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. Oba Femi [NR]
It seems nobody can stop the momentum of Oba Femi, as he successfully defended his North American Championship once again at NXT No Mercy over Tony D'Angelo. Not only that, Femi also knocked off D'Angelo's underboss Stacks Lorenzo on Tuesday night.9. Axiom & Nathan Frazer [NR]
Not even a fortnight after dropping their NXT Tag Team Championships, Axiom & Nathan Frazer returned to the top of the tag team division by reclaiming the gold from Chase U at No Mercy.8. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill [NR]
They weren't the only set of tag team titles to switch hands this week. The day before at Bash in Berlin, Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill also recaptured the Women's Tag Team Championships from the team who took the gold from them in the form of the Unholy Union.7. Jey Uso [+1]
While he prepares to battle for the right to challenge Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Championship, Jey Uso took a detour this week to team with Damian Priest in a victory over the World Tag Team Champions Finn Balor & JD McDonagh.6. The Bloodline [+1]
In SmackDown's main event, the combined force of The Bloodline defeated The Street Profits & DIY in an Eight-Man Tag, setting the scene for Solo Sikoa to challenge Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship on next week's SmackDown.5. LA Knight [-4]
No match for LA Knight this week, but two challengers emerged for his United States Championship in the forever-feuding Carmelo Hayes and Andrade.4. Roxanne Perez [NR]
Roxanne Perez's long reign as NXT Women's Champion continued at No Mercy with her victory over Jaida Parker. However, with the much-anticipated debut of Giulia happening that same night, it appears her days as champion are now numbered.3. Ethan Page [NR]
In the No Mercy main event, Ethan Page beat TNA's Joe Hendry to successfully retain his NXT Championship, despite Trick Williams' role as the guest referee.2. Imperium [NR]
Backed by a raucous German crowd, the Austrian wXw legend Gunther defeated Randy Orton to defend his World Heavyweight Championship in the main event of Bash in Berlin.1. Cody Rhodes [+2]
Cody Rhodes ascends to the top of the Power Rankings once again after retaining his WWE Championship against Kevin Owens in the opening match of Bash in Berlin.HONORABLE MENTIONS
CM Punk - His first victory in WWE since 2014, CM Punk beat his heated rival Drew McIntyre in their Strap Match at Bash in Berlin.
The Terror Twins - The powerhouse pairing of Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley dispatched of Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan at Bash in Berlin.
The Rascalz - Zachary Wentz beat former partner Wes Lee at No Mercy, and then teamed with Trey Miguel to earn a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships.
Kelani Jordan - The Women's North American Champion retained her title over the demonic Wendy Choo at No Mercy.
Braun Strowman - In the final qualifier for the Intercontinental Championship No.1 Contender's Match, Braun Strowman overcame Sheamus & Ludwig Kaiser.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 40)
- Judgment Day - 18 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
- Cody Rhodes - 15 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Roxanne Perez - 12 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Imperium - 11 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Jey Uso - 11 weeks
- The Bloodline - 10 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Bayley - 10 weeks
- Bron Breakker - 9 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Sami Zayn - 8 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Nia Jax - 8 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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