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. Seth Rollins [NR]
The fierce rivalry between Seth Rollins and Matt Riddle came to a head at Clash at the Castle, with The Architect using Riddle's overemotional state to his advantage. With back-to-back Stomps, Rollins was the victor.9. Pretty Deadly [NR]
In a crowded Fatal Four-Way Elimination Tag Match to unify the NXT and NXT UK Tag Team Championships, it was Pretty Deadly, entering the match with no gold, who walked away with both belts, last eliminating The Creed Brothers.8. Toxic Attraction [+1]
At Worlds Collide, Mandy Rose cemented her spot at the top of NXT's women's division by beating Meiko Satomura and Blair Davenport to unify the NXT and NXT UK Women's Championships. However, the week was far less kind on Gigi Dolin & Jacy Jayne, who lost on NXT 2.0 to Doudrop & Nikki ASH, and then fell to Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah on SmackDown.7. Bron Breakker [NR]
The main event of Worlds Collide saw Bron Breakker unite the NXT and NXT UK Championships by overcoming the plucky challenge of Tyler Bate. Then on Tuesday Breakker teamed with Bate to a victory over Gallus.6. Imperium [NR]
Reunited and it feels so good. Once again flanked by Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci, Gunther beat Sheamus in an absolute classic at Clash at the Castle to remain Intercontinental Champion. The trio of Imperium then went on to defeat all of the Brawling Brutes on SmackDown in a Six-Man Tag.5. The Bloodline [NR]
Strength in numbers ensured Roman Reigns retained the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Clash at the Castle. Despite a UK crowd willing on Drew McIntyre throughout, the timely interference by Solo Sikoa meant Reigns survived with his record title reign still intact.4. Damage Control [-1]
By pinning Bianca Belair for the first time in over 300 days, Bayley, Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky scored the win over the Raw Women's Champion, Alexa Bliss & Asuka at Clash at the Castle.3. Liv Morgan [+1]
Summoning her underdog spirit and withstanding the viciousness of Shayna Baszler, Liv Morgan left Clash at the Castle still the SmackDown Women's Champion, with a rematch with Ronda Rousey now on her radar.2. Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah [No Change]
A successful week for the newly crowned Women's Tag Team Champions. On Raw, Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah beat Doudrop & Nikki ASH, and then rocked up to SmackDown to defeat Toxic Attraction.1. Bobby Lashley [No Change]
He just doesn't lose. Despite interference from Tommaso Ciampa and a pre-match attack, Bobby Lashley successfully defended his United States Championship inside a Steel Cage against The Miz on Raw.HONORABLE MENTIONS
The Street Profits - A couple of wins this week for The Street Profits. At Clash at the Castle, they teamed with Madcap Moss to defeat Austin Theory & Alpha Academy, then on SmackDown they linked up with Hit Row to beat Maximum Male Models & Los Lotharios.
Edge - Although he took a kick in the balls from Dominik Mysterio post-match, Edge did team with Rey Mysterio to a victory over Judgment Day at Clash at the Castle.
Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams - In arguably the best match at Worlds Collide, Carmelo Hayes defended the North American Championship against Ricochet. Trick Williams though wasn't as fortunate when he took on Ricochet the following Tuesday.
Katana Chance & Kayden Carter - With their win over Doudrop & Nikki ASH at Worlds Collide, Katana Chance & Kayden Carter's reign as NXT Women's Tag Team Champions survived another day.
Ronda Rousey - On SmackDown, Ronda Rousey outlasted Sonya Deville, Natalya, Lacey Evans and Xia Li to become number one contender for Liv Morgan's SmackDown Women's Championship.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 38)
- The Bloodline - 17 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Toxic Attraction - 16 weeks
- Bianca Belair - 15 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Bobby Lashley - 14 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Bron Breakker - 12 weeks
- Cody Rhodes - 11 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Liv Morgan - 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
Liv Morgan & Toxic Attraction +1
Damage Control -1
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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