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?
This is the final Power Rankings of the 2025/2026 season, with WrestleMania 42 marking the start of the next campaign. As such, I am pleased to announce that, with 22 weeks in the Top Ten, including 2 weeks at #1, Stephanie Vaquer is this year's Queen of the Power Rankings.
Girl power was the theme of this year's Power Rankings, with Tiffany Stratton finishing second with 18 weeks on the leaderboard, followed by Jacy Jayne and Alexa Bliss on 16 a piece. The highest ranking men were Carmelo Hayes, Oba Femi and Seth Rollins, all on 15 weeks a piece.
However, in a weird twist, nobody in the Top 10 for 2025/2026 received the most weeks at #1. That honor goes to Ilja Dragunov, largely due to his open challenge run as the Men's United States Champion on SmackDown.
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. EK Prosper [NR]
The newly named EK Prosper advanced in the latest number one contender's tournament for the Men's Speed Championship at the expense of Dorian Van Dux.9. Sami Zayn [-3]
The Men's United States Champion spent the final SmackDown before WrestleMania kicking the head off The Gingerbread Man, then getting decked by his Mania opponent Trick Williams.8. PENTA [-3]
PENTA got involved in a melee on Raw with his challengers for the Men's Intercontinental Championship following Je'Von Evans & Dragon Lee's victory over Rusev & JD McDonagh.7. Tiffany Stratton [NR]
After her match against Giulia for the Women's United States Championship was canceled, Tiffany Stratton rallied to beat Jordynne Grace in a replacement number one contender's match on SmackDown.6. Tatum Paxley [-2]
Tired of Blake Monroe carrying around a replica Women's North American Championship, the true champ Tatum Paxley agreed to put her title on the line on more time next week in a Casket Match.5. The Vision [-2]
Logan Paul & Austin Theory spent this week helping IShowSpeed prepare for their WrestleMania Six-Man Tag against LA Knight & The Usos.4. Damian Priest & R-Truth [NR]
The WWE Tag Team Champions missed out on the WrestleMania card, but successfully defended their titles on SmackDown over The New Day.3. Royce Keys [NR]
Although The Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal means nothing in the grand scheme of WWE, it was good to see Royce Keys secure the win after practically being missing in action since his Royal Rumble debut.2. Lola Vice [No Change]
Lola Vice survived her first challenge as the NXT Women's Champion, retaining her newly won title over the former champion Jacy Jayne on NXT Revenge.1. Tony D'Angelo [No Change]
On the same night, Tony D'Angelo also enjoyed his first defense of his NXT Men's Championship – in his case, beating Ethan Page.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Lyra Valkyria - On Raw, Lyra Valkyria defeated Charlotte Flair to extend the rivalry between their competing tag teams.
LA Knight & The Usos - Before they compete at WrestleMania, LA Knight & The Usos teamed to a victory against The MFTs.
Kairi Sane - Thanks to interference from Asuka and Jade Cargill, Kairi Sane was able to pin Iyo Sky on Raw.
Kelani Jordan - On NXT, Kelani Jordan beat Jaida Parker to level their recent series of matches at 1-1.
The MFTs - Although they lost on Raw, The MFTs overcame their in-fighting to win their feud with The Wyatt Sicks on SmackDown.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 41)
- Stephanie Vaquer - 22 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Tiffany Stratton - 18 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Jacy Jayne - 16 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Alexa Bliss - 16 weeks
- Carmelo Hayes - 15 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Oba Femi - 15 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Rhea Ripley - 15 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Seth Rollins - 15 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Sami Zayn - 14 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Dominik Mysterio - 14 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?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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