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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. Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer [NR]

Before they battle Roxanne Perez & Cora Jade at Halloween Havoc, Giulia & Stephanie Vaquer tested their chemistry as a tag team on Tuesday's NXT. The newly debuted duo passed the test, defeating Fatal Influence's Jacy Jayne & Fallon Henley.

9. Cody Rhodes [-4]

Cody Rhodes finally got physical with Gunther on Friday's SmackDown, taking the first shot in their latest promo exchange before their Crown Jewel Championship clash.

8. Imperium [-4]

Ludwig Kaiser helped Gunther gain the advantage against Cody Rhodes on SmackDown, but both were eventually chased off by Randy Orton, setting up a tag team match for next week's show.

7. LWO [NR]

The World Tag Team Championship Tournament continued on Raw, with the LWO's Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee defeating American Made's Creed Brothers to advance to the next round.

6. The New Day [NR]

For the first time this year, The New Day earned a spot on the Power Rankings Top 10 after they defeated The Final Testament's AOP to progress in the World Tag Team Championship Tournament.

5. Nia Jax [-2]

WWE Women's Champion Nia Jax seems to have a new favorite in her inner circle, as she chose Candice LeRae to take on Naomi on SmackDown rather than her so-called bestie Tiffany Stratton.

4. Jey Uso [-2]

Jey Uso's reign as Intercontinental Champion proved to be short-lived. Thanks to the distracting influence of The Bloodline, Uso lost his belt back to Bron Breakker on Raw. But he got a measure of revenge on SmackDown, helping cost GoD their WWE Tag Team Championships and reuniting with his brother Jimmy.

3. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill [-2]

Women's tag teams were in full focus this past week, and we learned on SmackDown that Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill would have to take on three challengers at Crown Jewel in the forms of Damage CTRL, Chelsea Green & Piper Niven, and Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson.

2. Bron Breakker [NR]

Bron Breakker is back with the Intercontinental Championship around his waist. Breakker took advantage of distractions between Jey Uso and The Bloodline at ringside – which actually led to Breakker spearing Solo Sikoa – to reclaim the gold.

1. Motor City Machine Guns [+6]

What a first two weeks in WWE it's been for the Motor City Machine Guns. On SmackDown, not only did they defeat DIY to become number one contenders, but they were also victorious in an impromptu match with the Guerrillas of Destiny to win the WWE Tag Team Championships in only their third match.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Jaida Parker - On NXT, Jaida Parker beat Tatum Paxley, who was then stolen by Wendy Choo in a loading crate.

Oba Femi - Before his rematch with Tony D'Angelo at Halloween Havoc, Oba Femi beat Luca Crusifino on NXT and destroyed everyone else in The Family.

Sol Ruca - Taking advantage of Karmen Petrovic's infatuation with Ashante Thee Adonis, Sol Ruca scored a victory on Tuesday's show.

Hank & Tank - With Cole Custer and Lola Vice in their corner, Hank & Tank picked up the win on NXT over OTM.

Naomi - Bouncing back from last week's loss, Naomi defeated Candice LeRae on SmackDown to keep her on course for a future title match.

The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 40)

1. Cody Rhodes - 22 weeks (7 weeks at #1)
2. Judgment Day - 22 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
3. Jey Uso - 18 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
4. Damian Priest - 16 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
5. Imperium - 16 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
6. Rhea Ripley - 15 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
7. Roxanne Perez - 13 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
8. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill - 13 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
9. Bayley - 13 weeks
10. The Bloodline - 12 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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