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. Gallus [NR]
While Joe Coffey played mind games with the imprisoned Tony D'Angelo, Gallus retained their NXT Tag Team Championships on Tuesday over Edris Enofe & Malik Blade.9. Carmelo Hayes &T Trick Williams [NR]
Carmelo Hayes' Raw debut didn't go exactly to plan, as he suffered a defeat to Finn Balor. But he bounced back to successfully defend his NXT Championship the following night over Baron Corbin.8. Cody Rhodes [+1]
Cody Rhodes prepared for his Money in the Bank bout with Dominik Mysterio by beating his Judgment Day stablemate Damian Priest in the Raw main event.7. Nathan Frazer [+3]
Nathan Frazer enjoyed a successful first defense of his NXT Heritage Cup on the Gold Rush by overcoming his friend Dragon Lee.6. Tiffany Stratton [NR]
It was far from the most convincing first title defense of all time, but Tiffany Stratton is still your NXT Women's Champion after beating Thea Hail on Tuesday.5. Austin Theory [+1]
The most 'meh' United States Champion of modern times, Austin Theory picked up a win over Ridge Holland on SmackDown.4. Seth Rollins [-2]
No in-ring action for Seth Rollins this week, as he prepares to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor at Money in the Bank.3. Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler [+1]
Before their Women's Tag Team Championship match at Money in the Bank, Ronda Rousey defeated Raquel Rodriguez in a singles match on Raw.2. Judgment Day [+1]
It was a case of 'two out of three ain't bad' for Judgment Day on Raw. Dominik Mysterio squashed Akira Tozawa, and Finn Balor beat NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes, but Damian Priest fell short in his bout with Cody Rhodes.1. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn [No Change]
Although Sami Zayn was beaten is his clash with Gunther on Raw, he and Kevin Owens stepped up on SmackDown to retain their Undisputed Tag Team Championships over Pretty Deadly.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Ricochet - Before Money in the Bank, Ricochet beat his fellow ladder match competitor Shinsuke Nakamura on Raw.
Imperium - Gunther prepared for his Intercontinental Championship defense with a victory over Sami Zayn on Raw.
Damage CTRL - Bayley preserved her spot in the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match by defeating Shotzi on SmackDown.
The Brawling Brutes - While Ridge Holland couldn't overcome Austin Theory, Butch beat LA Knight and Santos Escobar in a Triple Threat.
Asuka - Asuka remains WWE Women's Champion after a DQ victory over Charlotte Flair on SmackDown thanks to Bianca Belair's involvement.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 39)
- Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn - 13 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Judgment Day - 13 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Seth Rollins - 10 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 9 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Austin Theory - 9 weeks
- Raquel Rodriguez - 8 weeks
- The Bloodline - 6 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Liv Morgan - 5 weeks
- Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams - 5 weeks
- Tiffany Stratton - 5 weeks
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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