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. Bayley [-6]
As Bayley arrived on SmackDown to confront her potential SummerSlam challenger Nia Jax, she was ambushed from behind by Piper Niven. The WWE Women's Champion then suffered defeat later in the night alongside Naomi in a tag match against Niven & Chelsea Green.9. Sami Zayn [NR]
With his Intercontinental Championship at stake, Sami Zayn overcame both Chad Gable and Bronson Reed in a Triple Threat at King & Queen of the Ring to keep hold of his gold.8. The Bloodline [+2]
SmackDown featured a successful debut for the decorated Guerillas of Destiny against The Street Profits, securing another victory for the revamped Bloodline.7. Randy Orton [-5]
There was no crowning moment for Randy Orton at King & Queen of the Ring, as he fell in the King of the Ring final against Gunther, although his shoulder was a clear foot off the mat for the decisive pinfall.6. Cody Rhodes [NR]
In the Champion vs Champion main event of King & Queen if the Ring, Cody Rhodes retained the WWE Championship against United States Champion Logan Paul. But back on SmackDown, Rhodes was suckered in to a fake retirement speech by AJ Styles, setting them on course for a Backlash rematch.5. Lyra Valkyria [-2]
The wings of Lyra Valkyria were clipped for the first time in the Queen of the Ring finals, as she was literally squashed by Nia Jax. However, Valkyria bounced back on Raw, securing a victory of Kairi Sane.4. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill [+2]
On the King & Queen of the Ring pre-show, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill continued their reign as Women's Tag Team Champions with a comfortable victory over Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell.3. Liv Morgan [NR]
There was a new champion crowned at King & Queen of the Ring, as Liv Morgan reached the top of the mountain with a tainted victory over Becky Lynch. This was followed by an immediate title rematch on Raw inside a Steel Cage, where Morgan secured her hold on the title in equally controversial fashion.2. Nia Jax [+4]
Saturday witnessed the crowning of Queen Nia Jax, as she steamrolled Lyra Valkyria to claim the throne and the right to challenge for the WWE Women's Championship at SummerSlam.1. Imperium [No Change]
On the other side of the brackets, King Gunther was crowned after his contentious roll-up victory over Randy Orton, also earning him the opportunity to battle the World Heavyweight Champion at SummerSlam for their gold.HONORABLE MENTIONS
The Final Testament - As Karrion Kross tries to influence The New Day, Authors of Pain picked up a win on Raw over The Creed Brothers.
Rey Mysterio - Getting a measure of revenge for Carlito's betrayal of the LWO, Rey Mysterio defeated the turncoat on Raw.
Michin - Women's North Amercian Championship qualifiers continued on NXT, with Michin earning her spot with a victory over Tatum Paxley.
Kelani Jordan - Securing the final spot in the Women's North American Championship Ladder Match, Kelani Jordan overcame Wren Sinclair.
Chelsea Green & Piper Niven - After assaulting Bayley earlier on SmackDown, Chelsea Green & Piper Niven beat the champ and Naomi in tag team action.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 40)
- Bayley - 8 weeks
- Cody Rhodes - 7 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Judgment Day - 6 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Jey Uso - 6 weeks
- Trick Williams - 5 weeks
- Imperium - 4 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Sami Zayn - 4 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill - 4 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Roxanne Perez - 4 weeks
- The Awesome Truth - 4 weeks
Do you think anyone should be listed differently?
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