Welcome to another edition of POWER RANKINGS from Smark Out Moment! Each week, we will break down the current roster and examine who has gone up the WWE hierarchy and who has unfortunately taken a step down the ladder. Factoring in things such as wins and losses, suspensions, injuries, making a name for oneself, being humiliated, and more, who is at the top of the food chain and who needs to make up some ground next week?
Here is the key code for the rankings shorthand when referencing their position in relation to the previous week:
NR = Not included in last week's rankings at all
+ Green = the number of moves up in the rankings compared to last week
- Red = the number of moves down in the rankings compared to last week
Honorable Mentions = five superstars who just barely missed the cut
10. Ricochet [-6]
The curse of the midcard championship struck Ricochet hard this week. The Intercontinental Champion lost two back-to-back matches to both members of Los Lotharios, before learning that he would be defending his title against both of them in a Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania… SmackDown. Sigh.9. Grayson Waller [NR]
The North American Championship Ladder Match at NXT Stand & Deliver shaped up a bit more on Tuesday. In one of the night's two qualifier matches, Grayson Waller beat the newcomer A-Kid.8. Solo Sikoa [NR]
Earlier in the night, Solo Sikoa secured his spot in the North American Championship Ladder Match by defeating Roderick Strong, joining Waller, Santos Escobar and Carmelo Hayes.7. Drew McIntyre [-4]
Not much on SmackDown for Drew McIntyre this week beyond a backstage promo and video package hyping up his massive WrestleMania match with Happy Corbin.6. Dolph Ziggler [-4]
Despite now being NXT Champion, Dolph Ziggler remains firmly in the midcard on Raw, as he teamed with Robert Roode in a loss to The Mysterios on Monday's show.5. Io Shirai & Kay Lee Ray [NR]
The finals of the Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic took place on Tuesday night, with Io Shirai & Kay Lee Ray claiming the trophy with their win over Dakota Kai & Wendy Choo.4. Bianca Belair [-3]
After suffering a beating at the hands of Becky Lynch last week, Bianca Belair was absent from Raw, forced to watch the Raw Women's Champion cut an in-ring promo on her instead.3. The Mysterios [+4]
The Mysterios continued to build momentum for their blockbuster WrestleMania match with The Miz & Logan Paul with a victory over The Dirty Dawgs on Raw.2. RK-Bro [+4]
The Raw Tag Team Champions RK-Bro beat one of their upcoming challengers at WrestleMania, Alpha Academy, on Monday's show.1. Finn Balor [+4]
United States Champion Finn Balor benefited from being a third-wheel in the stupendous feud between Austin Theory and Pat McAfee, as a distraction allowed Balor to beat Theory on Raw. His reward? A spot in the Andre The Giant Battle Royal at WrestleMania… SmackDown. Double sigh.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Omos - Another week, another routine win for Omos, this time beating both Apollo Crews & Commander Azeez at once, before saying he will have a match at WrestleMania. The same WrestleMania that doesn't have room for either the United States or Intercontinental Champions.
Bron Breakker - Heading into his Stand & Deliver bout with Dolph Ziggler over the NXT Championship, Bron Breakker beat Ziggler's partner and former NXT Champion Robert Roode on Tuesday night.
Imperium - In a typically fun squash match, Imperium's Gunther beat the holy hell out of Duke Hudson.
Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs - The challengers for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships continue to be booked strong, as Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Jimmy Uso on Friday.
Sasha Banks & Naomi - Another tag team being booked strong heading into WrestleMania is Sasha Banks & Naomi, with The Boss overcoming Zelina Vega, Rhea Ripley and Shayna Baszler in a Fatal Four-Way on SmackDown.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 37)
- Roman Reigns - 36 weeks (8 weeks at #1)
- The Hurt Business - 36 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 32 weeks (9 weeks at #1)
- The New Day - 22 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Damian Priest - 19 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Shinsuke Nakamura - 17 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- RK-Bro - 17 weeks
- Becky Lynch - 16 weeks
- Zelina Vega - 15 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Nikki A.S.H - 14 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK
Finn Balor, RK-Bro & The Mysterios +4
Ricochet -6
Do you think anyone should be listed differently?
What can these Superstars do to get back up at the #1 spot?
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