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 2026/2027, everyone's rankings will commence based on their results at WrestleMania and the following week. This is the starting point for the year ahead, and in a year's time we'll find out who will follow in Stephanie Vaquer's footsteps as the Power Rankings Champion!
(Should be easier than ever after half the roster was released on Friday…)
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. Brie Bella & Paige [NR]
With Nikki Bella unable to compete for the Women's Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania 42, Brie Bella joined forces with the returning Paige to capture the titles against The Irresistible Forces, CharLexa and Bayley & Lyra Valkyria.9. Oba Femi [NR]
For many, the quality of WrestleMania weekend hinged on the outcome of Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar. Fortunately for everyone, Oba Femi emerged victorious, getting to his feet following an F5 and dropping Lesnar with the Fall From Grace to establish himself as a star on the rise.8. Jacob Fatu [NR]
WrestleMania week was a pivotal one for Jacob Fatu and his position in the WWE hierarchy. At WrestleMania, Fatu survived the Street Fight with Drew McIntyre, and carried this into Raw where he stepped up to challenge new World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. Then, on SmackDown, Fatu beat his former stable leader Solo Sikoa.7. PENTA [NR]
WrestleMania's traditional multi-man Ladder Match ended with PENTA retrieving his Men's Intercontinental Championship ahead of Rey Mysterio, Je'Von Evans, Dragon Lee, Rusev and JD McDonagh.6. Trick Williams [NR]
Trick Williams captured his first main roster gold at WrestleMania when he defeated Sami Zayn for the Men's United States Championship. But his celebration on SmackDown was interrupted by Zayn dressed as a gingerbread man.5. Becky Lynch [NR]
At the fourth time of trying, Becky Lynch finally got the better of AJ Lee at WrestleMania, launching her third reign as Women's Intercontinental Champion – reaffirming her as the definitive holder in that title's short lineage.4. Cody Rhodes [NR]
In a solid WrestleMania main event surrounded by bullshit that nobody wanted or needed, Cody Rhodes successfully defended his WWE Men's Championship against his former mentor Randy Orton. However, he suffered a severely damaged eye in the process, helped by a post-match punt by Orton.3. Liv Morgan [NR]
In what was practically a blink-and-you-miss-it bout, Liv Morgan toppled Stephanie Vaquer to become Women's World Champion for the second time. On Raw, Morgan had a much better match than her Mania moment, defeating the main roster debutant Sol Ruca.2. Roman Reigns [NR]
An up-and-down WrestleMania weekend saved the best until last, as Roman Reigns overcame CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship in what many feel is one of the greatest main events in Mania history. Reigns arrived on Raw to promise he'll be there all summer, and encountered his first challenge in the form of Jacob Fatu.1. Rhea Ripley [NR]
Rhea Ripley returned to the summit of the women's division when she beat Jade Cargill at WrestleMania for the WWE Women's Championship. Before starting her full-time stint on SmackDown, Ripley teamed with Iyo Sky one last time on Raw in a win over The Kabuki Warriors. Then on SmackDown, she scored a DQ win over newcomer Jacy Jayne.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Gunther - In a WrestleMania match that came together at the last minute, Gunther was the victor against Seth Rollins.
Finn Balor - Reviving his Demon King gimmick, Finn Balor defeated Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania, then JD McDonagh on Raw.
Myles Borne - A win over Dion Lennon on NXT ensured Myles Borne retained his Men's North American Championship.
Lexis King - In a match to crown the vacant Men's Speed Champion, Lexis King got the better of EK Prosper.
Tatum Paxley - In a rare Casket Match, Tatum Paxley closed the lid on Blake Monroe to maintain her hold on the Women's North American Championship.
Tiffany Stratton - She missed out on the WrestleMania card, but Tiffany Stratton did become Women's United States Champion on SmackDown by beating Giulia.
Damien Priest & R-Truth - The odd couple continues to dominate SmackDown's tag division, defeating The MFTs to defend their WWE Tag Team Championships.
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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