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. Carmella [NR]
Carmella continues to build momentum below the radar, defeating Mandy Rose on SmackDown after her victory over Sonya Deville the previous week.
9. Daniel Bryan [NR]
Although it took three attempts to conclude, Daniel Bryan finally overcame The Miz and Baron Corbin on SmackDown to earn the right to challenge Bray Wyatt for the Universal Championship.
8. Andrade [NR]
In a rare example of somebody getting onto the Power Rankings without appearing on TV this week, Andrade became the new United States Champion by defeating Rey Mysterio at a live event in Madison Square Garden.
7. Becky Lynch [-1]
The Raw Women's Champion spent the holidays outside of the ring, instead sticking to the microphone to challenge Asuka to a match at a time and place of her choosing.
6. Bobby Lashley [+1]
Preparing for his upcoming wedding with Lana, Bobby Lashley scored a comfortable win over Cedric Alexander on Raw.
5. The Viking Raiders [-1]
The Raw Tag Team Champions are making a stuttering end to 2019. The Viking Raiders teamed with Randy Orton in a losing effort against all three members of The O.C. on Raw.
4. The New Day [+1]
A team that enjoyed more success in six-man action this week was The New Day. The SmackDown Tag Team Champions paired with Braun Strowman to overcome the combined efforts of Shinsuke Nakamura, Cesaro and Sami Zayn.
3. The Kabuki Warriors [-1]
With Kairi Sane still out of action for the time being, The Kabuki Warriors were out of the ring as they continue to build towards a title match between Asuka and Becky Lynch.
2. Rhea Ripley [-1]
The new NXT Women's Champion enjoyed a break on this week's Christmas edition of NXT, and it will be interesting to see where Rhea Ripley's first challenge will come from.
1. The Undisputed Era [+2]
The Undisputed Era end 2019 on top of the Power Rankings thanks to the efforts of Roderick Strong. The North American Champion successfully defended his title against the newcomer Austin Theory.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Kevin Owens - A solid victory in the Raw opener for Kevin Owens, defeating Mojo Rawley in a No DQ match.
Braun Strowman - The Monster Among Men scored a decisive pin over Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown.
Dominik Dijakovic - A battle of the behemoths on NXT saw Dominik Dijakovic come out on top over Bronson Reed.
The Boss & Hug Connection - Bayley & Sasha Banks' greater experience as a team helped them defeat Lacey Evans and Dana Brooke on SmackDown.
The O.C. - Another win over The Viking Raiders this week for The O.C., plus AJ Styles got a measure of revenge over Randy Orton in their Six-Man Tag.
Dropped from Last Week's Power Rankings
- Bray Wyatt
- The Revival
- Randy Orton
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 35)
- Becky Lynch - 38 weeks (11 weeks as #1)
- The New Day - 37 weeks (11 weeks as #1)
- Seth Rollins - 34 weeks (2 weeks as #1)
- Bayley/The Boss & Hug Connection - 29 weeks (6 weeks as #1)
- The Undisputed Era - 25 weeks (5 weeks as #1)
- The Viking Raiders - 16 weeks (1 week as #1)
- AJ Styles/The O.C. - 16 weeks
- Brock Lesnar - 14 weeks
- The Kabuki Warriors - 12 weeks
- Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross - 10 weeks
BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK
The Undisputed Era +2
Rhea Ripley, The Kabuki Warriors, The Viking Raiders & Becky Lynch -1
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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