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 oneself, 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. Toxic Attraction [-8]
Toxic Attraction relaxed this week after defending their NXT Tag Team Championships last week, and lounged about watching the first matches in the Women's Dusty Rhodes Classic.9. Ronda Rousey [NR]
Despite having one hand tied behind her back (or more accurately, loosely tied to her side), Ronda Rousey was victorious alongside Naomi over Charlotte Flair and Sonya Deville at Elimination Chamber.8. Alpha Academy [NR]
Ever since winning the Raw Tag Team Championships, Alpha Academy have been on an exceptional in-ring run, and continued this on Monday with their victory over The Street Profits.7. The Hurt Business [-6]
If the shoulder injury to Bobby Lashley is as severe as reported, this will probably be the last time we see The Hurt Business on the Power Rankings this year, which is a pity. But, Lashley did lose his WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber, despite not being eliminated.6. Damian Priest [+1]
United States Champion Damian Priest comfortably dispatched of Shelton Benjamin on Raw, before demanding a real challenge, which was answered by the returning Finn Balor.5. Drew McIntyre [NR]
A pair of victories this week for Drew McIntyre over eternal rival Madcap Moss. The Scot won at Elimination Chamber in a Falls Count Anywhere match, followed by the same result in a SmackDown rematch.4. Becky Lynch [NR]
Becky Lynch remains the Raw Women's Champion after overcoming her idol Lita at Elimination Chamber in a match that exceeded most people's expectations.3. Roman Reigns [NR]
Another champion that retained over a Hall of Famer at Elimination Chamber was Roman Reigns, who defeated Goldberg with the Universal Championship at stake.2. Brock Lesnar [NR]
For the second time in about a month, Brock Lesnar is WWE Champion after conquering Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles, Seth Rollins, Riddle and Austin Theory in the Elimination Chamber, setting the stage for a Winner Takes All Match with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania.1. Bianca Belair [+8]
Someone else who secured her spot at WrestleMania this week was Bianca Belair. At Elimination Chamber, she fought past Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley, Doudrop, Liv Morgan and Nikki ASH to become the next challenger for Becky Lynch's Raw Women's Championship, and then beat Doudrop once again on Monday.HONORABLE MENTIONS
The Mysterios - In the Elimination Chamber Kick-Off Match, Rey Mysterio defeated The Miz, before being beaten down by Miz and Logan Paul on Raw.
Rhea Ripley - Another week, another comfortable win for Rhea Ripley over her former tag partner Nikki ASH.
Seth Rollins & Kevin Owens - Seth Rollins & Kevin Owens once again beat the former Raw Tag Team Champions RK-Bro in Monday's main event, earning a chance to face Alpha Academy for the belts in two weeks.
Io Shirai & Kay Lee Ray - The two NXT veterans Io Shirai & Kay Lee Ray easily beat Lash Legend & Amari Miller in the first round of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Dolph Ziggler - Despite a tag loss on Raw, Dolph Zigger beat Tommaso Ciampa in the main event of NXT 2.0 to become the number one contender for Bron Breakker's NXT Championship.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 37)
- The Hurt Business - 36 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Roman Reigns - 35 weeks (8 weeks at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 28 weeks (7 weeks at #1)
- The New Day - 22 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Damian Priest - 18 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Shinsuke Nakamura - 17 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Becky Lynch - 16 weeks
- Zelina Vega - 15 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Nikki A.S.H - 14 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- RK-Bro - 14 weeks
BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK
Bianca Belair +8
Toxic Attraction -8
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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