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starPro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2008

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position born wrestler previous year position difference notes
1 United States Randy Orton 15 +14
2 United States Kurt Angle 4 +2
3 United States Triple H 51 +48
4 United States Samoa Joe 12 +8
5 Canada Edge 2 -3
6 United States The Undertaker 5 -1
7 United States Shawn Michaels 6 -1
8 United Kingdom Nigel McGuinness 25 +17
9 United States John Cena 1 -8
10 Japan Shinsuke Nakamura 96 +86
11 Japan Takeshi Morishima 10 -1
12 Mexico Ultimo Guerrero 11 -1
13 United States Bryan Danielson 17 +4
14 Canada Christian Cage 7 -7
15 United States Batista 13 -2
16 Japan Keiji Mutoh 119 +103
17 Mexico Místico 3 -14
18 United States Jeff Hardy 29 +11
19 United States Ric Flair 70 +51
20 Japan Hiroshi Tanahashi 40 +20
21 United States A.J. Styles 32 +11
22 Mexico Perro Aguayo, Jr. 8 -14deceased
23 United States Montel Vontavious Porter 47 +24
24 United States CM Punk 42 +18
25 United States Tomko 100 +75
26 Puerto Rico El Mesias 206 +180
27 United States Jay Lethal 95 +68
28 Mexico Dr. Wagner, Jr. 48 +20
29 United States Chris Jericho N/A N/A
30 Japan Kensuke Sasaki 57 +27
31 United States Austin Aries 102 +71
32 Mexico Cibernetico 26 -6
33 Spain Kane 65 +32
34 United States Booker T. 18 -16
35 United States Mr. Kennedy 21 -14
36 United States Chavo Guerrero 46 +10
37 United States Umaga 22 -15deceased
38 Canada Robert Roode 71 +33
39 Japan Suwama N/A N/A
40 United States John Bradshaw Layfield N/A N/A
41 United States Matt Hardy 36 -5
42 United States James Storm 82 +40
43 United States John Morrison 56 +13
44 United States Adam Pearce 167 +123
45 United States Kaz 229 +184
46 Japan CIMA 52 +6
47 Japan Minoru Suzuki 14 -33
48 Canada Petey Williams 93 +45
49 United States Jay Briscoe 78 +29deceased
50 United States Mark Briscoe 83 +33
51 United States The Big Show 35 -16
52 Switzerland Claudio Castagnoli 67 +15
53 United States Giant Bernard 105 +52
54 United States The Miz 148 +94
55 United Kingdom William Regal 77 +22
56 United Kingdom Finlay 33 -23
57 Japan Yuji Nagata 20 -37
58 United States Chris Hero 49 -9
59 United States Rey Mysterio N/A N/A
60 Canada Eric Young 120 +60
61 United States Rhino 39 -22
62 United States Shelton Benjamin 91 +29
63 Puerto Rico Carlito 41 -22
64 United States Scott Steiner 59 -5
65 United States Mark Henry 184 +119
66 United States Chuck Palumbo N/A N/A
67 United States Homicide 54 -13
68 Mexico Averno 53 -15
69 United States Chris Sabin 28 -41
70 United States Alex Shelley 75 +5
71 Mexico Zorro 85 +14
72 United States Hernandez 106 +34
73 Mexico Dos Caras, Jr. 115 +42
74 United States Jimmy Jacobs 252 +178
75 Puerto Rico Orlando Colon N/A N/A
76 Ghana Kofi Kingston N/A N/A
77 Mexico Alan Stone N/A N/A
78 United States Brother Ray 74 -4
79 United States Cody Rhodes 172 +93
80 United States Lance Cade 137 +57deceased
81 United States Sonjay Dutt 134 +53
82 United States Brother Devon 80 -2
83 India The Great Khali 101 +18
84 United States Sting 19 -65
85 Mexico El Hijo del Santo 31 -54
86 Japan Kenta Kobashi N/A N/A
87 Japan Mitsuharu Misawa 16 -71deceased
88 United States Tyler Black N/A N/A
89 Japan Masato Tanaka N/A N/A
90 Japan Naomichi Marufuji 27 -63
91 Canada Santino Marella 179 +88
92 United States Hardcore Holly 157 +65
93 Japan Satoshi Kojima 64 -29
94 United States Ron Killings 126 +32
95 United States Curry Man 30 -65
96 United States Trevor Murdoch 135 +39
97 Japan KENTA 45 -52
98 Mexico Charly Manson 60 -38
99 United States Elijah Burke 87 -12
100 Japan Toshiaki Kawada 99 -1

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position born wrestler previous year position difference notes
