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. The Bloodline [-7]
There will be no royal blood in the Bloodline this year, as Tama Tonga was bested by Randy Orton on SmackDown in the King of the Ring semi-finals.9. Axiom & Nathan Frazer [NR]
Going back to Tuesday night, Axiom & Nathan Frazer continued their reigns as NXT Tag Team Champions by defeating The Family's Stacks Lorenzo & Luca Crusifino. However, a post-match attack by The Good Brothers mean their gold is still in jeopardy.8. Judgment Day [-6]
Judgment Day could not reclaim the World Tag Team Championships on Raw, as Finn Balor & JD McDonagh fell short in their pursuit of the belts…7. Awesome Truth [NR]
That means Awesome Truth's reign extends past another PLE cycle, thanks to an assist from Braun Strowman in their latest defense.6. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill [-5]
Neither member of the Women's Tag Team Champions could make the Queen of the Ring final, as Bianca Belair fell at the SmackDown semi-final. Now they have to contend with Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell at the PLE.5. Nia Jax [NR]
The woman who will battle for the Queen of the Ring on the SmackDown side is Nia Jax, who overcame Bianca Belair clean on SmackDown to book her spot on the big show.4. Bayley [+3]
Although she doesn't have a title defense at King & Queen of the Ring to deal with, Bayley did pick up a victory on SmackDown over Chelsea Green.3. Lyra Valkyria [+6]
Lyra Valkyria's dream debut run in the Queen of the Ring tournament has led her all the way to the final, as Iyo Sky was the latest person who failed to clip the wings of the Raw superstar.2. Randy Orton [+6]
Qualifying for the first-ever King of the Ring final of his illustrious WWE career, Randy Orton dropped Tama Tonga with the RKO on SmackDown to get a shot at the crown.1. Imperium [+5]
However, the challenge for Randy Orton could hardly be greater, as he will battle Gunther for the first time in Jeddah. The Ring General secured his spot in the King of the Ring final on Raw with victory over Jey Uso.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Alpha Academy - Chad Gable sent a message ahead of his Intercontinental Championship opportunity at King & Queen of the Ring, beating Sami Zayn one-on-one thanks to interference from Otis.
Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark - This physical tandem won a Number One Contender's match for Women's Tag Team Championships on Raw – yet must wait for another team to have a shot at the PLE.
Fallon Henley - A win against her former friend Thea Hail on NXT earned Fallon Henley a place in the Women's North American Championship Ladder Match.
Wes Lee - Freshly returned from his long-term injury, Wes Lee was one of two winners in a Triple Threat match to determine Oba Femi's next challenger for the North American Championship.
Joe Coffey - The other winner of the above Triple Threat was Joe Coffey, who alongside his Gallus cohorts also put a beating on NXT Champion Trick Williams on Tuesday's show.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 40)
- Bayley - 7 weeks
- Cody Rhodes - 6 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Judgment Day - 6 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Jey Uso - 6 weeks
- Trick Williams - 5 weeks
- Roxanne Perez - 4 weeks
- The Awesome Truth - 4 weeks
- Sami Zayn - 3 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill - 3 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Imperium - 3 weeks (1 week at #1)
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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