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. Carmelo Hayes [NR]
On SmackDown, Carmelo Hayes defeated the returning AJ Styles by referee stoppage due to an injury to Styles' leg. This earned Hayes the right to challenge LA Knight for the United States Championship.9. Bayley [-5]
Before she challenges Nia Jax for the WWE Women's Championship at Bad Blood, Bayley got the better of an exchange with the champ and Tiffany Stratton on SmackDown.8. Damage CTRL [-5]
On a good run, Damage CTRL laid down the challenge to Women's Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill on Raw.7. Braun Strowman [NR]
The highly anticipated Last Monster Standing match on Raw ended with Braun Strowman rising to beat the 10-count, thanks to Seth Rollins returning to stomp Bronson Reed into the steel steps.6. Cody Rhodes [-4]
Cody Rhodes' only appearance on TV this week was a vignette promoting him and Roman Reigns teaming up to take on The Bloodline at Bad Blood.5. Roxanne Perez [NR]
In the first match of the CW era of NXT, Roxanne Perez continued her long reign as NXT Women's Champion by defeating the recently debuted Giulia, thanks to a distraction by Perez's former friend Cora Jade.4. Judgment Day [+1]
With Bad Blood poised to be a pivotal night for Judgment Day, they helped build momentum for that event with a Six-Man Tag Team victory over the LWO.3. The Bloodline [+5]
In a chaotic main event on SmackDown, Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa successfully retained their WWE Tag Team Championships in a Triple Threat Ladder match over The Street Profits and DIY.2. Jey Uso [-1]
Newly crowned Intercontinental Champion Jey Uso celebrated his win this week, with Xavier Woods announced as his first challenger on next week's Raw.1. Trick Williams [NR]
Trick Williams lands directly on top spot this week after recapturing the NXT Championship from Ethan Page in the main event of the first CW edition of NXT.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Xavier Woods - Thanks to "accidentally" ripping off Rey Mysterio's mask, Xavier Woods scored a win over the luchador on Monday's Raw.
Chad Gable - However Woods's partner Kofi Kingston wasn't so fortunate, as he tasted defeat against Chad Gable later in the show.
Wes Lee - Getting payback for his loss a few weeks ago, Wes Lee beat his former teammate Zachary Wentz in their Street Fight on Tuesday.
Michin - SmackDown's Dumpster Match ended with Michin dumping Chelsea Green into the trash to draw a line under their short feud.
Naomi - While she couldn't earn a title shot last week, Naomi bounced back on Friday's SmackDown by defeating Tiffany Stratton.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 40)
- Judgment Day - 22 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
- Cody Rhodes - 19 weeks (7 weeks at #1)
- Damian Priest - 16 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Rhea Ripley - 15 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Jey Uso - 15 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Imperium - 13 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Roxanne Perez - 13 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Bayley - 13 weeks
- The Bloodline - 12 weeks (1 week at #1)
- Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill - 10 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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