Top 10 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Wrestlers 2025 and AEW’s Impact

Top 10 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Wrestlers 2025 and AEW’s Impact. Pro Wrestling Illustrated has revealed its annual PWI 500 rankings for August 2024 to July 2025. The list highlights the best wrestlers worldwide, based on championships, match quality, and global impact. Let’s explore the top 10 and examine how AEW talent performed.

PWI 500 2025: The Top 10 Wrestlers

This year’s number one spot belongs to Cody Rhodes, proving his status as WWE’s biggest star. Right behind him, Jon Moxley continues to represent AEW with unmatched intensity and consistency. At number three, Gunther holds strong after a dominant run in WWE. Hangman Adam Page ranks fourth, showing his AEW World Championship reign carried global recognition.

Hirooki Goto lands at number five, representing New Japan Pro Wrestling. Meanwhile, Jey Uso earns the sixth spot, reflecting his breakout year as a singles competitor. AEW’s Swerve Strickland follows at number seven, showcasing his rise as one of the company’s top stars. Seth Rollins holds the eighth spot, while Mistico from CMLL impresses at number nine. Finally, Will Ospreay rounds out the list at ten, continuing to dazzle across promotions.

PWI Top 500 Wrestlers 2025 –

• No. 1: Cody Rhodes
• No. 2: Jon Moxley
• No. 3: Gunther
• No. 4: Hangman Page
• No. 5: Hirooki Goto
• No. 6: Jey Uso
• No. 7: Swerve Strickland
• No. 8: Seth Rollins
• No. 9: Mistico
• No. 10: Will Ospreay

AEW’s Strong Showing in the Rankings

AEW placed three wrestlers in the top ten: Jon Moxley, Hangman Page, and Swerve Strickland. Each wrestler had a memorable year, from Moxley’s violent rivalries to Page’s emotional title defense and Swerve’s push as a breakout star. This presence highlights AEW’s ability to build wrestlers who resonate with both fans and critics.

While WWE dominated the very top, AEW proved its influence by securing multiple spots among the best in the world. With rising stars and crossover talents like Ospreay joining the roster, AEW’s impact on future rankings looks even stronger.

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