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. Chad Gable [NR]
In a long overdue blowoff to a "feud" that started in mid-2024, Chad Gable defeated his former Alpha Academy partner Otis on the first Raw of 2025.9. Iyo Sky [-5]
Iyo Sky's quest to become the first Women's Intercontinental Championship ended on Monday's Raw, as she narrowly lost her semi-final to Lyra Valkyria.8. Shinsuke Nakamura [NR]
After taking a quick trip to NOAH for their New Year's show, Shinsuke Nakamura showed up on SmackDown to defeat Andrade and resume his rivalry with LA Knight.7. Oba Femi [-4]
The NXT Superstar of the Year for 2024 was kept out of the ring this week, as Oba Femi had a promo exchange with Trick Williams before being taken out by Eddy Thorpe.6. The Bloodline [NR]
The Bloodline started the New Year on a strong foot, as before Siloa Sikoa battles Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat, he and his fellow healthy cohorts beat Sami Zayn & The Usos in the SmackDown main event.5. Cody Rhodes [-3]
With Royal Rumble still several weeks away, Cody Rhodes exchanged in another promo segment and brawl with Kevin Owens on SmackDown, this time also featuring Drew McIntyre.4. Dakota Kai [NR]
After Monday's Raw, the finalists are set in the Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament, with Dakota Kai the first to secure her spot thanks to her victory over Zoey Stark.3. Lyra Valkyria [NR]
Dakota Kai will battle Lyra Valkyria for the right to be the inaugural champion, after Valkyria beat Kai's stablemate Iyo Sky on Raw.2. Bianca Belair & Naomi [-1]
Unfortunately for Naomi, Candice LeRae and Tiffany Stratton's interference on SmackDown meant she could not dethrone Nia Jax as the WWE Women's Champion…1. Tiffany Stratton [NR]
…But Nia Jax also didn't walk out of SmackDown with her title in her hands. That's because Tiffany Stratton successfully cashed in her Money in the Bank briefcase, betraying her "friend" and starting her first reign as WWE Women's Champion.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Damian Priest & The War Raiders - This powerhouse trio scored the win on Monday's Raw over The Judgment Day.
Kelani Jordan - In the opener of this week's NXT, Kelani Jordan overcame Lola Vice.
Ethan Page - The former NXT Champion returned to winning ways on Tuesday with his win over Cedric Alexander.
Meta Four - In Women's Triple Threat Tag Match, Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson outmatched both Kayden Carter & Katana Chance and Gigi Dolin & Shotzi.
Michin - In hot pursuit of Chelsea Green's Women's United States Championship, Michin beat her underling Piper Niven on SmackDown.
The Power Rankings Table (since WrestleMania 40)
- Cody Rhodes - 32 weeks (10 weeks at #1)
- Judgment Day - 26 weeks (6 weeks at #1)
- Bianca Belair - 22 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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