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. Austin Theory [NR]
Austin Theory kept hold of his United States Championship at Backlash against both Bobby Lashley and Bronson Reed. However, he wasn't as successful on SmackDown's Triple Threat, losing to Lashley to miss out on a chance to win the new World Heavyweight Championship.9. Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn [-6]
The NXT Women's Tag Team Champions made their first appearance on SmackDown from backstage, keeping a close eye on the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match.8. The Bloodline [+1]
After some recent disappointments, The Bloodline bounced back at Backlash. Despite in-fighting between Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa, they beat Matt Riddle, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn in a Six-Man Tag.7. Bad Bunny [NR]
The star of the show at Backlash, Bad Bunny was treated like a god in Puerto Rico, riding an incredible crowd reaction into a victory over Damian Priest, with cameos from Judgment Day, LWO, Carlito and Savio Vega.6. The OC [NR]
Back on SmackDown and back in action, AJ Styles overcame Edge and Rey Mysterio in a Triple Threat, then Bobby Lashley one-on-one, to earn his place in the match to determine the new World Heavyweight Champion at Night of Champions.5. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez [+2]
On SmackDown, Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez retained their Women's Tag Team Championships over Bayley & Dakota Kai of Damage CTRL.4. Seth Rollins [NR]
A great week for Seth Rollins started at Backlash with a win over the gigantic Omos. Then, victories against Shinsuke Nakamura and Damian Priest, and one more over Finn Balor, set Rollins up for a date with AJ Styles at Night of Champions to crown the new World Heavyweight Champion.3. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn [-1]
WWE's Tag Team Champions had a bad night at Backlash, as they teamed with Riddle to defeat against the full-time members of The Bloodline. But, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn did bounce back with a win over Imperium on Raw.2. Judgment Day [+4]
Judgment Day was all over Backlash and Raw, so it's hard to contain everything into a paragraph. Long story short, Rhea Ripley is still SmackDown Women's Champion after beating Zelina Vega, Finn Balor fell to Seth Rollins in the World Heavyweight Championship tournament, Damian Priest had the biggest match of his career against Bad Bunny, and Dominik Mysterio beat Xavier Woods.1. Bianca Belair [No Change]
With the Super Cena vibes stronger than ever, Bianca Belair beat Iyo Sky at Backlash to retain the Raw Women's Championship. Then over on SmackDown, she took a blue mist to the face to revive her rivalry with Asuka.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Cody Rhodes - In the main event of Backlash, Cody Rhodes got a flash win over Brock Lesnar. But on Raw the Beast cost him from advancing in the World Heavyweight Championship chase.
Tiffany Stratton - The first match in the tournament for the vacant NXT Championship saw Tiffany Stratton defeat Gigi Dolin.
Gallus - The Scottish duo of Gallus are still NXT Tag Team Champions after their victory over The Dyad.
Lyra Valkyria - In the second match of the NXT Women's Championship tournament, Lyra Valkyria advanced over Kiana James.
Cameron Grimes - Making a statement in his SmackDown debut, Cameron Grimes crushed Baron Corbin in seconds.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 39)
- Bianca Belair - 6 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- The Bloodline - 6 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn - 6 weeks
- Judgment Day - 6 weeks
- Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez - 5 weeks
- Seth Rollins - 3 weeks
- Imperium - 3 weeks
- Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams - 3 weeks
- Austin Theory - 3 weeks
- Damage CTRL - 3 weeks
BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK
Judgment Day +4
Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn -6
Do you think anyone should be listed differently?
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