PWI Ranks Mercedes Mone No. 1 in Women's 250

Pro Wrestling Illustrated released its annual Women's 250 rankings on November 11, 2025, naming All Elite Wrestling star Mercedes Mone as the top female wrestler in the world for the period covering October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Fellow AEW performer Toni Storm secured the second position, marking a strong showing for the promotion at the top of the list.

The rankings, now in their 18th year after evolving from the original Female 50 launched in 2008, evaluate wrestlers based on in-ring achievement, including win-loss records, championships, and tournament victories; influence, such as visibility and prestige in promotions and the industry; technical ability, encompassing match quality, move variety, and storytelling; competition against top-tier opponents; and activity levels, requiring at least 10 singles matches or six in separate months.

Mone's top spot represents a career milestone, as it is her first time leading the list. During the evaluation period, she defended the AEW TBS Championship, won the Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament, captured the CMLL Women's World Championship, and secured titles in promotions across Poland and Italy. Officials with Pro...