Independent wrestler Joey Janela has asked Pro Wrestling Illustrated to remove him from this year’s PWI 500 rankings. The outspoken “Bad Boy” voiced strong frustration on X.com after the magazine heavily featured the long-dormant Super 8 tournament while completely ignoring GCW’s Spring Break 10, one of the most talked-about independent shows in recent years, which featured the emotional in-ring retirement of legend The Sandman and the highly anticipated debut of Brodie Lee Jr.
36-year-old Janela has been a steady presence on the PWI 500 as a prominent independent wrestler, especially via his work with GCW. His recent rankings reflect a clear upward trajectory, reaching a career-high #98 in 2025 after placing #165 in 2024 and #138 in 2023. Despite no longer receiving mainstream TV exposure, Janela’s improving position has underscored his continued impact and influence in the business.
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