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]
At Crown Jewel, Drew McIntyre finally drew the line under his feud with Karrion Kross by defeating him in a Steel Cage. Then on SmackDown, McIntyre inserted himself into The Bloodline vs Brawling Brutes fracas, setting the scene for more caged warfare…9. Katana Chance & Kayden Carter [NR]
Katana Chance & Kayden Carter once again overcame the duo of Zoey Stark & Nikkita Lyons to retain their NXT Women's Tag Team Championships, leading to the implosion of their rival's team.8. Braun Strowman [NR]
While he may have lost a few friends on Twitter this week, Braun Strowman gained a spot on the Power Rankings with two victories. First, he bested Omos in the battle of giants at Crown Jewel, before steamrolling Jinder Mahal on SmackDown to advance in the World Cup tournament.7. Asuka & Alexa Bliss [-5]
The odd couple pairing of Asuka & Alexa Bliss' run as WWE Tag Team Champions lasted less than as a week, as they dropped the belts back to Damage Ctrl's Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky at Crown Jewel.6. Judgment Day [+4]
Once again Rhea Ripley was the difference-maker at Crown Jewel, helping Judgment Day's Finn Balor, Damian Priest & Dominik Mysterio defeat The OC. But, with the return of Mia Yim on Raw, her threat may have finally been placated.5. Damage Ctrl [+2]
A mixed week for Damage Ctrl, as Crown Jewel saw Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky reclaim their Women's Tag Team Championships, only for Bayley to once again fall short in her quest to beat Bianca Belair for the Raw Women's Championship. Still, they have the momentum heading into WarGames thanks to their newfound alliance with Nikki Cross.4. Imperium [-3]
No in-ring action for Imperium this week, as Gunther awaits his next challenger for the Intercontinental Championship through the ongoing World Cup tournament.3. Bianca Belair [+2]
Bianca Belair stood tall at Crown Jewel, outlasting Bayley to retain her Raw Women's Championship in their Last Woman Standing Match. But she still can't shake off Damage Ctrl, with WarGames now on the horizon.2. Seth Rollins [+1]
Despite being destroyed by Bobby Lashley and being cashed-in on by Austin Theory, Seth Rollins is still your United States Champion after beating Theory, thanks in no small part to Lashley handing another beating to Theory.1. The Bloodline [+7]
A truly flawless week for The Bloodline sees them rocket to the top of the Power Rankings once more. At Crown Jewel, The Usos withstood the challenge of The Brawling Brutes, while Roman Reigns had a classic match with Logan Paul to retain his WWE Undisputed Universal Championship. On Raw, The Usos & Solo Sikoa beat Matt Riddle & The New Day, before The Usos again defended their belts against old foes The New Day on SmackDown.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Brock Lesnar - In a battle of the beasts at Crown Jewel, Brock Lesnar scored a flash pin on Bobby Lashley, but was then taken out by the Almighty.
Baron Corbin - The winning streak continues for Baron Corbin, beating Cedric Alexander on Raw in front of his mentor JBL.
Nikki Cross - Now aligned with Damage Ctrl, Nikki Cross beat Dana Brooke for the 24/7 Championship on Raw, before promptly trashing the green and gold belt.
Legado del Fantasma - Santos Escobar picked up a victory over Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown to advance in the World Cup tournament.
Shotzi - With her win in a Six-Pack Challenge on Friday, Shotzi is next in line for a SmackDown Women's Championship match with Ronda Rousey.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 38)
- The Bloodline - 26 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 22 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Bobby Lashley - 20 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Toxic Attraction - 17 weeks
- Liv Morgan - 16 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Damage Ctrl - 14 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Bron Breakker - 14 weeks
- Cody Rhodes - 11 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Judgment Day - 10 weeks
- Roxanne Perez - 9 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK
The Bloodline +7
Asuka & Alexa Bliss -5
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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