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. Drew McIntyre [NR]
On his road to an inevitable feud with Roman Reigns over the Universal Championship, Drew McIntyre is filling the void by beating everyone else on the SmackDown roster one by one. This week, Ricochet was his latest victim.9. Austin Theory [NR]
Another person in WWE on a winning streak is recent Raw acquisition Austin Theory, who continued his run of defeating celebrated legends with a victory over Rey Mysterio on Raw, albeit due to a disqualification.8. Tommaso Ciampa [-2]
On Tuesday's show, the NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa exchanged some words with North American Champion Carmelo Hayes, but it didn't lead to any in-ring action.7. Roman Reigns [-2]
Universal Champion Roman Reigns did actually get physical after his vacation, but it was only after Xavier Woods had beaten his cousin Jey Uso in SmackDown's main event. Reigns led a post-match assault, leaving The New Day laid out.6. Finn Balor [+3]
A pretty straightforward victory on Raw for Finn Balor over a hapless Chad Gable, as Balor looks for some kind of direction on the red brand.5. Toxic Attraction [-1]
Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin & Jacy Jayne showed off their newly acquired gold on Tuesday's NXT 2.0, taking out Zoey Stark and discovering new challengers in the forms of Io Shirai, Kacy Catanzaro & Kayden Carter.4. Becky Lynch [NR]
In their latest and hopefully final encounter for a while, Becky Lynch successfully defended her Raw Women's Championship against Bianca Belair in Monday's opening match.3. The New Day [No Change]
King Xavier Woods won SmackDown's main event over Jey Uso, with the stipulation that Uso would bend the knee if he lost. However, a post-match attack by The Bloodline left The New Day flattened on the canvas.2. Zelina Vega [No Change]
Zelina Vega continues to rack up wins as Queen of the Ring, this week teaming with Carmella on Raw to defeat the Women's Tag Team Champions Rhea Ripley & Nikki ASH.1. Big E [No Change]
Big E stays on top of the Power Rankings for a second straight week after a win over Kevin Owens in the main event of Raw, in spite of interference by Seth Rollins.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Carmella - Carmella teamed with Queen Zelina to beat the Women's Tag Team Champions on Raw, likely earning them a future title opportunity.
Damian Priest - In one of Raw's stronger matches, Damian Priest won a hard-fought Street Fight over T-Bar.
Dakota Kai - Now brandishing a new split personality gimmick, Dakota Kai comfortably beat Cora Jade on Tuesday's NXT 2.0.
Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams - The main event of NXT 2.0 saw Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams score a surprise win over Johnny Gargano & Dexter Lumis.
Los Lotharios - The fresh pairing of Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo got their first win on SmackDown this week, defeating Cesaro and Mansoor.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 37)
- Roman Reigns - 30 weeks (8 weeks at #1)
- The Hurt Business - 21 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 20 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
- Shinsuke Nakamura - 17 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Nikki A.S.H - 14 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Damian Priest - 13 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Big E - 12 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Apollo Crews - 11 weeks
- Rhea Ripley - 11 weeks
- Charlotte Flair - 11 weeks
BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK
Finn Balor+3
Roman Reigns & Tommaso Ciampa -2
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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