101 United States Nick Dinsmore N/A N/A
102 Mexico Chessman 171 +69
103 United States Roderick Strong 55 -48
104 United States Abyss 23 -81
105 Mexico Mephisto 90 -15
106 United States Festus N/A N/A
107 United States Davey Richards 76 -31
108 Cuba Rocky Romero 37 -71
109 Mexico Atlantis 79 -30
110 Puerto Rico El Condor N/A N/A
111 United States Brian Kendrick 98 -13
112 Mexico Negro Casas 38 -74
113 Mexico Halloween 169 +56
114 United States Tommy Dreamer 182 +68
115 Mexico Rey Bucanero 127 +12
116 United States Paul London 97 -19
117 United States Jerry Lynn 139 +22
118 Japan Wataru Inoue N/A N/A
119 Japan Jushin Liger 34 -85
120 United States Brent Albright 63 -57
121 Mexico Blue Demon, Jr. N/A N/A
122 United States Shark Boy 258 +136
123 Mexico Hector Garza 104 -19deceased
124 United States Blitz N/A N/A
125 United States Jamie Noble 212 +87
126 United States Matt Morgan N/A N/A
127 United States Black Reign N/A N/A
128 Mexico Black Warrior 73 -55deceased
129 Canada Kevin Steen 180 +51
130 Canada Johnny Devine 210 +80
131 United Kingdom Paul Burchill 153 +22
132 United States Kip James 170 +38
133 Mexico Sangre Azteca 237 +104
134 United States Snitsky N/A N/A
135 Japan Togi Makabe 131 -4
136 United States Erick Stevens 231 +95
137 Japan Masato Yoshino 125 -12
138 Mexico Mr. Niebla N/A N/Adeceased
139 United States B. G. James 168 +29
140 United States Zack Ryder N/A N/A
141 United States Curt Hawkins N/A N/A
142 Mexico Juventud Guerrera 144 +2
143 Canada El Generico 244 +101
144 United States Jimmy Wang Yang 110 -34
145 United States Jack Evans 149 +4
146 Mexico Mr. Aguila 109 -37
147 United States Jesse N/A N/A
148 United States Joe Doering N/A N/A
149 USSR Vladimir Kozlov 300 +151
150 United States Lance Hoyt 159 +9
151 United States Mike Knox 220 +69
152 United States B.J. Whitmer 118 -34
153 United States Joey Matthews N/A N/A
154 United States Big Daddy V 255 +101deceased
155 United States Masahiro Chono N/A N/A
156 United States Delirious 88 -68
157 United States Mike Quackenbush 177 +20
158 Japan Milano Collection A. T. 61 -97
159 United States Shannon Moore 268 +109
160 United States Jimmy Rave 142 -18deceased
161 United States Rellik N/A N/A
162 United States Necro Butcher 310 +148
163 Puerto Rico Eddie Colon 198 +35
164 Japan Yoshihiro Takayama N/A N/A
165 United States Deuce 207 +42
166 United States Matt Striker 173 +7
167 Puerto Rico Chicano N/A N/A
168 United States Mike DiBiase 480 +312
169 United States Domino 203 +34
170 Canada Steve Corino 187 +17
171 Canada Shawn Spears 160 -11
172 United States Marco Corleone 140 -32
173 United States Bryan Logan N/A N/A
174 Japan Yoshinobu Kanemaru N/A N/A
175 United States Glen Osbourne N/A N/A
176 Japan Manabu Nakanishi 116 -60
177 United States Shad Gaspard 193 +16deceased
178 Japan Go Shiozaki 429 +251
179 Puerto Rico Eric Perez N/A N/A
180 United States Rory Fox N/A N/A
181 Japan Dragon Kid 111 -70
182 Japan Toru Yano N/A N/A
183 United States Joey Ryan 224 +41
184 United States Charlie Haas 162 -22
185 United States JTG 199 +14
186 United States Kevin Nash N/A N/A
187 United States Ted DiBiase, Jr. 470 +283
188 United States Human Tornado 219 +31
189 United States Nic Nemeth N/A N/A
190 United States Chris Harris 66 -124
191 Mexico Volador, Jr. 147 -44
192 Mexico La Sombra 389 +197
193 United States Heath Miller N/A N/A
194 Mexico Super Crazy 124 -70
195 United States Consequences Creed N/A N/A
196 United Kingdom Rory McAllister 240 +44
197 Canada D. H. Smith N/A N/A
198 United Kingdom Robbie McAllister 234 +36
199 United States Ruckus 357 +158
200 United Kingdom PAC 183 -17

