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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. Michin [NR]

The semi-finals of the Women's United States Championship Tournament took place on SmackDown. In the first of these, Michin overcame Tiffany Stratton to earn the right to fight to become the inaugural champion at Saturday Night's Main Event.

9. Chelsea Green [NR]

Standing opposite Michin at Saturday Night's Main Event will be Chelsea Green. Green defeated pre-tournament favorite Bayley in their SmackDown semi-final thanks to a helping hand from Piper Niven.

8. Fraxiom [NR]

Despite Nathan Frazer being weary from his attempt to win the Iron Survivor Challenge, he and Axiom could still successfully defend their NXT Tag Team Championships against No Quarter Catch Crew later in the Deadline card.

7. Rhea Ripley [+2]

In Rhea Ripley's first singles match on Raw for almost a year, she beat fellow powerhouse Raquel Rodriguez after sending her crashing through a table.

6. Tony D'Angelo [NR]

While he didn't feature on the Deadline card, Tony D'Angelo showed up the following Tuesday to successfully defend his North American Championship against Ethan Page.

5. Bianca Belair [-3]

With Jade Cargill still on the shelf, Nick Aldis threatened to strip Bianca Belair of the Women's Tag Team Championships on SmackDown. But fortunately for Belair, Naomi stepped in to be a substitute champion until Cargill returns.

4. Trick Williams [NR]

Trick Williams retained the NXT Championship over Ridge Holland at Deadline, and now faces challenges from both Oba Femi and Eddy Thorpe coming out of the event.

3. Cody Rhodes [-2]

Cody Rhodes engaged in a final promo battle and brawl with Kevin Owens on the SmackDown before their WWE Championship match at Saturday Night's Main Event.

2. Oba Femi [NR]

With Eddy Thorpe ruled out of Deadline's Iron Survivor Challenge match, Oba Femi stepped in as a last-minute replacement and took full advantage of the opportunity, outlasting Je'Von Evans, Ethan Page, Wes Lee and Nathan Frazer.

1. Giulia [+6]

In a closely contested Women's Iron Survivor Challenge at Deadline, Giulia scored the final, decisive pinfall ahead of Stephanie Vaquer, Zaria, Sol Ruca and Wren Sinclair to earn a future title opportunity against Roxanne Perez.

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Lola Vice - In Deadline's NXT Underground match, Lola Vice defeated Jaida Parker to seemingly draw a line under their lengthy rivalry.

The Final Testament - In an Eight-Man Tag on Raw, The Final Testament (with special guest The Miz) inflicted a first loss on the Wyatt Sicks since their arrival in WWE.

Lyra Valkyria - The tournament to crown the first Women's Intercontinental Champion resumed on Raw, as Lyra Valkyria overcame Zelina Vega and Ivy Nile to reach the semi-finals.

Je'Von Evans - While Je'Von Evans was unable to win the Iron Survivor Challenge, he was able to beat Wes Lee one-on-one on Tuesday's NXT.

Braun Strowman - The Monster Among Men returned from his latest injury layoff on SmackDown, earning a comfortable win over Carmelo Hayes.

The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 40)

1. Cody Rhodes - 29 weeks (9 weeks at #1)
2. Judgment Day - 25 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
3. Jey Uso - 19 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
4. Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill - 19 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
5. Rhea Ripley - 17 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
6. Imperium - 17 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
7. Damian Priest - 16 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
8. Trick Williams - 15 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
9. Bayley - 14 weeks
10. Roxanne Perez - 13 weeks (2 weeks at #1)

Do you think anyone should be listed differently?

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