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. Drew McIntyre [NR]
On Raw, Drew McIntyre became the first man to get the better of Baron Corbin since he aligned himself with JBL. Then on SmackDown he teamed with longtime frienemy Sheamus to beat The Usos to give their team the advantage at WarGames.9. Judgment Day [-1]
The male contingent of Judgment Day had a poor night on Raw, losing a Six-Man Tag to The Brawling Brutes. But Rhea Ripley spared some of their blushes with a win over Asuka in Monday's main event, winning her crew the WarGames advantage.8. The Brawling Brutes [+2]
It was a good week for The Brawling Brutes, tinged with a bit of disappointment. The trio of Sheamus, Ridge Holland & Butch beat Judgment Day on Raw, while Sheamus teamed with Drew McIntyre to victory over The Usos on SmackDown. But, Butch failed to reach the final of the World Cup tournament on the same show.7. Legado del Fantasma [NR]
Instead of Butch, it was Legado del Fantasma's Santos Escobar who advanced to the final of the World Cup, beating his British opponent thanks to a distraction by Zelina Vega.6. Ricochet [NR]
Santos Escobar's opponent in the World Cup final will be Ricochet, who took advantage of some distraction by Imperium to beat Braun Strowman in their David vs Goliath encounter.5. The Bloodline [-3]
The Bloodline walk into Survivor Series WarGames at a disadvantage, because more miscommunication between Jey Uso and Sami Zayn led to The Usos losing to Sheamus & Drew McIntyre on SmackDown.4. Damage Ctrl [-1]
There were no matches for any of the Damage Ctrl members this week, but Bayley, Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky watched on as Rhea Ripley claimed the advantage for their team at WarGames over Bianca Belair's crew.3. Pretty Deadly [NR]
Pretty Deadly remain the NXT Tag Team Champions after an impromptu defense against Chase University on Tuesday's show.2. Wes Lee [NR]
Wes Lee finally dispatched of Carmelo Hayes for good, defeating him to retain his North American Championship. However, he is now firmly in the crosshairs of the returning Dijak.1. Seth Rollins [No Change]
No in-ring action for Seth Rollins, instead cutting a promo on Raw ahead of his United States Championship defense against Austin Theory and Bobby Lashley at Survivor Series.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Austin Theory - A victory over Mustafa Ali on Raw gave Austin Theory some momentum heading into Survivor Series' United States Championship match.
Matt Riddle & Elias - Teaming together, Matt Riddle & Elias finally got the better of Alpha Academy on Raw.
Cora Jade - The wicked Cora Jade got the better of Wendy Choo in the opening bout of Tuesday's NXT.
The Viking Raiders - It was a dominant return to action for The Viking Raiders on SmackDown as they squashed Hit Row.
Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler - After a backstage assault, Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler capably dealt with Shotzi & Raquel Rodriguez.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 38)
- The Bloodline - 28 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 23 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Bobby Lashley - 20 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Toxic Attraction - 18 weeks
- Damage Ctrl - 16 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Liv Morgan - 16 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Bron Breakker - 15 weeks
- Judgment Day - 12 weeks
- Cody Rhodes - 11 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Pretty Deadly - 10 weeks
BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK
The Brawling Brutes +2
The Bloodline -3
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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