MJF Tops 2026 PWI 500; CM Punk, Mistico, More In The Top 10 - Fightful
MJF rose from No. 30 last year as Cody Rhodes stayed at No. 2 and Mistico, Yota Tsuji, Oba Femi and Gunther filled the top 10.
- MJF was named the top wrestler in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s 2026 PWI 500, marking his first time atop the annual list.
- Cody Rhodes ranked second, while CM Punk, Mistico, Trick Williams, and Oba Femi were also included among the top 10 wrestlers.
- Roman Reigns was absent because, according to Wrestle Ops, he did not meet Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s in-ring activity requirements.
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MJF Dethrones Cody Rhodes To Claim Top Spot In 2026 PWI 500
MJF has claimed the #1 spot on the 2026 PWI 500, which is a huge jump from his #30 ranking just last year. Cody Rhodes slides to second place after leading the list the past two years, while CM Punk holds the third slot. Mistico, who broke into the top ten in both 2024 and […]
MJF Tops 2026 PWI 500; CM Punk, Mistico, More In The Top 10 - Fightful
MJF earns his spot at the top of the PWI 500. Pro Wrestling Illustrated took to social media on Thursday to reveal that MJF is at the top of this year's PWI 500 list. This is a substancial increase for the former AEW World Champion, who had the #30 spot on the 2025 list. Dropping…
MJF Claims No. 1 Spot Of PWI 500
AEW’s MJF has been ranked top of the latest PWI 500. Having captured his second AEW World Championship at Worlds End last year, MJF has had an incredibly strong 2026. The star has been a main focus of the company’s programming, as such, he’s now been recognised at the top of this year’s PWI 500....
AEW’s MJF Tops 2026 PWI 500 Ahead of WWE’s Cody Rhodes and CM Punk
AEW’s MJF has earned the top spot in the 2026 PWI 500. Pro Wrestling Illustrated revealed its 36th annual PWI 500 list on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Former AEW World Champion AEW topped the list, ranking higher than former Undisputed WWE Champions Cody Rhodes and CM Punk. MJF Rises From No. 30 To No. 1 […]
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