PWI’s Top 100 revealed for 2018/19

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Here are the Top 100 of Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Top 500 list for 2018-2019

1. Seth Rollins
2. Daniel Bryan
3. AJ Styles
4. Kofi Kingston
5. Kazuchika Okada
6. Johnny Gargano
7. Roman Reigns
8. Kenny Omega
9. Hiroshi Tanahashi
10. Will Ospreay
11. Samoa Joe
12. Jay White
13. Tommaso Ciampa
14. WALTER
15. Cody Rhodes
16. Jay Lethal
17. Kota Ibushi
18. Adam Cole
19. Finn Balor
20. Jon Moxley
21. Ricochet
22. Fenix
23. Jeff Cobb
24. Kento Miyahara
25. Tetsyta Naito
26. Velveteen Dream
27. Braun Strowman
28. Pentagon Jr.
29. Johnny Impact
30. Bobby Lashley
31. Shinsuke Nakamura
32. Juice Robinson
33. Buddy Murphy
34. Aleister Black
35. The Miz
36. Drew McIntyre
37. Matt Taven
38. Randy Orton
39. Baron Corbin
40. Kevin Owens
41. Nick Aldis
42. Sanada
43. Zack Sabre Jr.
44. Adam Page
45. Tony Nese
46. Dolph Ziggler
47. Minoru Suzuki
48. Brian Cage
49. Rusev
50. Hirooki Goto
51. Robert Roode
52. Marty Scurll
53. Rey Mysterio Jr.
54. Pete Dunne
55. Ali
56. R-Truth
57. Dragon Lee
58. Jordan Devlin
59. Cedric Alexander
60. Jeff Hardy
61. EVIL
62. Jey Uso
63. Jimmy Uso
64. Kaito Kiyomiya
65. Low Ki
66. PAC
67. Shingo Takagi
68. Andrade
69. Matt Riddle
70. Sami Zayn
71. PCO
72. Big E
73. Tomohiro Ishii
74. Cesaro
75. Matt Jackson
76. Nick Jackson
77. Kushida
78. Naomichi Marufuji
79. Brody King
80. Austin Theory
81. Bandido
82. Roderick Strong
83. Chad Gable
84. Kyle O’Reilly
85. Sheamus
86. Xavier Woods
87. Drew Gulak
88. Rich Swann
89. Taichi
90. Suwama
91. Zeus
92. Rowan
93. Bobby Fish
94. Tama Tonga
95. Eddie Edwards
96. Minoru Tanaka
97. Tanga Loa
98. Dash Wilder
99. David Starr
100. Zack Ryder

The list's criteria includes:

Win-loss record
Technical ability
Influence on the sport
Success against the highest grade of competition
Success against the most diverse competition
Activity

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PWI’s Top 100 revealed for 2018/19 Aug 30, 2019 17:20:06 GMT -5 BØRNS likes this

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Post by tylerbreezee on Aug 30, 2019 17:20:06 GMT -5

Sorry, but Bryan should be above Seth. Daniel, not only returned to wrestling, still over as ever, but then went on to completely reinvent his image to become the most hated guy on the roster, while still drawing in viewers and moving merchandise. Rollins however, remained the same guy doing the same schtick for the last 3 years.

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The Natural Eddy Valintino WF Mod *Pro Wrestling: Other Feds Mod* *Video Games: Wrestling Mod* Joined on: Jun 27, 2008 21:14:59 GMT -5 Posts: 19,718	PWI’s Top 100 revealed for 2018/19 Aug 30, 2019 18:59:28 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Hulkster2001 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by The Natural Eddy Valintino on Aug 30, 2019 18:59:28 GMT -5 Eh, these lists are like Meltzers ratings, something that shouldn't be taken too serious. Plus i once heard once you get past 100, the rankings are random

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Aug 30, 2019 16:10:32 GMT -5 5th Horsewoman said:

Apocalypse must be near with only 2 Japan guys being top 10.

