might do a few shows outside the PC, but for the most part, NXT is in the PC.
23. Will Stone Cold Steve Austin make an appearance in WWE?
Likely. He always does in some way.
24. Will Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have a match?
Likely.
25. UFC re-signs with ESPN
Likely.
26. Conor McGregor has a fight
Likely. Jake or Logan Paul, doesn’t matter, Conor chases money and that’s potentially a big payday.
27. Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall for the UFC Heavyweight Championship
Likely. It might take until December, but it should happen.
28. Ariel Helwani and Dana White will bury the hatchet
Unlikely. I think the proper answer is never ever ever, but :laughing: :woman_shrugging:
29. Davie Portman obtains his Canadian citizenship
Sorry, no comment.
30. John Pollock finishes his Home Alone LEGO set
Likely. Like Jones v Aspinall, it might take until December but it should happen! :laughing:

2 Likes

1. John Cena wins his 17th world championship
Unlikely. He’ll try to fight for it but not win it.

2. John Cena wins either the Intercontinental or United States Championship
Unlikely. See above

3. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada takes place anytime during Tana’s retirement tour
Likely

4. The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41
Unlikely

5. The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41
Unlikely

6. TNA signs a major TV deal in the United States
Likely

7. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling runs Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto
Unlikely. TNA getting on SportsNet fills that niche.

8. CM Punk main events either night of WrestleMania
Likely

9. AJ Lee appears at the Royal Rumble
Unlikely

10. Jim Cornette gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Unlikely. Their attachment to Trump doesn’t help matters with WWE.

11. RAW with the move to Netflix will have three or more tapings outside of North America
Likely

12. Netflix outside of the US will get the libraries of WCW, ECW and the Territories (Peacock still has those in the US)
Unlikely. I can see the WWE Vault uploading individual episodes.

13. Will there be an episode of AEW Shockwave?
Unlikely

14. AEW falls below 500,000 viewers in the Nielsen ratings in average
Likely

15. WWE purchases Pro Wrestling NOAH
Unlikely

16. Bryan Danielson will wrestle
Unlikely

17. Roxanne Perez moves up to the WWE main roster
Likely

18. Tiffany Stratton will successfully cash-in her Money in the Bank briefcase
Likely

19. Hiroshi Tanahashi wins the IWGP Heavywight Championship
Unlikely. I can see a similar failed attempt like Cena

20. A future WrestleMania outside of North America is announced
Likely.

21. Ethan Page wins the NXT Championship
Unlikely.

22. NXT TV remains in the Performance Center
Likely, but I can see them picking one or the other between the PC and the Apex.

23. Will Stone Cold Steve Austin make an appearance in WWE?
Likely

24. Will Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have a match?
Likely

25. UFC re-signs with ESPN
Likely

26. Conor McGregor has a fight
Likely. People like him are very popular in MMA.

27. Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall for the UFC Heavyweight Championship
Likely

28. Ariel Helwani and Dana White will bury the hatchet
The TKO issue makes things interesting. I’ll say Likely.

29. Davie Portman obtains his Canadian citizenship
He just needs to know that Upper Canada = South and Lower Canada = North.

30. John Pollock finishes his Home Alone LEGO set
Likely.

1. John Cena wins his 17th world championship
Likely.

2. John Cena wins either the Intercontinental or United States Championship
Unlikely - would be a waste of time

3. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada takes place anytime during Tana’s retirement tour
Likely

4. The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41
Unlikely - I don’t see Rock doing a singles match.

5. The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41
Unlikely - I don’t see Rock doing a singles match.

6. TNA signs a major TV deal in the United States
Unlkely

7. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling runs Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto
Unlikely. I question if they even have a show.

8. CM Punk main events either night of WrestleMania
Likely

9. AJ Lee appears at the Royal Rumble
Unlikely

10. Jim Cornette gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Unlikely. He might get in one day after he dies

11. RAW with the move to Netflix will have three or more tapings outside of North America
Likely

12. Netflix outside of the US will get the libraries of WCW, ECW and the Territories (Peacock still has those in the US)
Unlikely. Netflix won’t want to waste the space

13. Will there be an episode of AEW Shockwave?
Unlikely

14. AEW falls below 500,000 viewers in the Nielsen ratings in average
Unlikely

15. WWE purchases Pro Wrestling NOAH
Unlikely

16. Bryan Danielson will wrestle
Likely

17. Roxanne Perez moves up to the WWE main roster
Likely - very long overdue

18. Tiffany Stratton will successfully cash-in her Money in the Bank briefcase
Likely

19. Hiroshi Tanahashi wins the IWGP Heavywight Championship
Likely - I guess. Not a lot of competition

20. A future WrestleMania outside of North America is announced
Likely - I can see London getting announced

21. Ethan Page wins the NXT Championship
Unlikely - he’s going up to the main roster

22. NXT TV remains in the Performance Center
Likely

23. Will Stone Cold Steve Austin make an appearance in WWE?
Likely

24. Will Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have a match?
Likely

25. UFC re-signs with ESPN
Likely, but an outside shot they go to Prime.

26. Conor McGregor has a fight
Likely. He needs something to distract from his other issues.

27. Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall for the UFC Heavyweight Championship
Unlikely

