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?
I'd also like to wish everyone a belated Merry Christmas and hope you have an amazing 2025!
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. Stephanie Vaquer [NR]
In the opening bout of this week's NXT, Stephanie Vaquer stood tall over Cora Jade to push herself into future championship consideration.9. Fraxiom [-4]
The NXT Tag Team Champions weren't called into action over Christmas. Instead, they watched as OTM earned the right to challenge them for their belts.8. Lexis King [NR]
In something of a Christmas miracle, Lexis King is a champion in NXT. However, he won the Heritage Cup in his trademark style due to Charlie Dempsey getting disqualified after William Regal knocked King out with brass knuckles.7. Drew McIntyre [NR]
A Saturday Night's Main Event rematch between Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn achieved the same result it always does, with the Scotsman's hand raised for the 19th time in a row.6. Chelsea Green [-2]
The new Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green enjoyed a customary championship celebration on SmackDown, which was rudely interrupted by Michin and her kendo stick.5. OTM [NR]
OTM became the number one contenders for the NXT Tag Team Championship on Christmas Eve, beating The Family, No Quarter Catch Crew and Hank & Tank for the right to challenge Fraxiom.4. Iyo Sky [NR]
The final quarter-final match of the Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament saw Iyo Sky advance with her victory over Natalya and Alba Fyre.3. Oba Femi [-1]
It wasn't a very Merry Christmas for Oba Femi on this week's NXT, as he discovered that his title shot against Trick Williams has become a Triple Threat match, with Eddy Thorpe thrown into the mix.2. Cody Rhodes [-1]
In a promo segment that rounded off this week's SmackDown, Cody Rhodes learned that he will face Kevin Owens in a Ladder Match for the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble.1. Bianca Belair & Naomi [+2]
The "new" Women's Tag Team Champions end 2024 atop the Power Rankings, as Bianca Belair & Naomi teamed up with Bayley on SmackDown to defeat Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton & Candice LeRae in a Six-Woman Tag.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Chad Gable - The rivalry between American Made and Alpha Academy reignited on Raw with Chad Gable's victory over Akira Tozawa.
The Unholy Union - Taking a short detour over to NXT, The Unholy Union beat Fatal Influence on Tuesday night.
Bayley - Joining forces with Bianca Belair & Naomi, Bayley was victorious in a SmackDown Six-Woman Tag over Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton & Candice LeRae.
Braun Strowman - The Monster Among Men beat Austin Theory on SmackDown before tangling with The Bloodline later in the show.
The Street Profits - Despite suffering a blindsided backstage attack, The Street Profits still managed to pick up a win over Los Garzas on SmackDown.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 40)
- Cody Rhodes - 31 weeks (10 weeks at #1)
- Judgment Day - 26 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 21 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Jey Uso - 19 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Imperium - 18 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Rhea Ripley - 17 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Jade Cargill - 17 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Damian Priest - 16 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Trick Williams - 15 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Bayley - 14 weeks
Do you think anyone should be listed differently?
What can these Superstars do to get back up at the #1 spot?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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