Cody Rhodes had a phenomenal year as the Undisputed WWE Champion thanks to his epic feuds and solid matches with numerous top names in WWE. Thats why it comes as no surprise he has topped the PWI 500 list for the second year in a row.
Pro Wrestling Illustrated took to Twitter and released its 2025 PWI 500 list, and Cody Rhodes is No. 1 again. This makes Cody only the fourth wrestler ever to be ranked No. 1 two years in a row, proving hes one of the biggest names in wrestling today. At No. 2 is Jon Moxley, known for his intense style and big wins. GUNTHER takes No. 3 after a year of solid matches and long title reigns.
In fourth place, Hangman Adam Page continues to shine as one of AEWs best names . Hirooki Goto lands at No. 5, showing the strength of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Jey Uso is No. 6 after breaking out as a top singles star in WWE over the past year.
Swerve Strickland is No. 7, building momentum as one of AEWs most dependable stars. Seth Rollins follows at No. 8 after another year of really good bouts. Mistico ranks No. 9, showing his big impact in Mexico and beyond. Closing out the Top 10 is Will Ospreay, who obviously showed the world why hes one of the absolute best.
With another year at No. 1, the American Nightmare now joins the short list of wrestlers who have topped the PWI rankings two years in a row. Fans are already wondering who could take his spot in 2026, as anything could happen in a year.
Who do you think will take the No. 1 spot next year? Will Cody Rhodes continue his dominance for a historic third year, or will a new challenger rise to the top? Sound off in the comments.
