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. Dominik Mysterio [-5]
The AAA Mega Champion was unable to help his Judgment Day cohort JD McDonagh score a victory over Finn Balor in their Street Fight on Raw – in fact he directly contributed to McDonagh's defeat.9. The Vanity Project [NR]
The Vanity Project's successful defense of their NXT Tag Team Championships was the final straw for DarkState, who proceeded to kick Saquon Shugars out of the group.8. Tatum Paxley [NR]
Another title match on NXT saw Tatum Paxley survive the challenge of newcomer Lizzy Rain for her Women's North American Championship. However, a post-match beatdown by Zaria means there's no shortage of future challengers.7. Oba Femi [-3]
Awaiting his next open challenge victim, Oba Femi was instead attacked by the presumably retired Brock Lesnar, who dropped Femi with 4 F-5s. This sets up a rematch at Clash in Italy, and we know how that's going to go…6. Paige & Brie Bella [NR]
Although the match quality is well below standard, Paige & Brie Bella are proving to be fighting champions, with their latest defense happening on Raw against The Judgment Day's Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez.5. Becky Lynch [-2]
The Women's Intercontinental Champion accepted Sol Ruca's challenge for a match at Saturday Night's Main Event, but stopped short of putting her title on the line.4. Tiffany Stratton [+5]
Thanks to a bit of help from the jilted Chelsea Green at ringside, Tiffany Stratton retained her Women's United States Championship over Lash Legend on SmackDown.3. Cody Rhodes [NR or -# or +3]
As he prepares to battle Gunther at Clash in Italy, Cody Rhodes warmed up in the SmackDown main event with a win against Sami Zayn. But when Gunther went on the attack, Zayn didn't come to Rhodes's aid.2. Roman Reigns [-1]
The World Heavyweight Champion continues to spin his wheels on Raw, with Jacob Fatu challenging him to Tribal Combat at Clash in Italy for the title.1. Trick Williams [+1]
The Men's United States Champion rises to the top of the Power Rankings after his non-title victory over his former best friend Carmelo Hayes on SmackDown.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Finn Balor - In a Street Fight grudge match between former Tag Team Champions, Finn Balor emerged victorious over JD McDonagh on Raw.
Seth Rollins - In what has become an increasingly rare sight, Seth Rollins actually won a singles match on Raw against Austin Theory.
Mason Rook & Kam Hendrix - NXT newcomers Mason Rook & Kam Hendrix scored a statement win over Tony D'Angelo & Myles Borne on Tuesday.
Keanu Carver - Another victory for Keanu Carver on NXT, this time over Tate Wilder in a competitive sprint.
Rhea Ripley & Charlotte Flair - Although far from the best of friends, Rhea Ripley & Charlotte Flair worked well enough together to beat Fatal Influence's Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid on SmackDown.
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