28. Ariel Helwani and Dana White will bury the hatchet
Unlikely

29. Davie Portman obtains his Canadian citizenship
Unlikely

30. John Pollock finishes his Home Alone LEGO set
Likely

1 Like

Thanks! Great post

1. John Cena wins his 17th world championship
Likely
2. John Cena wins either the Intercontinental or United States Championship
Likely
3. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada takes place anytime during Tana’s retirement tour
Likely
4. The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41
Likely
5. The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41
Likely
6. TNA signs a major TV deal in the United States
Unlikely
7. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling runs Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto
Likely
8. CM Punk main events either night of WrestleMania
Likely
9. AJ Lee appears at the Royal Rumble
Unlikely
10. Jim Cornette gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Unlikely
11. RAW with the move to Netflix will have three or more tapings outside of North America
Unlikely
12. Netflix outside of the US will get the libraries of WCW, ECW and the Territories (Peacock still has those in the US)
Unlikely - Too much content for WCW and too much they’d have to censor for ECW. Streaming companies have removed episodes of Always Sunny for less.
13. Will there be an episode of AEW Shockwave?
Likely
14. AEW falls below 500,000 viewers in the Nielsen ratings in average
Dynamite? Unlikely, but also with the addition of Max it will be not comparable to previous numbers.
15. WWE purchases Pro Wrestling NOAH
Unlikely
16. Bryan Danielson will wrestle
Likely
17. Roxanne Perez moves up to the WWE main roster
Unlikely
18. Tiffany Stratton will successfully cash-in her Money in the Bank briefcase
Unlikely
19. Hiroshi Tanahashi wins the IWGP Heavywight Championship
Unlikely
20. A future WrestleMania outside of North America is announced
Unlikely
21. Ethan Page wins the NXT Championship
Likely
22. NXT TV remains in the Performance Center
Likely
23. Will Stone Cold Steve Austin make an appearance in WWE?
Unlikely
24. Will Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have a match?
Likely
25. UFC re-signs with ESPN
Likely
26. Conor McGregor has a fight
Likely
27. Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall for the UFC Heavyweight Championship
Unlikely
28. Ariel Helwani and Dana White will bury the hatchet
Unlikely

Well, that was quick! More European crowds I’m down for!

A little late because I’m old and wanted to type this on a laptop and not my phone. I think #11 is the only one where I’m late to the party, you’ll just have to trust me that that was my guess all along.

1. John Cena wins his 17th world championship
Unlikely but would not be surprised.

2. John Cena wins either the Intercontinental or United States Championship
Unlikely

3. Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada takes place anytime during Tana’s retirement tour
Likely

4. The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41
Unlikely – I don’t think I can say “Likely” for any particular Rock match, even though I think he’ll have one.

5. The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41
Unlikely – See above.

6. TNA signs a major TV deal in the United States
Unlikely

7. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling runs Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto
Unlikely?

8. CM Punk main events either night of WrestleMania
Unlikely – Women’s Match for Night 1 and Something Bloodline for Night 2

9. AJ Lee appears at the Royal Rumble

Unlikely

10. Jim Cornette gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Unlikely

11. RAW with the move to Netflix will have three or more tapings outside of North America
Likely

12. Netflix outside of the US will get the libraries of WCW, ECW and the Territories (Peacock still has those in the US)
Unlikely?

13. Will there be an episode of AEW Shockwave?
I’ll say Likely to be announced, but Unlikely that an episode has aired

14. AEW falls below 500,000 viewers in the Nielsen ratings in average
Unlikely – but will be close because of Max viewership

15. WWE purchases Pro Wrestling NOAH
Unlikely

16. Bryan Danielson will wrestle
Likely

17. Roxanne Perez moves up to the WWE main roster
Likely

18. Tiffany Stratton will successfully cash-in her Money in the Bank briefcase
Likely

19. Hiroshi Tanahashi wins the IWGP Heavywight Championship
Unlikely – just for sake of making a guess

20. A future WrestleMania outside of North America is announced
Unlikely

21. Ethan Page wins the NXT Championship
Likely – just for sake of making a guess

22. NXT TV remains in the Performance Center
As “home base”… Likely. Every single episode… Unlikely.

23. Will Stone Cold Steve Austin make an appearance in WWE?
Likely

24. Will Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have a match?
Likely

25. UFC re-signs with ESPN
Likely

26. Conor McGregor has a fight
Unlikely

27. Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall for the UFC Heavyweight Championship
Not even a guess

28. Ariel Helwani and Dana White will bury the hatchet
Unlikely just because I don’t think Dana White buries the hatchet with anybody

29. Davie Portman obtains his Canadian citizenship
Likely

30. John Pollock finishes his Home Alone LEGO set
Likely… I believe in Leash Boy

1 Like