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. Lainey Reid [NR]
By defeating the veteran Candice LeRae on NXT, Lainey Reid won the mini-tournament to crown the next challenger to Sol Ruca's Women's Speed Championship, which is apparently still a thing.9. The Street Profits [NR]
For what feels like the hundredth time already, The Street Profits will once again challenge The Wyatt Sicks for the WWE Tag Team Championships after they beat Melo Don't Miz in a number one contenders match on SmackDown.8. Dominik Mysterio [-5]
The Mega Intercontinental Champion could only watch on as his upcoming challenger Rusev defeated Dirty Dom's Judgment Day teammate JD McDonagh on Raw.7. CM Punk & AJ Lee [NR]
WrestlePalooza featured AJ Lee's first wrestling match since 2015, as she and husband CM Punk won the battle of the power couples against Becky Lynch & Seth Rollins.6. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss [-4]
The Women's Tag Team Champions took a week off after back-to-back title defenses last week, although they were challenged by NXT's ZaRuca on SmackDown.5. Tiffany Stratton [NR]
Although it had one of the most botched finishes in recent memory, Tiffany Stratton did overcome both Jade Cargill and Nia Jax to retain the WWE Women's Championship.4. Cody Rhodes [NR]
Meanwhile, the WWE Men's Champion Cody Rhodes stood tall at the conclusion of WrestlePalooza, having successfully defended his title against Drew McIntyre.3. Stephanie Vaquer [+5]
Stephanie Vaquer made history at WrestlePalooza, withstanding the multi-time champion Iyo Sky to capture her first WWE Women's World Championship.2. The Vision [+2]
Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed cemented their reputation as a top tag team by beating one of WWE's most decorated tandems, The Usos, at WrestlePalooza.1. Sami Zayn [No Change]
The Sami Zayn United States Open Challenge continued on SmackDown, and this time it was NXT's Je'Von Evans who stepped up but fell short to the reigning champ.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Brock Lesnar - In the opener of WrestlePalooza, Brock Lesnar squashed John Cena in minutes in the latest stop of the worst retirement tour ever.
PENTA & The War Raiders - The unconventional trio of PENTA & The War Raiders was victorious on Raw over The New Day.
Rusev - With his win against JD McDonagh on Raw, Rusev continued his march towards Dominik Mysterio's Intercontinental Championship.
Rhea Ripley - In Raw's main event, Rhea Ripley beat Asuka one-on-one, but was covered in blue mist and assaulted by The Kabuki Warriors afterwards.
DarkState - The NXT Tag Team Champions scored a victory over Joe Hendry & Chase U on Tuesday's show.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 41)
- Tiffany Stratton - 17 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Seth Rollins - 13 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Oba Femi - 11 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Stephanie Vaquer - 10 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Becky Lynch - 9 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Jey Uso - 9 weeks (1 week at #1) weeks
- Dominik Mysterio - 9 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair - 8 weeks
- Sami Zayn - 7 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- John Cena - 7 weeks (1 week 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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