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. Judgment Day [NR]
A successful episode of Raw for Judgment Day's dark collective. First, Finn Balor defeated Matt Riddle thanks to Seth Rollins' interference. Then, while Dominik Mysterio was completely outclassed by Edge in the main event, the faction had the last laugh by injuring Edge's leg with a steel chair.9. Bron Breakker [-2]
No in-ring action for NXT Champion Bron Breakker this week, but he did have the honor of being named the top star of NXT 2.0's one-year anniversary.8. Bianca Belair [NR]
After issuing an open challenge for her Raw Women's Championship on Monday, Bianca Belair overcame Sonya Deville to maintain her grip on the gold.7. The Brawling Brutes [NR]
A group with gold in their sights is The Brawling Brutes, who outlasted The New Day, Imperium and Hit Row in a Fatal Four-Way on SmackDown to earn the next shot at The Usos' Unified Tag Team Championships.6. Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah [-4]
The Cinderella story struck midnight rather quickly. In their first defense of their Women's Tag Team Championships, Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah fell to Damage Ctrl's Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky. And things didn't improve for Rodriguez on SmackDown when she suffered another loss to Bayley.5. Pretty Deadly [+4]
Surviving the challenge of the Creed Brothers and the surroundings of a Steel Cage, thanks in part to some timely interference from Damon Kemp, Pretty Deadly walked out of Tuesday' show still the NXT Tag Team Champions.4. Liv Morgan [-1]
SmackDown Women's Champion Liv Morgan continues to show no intimidation towards her challenger Ronda Rousey, offering to make their title match at Extreme Rules an Extreme Rules Match.3. Bobby Lashley [-2]
Finally falling from the summit of the Power Rankings after taking a week off, United States Champion Bobby Lashley will have the chance to climb again next week when he defends his title against Seth Rollins.2. The Bloodline [+3]
The newest addition to The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa, brought more gold into the group on NXT 2.0 when he beat Carmelo Hayes and captured the North American Championship. Sikoa then retained his newly won title on SmackDown against Madcap Moss.1. Damage Ctrl [+3]
Damage Ctrl leap to the top of the rankings after doing what they should have done two weeks earlier, as Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky defeated Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah to become the new Women's Tag Team Champions. Damage Ctrl's leader Bayley then went on to beat Rodriguez one-on-one on SmackDown.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Johnny Gargano - In his first match since his return to WWE, Johnny Gargano defeated Chad Gable on Raw.
Fallon Henley - Wrapping up their rivalry, Fallon Henley scored a win over Lash Legend on NXT 2.0.
Nikkita Lyons & Zoey Stark - With their victory over Kiana James & Arianna Grace on Tuesday, Nikkita Lyons & Zoey Stark may be on the path to a future NXT Women's Tag Team Championship match.
Hank Walker - Security guard Hank Walker rose to the occasion on NXT 2.0 to beat the overly-confident Javier Bernal.
Ricochet - Coming to the aid of Logan Paul, Ricochet defeated the honorary Bloodline member Sami Zayn on SmackDown.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 38)
- The Bloodline - 18 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 16 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Toxic Attraction - 16 weeks
- Bobby Lashley - 15 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Bron Breakker - 13 weeks
- Liv Morgan - 12 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Cody Rhodes - 11 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Roxanne Perez - 9 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams - 8 weeks
- AJ Styles - 8 weeks
BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK
Pretty Deadly +4
Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah -4
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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