MJF tops Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s 2026 PWI 500, taking No. 1 from Cody Rhodes, who led the 2024 and 2025 lists. CM Punk is third; Roman Reigns is absent because he fell short of PWI’s 10-match minimum during the Aug. 1, 2025–July 31, 2026 award period.
The rest of the top 10 are Cody Rhodes (No. 2), CM Punk (No. 3), Mistico (No. 4), Konosuke Tashesita (No. 5), “Hangman” Adam Page (No. 6), Yota Tsuji (No. 7), Trick Williams (No. 8), Oba Femi (No. 9) and Gunther (No. 10).
MJF told Pro Wrestling Illustrated that when he returns, he intends to keep reminding fans of the ranking. The annual list is criticized for unclear ranking criteria, with debate over placements relative to wrestlers’ in-ring ability.
