WWE Power Rankings Top 10 Superstars This Week: #456 - Seth Rollins Takes Over NXT | Smark Out Moment

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

Power Ranking WWE wrestlers list roster

10. Nathan Frazer [-5]

After winning the NXT Heritage Cup last week, Nathan Frazer offered his friend Dragon Lee the first opportunity to challenge for the cup.

9. Cody Rhodes [NR]

Continuing the build to his clash with Dominik Mysterio at Money in the Bank, Cody Rhodes teamed with Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn to defeat Judgment Day in the main event of Raw.

8. Trish Stratus [NR]

Although it came as the result of an unintended disqualification caused by Becky Lynch, Trish Stratus did defeat Raquel Rodriguez to earn the final spot in the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

7. Pretty Deadly [+2]

Preparing for their shot at the WWE Tag Team Championships, Pretty Deadly beat former champs The Street Profits on Friday's SmackDown.

6. Austin Theory [-2]

United States Champion Austin Theory continues to meander on SmackDown, with no in-ring action and no clear challenger emerging for his title.

5. Wes Lee [NR]

Despite some strange refereeing by Mustafa Ali, Wes Lee once again retained his North American Championship against his buddy Tyler Bate.

4. Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler [NR]

In the big title unification match on SmackDown, WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler defeated Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn to add the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships to their collection.

3. Judgment Day [-1]

Rhea Ripley decimated Natalya before they could have another match, and then the combined force of Finn Balor, Damian Priest & Dominik Mysterio could not overcome Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn.

2. Seth Rollins [+1]

Although an attack by Finn Balor stopped Seth Rollins from holding an open challenge on Raw, he did successfully defend his World Heavyweight Championship on NXT against Bron Breakker.

1. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn [No Change]

Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn's win streak continued on Raw, as they paired up with Cody Rhodes to beat The Judgment Day in the night's main event.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Tommaso Ciampa - Returning after many months out with injury, Tommaso Ciampa defeated his former partner The Miz on Raw.

Bronson Reed - Continuing this weird three-way feud, Bronson Reed beat Shinsuke Nakamura on Raw despite Ricochet's attempt at interference.

Edris Enofe & Malik Blade - With their victory over Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen and Hank Walker & Tank Ledger, Edris Enofe & Malik Blade earned the next opportunity at Gallus' NXT Tag Team Championships.

LA Knight - Following a great promo segment on Raw, LA Knight defeated the LWO's Rey Mysterio on SmackDown.

Charlotte Flair - The Queen's in-ring return to SmackDown saw her score a comfortable win over Lacey Evans, before a post-match attack by Women's Undisputed Champion Asuka.

The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 39)

  1. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn - 12 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
  2. Judgment Day - 12 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
  3. Bianca Belair - 9 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
  4. Seth Rollins - 9 weeks (1 week at #1)
  5. Raquel Rodriguez - 8 weeks
  6. Austin Theory - 8 weeks
  7. The Bloodline - 6 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
  8. Liv Morgan - 5 weeks
  9. Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn - 4 weeks
  10. Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams - 4 weeks

BIGGEST MOVES THIS WEEK

Pretty Deadly +2

Nathan Frazer -5

Do you think anyone should be listed differently?

What can these Superstars do to get back up at the #1 spot?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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AUTHOR OF THIS POST: CALLUM WIGGINS

Callum Wiggins hails from Essex in the United Kingdom. He recently graduated from the University of York with a degree in History and has been a fan of professional wrestling since 2002. Outside of wrestling, he is also a fan of Arsenal FC and enjoys video games, darts, and Formula One. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter.

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