BREAKING: The Future is Now! Dominik Mysterio Tops ESPN's Top 30 Under 30 List for 2025 (Again!)

The rankings are in, and ESPN has dropped its highly anticipated "Top 30 Pro Wrestlers Under 30" list for the 2025 calendar year, sparking immediate debate across the wrestling world. While the list confirms the immense star power of the next generation, one name reigns supreme: WWE's polarizing sensation, Dominik Mysterio, who secures the coveted #1 spot for the second year running.

The Reign of "Dirty Dom" Continues at #1

​Dominik Mysterio, at the age of 28, has officially cemented his status as the industry's premier star under 30. ESPN's panel cited his incredible consistency, his run as arguably the best heel in the business, and the ability to capture major championships outside of his father Rey Mysterio's shadow—specifically mentioning dual-championship reigns (WWE Intercontinental and AAA Mega Championship) in the past year.

The battle for the top five was fierce, with AEW and WWE splitting the top honors, but Mysterio held off AEW's Kyle Fletcher (#2) and WWE's powerhouse Rhea Ripley (#3) to retain his crown.

​The highest-ranked newcomer is Blake Monroe at #7, who joins the list following a major-league debut in NXT. ESPN noted that Monroe is the wrestler formerly known as Mariah May, highlighting a major career change and repackaging for the rising star.

The full e s p n thirty under thirty list.

​Here is the complete ranking of the best wrestlers under the age of 30 for 2025, according to the ESPN panel:

• ​Dominik Mysterio (WWE)

• ​Kyle Fletcher (AEW)

• ​Rhea Ripley (WWE)

• ​MJF (AEW)

• ​Tiffany Stratton (WWE)

• ​Bron Breakker (WWE)

• ​Blake Monroe (NXT)

• ​Oba Femi (WWE/NXT)

• ​Roxanne Perez (WWE/NXT)

• ​Leon Slater (TNA)

• ​Je'Von Evans (WWE/NXT)

• ​El Hijo del Vikingo (AAA/AEW)

• ​Kaito Kiyomiya (NOAH)

• ​Gabe Kidd (NJPW)

• ​Lyra Valkyria (WWE)

• ​Sareee (Freelance/Marigold)

• ​Saya Kamitani (Stardom)

• ​Máscara Dorada (CMLL)

• ​Sol Ruca (WWE/NXT)

• ​Jordynne Grace (TNA)

• ​Daniel Garcia (AEW)

• ​Jack Perry (AEW)

• ​HOOK (AEW)

• ​Megan Bayne (Stardom/AEW)

• ​Starlight Kid (Stardom)

• ​Kevin Knight (NJPW/TNA)

• ​Axiom (WWE/NXT)

• ​Kelani Jordan (WWE/NXT)

• ​Shota Umino (NJPW)

• ​Atlantis Jr. (CMLL)

​The biggest story outside of the Top 10 is the disappearance of one-time main eventer Austin Theory, who was ranked #15 just last year but failed to meet the criteria in 2025.

​AEW’s Jack Perry and Daniel Garcia also saw major drops, landing at #22 and #21, respectively. Perry, a Top 10 fixture last year, will have his work cut out for him to regain his standing among wrestling's elite young talent.

What do you think of ESPN’s 2025 list? Did Dominik Mysterio deserve the top spot, or were Kyle Fletcher or Rhea Ripley robbed? Let us know in the comments!