To be fair Omega was in NJPW for half of the year taken into account for the list. And Ospreay is a NJPW guy too.

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Aug 30, 2019 22:49:12 GMT -5 Bandalero said:

Are we all just going to ignore the fact that Rowan cracked the top 100? PWI is saying Rowan is a better wrestler than 408 others....Rowan.

All that TV time next to Bryan did him well apparently. And being tag champ. It’s not the greatest 6 month resume, but good enough for them. He also was tag champ with Harper for the first month and a half of the timeframe the rankings account for.

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Post by marino13 on Aug 31, 2019 10:41:09 GMT -5

I have no issues with this. Seth defeated Brock twice and held several titles this year.

Bryan is doing his best work, so he deserves the second place.

AJ & Kofi both had amazing years as well.

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Aug 30, 2019 23:38:01 GMT -5 Next Manufactured’s Sweater said:

Is 91 the guy from No Holds Barred and SummerSlam 1989?

Yes, he's been amazing on the indy scene. Love Tiny Lister

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Aug 31, 2019 12:03:48 GMT -5 Gorilla said:

Aug 30, 2019 23:38:01 GMT -5 Next Manufactured’s Sweater said:

Is 91 the guy from No Holds Barred and SummerSlam 1989?

Yes, he's been amazing on the indy scene. Love Tiny Lister

Tiny Lister - Come back of the year!

Deleted Joined on: Nov 6, 2024 6:34:43 GMT -5 Posts: 0	PWI’s Top 100 revealed for 2018/19 Aug 31, 2019 17:40:59 GMT -5 theicwguy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2019 17:40:59 GMT -5 I take this list with a grain of salt just like I have for about 20 years.

theicwguy WF Mod *WF: UK Sports Mod* I tried so hard and got so far but in the end it doesn't even matter... Joined on: Aug 10, 2017 8:10:51 GMT -5 Posts: 5,457	PWI’s Top 100 revealed for 2018/19 Aug 31, 2019 18:17:00 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by theicwguy on Aug 31, 2019 18:17:00 GMT -5 Who made this? Sucks if I'm being honest!

theicwguy WF Mod *WF: UK Sports Mod* I tried so hard and got so far but in the end it doesn't even matter... Joined on: Aug 10, 2017 8:10:51 GMT -5 Posts: 5,457	PWI’s Top 100 revealed for 2018/19 Aug 31, 2019 18:19:39 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by theicwguy on Aug 31, 2019 18:19:39 GMT -5 And why is "Joe" above Ciampa??? FML he is the greatest sports entertainer of all time after all!

theicwguy WF Mod *WF: UK Sports Mod* I tried so hard and got so far but in the end it doesn't even matter... Joined on: Aug 10, 2017 8:10:51 GMT -5 Posts: 5,457	PWI’s Top 100 revealed for 2018/19 Aug 31, 2019 18:21:34 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by theicwguy on Aug 31, 2019 18:21:34 GMT -5 AND...the Usos above Andrade and Riddle? Wtf?
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Aug 31, 2019 12:03:48 GMT -5 Gorilla said:

Aug 30, 2019 23:38:01 GMT -5 Next Manufactured’s Sweater said:

Is 91 the guy from No Holds Barred and SummerSlam 1989?

Yes, he's been amazing on the indy scene. Love Tiny Lister

Its not Tiny Lister. Its a Japanese guy from All Japan Pro Wrestling

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeus_(Japanese_wrestler)

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~Young $ Money~ WF Mod *WF Lounge Mod* Joined on: Jun 30, 2007 11:13:50 GMT -5 Posts: 15,641	PWI’s Top 100 revealed for 2018/19 Aug 31, 2019 20:59:01 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ~Young $ Money~ on Aug 31, 2019 20:59:01 GMT -5 How can it go by a win loss record when it’s scripted? Who really cares about wins and loses if you’re pure crapin the ring. ?

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