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. Gunther [NR]
The heavy favorite to win John Cena's Time is Now Tournament, Gunther advanced into the semi-finals on Raw with his victory over Carmelo Hayes.9. Jackson Drake [NR]
The Evolve Men's Champion earns his first entry onto the Power Rankings, as Jackson Drake successfully defended his title against Sean Legacy in the opener of NXT's Gold Rush Week 2.8. Kendal Grey [NR]
The Evolve Women's Champion Kendal Grey also got in on the act on Gold Rush, retaining the title against Fatal Influence's newest recruit Lainey Reid.7. Fallon Henley [NR]
Another member of Fatal Influence did capture gold on Gold Rush, with Fallon Henley overcoming Zaria in Sudden Death to win the previously vacant Women's Speed Championship.6. Maxxine Dupri [-2]
The new Women's Intercontinental Champion got to take in her upset victory over Becky Lynch this week, with most of the high-level women focused on WarGames.5. Jacy Jayne [-2]
The ring leader of Fatal Influence, one week removed from reclaiming her NXT Women's Championship, helped Fallon Henley bring the Women's Speed Championship to the group as well.4. John Cena [-2]
The Intercontinental Champion was absent from TV leading into Survivor Series, with Dominik Mysterio bringing out a "Mini Cena" to mock his rival on Raw instead.3. Lei Ying Lee [NR]
A new TNA Knockouts Champion was crowned at NXT's Gold Rush, with Lei Ying Lee, the former Xia Li back in her NXT days, defeated Kelani Jordan and Jordynne Grace in a Triple Threat.2. Solo Sikoa [NR]
Solo Sikoa shoots up the rankings after two notable victories in one week. First, an injury to PENTA helped Sikoa advance in the Time is Now Tournament via referee stoppage on Raw. Then, on SmackDown, Sikoa was Sole Survivor of the Tag Team Elimination Match pitting his MFTs against Sami Zayn's crew.1. Ilja Dragunov [No Change]
Despite not defending his United States Championship for the first time since winning it, Ilja Dragunov retains his top billing after nobody else rose highly enough in his absence.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul - With their victory over The Usos on Raw, Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul earned the WarGames advantage for the Heel Men's Team.
Myles Borne - In the main event of NXT Gold Rush, Myles Borne qualified for the Men's Iron Survivor Match by defeating Trick Williams.
Jey Uso - On SmackDown, Jey Uso reached the semis of the Time is Now Tournament by pinning Rusev.
LA Knight - Jey Uso's opponent will be LA Knight, after Knight overcame The Miz to advance.
Charlotte Flair - The Babyface Women will have the advantage in their WarGames Match at Survivor Series after Charlotte Flair beat Asuka on SmackDown.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 41)
- Tiffany Stratton - 17 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Stephanie Vaquer - 16 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Seth Rollins - 15 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Dominik Mysterio - 13 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss - 13 weeks
- Jacy Jayne - 12 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Oba Femi - 11 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Cody Rhodes - 11 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Jey Uso - 10 weeks (1 week at #1) weeks
- John Cena - 10 weeks (1 week at #1) 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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