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position born wrestler previous year position difference notes
201 Japan Katsuhiko Nakajima 181 -20
202 United States Jigsaw 325 +123
203 United States Scott Lost 304 +101
204 United States Rob Eckos 388 +184
205 United States Ricky Reyes 192 -13
206 United States Billy Bax N/A N/A
207 Japan Tiger Mask IV 69 -138
208 United States Matt Cross 201 -7
209 Mexico El Sagrado 233 +24
210 United States Stevie Richards 266 +56
211 Japan Tatsumi Fujinami 221 +10
212 Mexico L. A. Park 68 -144
213 United States Rikishi N/A N/A
214 Japan Ryusuke Taguchi 287 +73
215 United States Evan Bourne N/A N/A
216 United States Jay Bradley 138 -78
217 United States Josh Prohibition 378 +161
218 Japan Shinjiro Otani 232 +14
219 United Kingdom Drew McIntyre N/A N/A
220 United States D-Lo Brown N/A N/A
221 United States Elix Skipper 323 +102
222 United States Jake Hager N/A N/A
223 United States Chris Masters 89 -134
224 United States Sheik Shawn Davari N/A N/A
225 Japan Naruki Doi 133 -92
226 Republic of Ireland Sheamus N/A N/A
227 United States Low Ki N/A N/A
228 United States Kid Kash N/A N/A
230 United States 2 Cold Scorpio N/A N/A
231 United States Ace Steel 324 +93
232 United States Adam Flash 297 +65
233 Japan Kenzo Suzuki N/A N/A
234 Japan Hiroyoshi Tenzan 81 -153
235 United States Ricky Vega N/A N/A
236 Canada Teddy Hart 320 +84
237 Japan Minoru Fujita 292 +55
238 Mexico La Mascara 161 -77
239 United States Puma N/A N/A
240 Mexico Heavy Metal 163 -77
241 Canada T. J. Wilson N/A N/A
242 Unknown Tarus N/A N/A
243 United States Balls Mahoney 264 +21deceased
244 United States Danny Doring 205 -39
245 United States Colt Cabana 108 -137
246 United States Chris Cage N/A N/A
247 United States Josh Daniels 311 +64
248 Japan KUDO 301 +53
249 Mexico La Parka N/A N/A
250 United States Sabu 58 -192
251 Japan Takeshi Rikio N/A N/A
252 United States Chad Collyer N/A N/A
253 United States Jason Blade 414 +161
254 Unknown El Olympico N/A N/A
255 Japan Masaaki Mochizuki N/A N/A
256 United States Pepper Parks N/A N/A
257 Mexico Damian 666 N/A N/A
258 United States Matt Logan N/A N/A
259 Mexico Ephesto 152 -107
260 United States Christian York 385 +125
261 United States Mike Mondo 236 -25
262 United States Rob Conway 275 +13
263 Mexico Shocker 129 -134
264 Italy Nunzio 217 -47
265 United States Xavier N/A N/Adeceased
266 United States Vito 277 +11
267 United States Kenny Dykstra 123 -144
268 Puerto Rico Chris Joel N/A N/A
269 Russia Alex Koslov 185 -84
270 United States Gran Akuma 294 +24
271 United States Ron Zombie N/A N/A
272 United States Icarus 303 +31
273 United States Derek Frazier 425 +152
274 Puerto Rico Noriega N/A N/A
275 Puerto Rico Lince Dorado 395 +120
276 Mexico Intocable 92 -184
277 Japan Jun Akiyama 72 -205
278 United States Eddie Kingston 339 +61
279 United States Madman Pondo 350 +71
280 United States Scott Cardinal N/A N/A
281 United States Michael Sain N/A N/A
282 Mexico Lizmark, Jr. 165 -117
283 Japan Shingo Takagi N/A N/A
284 United States Super Hentai N/A N/A
285 United States Chad Parham 370 +85
286 Mexico Maximo 188 -98
287 United States Kevin Dunn N/A N/A
288 United States Mean Marcos N/A N/A
289 United States Hallowicked 318 +29
290 Japan Kotaro Suzuki 113 -177
291 Mexico Brazo De Plata 228 -63deceased
292 Puerto Rico Joe Bravo N/A N/A
293 Mexico Phoenix Star N/A N/A
294 United States Brain Damage N/A N/Adeceased
295 United States Ricky Landell 400 +105
296 United States Bam Neely N/A N/A
297 Mexico Felino 176 -121
298 United States Larry Sweeney 331 +33deceased
299 United States Joker N/A N/A
300 United States Devon Moore 340 +40
301 Mexico Ricky Marvin 107 -194

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position born wrestler previous year position difference notes
