Pro Wrestling Illustrated has published its annual list of the top 500 male wrestlers ranked according to their kayfabe accomplishments, and this year's top 10 features a balance of WWE, AEW, and international stars. Unsurprisingly, the number-one spot was once again awarded to Cody Rhodes, who also topped the list in 2024. Rhodes had a very successful year, holding the WWE Championship for the majority of the evaluation period, which covers August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. Moxley captured the AEW World Championship for the fourth time in October 2024 and carried it until July, when he lost at AEW All In. He is followed by current AEW World Champion "Hangman" Adam Page, who compiled 20 singles wins with just two losses, both to "Switchblade" Jay White.