Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pro Wrestling Illustrated?

Pro Wrestling Illustrated (launched 1979) is the longest-running and most respected professional wrestling publication in the world — often called the newspaper of record for the sport. Published by the same company that produced Boxing Illustrated, PWI brought genuine journalistic rigor to wrestling coverage that set it apart from kayfabe-reinforcing tabloids, treating the sport with the statistical seriousness fans felt it deserved.

What is the famous PWI 500?

The PWI 500 is Pro Wrestling Illustrated's annual ranking of the top 500 professional wrestlers in the world, published each September. It's one of wrestling's most celebrated and debated traditions — taken seriously by fans and the industry alike. Issues containing the PWI 500 are among the most collected single issues in all of wrestling magazine history.

What eras of wrestling history are covered?

Our PWI inventory spans from the territorial era of regional promotions through the WWF's national expansion, the Monday Night Wars between WWE and WCW, the rise of ECW, and the Attitude Era — with coverage of American and international promotions throughout. There's something for fans of every era of the sport.

What condition are your issues in?

All listings are individually graded and described. We note any wear, creasing, or other markings in each listing.

How are magazines shipped?

All issues ship bagged and boarded in rigid mailers to prevent damage in transit.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes — Keystone Crypt ships worldwide, with rates and delivery times calculated at checkout.