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. Shayna Baszler [-7]
Shayna Baszler sacrificed the Women's Tag Team Championships at Money in the Bank to end her friendship with Ronda Rousey, turning on her fellow Horsewoman to kickstart her stuttering career.9. Imperium [NR]
Gunther's record-chasing reign as Intercontinental Champion continued at Money in the Bank with a convincing victory over Matt Riddle. But with Drew McIntyre putting the champ in his crosshairs, Gunther's pursuit of the Honky Tonk Man's record is now in jeopardy.8. The Usos [NR]
The Usos did something nobody has achieved in nearly 4 years - pin Roman Reigns. The Bloodline Civil War capped off Money in the Bank, with Jey Uso's Big Splash ending the unbeaten run of Reigns, setting up for a future title match between the two at SummerSlam.7. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez [NR]
Proving you can't keep the Women's Tag Team Championships away from Raquel Rodriguez for long, her and Liv Morgan reclaimed the gold at Money in the Bank thanks to Shayna Baszler turning on Ronda Rousey.6. Cody Rhodes [+2]
It was a comfortable victory for Cody Rhodes over Dominik Mysterio at Money in the Bank, and on Raw he reignited his feud with Brock Lesnar heading into SummerSlam.5. Damage CTRL [NR]
Iyo Sky captured the Women's Money in the Bank briefcase on Saturday's show, handcuffing and climbing over her Damage CTRL cohort Bayley on her way to achieving this prize.4. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn [-3]
The WWE Tag Team Champions watched Money in the Bank from the crowd, and then took a short break from any competition as they await their next challengers.3. Austin Theory [+2]
Austin Theory's 7+ month reign as United States Champion continued on SmackDown, as thanks to some help from Pretty Deadly he defeated Sheamus to retain his title.2. Seth Rollins [+2]
Seth Rollins overcame Finn Balor in a tepid match at Money in the Bank to defend his World Heavyweight Championship, then scored a DQ win over Dominik Mysterio on Raw.1. The Judgment Day [+1]
As noted earlier, both Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio had a less than stellar Money in the Bank, losing to Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes respectively. But this was counteracted by Damian Priest securing the Men's Money in the Bank briefcase and Rhea Ripley successfully defending her Women's World Championship on Raw over Natalya.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville - In Tag Team Turmoil, Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville swept through every single thrown-together women's tag team on Raw to earn a shot at the champs.
Eddy Thorpe - For the third time in a row, Eddy Thorpe scored a win over Damon Kemp, this time in the surrounds of Raw Underground.
The Schism - The Dyad's victory in the NXT main event means The Creed Brothers are banished from the white and gold brand.
The OC - AJ Styles scored a routine, flat victory over the uninspiring Karrion Kross on SmackDown.
Edge - After appearing on the Grayson Waller Effect, Edge defeated the loudmouth Aussie in SmackDown's main event match.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 39)
- Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn - 14 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Judgment Day - 14 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Seth Rollins - 11 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Austin Theory - 10 weeks
- Bianca Belair - 9 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Raquel Rodriguez - 9 weeks
- The Usos - 7 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- The Bloodline - 6 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Liv Morgan - 6 weeks
- Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams - 5 weeks
Do you think anyone should be listed differently?
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