The top 10 men’s wrestler’s in this year’s PWI 500 have been revealed, and for only the fourth time in history, Cody Rhodes has been named the best wrestler in the world two years in a row.
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 August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025:
- Win–loss record
- Championships won
- Quality of competition
- Major feuds
- Prominence within a wrestler’s promotion(s)
- Overall wrestling ability
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top 10 men’s wrestlers in the world according to Pro Wrestling Illustrated:
- Cody Rhodes (WWE)
- Jon Moxley (AEW)
- Gunther (WWE)
- “Hangman” Adam Page (AEW)
- Hirooki Goto (NJPW)
- Jey Uso (WWE)
- Swerve Strickland (AEW)
- Seth Rollins (WWE)
- Místico (CMLL)
- Will Ospreay (AEW)
