Mercedes Mone reacts to topping the PWI Women’s 250 rankings
Mercedes Mone seemingly responded to her Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranking on Tuesday.
PWI’s annual edition listing the top 250 female wrestlers in the world was released today, and Mone was ranked in the number one position.
The evaluation period for the rankings runs from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. The criteria prioritize win-loss records and championships, followed by influence, technical ability, and activity.
PWI top-10 Women’s Wrestlers 2025
- Mercedes Mone
- Toni Storm
- Saya Kamitani
- Tiffany Stratton
- Stephanie Vaquer
- IYO Sky
- Athena
- Sareee
- Naomi
- Rhea Ripley
This is Mone’s first time topping the PWI rankings. She previously finished third in 2015 and second in 2016.
Mone joins Storm, Ripley, Syuri, Bianca Belair, Bayley, Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey, Asuka, Charlotte Flair, Nikki Bella, Paige, Cheerleader Melissa, Gail Kim, Madison Eagles, Michelle McCool, Mickie James, and Awesome Kong as wrestlers who have topped the list.
Mone’s response is below:
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