Stephanie Vaquer Wins the 2026 PWI 250

November 12, 2026

Stephanie Vaquer finishes at the top of the 2026 PWI 250 Women’s ranking.

Pro Wrestling Illustrated has just released its annual ranking of the best female wrestlers. Last year, Mercedes Moné claimed the top spot, while Stephanie Vaquer sat in fifth place.

This year, Stephanie Vaquer takes the first position, ahead of Willow Nightingale and Thekla. Mercedes Moné, who led the list in 2025, falls to fourth.

The ranking covers the period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. It considers in-ring performance, influence, technical ability, level of competition, and the activity of the wrestlers.

Here is the full top 10:

Last year, Toni Storm had claimed the top position. Here is the 2025 top 10:

Stephanie Vaquer
Willow Nightingale
Thekla
Mercedes Moné
Saya Kamitani
Liv Morgan
Persephone
Syuri
Rhea Ripley
Kris Statlander

#andNEW: Congratulations to “La Primera” @Steph_Vaquer, the number-one wrestler on our annual #Womens250 ranking. Find the full top 10 (along with links to buy the digital/print mag) in the comments 👇 pic.twitter.com/x8YVAoqYwR

— PWI (Pro Wrestling Illustrated) (@OfficialPWI) November 12, 2026

We will unveil the full ranking in the coming days.

Zachary Mitchell

I’ve been following professional wrestling for as long as I can remember, from major televised events to the independent scene. At Franchise Fansite, I cover the news, wrestlers, rivalries, and behind-the-scenes developments that keep the wrestling world moving.