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. Kendal Grey [-6]
A week before she challenges Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women's Championship, Kendal Grey could only watch as Jayne scored a warm-up victory over Grey's friend Wren Sinclair.9. Damien Priest [NR]
SmackDown's main event was hopefully the culmination of the long-running Damien Priest and Aleister Black feud, with the former standing tall at the close of their Ambulance Match.8. Ilja Dragunov [-6]
Now without the Men's United States Championship around his waist, Ilja Dragunov was relegated to hyping up the new champ Carmelo Hayes backstage on this week's SmackDown.7. Ethan Page [NR]
In the latest NXT vs TNA clash, Ethan Page dispatched of Moose to maintain his hold on the Men's North American Championship.6. Gunther [+1]
On Raw, Gunther's first match since retiring John Cena was a fairly comfortable squash over Cena's biggest fan, R-Truth.5. The Vision [-4]
The Vision tumbles down the rankings after Austin Theory couldn't beat Rey Mysterio in his first singles match since his rebrand, the contest ending in a DQ defeat.4. The Usos [NR]
For the ninth time, The Usos hold tag team gold, as they overcame AJ Styles & Dragon Lee on Raw to capture the World Tag Team Championships.3. Stephanie Vaquer [NR]
A title that didn't change hands on Raw was the Women's World Championship. Instead, Stephanie Vaquer outlasted the threats of Nikki Bella and Raquel Rodriguez to extend her title reign.2. Giulia [+6]
Giulia became the Women's United States Champion on SmackDown, pinning Chelsea Green to start her second reign – which she will hope is more noteworthy than the first.1. Carmelo Hayes [+2]
Continuing the legacy of Sami Zayn and Ilja Dragunov before him, Carmelo Hayes showed he will be a fighting Men's United States Champion, as he defended it on SmackDown against Johnny Gargano.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Jacy Jayne - The NXT Women's Champion warmed up for her upcoming title defense with a win over Wren Sinclair.
Tavion Heights - In a matter of seconds, Tavion Heights pinned Lexis King to earn a shot at the Men's Speed Championship.
Ricky Saints - The main event of this week's NXT saw Ricky Saints emerge victorious over Je'Von Evans.
Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky - Before they fight for the Women's Tag Team Championships on Raw, Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky led their team to victory in an Eight-Woman Tag on SmackDown.
Matt Cardona - Back again using his "indie" name, Matt Cardona picked up a win on SmackDown over Kit Wilson.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 41)
- Stephanie Vaquer - 20 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Tiffany Stratton - 17 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Seth Rollins - 15 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Dominik Mysterio - 14 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Alexa Bliss - 14 weeks
- Oba Femi - 13 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Charlotte Flair - 13 weeks
- Ilja Dragunov - 12 weeks (8 weeks at #1)
- Jacy Jayne - 12 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Gunther - 11 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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