25. Elias Samson
While he hasn't really spoken or even fought yet, Elias's most recent appearance in a promo involving The Miz and Dean Ambrose could spark that he is next contender after this feud.
24. Finn Balor
Finn Balor was announced as one of the participants in the Fatal 5-Way to determine the No. 1 contender for the Universal Championship. However, he was speared by Reigns, who avenged his loss from when Balor debuted.
23. Dean Ambrose
Ambrose had his title on the line against The Miz on Monday night, but he cost himself the match when he was caught delivering a low blow after countering one from The Miz. Now, he will face Miz again at Extreme Rules in a match where he will lose the title if he's disqualified.
22. Dolph Ziggler
Ziggler did a promo on his upcoming match against Shinsuke Nakamura. He showcased his eight-year career and vows to end Nakamura's run before it can start.
21. Shinsuke Nakamura
Shinsuke Nakamura is only one spot above Ziggler since he is the favorite to win.
20. Kevin Owens
Owens kicked off SmackDown Live by bragging about destroying his former friend and hijacked his Highlight Reel. Later in the night, he cost his #1 Contender AJ Styles his match.
19. Sheamus/Cesaro
The newly turned heel team came up short against the Hardy Boyz.
18. AJ Styles
AJ Styles had a victory over Mahal in the bag, but couldn't compete with interference from Owens and The Singh Brothers.
17. Bayley
Bayley was beaten down with a Kendo Stick by Alexa Bliss, setting up a Kendo Stick on a Pole Match at Extreme Rules.
16. Apollo Crews
Crews might not be gaining much with his pairing with Titus O'Neil, but at least he is getting good air time.
15. Goldust
Fed up with the losses adding up, Goldust cut ties with R-Truth, attacking him and breaking up the team and going full heel.
14. Samoa Joe
Joe was elected as one of the five men to compete for a chance at Lesnar's title. He later attacked Rollins, who was in the middle of a match. However, was flattened by Wyatt.
13. Alicia Fox
The past two weeks have been weird. Fox, who was seemingly lost in the bottom of the mix, had a controversial loss last week and then beat Sasha Banks fair and square with Noam Dar at her side.
12. TJP
Formerly known at TJ Perkins, TJP teamed with Neville and won against Aries and Gallagher. However, Neville is still the leader of the two, which is why....
11. Neville
Neville and his lackey TJP beat Austin Aries and Jack Gallagher. Neville gets momentum for his match with Aries for his title.
10. The Miz
The Miz almost had the Intercontinental Championship in his hands again, but Ambrose delivered a low blow and set up another title match at Extreme Rules where his chances to win have gone up.
9. The Usos
The champs are doing good work with their promos as heels, but may be underestimating Breezango.
8. Roman Reigns
After his loss to Balor on the night of The Demon's debut, Reigns powered through and speared Balor for the win. He helps his chances in the Fatal 5-Way.
7. Randy Orton
Randy Orton delivered two RKOs to Baron Corbin to keep him down, and on top of that, it takes both Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers to beat him down.
6. Jinder Mahal
While Owens did interfere and distract AJ Styles, Mahal still scored a roll up win on Styles and beat down the champ to gain some momentum ahead of their title match.
5. Breezango
Once in the basement, Breezango is delivering promos and ring work that have escalated them to being No. 1 contenders.
4. The Hardy Boyz
Jeff Hardy scored a win for his team in their feud with Sheamus and Cesaro.
3. Seth Rollins
Rollins won via DQ against Bray Wyatt, but Joe floored him. His chances in the Fatal 5-Way do not look good so far.
2. Alexa Bliss
Raw women's champion Alexa Bliss showed that she means business, literally beating Bayley to the ground with a kendo stick.
1. Bray Wyatt
Bray Wyatt lost his match when Samoa Joe interfered and attacked Rollins. Wyatt got the last laugh and became the favorite to be the new #1 contender by clearing the ring of not one, but two of his fellow participants in the Fatal 5-Way.
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