The top 10 men’s wrestlers in the 2022 PWI 500 have been announced on today’s Busted Open Radio. As a reminder before we get to the list, Pro Wrestling Illustrated compiles their list based on kayfabe, and takes into account the following criteria for a time period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022:
- Win–loss record
- Championships won
- Quality of competition
- Major feuds
- Prominence within a wrestler’s promotion(s)
- Overall wrestling ability
Via PWI on Twitter
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top 10:
- Roman Reigns (WWE)
- Kazuchika Okada (NJPW)
- CM Punk (AEW)
- “Hangman” Adam Page (AEW)
- Bobby Lashley (WWE)
- Cody Rhodes (AEW, WWE)
- Bryan Danielson (AEW)
- Hijo del Vikingo (AAA)
- Big E (WWE)
- Jonathan Gresham (ROH)
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