Mercedes Moné leads the 2025 PWI 250 women's list

The annual PWI ranking highlights the most dominant year of Mercedes Moné's career

PWI recognizes Mercedes Moné as the best female wrestler of the year after a season full of achievements inside and outside the ring

Mercedes Moné
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Sebastián Martínez
Sebastián Martínez
Published 11/11/2025

Pro Wrestling Illustrated has revealed its 2025 PWI Women's 250 list, the traditional annual ranking that evaluates the best female wrestlers in the world. This list, which has been published for years and is a reference within the industry, analyzes aspects such as in-ring quality, media impact, importance in storylines, and championships won during the evaluated period.

This year, the number one spot goes to Mercedes Moné, solidifying a dominance that has completely marked the female scene. The wrestler has had an exceptional season, reinforcing her status in AEW and accumulating titles worldwide to become one of the most decorated champions of the moment.

Her impact in 2025 has been immediate and widespread. Mercedes conquered multiple international championships and even held thirteen belts across companies in the United States, Japan, and Europe, including her reign as BestYa Women's Champion in Italy and her progress in the tournament to crown the first AEW women's tag team champions. Additionally, her constant presence in Tony Khan's company's most prominent events, where her matches have generated headlines and global media attention.

The top 10 also reflects the great moment of other stars like Toni Storm, who holds the second position after establishing herself as an essential figure in AEW with her eccentric character and her ability to continuously reinvent herself. On the WWE side, Tiffany Stratton continues to climb positions thanks to her reign as WWE champion, while Stephanie Vaquer has another elite year after balancing NJPW, CMLL, and AEW, becoming one of the most respected wrestlers on the international circuit.

The top 10 of the PWI Women's 250 is as follows:

  • 1. Mercedes Moné
  • 2. Toni Storm
  • 3. Saya Kamitani
  • 4. Tiffany Stratton
  • 5. Stephanie Vaquer
  • 6. Iyo Sky
  • 7. Athena
  • 8. Sareee
  • 9. Naomi
  • 10. Rhea Ripley

The presence of names from AEW, WWE, NXT, and the Japanese scene once again demonstrates the diversity of the current female landscape, as well as the consolidation of a generation that mixes established stars with talents that still have a bright future ahead.