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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. Sean Legacy & Dorian Van Dux [NR]

In a four-team battle to determine the next challengers for The Vanity Project's NXT Tag Team Championships, Sean Legacy & Dorian Van Dux overcame more established teams in DarkState, The Birthright and OTM to earn this opportunity.

9. Jade Cargill [NR]

Having bounced back from her disappointing defeat to Tiffany Stratton at Night of Champions, Jade Cargill upped the aggression on SmackDown by not only defeating Alexa Bliss, but seemingly putting her on the shelf with a steel chair assault on her elbow.

8. Iyo Sky [-5]

No match for the Queen of the Ring this week, but Iyo Sky did make her presence felt in the Women's Intercontinental Championship match between Sol Ruca and Raquel Rodriguez. Sky's attack on Liv Morgan at ringside helped lead to Ruca's retention.

7. Layla Diggs [NR]

Fatal Four-Way number one contender's matches were a theme on this week's NXT, as the newcomer Layla Diggs moonsaulted her way to victory against Izzi Dame, Lizzy Rain and Thea Hail to secure a shot at Zaria's Women's North American Championship.

6. Oba Femi [-4]

With his Hell in a Cell match with Brock Lesnar set for SummerSlam, Oba Femi showed that he'll have to carry the bulk of the build for the PPV in his promo segment with Paul Heyman on Raw.

5. Sol Ruca [NR]

As mentioned earlier, Sol Ruca continued her reign as Women's Intercontinental Champion on Raw by defeating Raquel Rodriguez, thanks in no small part to the distraction caused by Iyo Sky and Liv Morgan's brawl at ringside.

4. Sami Zayn [-3]

Sami Zayn's fleeting romance with the WWE Men's Championship was over almost as soon as it began, although not in the way he anticipated. Expecting to defend against Cody Rhodes on Raw, his unavailability allowed CM Punk to capitalize.

3. The Vision [NR]

Only a few weeks after losing the World Tag Team Championships, The Vision have the belts back in their possession. Thanks to a low blow by Austin Theory's new squeeze Maxxine Dupri, Theory & Bron Breakker got the better of The Street Profits to claim hold of the gold.

2. CM Punk [NR]

15 years on from that famous night in Chicago at Money in the Bank 2011, CM Punk reappeared again in his hometown to beat Sami Zayn and capture the "real" WWE Men's Championship for the first time since his famous 434-day reign ended in 2013.

1. Kendal Grey [+3]

The new standard bearer of the NXT Women's division Kendal Grey enjoyed a successful first title defense on Tuesday's show over the veteran Natalya.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Ethan Page & Rusev - With many jostling for a shot at the Men's Intercontinental Championship, Ethan Page & Rusev helped bolster their claim with a win over Chad Gable & Dragon Lee on Raw.

Keanu Carver - On NXT, Keanu Carver picked up a win over Tank Ledger to jumpstart his rise up the ranks.

Niko Vance - Thanks to interference from Tristan Angels, Niko Vance secured the victory against Shiloh Hill on NXT.

Finn Balor - Despite the presence of Talla Tonga at ringside, Finn Balor beat his former Bullet Club cohort Tama Tonga on SmackDown.

Jimmy Uso - Entering a rare run of form, Jimmy Uso scored a win on SmackDown over the increasingly hapless Royce Keys.

The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 42)

1. Cody Rhodes - 10 weeks (1 week at #1)
2. Roman Reigns - 9 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
3. Oba Femi - 9 weeks
4. PENTA - 7 weeks (1 week at #1)
5. Becky Lynch - 5 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
6. Paige & Brie Bella - 5 weeks (1 week at #1)
7. Trick Williams - 5 weeks (1 week at #1)
8. Rhea Ripley - 5 weeks
9. Liv Morgan - 5 weeks
10. Iyo Sky - 5 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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