Slammy Awards returning during WWE WrestleMania 40 weekend

WWE’s WrestleMania 40 weekend festivities will include the return of the Slammy Awards.

The Slammys will make their return with a live broadcast from WWE World in Philadelphia on Sunday, April 7. The award show is being hosted by Big E and Cathy Kelley. It will stream on WWE’s YouTube channel and other social media platforms.

WWE last presented the Slammy Awards in 2020. The awards show started in the 1980s, returned in the 1990s, and then came back again from 2008-2015. The 2020 Slammys were a one-off broadcast on WWE’s social channels.

The official name of this year’s award show is “The 2024 Slammys: The Fans Choice Awards.”

Presented by WWE and Fanatics, WWE World is a new event that’s replacing WrestleMania Axxess. It’s taking place at the Philadelphia Convention Center from Thursday, April 4 through Monday, April 8.

WWE World will feature meet-and-greets with WWE wrestlers, live podcast recordings, a WWE Superstore for merchandise, and more.

Night two of WrestleMania 40 is also taking place on April 7. The Slammys will air earlier in the day. In addition to Big E and Kelley hosting, there will be guest appearances by WWE wrestlers at the Slammys.

Fan voting for the Slammys is now open. Here are the categories and nominees:

Female Superstar of the Year —

  • Rhea Ripley
  • Bianca Belair
  • Bayley
  • IYO SKY
  • Becky Lynch

Male Superstar of the Year —

  • Cody Rhodes
  • Roman Reigns
  • Seth Rollins
  • Gunther
  • Logan Paul

Best Entrance —

  • Cody Rhodes
  • Roman Reigns
  • Bianca Belair
  • Seth Rollins
  • Rhea Ripley
  • Becky Lynch
  • The Rock
  • Dominik Mysterio (WrestleMania 39)

Return of the Year —

  • CM Punk
  • The Rock
  • Nia Jax
  • Randy Orton
  • Naomi

Faction of the Year —

  • The Judgment Day
  • Alpha Academy
  • Imperium
  • The Bloodline
  • Damage CTRL

Rivalry of the Year —

  • Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre
  • Dominik Mysterio vs. Rey Mysterio
  • Bianca Belair vs. Damage CTRL
  • Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes
  • R-Truth vs. The Judgment Day

NXT Superstar of the Year —

  • Ilja Dragunov
  • Carmelo Hayes
  • Lyra Valkyria
  • Tiffany Stratton
  • Bron Breakker

Match of the Year —

  • Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest – San Juan Street Fight (Backlash 2023)
  • Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn (Elimination Chamber 2023)
  • Gunther vs. Chad Gable (Raw 9/4/23)
  • Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair (SummerSlam 2023)
  • Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley (WrestleMania 39)

OMG Moment of the Year —

  • Rey Mysterio punches Dominik Mysterio (SmackDown 3/24/23)
  • CM Punk returns to WWE (Survivor Series 2023)
  • IYO SKY cashing in the Money in the Bank contract (SummerSlam 2023)
  • The Rock slaps Cody Rhodes (WrestleMania XL press conference)
  • Damage CTRL turns on Bayley (SmackDown 2/2/24)
  • Cody Rhodes slaps The Rock (SmackDown 3/8/24)

Social Star of the Year —

  • Grayson Waller
  • Logan Paul
  • Drew McIntyre
  • Chelsea Green
  • Liv Morgan

Breakout Superstar of the Year —

  • Jey Uso
  • Tiffany Stratton
  • Pretty Deadly
  • Dragon Lee
  • LA Knight