The WWE’s annual Holiday Tour is set to deliver a spectacular end to 2025, as the company rolls out a jam-packed schedule of live events across the United States, featuring some of the biggest names and most anticipated matchups in professional wrestling. From title defenses to steel cage showdowns, and even the brewing possibility of a dramatic heel turn, the season promises both nostalgia and fresh storylines that have fans buzzing with excitement.
Kicking off on December 26th in Baltimore, Maryland at the CFG Bank Arena, the tour opens with a blockbuster main event: Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre in a No Disqualification match. This high-stakes bout is just the first of several title defenses for Rhodes, who will lock horns with McIntyre multiple times over the next two weeks, culminating in steel cage matches in Worcester, Massachusetts and Bridgeport, Connecticut in early January. The rivalry between Rhodes and McIntyre has become one of the defining stories of WWE’s late 2025 calendar, drawing intense reactions from fans and setting the stage for possible year-end fireworks.
But that’s not all for the opening night. The Baltimore card also features Jey Uso taking on Bron Breakker in a No Disqualification match, and a mixed tag team contest pitting Rey Mysterio and Rhea Ripley against Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan. The inclusion of both established legends and rising stars ensures that every event on the tour delivers something for everyone.
As the tour moves south to Tampa, Florida on December 27th, the spotlight shifts to CM Punk, who will defend the Heavyweight World Championship against Bronson Reed at the Benchmark International Arena. Punk, who has made a triumphant return to the company, faces a formidable challenger in Reed, whose power and agility have made him a breakout star in 2025. That same night, the WWE Tag Team Championship will be on the line as The Kabuki Warriors face the dynamic duo of Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss—a clash of styles and personalities that’s sure to keep the Florida crowd on its feet.
Meanwhile, Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena hosts another iteration of the Rhodes-McIntyre saga, as well as a WWE Women’s Championship showdown between Jade Cargill and Michin. The Wyatt Sicks, accompanied by Nikki Cross, will tangle with The MFT’s, led by Solo Sikoa, adding a layer of unpredictability to the evening’s proceedings.
The action intensifies on December 28th, as Jacksonville’s Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena welcomes a star-studded lineup. In addition to Punk and Reed’s ongoing championship rivalry and another Tag Team Title defense by The Kabuki Warriors, fans will see appearances from GUNTHER, Jey Uso, AJ Styles, Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez, and the New Day. Over in Rochester, New York, the likes of Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, Jacob Fatu, Damian Priest, The Street Profits, Solo Sikoa, Drew McIntyre, and the enigmatic Uncle Howdy are all confirmed to appear, ensuring a night packed with marquee talent.
The tour continues to build momentum with a live broadcast of Monday Night Raw from Orlando’s Kia Center on December 29th, followed by a pair of stacked cards on December 30th. Fort Myers, Florida will once again see CM Punk and Bronson Reed clash for the Heavyweight World Championship, while The Kabuki Warriors defend their Tag Team gold against Flair and Bliss. Simultaneously, Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena will play host to a roster including Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, Tiffany Stratton, Jacob Fatu, Damian Priest, The Street Profits, Solo Sikoa, Drew McIntyre, and Uncle Howdy.
The new year kicks off with a bang in Syracuse, New York, where Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, LA Knight, Tiffany Stratton, Rhea Ripley, Penta, and Jacob Fatu are all slated to appear at The Oncenter War Memorial Arena. SmackDown will broadcast live from Buffalo’s KeyBank Center on January 2nd, keeping the energy high as the tour barrels toward its final weekend.
January 3rd and 4th promise to be showstoppers. Worcester, Massachusetts and Bridgeport, Connecticut will each host a steel cage match between Rhodes and McIntyre, as well as a triple threat Women’s World Championship bout featuring Stephanie Vaquer, IYO SKY, and Raquel Rodríguez. The Wyatt Sicks, with Nikki Cross in their corner, will once again face The MFT’s and Solo Sikoa, raising the stakes for faction warfare in the new year.
Amid this whirlwind of events, the spotlight also shines on Jey Uso, whose 2025 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Uso began the year on a high, winning the Royal Rumble and capturing the World Heavyweight Title at The Show of Shows by defeating GUNTHER. But as summer arrived, his fortunes shifted. He lost the title to GUNTHER in June and has since failed in multiple attempts to reclaim it, including high-profile losses at Clash in Paris and Saturday Night’s Main Event. According to reports, "Jey Uso lost to LA Knight in the Last Time is Now Tournament finals in 2025 and teased a character shift after that loss."
Uso’s mounting frustration has been evident over the past six months, with each missed opportunity adding to the speculation that a major character change could be on the horizon. The possibility of a heel turn for Uso in 2026 is gaining traction, especially as he and his brother Jimmy prepare to challenge World Tag Team Champions AJ Styles and Dragon Lee on the RAW on Netflix first anniversary show on January 5. With both teams entering as fan favorites, the stage is set for a possible betrayal or dramatic shift—one that could keep Uso relevant as a singles star after a stalled run in the latter half of 2025.
The WWE universe has seen its share of shocking heel turns—Seth Rollins turning on The Shield, Hulk Hogan joining the NWO, and even John Cena’s short-lived heel run during his retirement tour earlier this year. If Uso does indeed snap, it would continue a tradition of seismic shifts that have defined WWE’s most memorable moments. As one analysis put it, "A potential heel turn for Jey Uso in 2026 is considered likely to keep him relevant as a singles star after a stalled run in 2025 despite his popularity."
With so much talent, intrigue, and unpredictability packed into the 2025 Holiday Tour, WWE fans are in for a wild ride to close out the year and ring in 2026. Whether it’s the relentless rivalry between Rhodes and McIntyre, the continued dominance of The Kabuki Warriors, or the simmering tension surrounding Jey Uso’s next move, the only certainty is that the action will be must-see from start to finish.
As the final bell tolls on each night of the tour, fans across the country will no doubt be left counting down the days until the next chapter of WWE’s ever-evolving saga unfolds.
