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. AAA [-3]
In only their second week as a unit, the wheels are already starting to fall off for the trio of Andrade, Angel Garza and Austin Theory. While US Champion Andrade snatched a win over a fiery Akira Tozawa, Theory fell to Aleister Black and Garza was beaten by Drew McIntyre.
9. Rey Mysterio [NR]
In Raw's best bout of the week in many's eyes, Rey Mysterio overcame Murphy to earn the veteran's spot in the upcoming Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
8. Lacey Evans [NR]
Somebody else on their way to Money in the Bank is Lacey Evans. The Sassy Southern Belle took advantage of miscommunication between Sasha Banks and Bayley to floor The Boss with a Woman's Right.
7. The Broserweights [-2]
After last week's successful debut as a tag team, Matt Riddle & Timothy Thatcher were confined to a backstage interview on this edition of NXT, as The Broserweights continue to await the return of Pete Dunne.
6. Becky Lynch [-2]
The Raw Women's Championship continues to be totally ignored on the road to Money in the Bank, with absolutely no challengers standing out to take on Becky Lynch at the next PPV. As such, The Man doesn't have a lot to do right now.
5. Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross [NR]
In SmackDown's main event, Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross successfully defended their Women's Tag Team Championships against the makeshift unit of Carmella and Dana Brooke.
4. The New Day [-1]
The new SmackDown Tag Team Champions cut a promo to kick-off this week's edition, and invited challenges from Miz & Morrison, Lucha House Party and The Forgotten Sons.
3. Braun Strowman [-1]
The build towards the Universal Championship match at Money in the Bank took a bit of a break this week, as Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt's feud to this point was encapsulated in a short video package.
2. Charlotte Flair [+4]
Charlotte Flair scales the Power Rankings after a squash match victory over Kayden Carter on Raw, and then making an appearance on NXT to deliver back-handed compliments and a challenge to Mia Yim.
1. Drew McIntyre [No Change]
For the third week running Drew McIntyre stays top of the pile in WWE. Although the WWE Champion has Seth Rollins on the horizon, McIntyre turned his focus to the AAA trio on Raw, defeating Angel Garza in the main event.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Lucha House Party - After months of being the lame joke of the SmackDown tag team division, Lucha House Party secured a shock victory over the former champions Miz & Morrison on Friday.
Nia Jax - A rematch with Kairi Sane on Raw this week delivered the same result for Nia Jax, albeit in even more dangerous and destructive fashion.
King Corbin - The Money in the Bank Ladder Match will benefit from a royal touch this year, as King Corbin secured his spot with a win over Drew Gulak.
Aleister Black - Someone King Corbin will be battling for the Money in the Bank briefcase is Aleister Black, who earned his place by defeating Austin Theory.
Kushida - The most impressive match on NXT this week was part of the Interim Cruiserweight Championship tournament, as Kushida overcame Tony Nese to earn his first victory.
Dropped from Last Week's Power Rankings
- Tamina Snuka
- Daniel Bryan & Drew Gulak
- The Role Models
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 36)
- Drew McIntyre - 3 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Braun Strowman - 3 weeks
- Becky Lynch - 3 weeks
- Charlotte Flair - 3 weeks
- The Role Models - 2 weeks
- Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross - 2 weeks
- The New Day - 2 weeks
- AAA - 2 weeks
- The Broserweights - 2 weeks
BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK
Charlotte Flair +4
AAA -3
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