25. Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin
The tag team did technically win the belts, but they did get screwed out of them and in controversial fashion. That make for a bad week and a last place ranking.
24. Daniel Bryan
Bryan is slowly losing more control of his show when McMahon interrupted him and didn't let Bryan get a word in.
23. Titus Worldwide
Titus's group is getting more clients and more airtime, but they have yet to find victories. A positive is that at least Apollo Crews is paired with Nia Jax in the Mixed Match Challenge.
22. The Welcoming Committee
Lana, Tamina, Natalya, and Carmella have banded together in the fight against The Riott Squad. Sadly, since reforming the group, they have had little success. At least Lana will be returning to in-ring action.
21. Alexa Bliss
In a non-title match, Bliss was forced to tap out by Asuka in their first match together. The Goddess may have met her match in The Empress.
20. Matt Hardy
19. Hideo Itami
He seemed to be on a roll on 205, but Itami has found a sneaky rival in Jack Gallagher, who injured Hideo with a pipe in their latest match.
18. Shane McMahon
McMahon pulled a power move over Daniel Bryan and shut down his GM.
17. Kane
The Big Red Monster did attack Lesnar to close out Raw this week, but Kane still feels like a third wheel in this feud.
16. AJ Styles
The veteran pulled a very bold and even hardheaded move when he himself booked a title match with Zayn AND Owens at the Royal Rumble.
15. Bludgeon Brothers
The duo once again rolled through Breezango and Ascension. It's getting old though.
14. Cedric Alexander
It was deja vu for Alexander as he and Goldust beat Gulak and Aryia twice. Once on Raw, once on 205.
13. Jason Jordan
Jordan beat Cesaro one on one, but he and Rollins seem to be butting heads already.
12. Charlotte, Naomi, Becky Lynch
A returning Becky Lynch could be what has been missing in getting the better of The Riott Squad. SmackDown's three top females are their best shot.
11. Bray Wyatt
He beat Apollo Crews, but the main story is the inevitable face to face between him and Matt Hardy.
10. Riott Squad
The stable shut down The Welcoming Committee, but a returning Lynch could spell trouble.
Yes, he lost to Reigns for the Intercontinental Championship. However, he put up quite the fight in this slugfest.
8. Xavier Woods
Woods picked up a win in the United States Championship tournament and could bring The New Day their first singles title.
7. Balor and The Club
It was quite a surprise on Raw when Balor finally reunited with Gallows and Anderson since their NJPW days.
6. The Usos
The brothers seemed to have lost their titles, but due to their tricky twin switching, they were given a rematch and retained.
5. Braun Strowman
Strowman's promo with Heath Slater was memorable, as was his beating of Rhyno and Slater.
4. Asuka
Asuka beat the champion Alexa Bliss in a non-title match and should receive her title shot next.
3. Brock Lesnar
The Beast returned to Raw ahead of the Royal Rumble and was faced with Kane. He suffered a chokeslam, but got back up and brought the fight to The Big Red Monster
2. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
Zayn was able to get the upset over AJ Styles with the help of Owens, who ignored the rules and came to ringside. AJ booked himself in a handicap match for the title with Owens and Zayn.
1. Roman Reigns
Reigns came away victorious in a hard-fought brawl with Samoa Joe and continues to be a very promising champion, at least until The Miz returns.
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