We're back with the final regular indy-focused episode of the year and, of course, it's our Year in Review with our IWX Awards for 2025. We review our first year as the Indy Wrestling Experience while, at the same time, we each award performers and promotions for having a special 2025 in the following categories:

• Male Performer of the Year
• Female Performer of the Year
• Tag Team of the Year
• IWX Favorite of the Year
• Live Moment of the Year
• Favorite Match of the Year
• One to Watch in 2026
• Comeback of the Year
• Ripple in the Matrix Award (Performer who made a huge splash in 2025)
• IWX Watch This Show of the Year
• Promo of the Year
• Hagerstown Heat Award
• Storyline of the Year
• Matt Cardona Award

Congrats to all of the talents noted in this episode for their unique contributions to independent wrestling in 2025!

Before the awards begin, Bob and Jon take a moment to thank the recently-retired Missa Kate for an incredible career and some amazing moments for the fans.

Also, the IWXtra newsletter has arrived. This is your official supplement to the Indy Wrestling Experience podcast, as it contains tons of additional information that did not make it onto the podcast. In addition, we will be making announcements for entry into our monthly and year-end rankings, starting with a call for submissions for top managers. Subscribe to the IWXtra, then message me with your nominations for Top Manager!

The last two episodes of the year will be Underground Lucha Experience episodes that we pre-taped so Bob and Jon can recharge for 2026. Thanks to you all for your continued support!!