Pro Wrestling Illustrated has released their yearly list of the best women’s wrestlers in the world, this year the top 250. The PWI Women’s 250 is out, and WWE’s World Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley tops the list. As we reminded you last month when the men’s PWI 500 was released, the criteria for PWI’s lists are kayfabe-based, and takes the following into consideration:
- Win–loss record
- Championships won
- Quality of competition
- Major feuds
- Prominence within a wrestler’s promotion(s)
- Overall wrestling ability
The evaluation period is from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023.
Without further ado, here’s the top 10 for this year’s PWI Women’s 250:
- Rhea Ripley (WWE)
- Giulia (Stardom)
- Bianca Belair (WWE)
- Jamie Hayter (AEW)
- Tam Nakano (Stardom)
- Athena (ROH)
- Deonna Purrazzo (Impact)
- Willow Nightingale (AEW)
- Kamille (NWA)
- Jordynne Grace (Impact)
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