Your Voice Matters: The Ultimate Pro Wrestling Fan Rankings Are Here!
At Cageside Seats, we know you've got thoughts on the wild world of professional wrestling, and now it's your chance to share them! Our Wrestler Rankings are your platform to tell us who's been lighting up the ring and capturing your attention. We're talking about the performers who truly entertained and impressed you over the past week. So, jump into the comments and cast your vote for your top five! Don't be shy – tell us why they earned their spot.
But here's where it gets interesting: we're not just looking at the current week. The results of these weekly votes feed into our grand annual competition for the Cageside Cup, the prestigious award for our Performer of the Year. It's a year-long battle of the best, and your votes are crucial!
This week's voting period covers all the action from January 18th to January 24th, 2026. That includes all your favorite national TV shows and internet streams: Raw, NXT, Evolve, Dynamite, Impact, ROH on HonorClub, SmackDown, Collision, Saturday Night’s Main Event, plus the vibrant Lucha Libre scene from CMLL and AAA, and any other incredible wrestling you've been devouring. We're trying not to forget anyone!
Before we dive into the new vote, let's take a look back at last week's results and see how they've shaken up the race for the Cageside Cup.
The Results Are In: Week 39 of the Cageside Community Wrestler Rankings!
This past week saw some incredible performances, and the voting reflects that!
- The TNA World Champion made a massive impact, not only winning but also successfully defending his title in the same week! This dominant display narrowly edged out WWE's United States Champion, who also had a stellar week, including a barnburner in London with another TNA titleholder.
- While some debate the booking of AEW's "Timeless" starlet in their tag team division, her performances have been undeniable. She's earned a tie for third place alongside a SmackDown star who recently made a big splash, especially in the UK where they were incredibly popular.
- And speaking of AEW, the new Trios Champions (whatever we're calling them these days!) gracefully secured spots five through seven in a neat, orderly fashion.
- The "Career Killer" has been making a name for himself, taking some significant career "chops" and finishing just ahead of TNA's Knockouts Champion after her successful title defense.
- Rounding out the list, the new CMLL Japan Women's Champion split our final point with the new #1 contender for the Undisputed WWE title. Talk about high stakes!
Here's how the Top 10 shook out for 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
These weekly points are crucial, as they accumulate to determine who will ultimately hoist the Cageside Cup next April. You can find all the nitty-gritty details on our rules and scoring system right here.
And this is the part most people miss... The Cageside Cup Performer of the Year Standings have seen some movement in the Top Ten for the first time in weeks! With the Royal Rumble just around the corner, it's the perfect time to check in on where everyone stands. You can see the full standings through the week ending January 17th below.
Ready to make your mark? If you need a refresher on how to vote, you can always check out our handy guide or ask any questions in the comments. The key things to remember are: you get five spots on your ballot, you can't list the same wrestler twice, but you can divide your spots among multiple performers. So, get creative!
Now... let's see those ballots! We'll take it from here, and be back in a week with the latest results and another exciting vote. What do you think of this week's rankings? Did your favorites make the cut? And who do you think is currently leading the race for the Cageside Cup? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below – we love to hear your takes, even if they're a little controversial!
