While the majority wrestling magazine became obsolete due to the internet, the most famous of them all Pro Wrestling Illustrated is still keeping the flame alive, despite being over 50 years old. It’s annual PWI 500 issue is still just as eagerly anticipated by both fans and wrestlers as ever, and is continuously the magazine’s bestselling issue.
Starting in 1991, PWI has been ranking the top 500 wrestlers in the world based on win-loss records, technical ability, influence, success against the highest grade of competition, success against the most diverse competition, and had at least a minimum about of matches. It should also be noted that the evaluation period is July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020.
So without further ado, we can confirm that All Elite Wrestling’s Jon Moxley has secured the top spot for the first time. It was a considerable jump by Moxley, who was 20th last year, and it shows how great his run in AEW has been so far, plus he has had success in New Japan. Topping the list now means all three members of The Shield have ranked #1 with Seth Rolins in 2015 and 2019, and Roman Reigns in 2016.
The top 25 is listed below, and to read the full 500, you can pre-order your copy and support the long-running publication at PWI500.com, or pick up a copy at newstands from September 22nd.
1) Jon Moxley
2) Adam Cole
3) Chris Jericho
4) Drew McIntyre
5) Tetsuya Naito
6) Kazuchika Okada
7) Cody Rhodes
8) Seth Rollins
9) Kofi Kingston
10) AJ Styles
11) Keith Lee
12) Brock Lesnar
13) Kenny Omega
14) Roman Reigns
15) Nick Aldis
16) Bray Wyatt
17) Kota Ibushi
18) Rush
19) Braun Strowman
20) Jacob Fatu
21) Will Ospreay
22) MJF
23) Aleister Black
24) Kento Miyahara
25) Walter
