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. Rey Mysterio [NR]
On what proved to be his "final" match on the Raw roster, Rey Mysterio defeated Chad Gable on Monday. Then, to escape his son Dominik and The Judgment Day, Mysterio moved to SmackDown and immediately won a Fatal Four-Way against Sheamus, Ricochet and Solo Sikoa to become number one contender to the Intercontinental Championship.9. Judgment Day [NR]
Speaking of Judgment Day, they used Edge's love for his wife Beth Phoenix to help Finn Balor beat the Rated-R Superstar at Extreme Rules. Rhea Ripley then took out Phoenix, and now Judgment Day have their sights set on AJ Styles and the returning Good Brothers.8. Bobby Lashley [-6]
When preparing to battle Seth Rollins for his United States Championship, Bobby Lashley suffered a surprise attack by the returning Brock Lesnar, a beating that would end up costing Lashley his title.7. Seth Rollins [NR]
Seth Rollins was the beneficiary of Brock Lesnar's unexpected return and assault on Bobby Lashley, as he picked the bones and pinned Lashley to become the new United States Champion. A good consolation after losing to Matt Riddle in the Fight Pit at Extreme Rules.6. Matt Riddle [NR]
As noted above, Matt Riddle got his revenge on Seth Rollins at Extreme Rules, winning the main event Fight Pit match over his long-term rival. Riddle then followed this up with a win on Raw over Sami Zayn thank to some fractures within the Bloodline.5. Braun Strowman [+1]
With a comfortable win over two hapless jobbers on SmackDown, Braun Strowman placed himself in the crosshairs of WWE's other resident giant, Omos.4. The Bloodline [-1]
A below average week for the less-than-harmonious Bloodline. Sami Zayn suffered defeat to Matt Riddle on Raw, but bounced back on SmackDown with a win over Kofi Kingston. Then in the night's main event, Solo Sikoa failed to win the Fatal Four-Way to determine Gunther's next Intercontinental Championship challenger, with Rey Mysterio earning that honor.3. Damage Ctrl [-2]
Despite having a 3-on-1 advantage over Bianca Belair at Extreme Rules, Damage Ctrl were unable to help Bayley win the Raw Women's Championship in their Ladder Match. The struggles continued on Raw when Bayley was rolled-up by Candice LeRae, but they ended the week on a high note with a Six-Woman Tag victory over Raquel Rodriguez, Shotzi and Roxanne Perez.2. Ronda Rousey [NR]
In arguably one of the worst matches in WWE this year, Ronda Rousey forced Liv Morgan to pass out in their Extreme Rules match to recapture the SmackDown Women's Championship she lost to Morgan at Money in the Bank.1. Bianca Belair [NR]
Despite having to contend with interference from both Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky, Bianca Belair overcame Bayley and Damage Ctrl to retain the Raw Women's Championship in her Ladder Match at Extreme Rules.HONORABLE MENTIONS
The Brawling Brutes - In the Good Old-Fashioned Donnybrook at Extreme Rules, The Brawling Brutes beat the combined might of Imperium.
Karrion Kross - Thanks to Scarlett Bordeaux and a can of mace, Karrion Kross defeated Drew McIntyre in their Strap Match at Extreme Rules.
Johnny Gargano - In a battle of NXT "father" and "son", Johnny Gargano got the better of Mr Money in the Bank Austin Theory on Raw.
Nathan Frazer - By winning the decisive match in his best-of-three series with Axiom, Nathan Frazer earned his spot in the North American Championship Ladder Match at Halloween Havoc.
Edris Enofe & Malik Blade - With their win over The Dyad and Brooks & Jensen, Edris Enofe & Malik Blade are the next to challenge Pretty Deadly for the NXT Tag Team Championships.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 38)
- The Bloodline - 22 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Bobby Lashley - 19 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 18 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Toxic Attraction - 16 weeks
- Liv Morgan - 15 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Bron Breakker - 13 weeks
- Cody Rhodes - 11 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Damage Ctrl - 10 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Roxanne Perez - 9 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams - 8 weeks
BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK
Braun Strowman +1
Bobby Lashley -6
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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