Who truly deserves the title of wrestling's greatest performer? That's the question at the heart of the Cageside Community Wrestler Rankings, and it's a debate that ignites passion in every fan who visits Cageside Seats. Here, your voice matters, and the Wrestler Rankings are your platform to crown the champions of the squared circle.
But here's where it gets controversial: who impressed you most this week? We're talking nationally televised and streaming shows from January 18th to 24th, 2026 – Raw, NXT, Evolve, Dynamite, Impact, ROH on HonorClub, SmackDown, Collision, Saturday Night’s Main Event, CMLL, AAA, and countless others. Who delivered the most electrifying matches, the most captivating storylines, the moments that left you breathless? Cast your vote in the comments! Give us your top five performers and tell us why they deserve the spotlight.
And this is the part most people miss: your votes don't just determine weekly glory. They fuel the fire for the prestigious Cageside Cup (https://www.cagesideseats.com/2025/4/25/24414887/wrestler-of-the-year-cm-punk-fan-vote-rankings-wwe-aew-new-japan-impact-roh-indies), awarded to the Performer of the Year. Last week's results shook things up, with some surprising shifts in the rankings.
Let's break down the highlights:
TNA's double champion reigns supreme: Mike Santana's dominant week, winning and defending his title, propelled him to the top spot, edging out WWE's United States champ in a thrilling battle of champions.
AEW's Timeless star shines in tag division: Toni Storm's Love Bomb continues to captivate, tying for third place with a SmackDown star who ignited the UK crowd. But is AEW truly utilizing her full potential? Is the tag division the best place for a talent like Storm?
AEW Trios champs make their mark: The new champions, though not individually named, secured spots five through seven, showcasing the depth of AEW's trios division.
The Career Killer strikes again: Delivering a devastating performance against AJ Styles, this wrestler climbed the ranks, just ahead of TNA's Knockouts champ who successfully defended her title.
International flavor in the rankings: The new CMLL Japan Women’s champion and the new #1 contender for the Undisputed WWE title shared the final point, highlighting the global reach of wrestling excellence.
The CCWR: 2025-26, Week 39
- Mike Santana
- Carmelo Hayes
- (tie) Toni Storm
- (tie) Trick Williams
- Hangman Page
- Mike Bailey
- Kevin Knight
- Gunther
- Lei Ying Lee
- (tie) Hazuki
- (tie) Sami Zayn
Remember, every vote counts in the race for the Cageside Cup (https://www.cagesideseats.com/2025/4/25/24414887/wrestler-of-the-year-cm-punk-fan-vote-rankings-wwe-aew-new-japan-impact-roh-indies). Check out the full rules and scoring system here and get ready to cast your ballot for Week 40!
Need a refresher on how to vote? Head over to our guide here or ask any questions in the comments. Remember, you have five spots to fill, no duplicates allowed, but you can split votes between wrestlers.
Let the debate begin! We'll see you next week for the results and another round of voting.
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