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 one's self, 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. MSK [-4]
After successfully defending their NXT Tag Team Championships at the Great American Bash, MSK are awaiting who will be the next team to pose a challenge.9. Seth Rollins [NR]
Just a few days shy of Money in the Bank, Seth Rollins defeated his SmackDown rivals Big E, Kevin Owens and Shinsuke Nakamura in Friday's Fatal Four-Way.8. Shotzi & Nox [NR]
Only two weeks on SmackDown and Shotzi & Nox scored their second win over the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Natalya & Tamina.7. Io Shirai & Zoey Stark [-5]
Meanwhile, NXT's Women's Tag Team Champions took a week off after capturing the belts, again with no challengers in sight right now for Io Shirai & Zoey Stark.6. The New Day [NR]
With Bobby Lashley & MVP's friendship seemingly hitting an all-time low, The New Day is going from strength to strength, as Xavier Woods shocked the WWE Champion on Raw.5. Shinsuke Nakamura [-4]
King Nakamura's great winning run came to a stop on SmackDown, as he failed to win a Fatal Four-Way against Big E, Kevin Owens and, the eventual winner, Seth Rollins.4. Karrion Kross [NR]
In Tuesday's main event, NXT Champion Karrion Kross defended his title fairly comfortably over Johnny Gargano. Then, following his victory, he choked out special referee Samoa Joe to send a message to NXT's enforcer.3. Roman Reigns [+2]
On the first SmackDown in front of fans for over a year, Roman Reigns teamed with his cousins The Usos to a win over the trio of Edge, Rey & Dominik Mysterio.2. Nikki A.S.H [+1]
Nikki A.S.H returned to form leading into Money in the Bank on Monday's Raw, overcoming Asuka, Naomi and Alexa Bliss in a Fatal Four-Way.1. Bianca Belair [+3]
With Bayley on the shelf, Bianca Belair retained the SmackDown Women's Championship on Friday against her replacement, Carmella.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Ricochet - In their minif-feud leading into Money in the Bank, Ricochet finally got a win over John Morrison in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.
Rhea Ripley - Prior to her Raw Women's Championship defense at Money in the Bank, Rhea Ripley earned a win over Natalya on Monday's go-home show.
Diamond Mine - Thanks to some help from the whole Diamond Mine, Tyler Rust beat the veteran Bobby Fish on Tuesday night.
Duke Hudson - In the first match of the 2021 NXT Breakout Tournament, Duke Hudson got the better of Ikemen Jiro.
The Usos - With a SmackDown Tag Team Championship match coming soon, The Usos teamed with Roman Reigns to beat Edge, Rey & Dominik Mysterio.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 37)
Roman Reigns - 14 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
Bianca Belair - 14 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
The Hurt Business - 12 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
Apollo Crews - 11 weeks
Rhea Ripley - 8 weeks
Natalya & Tamina - 7 weeks
Nikki A.S.H - 6 weeks (1 week at #1)
Shinsuke Nakamura - 6 weeks (1 week at #1)
Cesaro - 6 weeks
The Mysterios - 5 weeks (1 week at #1)
BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK
Bianca Belair +3
Io Shirai & Zoey Stark -5
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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