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. Kevin Owens [NR]
Remarkably reaching the Power Rankings Top 10 for the first time this year, Kevin Owens continued his winning form on SmackDown in the main event against Jimmy Uso, continuing his quest to win the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble.9. Lexis King [NR]
Thanks to a well-timed low blow behind the referee's back, Lexis King retained his Heritage Cup over Charlie Dempsey on Tuesday's NXT.8. Lyra Valkyria [-4]
The newly crowned Women's Intercontinental Champion was restricted to a promo segment on Raw this week, with a challenger for Lyra Valkyria still to be determined.7. Nia Jax [NR]
It was two victories on two shows for Nia Jax this week, starting with a singles win over Bayley on Raw. Then on SmackDown, Jax teamed with Liv Morgan & Candice LeRae to defeat the championship-laden team of Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair & Naomi.6. PENTA [+3]
PENTA's strong start to life in WWE continued on Monday's Raw, as he followed up his successful debut with another victory over Pete Dunne.5. Motor City Machine Guns [+3]
The Motor City Machine Guns maintained momentum before their WWE Tag Team Championship rematch by beating Pretty Deadly on SmackDown.4. Rhea Ripley [-1]
Before she defends her Women's World Championship against Nia Jax at Saturday Night's Main Event, Rhea Ripley suffered a loss on SmackDown when she teamed with Bianca Belair & Naomi against Jax, Liv Morgan & Candice LeRae.3. Tony D'Angelo [NR]
Tony D'Angelo's reign as North American Champion continued on NXT after he defeated Ridge Holland in Tuesday's opening contest.2. Tiffany Stratton [-1]
WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton simply sat back and watched her rivals in the women's division battle on SmackDown, while a Charlotte Flair-shaped shadow looms in the distance…1. Oba Femi [+1]
Oba Femi successfully retained his NXT Championship in his first defense on Tuesday night, overcoming the persistent thorn in his side Eddy Thorpe.HONORABLE MENTIONS
Seth Rollins - In the main event of Raw, Seth Rollins emerged victorious over his oftentimes rival Drew McIntyre.
Michin - In pursuit of yet another shot at the Women's United States Championship, Michin pinned Chelsea Green in a tag match on SmackDown.
Liv Morgan - In a SmackDown Six-Woman Tag, Liv Morgan pinned Bianca Belair to pick up the win for her team.
LA Knight - Also on SmackDown, LA Knight scored a victory over Tama Tonga and survived a post-match attack by Jacob Fatu
Damian Priest - The transfer window enabled Damian Priest to move onto the SmackDown roster, and he got off to a winning start over Carmelo Hayes.
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 - 24 weeks (3 weeks at #1)
- Rhea Ripley - 20 weeks (5 weeks at #1)
- Jey Uso - 19 weeks (2 weeks at #1)
- Imperium - 18 weeks (3 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)
- The Bloodline - 15 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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