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. Rhea Ripley & Liv Morgan [NR]
Liv Morgan scored another win over one half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Zelina Vega on Raw. But now Morgan & Rhea Ripley face more competition for those belts at WrestleMania after Natalya & Shayna Baszler interfered in their match with Sasha Banks & Naomi on SmackDown.9. Damian Priest [NR]
In more classic WWE 50/50 booking, especially involving champions, Damian Priest beat United States Champion Finn Balor on Raw to set up another inevitable rematch at WrestleMania with the title at stake.8. Kevin Owens [NR]
Raw's main event focused on who would be able to have Stone Cold Steve Austin on their talk show at WrestleMania, with Kevin Owens overcoming his good friend Seth Rollins.7. The Mysterios [NR]
Building up for their tag team bout with The Miz & Logan Paul at WrestleMania, The Mysterios picked up wins on two shows this week. The defeated The Hurt Business in a typical Raw rematch, before they traveled to NXT where Dominik beat Raul Mendoza.6. RK-Bro [-1]
After accepting The Street Profits' challenge for their Raw Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania, Riddle and Montez Ford's follow-up match was interrupted by a vengeful American Alpha.5. Finn Balor [-2]
The curse of the midcard championship struck United States Champion Finn Balor on Raw, as he lost a non-title match with former champ Damian Priest.4. Ricochet [-3]
But at least Finn Balor got a match on TV this week, which is more than can be said for Intercontinental Champion Ricochet, who is seemingly experiencing the irrelevancy that title has bestowed on its holders in recent years.3. Drew McIntyre [+3]
After last week's Six-Man Tag was canceled by a pre-match attack on The Viking Raiders, this week on SmackDown the match finally took place, with Drew McIntyre and the Vikings beating Madcap Moss, Jinder Mahal & Shanky.2. Dolph Ziggler [+2]
Quickly joining NXT's class of heel fighting champions, Dolph Ziggler successfully defended his newly won NXT Championship on Tuesday night against LA Knight.1. Bianca Belair [+1]
In what feels like the 20th time in the last four months, Bianca Belair outclassed Doudrop on Raw. Still, isn't it impressive how she can continually get Doudrop up for the KOD?HONORABLE MENTIONS
Omos - In a battle of the big men that no doubt had Vince McMahon enthralled from start to finish, Omos comfortably beat Commander Azeez.
Legado Del Fantasma - A mixed bag on NXT 2.0 for Legada Del Fantasma. Santos Escobar defeated Cameron Grimes for a spot in the North American Championship Ladder Match at Stand & Deliver, but Raul Mendoza lost a match to Dominik Mysterio.
A-Kid - A-Kid made a winning start to life on NXT 2.0 by overcoming Kushida on Tuesday's show.
Indi Hartwell - In a battle of bickering best friends, Indi Hartwell got a win over Persia Pirotta, before her and Dexter Lumis had a kiss-off with Pirotta and Duke Hudson.
Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs - Another win for Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs before their SmackDown Tag Team Championship match at WrestleMania, as they beat Los Lotharios on Friday night.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 37)
- Roman Reigns - 36 weeks (8 weeks at #1)
- The Hurt Business - 36 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 31 weeks (9 weeks at #1)
- The New Day - 22 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Damian Priest - 19 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Shinsuke Nakamura - 17 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Becky Lynch - 16 weeks
- RK-Bro - 16 weeks
- Zelina Vega - 15 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Nikki A.S.H - 14 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK
Drew McIntyre +3
Ricochet -3
Do you think anyone should be listed differently?
What can these Superstars do to get back up at the #1 spot?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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