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:
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Stephanie Vaquer
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Willow Nightingale
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Thekla
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Mercedes Moné
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Saya Kamitani
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Liv Morgan
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Persephone
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Syuri
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Rhea Ripley
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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.
