Cody Rhodes tops the PWI 500 for the second consecutive year

Cody Rhodes once again makes history by topping for the second consecutive year the prestigious PWI 500 list, compiled by the Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine. The current undisputed WWE champion has had a good year, marked by great rivalries and high-level matches against the company's top stars.

Rhodes thus becomes the fourth wrestler in history to hold the number one spot two years in a row, establishing himself as one of the biggest figures in the industry today. Following him are Jon Moxley in second place and GUNTHER in third, reflecting their impact in rings around the world.

This year's Top 10 includes representation from WWE, AEW, NJPW, and the Mexican scene, demonstrating the diversity of the global wrestling landscape. Notable are the presence of Jey Uso, who has made the definitive leap as an individual wrestler, and Místico, confirming the power of Mexican wrestling on the international stage.

Top 10 of the PWI 500 in 2025

• 1. Cody Rhodes
• 2. Jon Moxley
• 3. Gunther
• 4. Adam Page
• 5. Hirooki Goto
• 6. Jey Uso
• 7. Swerve Strickland
• 8. Seth Rollins
• 9. Místico
• 10. Will Ospreay

With this distinction, The American Nightmare joins a very select club of superstars who have led the list in consecutive years. The question now is who will take the number one spot in 2026, in a scenario where everything can change in a matter of months.