PWI 500 is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and published by Kappa Publishing Group.
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12 Facts About PWI 500
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PWI 500 publishes bi-monthly issues and annual special issues such as their "Almanac and Book of Facts".
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PWI 500 is often referred to as an "Apter Mag", named after its long-time photographer Bill Apter, a term used for wrestling magazines that keep kayfabe.
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In recent years, the PWI 500 has moved away from reporting on storylines as actual news and mixed in editorial comments on the behind-the-scenes workings.
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Since 1991, PWI has been publishing its annual "Top 500 Wrestlers" listing the top male wrestlers in the world.
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PWI 500 is not limited to covering only prominent professional wrestling promotions, as it covers multiple independent promotions in the United States.
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PWI 500 has given out annual awards and recognitions since its inception.
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PWI 500 has given out monthly rankings for the big promotions, some select independents, and overall rankings in singles and tag teams.
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PWI 500 has recognized any tag team title corresponding to a recognized World title as a World Tag Team Championship.
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PWI 500 reinstated world title recognition in 1985 on account of the WWF's massive mainstream media profile.
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PWI 500 recognizes the independent wrestling titles IWTV Independent Wrestling World Championship and Pan-Afrikan World Diaspora Wrestling Championship.
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PWI 500 has published a list of the top female professional wrestlers each year since 2008 in a special edition magazine, the Women's 100.
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