The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast
The Golden Shovel is your weekly deep dive into the storytelling, booking, and bold opinions we have of the WWE. Whether it's fantasy booking dream matches, breaking down Raw and SmackDown, or debating the best (and worst) moments of the week - we’re here to call it like we see it. Expect hot takes, fearless predictions, and a love-hate relationship with pro wrestling’s most chaotic company.
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Our Favourite WWE Matches of 2025
Which WWE matches from 2025 truly belong in the conversation for best of the year?
This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we take a loaded longlist of standout WWE matches from 2025 and battle it down to a final shortlist of four. From WrestleMania epics and SummerSlam wars to shocking cash-ins and tag team TLC chaos, we break down the matches that defined the year — and the ones that just missed the cut.
It’s a mix of storytelling, work-rate, crowd reaction, and legacy as we argue, debate, and inevitably disagree on what makes a match unforgettable.
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