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. Stephanie Vaquer [-8]
Stephanie Vaquer tumbles down the Power Rankings this week after her appearance on NXT was limited to a video package hyping her Title vs Title match against Giulia at Roadblock.9. The War Raiders [NR]
For the second time in three weeks, The War Raiders retained their World Tag Team Championships on Raw against The Creed Brothers.8. Shawn Spears [NR]
The Don's long reign as North American Champion ended on Tuesday's NXT, as Shawn Spears defeated Tony D'Angelo to win his first-ever championship across his entire career in WWE and NXT.7. Imperium [+1]
Gunther continued his decimation of Alpha Academy on Monday's Raw, beating Otis in a battle of behemoths. After his victory, with some help from A-Town Down Under, Gunther put his WrestleMania opponent Jey Uso to sleep.6. Iyo Sky [NR]
Due to other pre-existing people on the Power Rankings getting big victories this week, Iyo Sky's shocking Women's World Championship win over Rhea Ripley is only enough for sixth place. But that should take nothing away from Sky's incredible result, setting her up for a WrestleMania clash with Bianca Belair.5. John Cena [NR]
John Cena was THE talking point of professional wrestling this week. After winning the Men's Elimination Chamber to earn a shot at Cody Rhodes and the WWE Championship, Cena shocked the world by aligning with The Rock and turning heel for the first time since 2003. Beating down Rhodes with zero remorse, it was undoubtedly one of the biggest turns in WWE history.4. LA Knight [+2]
The United States Championship is back around the waist of LA Knight after he won his long-awaited one-on-one rematch with Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown.3. Lyra Valkyria [+2]
In her second title defense in as many weeks, Lyra Valkyria overcame the challenge of Ivy Nile on Raw to preserve her reign as Women's Intercontinental Champion.2. Bianca Belair [+2]
In the Women's Elimination Chamber match, Bianca Belair overcame five other superstars to earn a match for the Women's World Championship at WrestleMania. But, while she has a title match to look forward to, she also found herself caught in the middle of the conflict between her former tag partners Jade Cargill and Naomi.1. Tiffany Stratton [No Change]
Tiffany Stratton remains at the peak of the Power Rankings after two victories in one week. First, the WWE Women's Champion teamed with Trish Stratus at Elimination Chamber to beat Nia Jax & Candice LeRae. Stratton followed this up on SmackDown with a win over Piper Niven, although she did suffer a post-match assault by Charlotte Flair.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Trish Stratus - In her hometown of Toronto, the legendary Trish Stratus teamed with Tiffany Stratton to victory over Nia Jax & Candice LeRae at Elimination Chamber.
Kevin Owens - When two former best friends came to blows at Elimination Chamber, it was Kevin Owens who stood tall in the end over Sami Zayn. However, Owens now finds himself back in the crosshairs of Randy Orton.
Sol Ruca & Zaria - Continuing their fine run of tag team victories, Sol Ruca & Zaria defeated Chelsea Green & Piper Niven on NXT, with Ruca scoring a pin on the Women's United States Champion.
Pretty Deadly - In a threeway match against the Motor City Machine Guns and Los Garzas, Pretty Deadly scored the win to become Number One Contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships.
Chelsea Green - Despite her loss at NXT, Chelsea Green rebounded to once again successfully defend her Women's United States Championship on SmackDown over Michin, thanks to her new security guard Alba Fyre.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 40)
- Cody Rhodes - 34 weeks (10 weeks at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 30 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Judgment Day - 27 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
- Rhea Ripley - 23 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
- Jey Uso - 22 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Imperium - 22 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Damian Priest - 17 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Jade Cargill - 17 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Oba Femi - 17 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Bayley - 16 weeks
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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