Hey wrestling fans, it's time to dive into the exciting world of pro wrestling rankings! The Cageside Community Wrestler Rankings are your chance to have your say and shape the annual competition for the prestigious Cageside Cup!
Last week's voting has brought some intriguing results and shifts in our annual rankings. But before we dive into that, let's cast our votes for this week's top performers! Leave your picks in the comments below, and feel free to share why these wrestlers impressed or entertained you the most.
This week, we're considering nationally televised and online streaming pro wrestling shows from January 18th to 24th, 2026. That includes Raw, NXT, Evolve, Dynamite, Impact, ROH on HonorClub, SmackDown, Collision, Saturday Night's Main Event, and the weekend shows from CMLL and AAA. So, who stood out to you?
Now, let's uncover the outcomes of last week's voting and see how they've impacted our annual Cageside Cup competition. Get ready for some surprises and a few controversial picks!
The TNA World Champ's Double Victory:
Winning and defending his title in the same week, the TNA champ took the top spot, edging out WWE's United States champ, who put on another fantastic performance in London with a fellow TNA titleholder. A true testament to the power of back-to-back victories!
AEW's Tag Division Debate:
Some fans argue that AEW is underutilizing their Timeless starlet in the tag division, but we're here for it! Our voters clearly agree, as the Love Bomb tied for third place with a recently promoted SmackDown star who had the UK audience eating out of their hands.
AEW Trios Champs' Generous Gesture:
Whatever you call them, the new AEW Trios champs graciously took spots five through seven, leaving room for other deserving wrestlers. A true display of sportsmanship!
The Career Killer's Chop:
The Career Killer dealt a few hard chops to AJ Styles' career and finished just ahead of TNA's Knockouts champ after a successful title defense. A fierce battle indeed!
New Champions, New Contenders:
The new CMLL Japan Women's champion split the final point with the new #1 contender for the Undisputed WWE title. A tight race between these two rising stars!
The Cageside Community Wrestler Rankings for Week 39:
1. Mike Santana
2. Carmelo Hayes
3. (tie) Toni Storm
3. (tie) Trick Williams
5. Hangman Page
6. Mike Bailey
7. Kevin Knight
8. Gunther
9. Lei Ying Lee
10. (tie) Hazuki
10. (tie) Sami Zayn
These weekly rankings contribute to our ongoing annual competition, which will ultimately decide the winner of the Cageside Cup next April. For a detailed breakdown of the rules and scoring, check out the link provided. We've also included the full standings below, as we gear up for the Royal Rumble.
The Cageside Cup Performer of the Year Standings (as of Jan. 17):
[Full Standings Table Here]
Now, it's your turn to have your say! Cast your votes for this week's top five performers. Remember, you have five spots on your ballot, and you can split them between multiple wrestlers. No person can occupy two spots, though.
Let's get those ballots rolling! We'll tally the votes and see you back here next week for the results and another exciting vote!
And remember, if you have any questions or need a refresher on the voting process, the 'how-to' guide is always available. We want to hear your opinions and see your picks!
Controversial Question: Should AEW reconsider their strategy with their Timeless starlet, or are they on the right track with the tag division? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and don't hold back!
