Pro wrestling fans, unite! Your voice matters here at Cageside Seats, and the Cageside Community Wrestler Rankings are your arena to crown the stars who stole the show. But here's where it gets controversial: who truly deserves the top spot this week? Let’s dive into the action and find out!
Every visitor to Cageside Seats has a unique take on the world of pro wrestling, and this is your chance to share it. Cast your vote in the comments by naming the five performers who captivated or impressed you the most over the past week. Feel free to explain your choices—whether it’s a jaw-dropping move, a riveting storyline, or sheer charisma, we want to hear what made them stand out.
And this is the part most people miss: your votes don’t just count for the week—they’re part of our annual Cageside Cup competition (https://www.cagesideseats.com/2025/4/25/24414887/wrestler-of-the-year-cm-punk-fan-vote-rankings-wwe-aew-new-japan-impact-roh-indies), where we crown the Performer of the Year. This week, we’re spotlighting performances from nationally televised and streaming shows that aired November 2-9, 2025, including Raw, NXT, Evolve, Dynamite, Impact, ROH on HonorClub, SmackDown, Collision, and more.
Before we jump into this week’s voting, let’s recap last week’s results and how they shook up the Cageside Cup standings. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights:
- Three of the top spots went to wrestlers who left Salt Lake City with WWE gold, with only QB1 missing the Top Ten.
- The ROH World Champion shared a spot with a multi-belt holder, both celebrated for their performances on the same show.
- The Evolve Women’s Champion edged out the TNA Knockouts Champion after successful defenses on NXT.
- And yes, we couldn’t resist voting for a wrestler with a strong stance against ICE, alongside a pair of adorably feuding rivals—especially when they’re champions with new challengers on the horizon.
Here’s how the rankings shaped up for Week 28:
CCWR: 2025-26, Week 28
1. CM Punk
2. Jade Cargill
3. Dominik Mysterio
4. Ilja Dragunov
5. (tie) Bandido
5. (tie) Mercedes Moné
7. Kendal Grey
8. Kelani Jordan
9. Hangman Page
10. (tie) Alexa Bliss
10. (tie) Charlotte Flair
These weekly rankings fuel our annual competition, which will determine the Cageside Cup winner next April. For a full breakdown of the rules and scoring system, click HERE (https://www.cagesideseats.com/2025/4/27/24417953/wrestler-of-the-week-results-vote-year-start-performer-wwe-aew-tna-japan-indies).
In the race for the Cageside Cup, a Chicago native is gaining ground on a rival Cowboy and closing in on sidelined talent. Here’s how the standings look through November 2:
Cageside Cup Performer of the Year Standings
1. Toni Storm - 96
2. Stephanie Vaquer - 55.5
3. Seth Rollins - 52
4. (tie) Naomi - 49
5. (tie) CM Punk - 49
6. Hangman Page - 48
7. John Cena - 47.5
8. Gunther - 34
9. Jacob Fatu - 32.5
10. Dominik Mysterio - 31.08
Ready to make your mark? Remember, you have five spots on your ballot, and while you can’t vote for the same wrestler twice, you can split votes between multiple performers. Need a refresher? Check out the ‘how to’ guide HERE (https://www.cagesideseats.com/2025/4/27/24417953/wrestler-of-the-week-results-vote-year-start-performer-wwe-aew-tna-japan-indies) or ask questions in the comments.
Now, let’s see those ballots! We’ll tally the results and meet back here next week for another round of voting. Who will rise to the top? That’s up to you!
Controversy Alert: Do you think the current rankings reflect the true stars of the ring, or are there hidden gems deserving of more recognition? Share your thoughts in the comments—let’s spark some debate!
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