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?
As this is the first edition of the Power Rankings for 2025/2026, everyone's rankings will commence based on their results at WrestleMania and the week following this. This is the starting point for the year ahead, and in a year's time we'll find out who will follow in Cody Rhodes's footsteps as the Power Rankings Champion!
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. Sol Ruca [NR]
Sol Ruca scaled to the summit at Stand & Deliver, overcoming Zaria, Thea Hail, Izzi Dame, Lola Vice and Kelani Jordan to capture the vacant Women's North America Championship, Ruca's first (meaningful) championship in WWE.9. Stephanie Vaquer [NR]
Stephanie Vaquer cemented her position at the top of the NXT women's division at Stand & Deliver, successfully defending her NXT Women's Championship against Giulia, Jordynne Grace and Jaida Parker. Vaquer confirmed it even further the following Tuesday with another defense against Roxanne Perez.8. Oba Femi [NR]
The NXT Championship was also retained in the main event of Stand & Deliver, as Oba Femi beat both Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans to continue his dominant reign.7. Jacob Fatu [NR]
Both men's midcard championships changed hands at WrestleMania 41, starting on Night 1 when Jacob Fatu outlasted LA Knight for the United States Championship.6. Dominik Mysterio [NR]
In a similar tale of a faction underling rising to the top, Dominik Mysterio became Intercontinental Champion at WrestleMania 41 with his win over Bron Breakker, PENTA and Mysterio's Judgment Day stablemate Finn Balor.5. Seth Rollins [NR]
Seth Rollins stepped back into the forefront of WWE in the main event of WrestleMania Saturday. Thanks to Paul Heyman's betrayal, Rollins was victorious against his rivals Roman Reigns and CM Punk, and started growing his faction on Raw by recruiting Bron Breakker.4. Tiffany Stratton [NR]
Tiffany Stratton successfully fought back the challenge of Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 41, prolonging her reign as WWE Women's Champion in the process.3. Jey Uso [NR]
The Men's Royal Rumble winner was more fortunate than Charlotte Flair, as Jey Uso defeated Gunther in convincing fashion to become World Heavyweight Champion for the first time in his career.2. Iyo Sky [NR]
In what was unquestionably the best match of WrestleMania weekend, Iyo Sky proved she belonged against the might of Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair, defeating both to continue her burgeoning reign as Women's World Champion.1. John Cena [NR]
For an unprecedented 17th time, John Cena is WWE Champion, capturing the title in the main event of WrestleMania 41 over Cody Rhodes thanks to some bizarre interference from Travis Scott.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Hank & Tank - In a fun bout at Stand & Deliver, Hank & Tank shocked everyone by beating Fraxiom to become the NXT Tag Team Champions.
The New Day - The World Tag Team Championships also switched hands over WrestleMania weekend, as The New Day defeated The War Raiders.
Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez - A topsy turvy week saw Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez lose, win and defend the Women's Tag Team Championships in the span of 3 days.
Zelina Vega - Despite the presence of the Secret Hervice, Zelina Vega pinned Chelsea Green to become the second Women's United States Championship.
The Street Profits - In an exciting TLC Match that was worthy of WrestleMania weekend, The Street Profits retained their WWE Tag Team Championships on SmackDown over The Motor City Machine Guns and DIY.
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