Post-Beasley Open WNT Mosconi Cup Rankings Updated (USA only)

These are not official rankings, of course. Matchroom still hasn't released or updated its Mosconi and Reyes Cup rankings. Which is ridiculous. The failure to do this by now is inexcusable. It should have been done in January.

The point totals do seem to be accurate. They should have started with the Legends Billiards event in Jacksonville, Fla in November 2025.

WNT, WPA and 2026

The complaint about smaller ranking events is somewhat odd to me. The Beasley, for instance, was also held in 2025. It's not new this year.

Shaw's complaint centers on standard of play and equipment. He appears to be arguing MR has lowered its standards and will now just about let anyone hold a smaller ranking event.

Let's say he is right. Why would MR do that?

Frazer has said MR wanted more smaller regional events to let players obtain points without having to travel so far. Seems reasonable, but why not maintain standards?

It may be the case MR is trying to generate more revenue any way it can. Frazer constantly complains there is no money in pool. Is this a sign of desperation? Maybe, but it's unclear.

Which gets to the final complaint of Mike and Mike. Matchroom won't talk publicly about anything. Can't argue there. Matchroom has been silent about a lot of stuff.

WNT, WPA and 2026

Shaw is being advertised on Matchroom flyers for the Scottish and UK opens. He's been viewed as a strong supporter of Matchroom since the WNT began. So his comments should be taken seriously.

There's no doubt MR/WNT has lost momentum.

While they got much of the schedule for 2026 out earlier than usual, WNT still has not revealed the date for the World Pool Championship. It hasn't said if there will be a Hanoi (or Peri) open.

More astonishing, WNT has not updated or publicized its Mosconi and Reyes Cup rankings this year. It's all blank. This is ridiculous.

Not only that, but it's virtually impossible to find out the prize fund distribution for smaller events like the recent Beasley Open.

Finally, prize funds are stagnant. In some cases have been overtaken by Predator.

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