Australian WWE Stars Poised for Breakout Year in 2025, Says Grayson Waller

One Big Thing

WWE star Grayson Waller predicts a dominant year for Australian talent in 2025, highlighting rising stars Bronson Reed and Zaria alongside established champion Rhea Ripley.

Key Details

• Rhea Ripley continues her reign at the top, successfully defending her Women’s World Championship on WWE Raw’s Netflix debut
• Bronson Reed showed promise in high-profile matches, including the Bloodline storyline, before his injury
• NXT prospect Zaria named as a future breakout star
• Reed currently sidelined with a broken foot from Survivor Series WarGames match

Direct Quote

“I’m ready for 2025 to take over and I know Zaria is going to do the same thing in NXT… you have a lot of talent waiting in the wings in Australia and if they get that opportunity, they’re going to take over too,” Waller told The West Sport.

Why It Matters

• Australian talent continues to make significant impact in WWE
• WWE’s global recruitment strategy brings fresh perspectives to US wrestling
• Reed’s injury could affect WrestleMania 41 plans

By The Numbers

• 3 featured Australian stars mentioned (Ripley, Reed, Zaria)
• 1 current championship held by Australian talent (Women’s World Championship – Ripley)
• 2025 targeted as breakthrough year for Australian talent

What Australian WWE star do you think will make the biggest impact in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments below.