302 Mexico Zokre N/A N/A
303 United States Bobby Fish N/A N/A
304 United States Tank Toland 195 -109
305 United States Helios N/A N/A
306 Puerto Rico Black Pain N/A N/A
307 United States Pelle Primeau 354 +47
308 Japan Naoya Ogawa N/A N/A
309 United States Chuck Taylor 314 +5
310 United States Bruiser N/A N/Adeceased
311 United States Rhett Titus 376 +65
312 Mexico Abismo Negro 154 -158deceased
313 Mexico Blue Panther N/A N/A
314 Puerto Rico Savio Vega N/A N/A
315 Japan Ultimo Dragon 213 -102
316 United States Kevin Thorn 94 -222
317 United States Frederick of Hollywood N/A N/A
318 Canada Val Venis 245 -73
319 United States Tom Brandi N/A N/A
320 United States Mitch Ryder 327 +7deceased
321 Japan TAKA Michinoku 146 -175
322 Mexico Damian 666 N/A N/A
323 Canada Tyson Dux N/A N/A
324 United States Aden Chambers 332 +8
325 Mexico Crazy Boy N/A N/A
326 United States Adam Flash 297 -29
327 Japan Taku Iwasa N/A N/A
328 United States Incognito N/A N/A
329 United States Anthony Bravado N/A N/A
330 Puerto Rico Thunder N/A N/A
331 United States Andrew Ryker N/A N/A
332 United States Spike Dudley N/A N/A
333 Mexico Jorge Rivera N/A N/A
334 United States The Atomic Dogg N/A N/A
335 Puerto Rico Lightning N/A N/A
336 United States Bryan Kelly N/A N/A
337 United States Judas Young N/A N/A
338 United States Taiyo Kea 249 -89
339 Japan Kaz Hayashi 151 -188
340 United States Hi-Jinx N/A N/A
341 United States Sterling James Keenan 372 +31
342 United States Arik Cannon 380 +38
343 United States Shane Hagadorn 363 +20
344 Mexico Pantera 296 -48
345 United States Kassidy James 279 -66
346 United States Max Von Bauer N/A N/A
347 United Kingdom Doug Williams 84 -263
348 United States Al Snow N/A N/A
349 Canada Sinn Bowdee N/A N/A
350 United States John McChesney N/A N/A
351 Canada Shayne Hawke 467 +116
352 United States Truitt Fields N/A N/A
353 Puerto Rico John Kermon 466 +113
354 Puerto Rico Cruzz N/A N/A
355 United States Orlando Jordan 291 -64
356 United States Robert Anthony 373 +17
357 United States Ultramantis Black 399 +42
358 United Kingdom Steve Lewington 259 -99
359 United States Johnny Kashmere 462 +103
360 United States Shaggy 2 Dope N/A N/A
361 United States Mikey Whipwreck N/A N/A
362 Japan Yoshihiro Tajiri N/A N/A
363 United States Mike Kruel 194 -169
364 United States N8 Mattson N/A N/A
365 Japan Takashi Iizuka N/A N/A
366 Unknown Noel Rodriguez N/A N/A
367 Puerto Rico Gran Apolo N/A N/A
368 United States Afa Jr. N/A N/A
369 Canada Qenaan Creed N/A N/A
370 Puerto Rico Diabolico N/A N/A
371 United States Shane Storm 433 +62
372 United States Johnny Curtis N/A N/A
373 United States Kahagas N/A N/A
374 United States Romeo Roselli 317 -57
375 United States Bobby Dempsey N/A N/A
376 United States Rudy Switchblade N/A N/A
377 United States Jim Duggan 256 -121
378 United States Trent Acid 403 +25deceased
379 Brazil Kafu N/A N/A
380 United States Jerry Lawler 281 -99
381 United States Shiima Xion 368 -13
382 United States Atlas DaBone N/A N/A
383 United States Scott Wright N/A N/A
384 United States Navajo Warrior 375 -9
385 United States Sal Rinauro 451 +66
386 Canada Robin Knightwing N/A N/A
387 United States Scott Zenzen 405 +18
388 Canada Joey Knight N/A N/A
389 United States Sean Waltman 145 -244
390 United States Jamin Olivencia N/A N/A
391 United States Kevin Grace N/A N/A
392 Japan BxB Hulk 360 -32
393 Japan Sho Funaki 270 -123
394 United States Azrieal 489 +95
395 Canada J. D. Michaels N/A N/A
396 Unknown Richard Rondon N/A N/A
397 Mexico Titan N/A N/A
398 United States Antonio Thomas 358 -40
399 United States Ace Darling N/A N/A
400 United States Colin Delaney N/A N/A
401 Unknown Larry Huntley N/A N/A

