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. Joe Hendry [NR]
Showing that he's more than just a musician with a catchphrase, Joe Hendry stood tall over Pete Dunne and Wes Lee in NXT's main event to earn the right to challenge Ethan Page for the NXT Championship at No Mercy.9. Imperium [-4]
Before Gunther puts his World Heavyweight Championship at stake at Bash in Berlin, his second-in-command Ludwig Kaiser was unable to derail the momentum of Randy Orton on Raw.8. Bronson Reed [+2]
The rampaging Bronson Reed continues his ascent up the Power Rankings this week, as he squished The Miz in a No Disqualification match on Raw. However, with Braun Strowman in his sights, is Reed's run hit an obstacle it can't overcome?7. The Unholy Union [NR]
On Raw, The Unholy Union survived a Triple Threat against Damage CTRL and Pure Fusion Collective with their Women's Tag Team Championships intact. But they weren't so successful on SmackDown, as their collaboration with Blair Davenport ended in a defeat to Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill & Naomi.6. Chase U [-3]
One week after capturing the NXT Tag Team Championships, Chase U must once again take on the challenge of Axiom & Nathan Frazer, after Duke Hudson & Riley Osborne could not beat them on Tuesday's show.5. The Bloodline [NR]
On SmackDown, The Bloodline's Guerrillas of Destiny retained their WWE Tag Team Championships over The Street Profits, before delivering a post-match beatdown to both them and DIY.4. LA Knight [NR]
LA Knight's first defense of his newly won United States Championship proved successful, as he overcame Santos Escobar on Friday's SmackDown.3. Judgment Day [-1]
After being humiliated by The Terror Twins last week, Judgment Day recovered on this week's Raw, leaving Damian Priest and Liv Morgan sprawled on the canvas thanks to a 5-on-2 advantage.2. Bron Breakker [-1]
No in-ring action for Bron Breakker on this week's Raw, but he did inform everyone that there will be a tournament to crown the next challenger for his Intercontinental Championship.1. Cody Rhodes [+4]
Cody Rhodes climbs back to the summit of the Power Rankings this week thanks to his successful partnership with his Bash in Berlin opponent, Kevin Owens. The WWE Champion and Owens combined well to defeat A-Town Down Under in the SmackDown main event.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Sheamus - In the battle of the former Brawling Brutes, Sheamus got the better of Pete Dunne on Raw.
Randy Orton - Before he takes on Gunther at Bash in Berlin, Randy Orton defeated his Imperium ally Ludwig Kaiser on Raw.
Axiom & Nathan Frazer - By beating Duke Hudson & Riley Osborne on Tuesday, the Supersonic Duo will get a chance at No Mercy to reclaim their NXT Tag Team Championships.
Jaida Parker - In something of a surprise result, Jaida Parker outlasted her competition in the gauntlet to crown a new challenger for NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez.
Kevin Owens - This week, Kevin Owens joined forces with his Bash in Berlin opponent Cody Rhodes to beat A-Town Down Under.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 40)
- Judgment Day - 17 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
- Cody Rhodes - 13 weeks (4 weeks at #1)
- Roxanne Perez - 11 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Imperium - 10 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Bayley - 10 weeks
- Jey Uso - 9 weeks
- Sami Zayn - 8 weeks (1 week at #1)
- The Bloodline - 8 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Bron Breakker - 8 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Nia Jax - 7 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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