Posted on 1/17/125 by Colin Vassallo
Wrestling’s most popular magazine, Pro Wrestling
Illustrated, announced its 2024 Achievement Award winners as
voted by their readers.
The magazine, sold worldwide, was founded in 1979 and is the
longest published English language wrestling magazine still
in production.
WWE champion Cody Rhodes won Wrestler of the Year with
Gunther, Will Ospreay, and Bryan Danielson coming behind.
Woman of the Year went to former AEW Women’s champion Toni
Storm, with Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, and Jordynne Grace in
the top four.
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill won the overall Tag Team of
the Year in a surprise win beating out The Young Bucks,
Fraxiom, and The Judgment Day.
The Bloodline took Faction of the Year, with The Wyatt
Sicks, The Judgment Day and BCC/Death Riders rounding up the
top four.
Match of the Year was won by Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes at
WrestleMania 40. CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre at Hell In A Cell,
Bryan Danielson vs Swerve Strickland at All In, and Bryan
Danielson vs Will Ospreay at Dynasty came behind.
Feud of the Year went to CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre. The
others were Adam Page vs Swerve Strickland, Liv Morgan vs
Rhea Ripley, and Mariah May vs Toni Storm.
Most Popular Wrestler of the Year was won by Cody Rhodes,
followed by Jey Uso, Joe Hendry, and Rhea Ripley.
Most Hated Wrestler of the Year went to Dominik Mysterio.
Solo Sikoa, MJF, and Logan Paul followed.
Liv Morgan won Comeback of the Year with Mercedes Mone,
Randy Orton, and The Rock rounding it up.
Most Improved Wrestler of the Year went to AEW Women’s
champion Mariah May. Nia Jax, Oba Femi, and Maxxine Dupri
came behind.
Indie Wrestler of the Year was awarded to Mustafa Ali who
was joined by Matt Cardona, Mance Warner, and Allie Katch in
the top four.
Inspirational Wrestler of the Year went to Cody Rhodes.
Bryan Danielson, Sami Zayn, and Jeff Jarrett were also in
the top four.
Kelani Jordan won Rookie of the Year followed by Jaida
Parker, Karmen Petrovic, and Oleg Boltin followed.
Most wrestlers who won posed with their PWI plagues, with
Cody Rhodes thanking readers and telling everyone to lower
the bar for this year!