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. Damian Priest [NR]
Damian Priest has picked up a lot of momentum ahead of Sunday's Royal Rumble, and his latest win came on SmackDown, teaming with LA Knight to defeat Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga. But, Priest did sustain a vicious post-match assault by the relentless Fatu after the match.9. Fallon Henley [NR]
With help from her Fatal Influence sisters, Fallon Henley retained her Women's North American Championship over Shotzi on NXT. However, she remains firmly in the crosshairs of Stephanie Vaquer, whose opportunity awaits at Vengeance Day.8. Bianca Belair & Naomi [NR]
The Women's Tag Team Champions had a rough start to the week, losing to Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez on Raw. But Bianca Belair & Naomi bounced back on Tuesday to retain their titles over Meta Four on NXT, with Naomi rounding off the week with a singles win over Morgan on SmackDown.7. Tiffany Stratton [-5]
Before Tiffany Stratton discovers who she may be defending the WWE Women's Championship against at WrestleMania, she was the victim of an attack from her former ally Nia Jax on SmackDown.6. The War Raiders [NR]
In a match overshadowed by some serious injuries sustained by JD McDonagh, The War Raiders retained their World Tag Team Championships over The Judgment Day on Raw.5. Bron Breakker [NR]
Bron Breakker ensured that Sheamus's long quest to become Intercontinental Champion will go on a little while longer, defeating the veteran Irishman at Saturday Night's Main Event to extend his own reign.4. Oba Femi [-3]
Oba Femi's appearance on the Grayson Waller Effect on NXT resulted in the announcement of a Triple Threat NXT Championship Match at Vengeance Day, pitting Femi against both members of A-Town Down Under.3. Motor City Machine Guns [+2]
Ahead of their 2-out-of-3 Falls Match against DIY at Royal Rumble, The Motor City Machine Guns teamed with Los Garzas on SmackDown to beat DIY and Pretty Deadly in an 8-Man Tag.2. Gunther [NR]
In the main event of Saturday Night's Main Event, Gunther stopped the momentum of Jey Usos dead in its tracks, beating the YEET Man to successfully defend his World Heavyweight Championship.1. Rhea Ripley [+3]
Also at Saturday Night's Main Event, Rhea Ripley fought from underneath to topple Nia Jax and retain her Women's World Championship. Now, Ripley will wait to discover who her potential WrestleMania challenger will be at Royal Rumble.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Jacob Fatu - It's rare for someone who lost two matches this week to land on the Power Rankings, but Jacob Fatu's destruction of Braun Strowman at Saturday Night's Main Event deserves an honorable mention.
Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez - With a victory over the Women's Tag Team Champions on Raw, Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez set themselves up for a future title opportunity.
Drew McIntyre - For the 278th time in a row, Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn on Raw in the world's most one-sided wrestling rivalry.
Giulia & Bayley - On NXT, Giulia & Bayley teamed up for the first time to beat their tormentors Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade.
Andrade El Idolo - Marking a year since his WWE return, Andrade El Idolo overcame The Miz on Friday's edition of SmackDown.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 40)
- Cody Rhodes - 32 weeks (10 weeks at #1)
- Judgment Day - 26 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 25 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Rhea Ripley - 21 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
- Imperium - 19 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Jey Uso - 19 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Damian Priest - 17 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Jade Cargill - 17 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Trick Williams - 15 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Oba Femi - 15 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
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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