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position born wrestler previous year position difference notes
402 United States Chasyn Rance 465 +63
403 Guyana Rycklon N/A N/A
404 United States Billy Roc 417 +13
405 United States Nate Bash N/A N/A
406 United States Iceberg N/A N/A
407 United States Armando Estrada N/A N/A
408 United States Charles Evans 351 -57
409 Unknown Mike Reed N/A N/A
410 United States Johnny Gargano N/A N/A
411 Puerto Rico Jumping Jeff Jeffrey N/A N/A
412 United States Jonny Puma N/A N/A
413 United States Benjamin Sailor N/A N/A
414 United States The Stro 402 -12
415 United States Leslie Leatherman N/A N/A
416 United States Freak Nasty 404 -12
417 United States Ali Akbar N/A N/A
418 United States Luke Hawk 455 +37
419 Canada Derek Wylde 247 -172
420 Unknown Milwaukee Mauler N/A N/A
421 United States Robere Shields N/A N/A
422 Canada Omega N/A N/A
423 United States Dan Eckos N/A N/A
424 United States Hawaiian Lion N/A N/A
425 Unknown Johnny Ova N/A N/A
426 Unknown Zachary Shane N/A N/A
427 Canada Cody Deaner N/A N/A
428 United States Ric Converse 393 -35
429 United States Mega N/A N/A
430 United States Sami Callihan N/A N/A
431 United States Soldier Ant 442 +11
432 United States Sean Royal N/A N/A
433 Unknown Kombred N/A N/A
434 United States Tank 441 +7
435 United Kingdom Hade Vansen N/A N/A
436 Ghana Prince Nana N/A N/A
437 United States Brodie Lee N/A N/Adeceased
438 United Kingdom Rob Terry N/A N/A
439 United States Fire Ant N/A N/A
440 Italy Dan Paysan 384 -56
441 Unknown Red Anderson 407 -34
442 United States Andy Dalton 427 -15
443 United States Zach Gowen 452 +9
444 Puerto Rico Carlitos N/A N/A
445 Unknown Dylan Starr 450 +5
446 United States Eric Everlast N/A N/A
447 Canada Ron Falco N/A N/A
448 Unknown Joe Gibson N/A N/A
449 United States Jeremy Wyatt N/A N/A
450 Unknown Mister Saint Laurent N/A N/A
451 United States Omar Akbar N/A N/A
452 United States Shawn Cook 446 -6
453 United States Kenny King N/A N/A
454 United States Kirby Mack 464 +10
455 United States Drew Blood N/A N/A
456 Unknown Nate Laws N/A N/A
457 Unknown Brian Soscia N/A N/A
458 United States Shorty Smalls N/A N/A
459 Puerto Rico Crazy Rudy N/A N/A
460 United States Ric Byrne N/A N/A
461 United States T. J. Mack N/A N/A
462 United States Maifu N/A N/A
463 United States Mikal Judas N/A N/A
464 United States Phil Shatter N/A N/A
465 United States Robby Starr N/A N/A
466 United States Saifu N/A N/A
467 Canada Phil Atlas N/A N/A
468 United States Jimmy Olsen N/A N/A
469 United States Mike Tobin 431 -38
470 United States Corporal Robinson 487 +17
471 United States Slim J N/A N/A
472 United States Ryan McBride N/A N/A
473 United States Chance Prophet 379 -94
474 Puerto Rico Hiram Tua N/A N/A
475 United States Mozart Fontaine N/A N/A
476 United States Matt Riviera 486 +10
477 United States Hook Bomberry 479 +2
478 United Kingdom Mastiff N/A N/A
479 Unknown Pinke Larue N/A N/A
480 Mexico Chris Stone N/A N/A
481 United States Supreme Lee Great N/A N/A
482 United States Teddy Stigma N/A N/A
483 United States Greg Marasciulo N/A N/A
484 United States Blackheart Apocalypse N/A N/A
485 Canada Player Uno 435 -50
486 United States Jimmy DeMarco N/A N/A
487 United States Wade Chism 460 -27
488 United States Tim Donst N/A N/A
489 Mexico Leono N/A N/A
490 United States Dre Blitz N/A N/A
491 United States Igotta Brewski N/A N/A
492 United States Larry Zbyszko N/A N/A
493 Mexico Super Calo N/A N/A
494 United States Marshall Gambino N/A N/A
495 United States Hydra N/A N/A
496 United States Mickey Gambino N/A N/A
497 United States Worker Ant N/A N/A
498 United States The Guy with Red Hair N/A N/A
499 Unknown Kliff Hanger N/A N/A
500 United States Kurt Adonis N/A N/A