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Space, the Final Frontier ... unless you're a WWE Superstar who has made a career out of shooting for the stars (or a Shooting Star Press, for that matter). As the highly-anticipated Star Trek beams into movie theaters this weekend, WWE.com looks to the sky and fires off a 21-phaser, saluting the voyages of ring competitors whose aerial tactics have made them captains of the squared-circle enterprise.

Enjoy our exclusive high-flyin' photo gallery, then plot a course over to WWE Universe. There, you can discuss which of these Superstars - or any others - is most worthy of assuming the Captain's chair. Just bear in mind that WWE's high-flyers aren't known for standing still...

Hardy flight commander

Defying gravity on a nightly basis, Jeff Hardy's high-risk aerial assault has made him one of WWE's most popular Superstars and a WWE Champion. And who could ever forget his unbelievable Swanton Bomb off a 20-foot ladder at WrestleMania 2000? Truly, The Enigmatic Superstar is immune to fear.

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deep space 6-1-9

Rey Mysterio boldly goes where no Superstar has gone before every Friday night on SmackDown, wowing the WWE Universe with his seemingly endless aerial innovations. From the 619 to the West Coast Pop, the Intercontinental Champion has an infinite amount of ways to make his opponents see stars.

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landing-party diva

Leaving her hailing frequencies open to the WWE Universe at all times, Mickie James is always on course when it comes to orbiting around championship gold. A multiple-time Women's Champion, Mickie's daredevil maneuvers are set to "Stun" opponents for the three-count, and put her atop the Divas division.

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plotting a 'gold standard' course

Considered by many to be the best pure athlete in the WWE Universe, Shelton Benjamin has an otherworldly ability when it comes to launching himself from the top rope. For proof of The Gold Standard's extraterrestrial athleticism, check out any one of his four WrestleMania Money in the Bank Ladder Match appearances. Out of this world, indeed.

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eager to take the helm

"Air Bourne" is an apt nickname for Evan Bourne, who should log Frequent Flyer miles after every match. Influenced by the aerial escapades of Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerrero and Rob Van Dam, it's no wonder that Bourne's ultimatum is to be a top-flight ring technician soaring to the top of ECW - and beyond. Clearly, the sky is no limit.

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high-seas voyager

Employing an aerodynamic offense to snatch victories against bigger, stronger opponents, one might liken Kofi Kingston to an airborne pirate of the Caribbean. In his short WWE tenure, The Jamaican Superstar has captured Intercontinental and Tag Team gold, and is fast elevating toward a bigger and more golden future.

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Fleet admiral

If Bourne's the next generation, then Shawn Michaels is the original. Still soaring after more than two decades, WWE's Showstopper could teach a flight school for ring up-and-comers. His groundbreaking agility and boundless athleticism have inspired every high-flyer on this list.

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YOU'RE the ruler of the WWE Universe ... or you can be. Join now and discuss which of these aerobatic Superstars fly highest. Or start up a separate forum that asks which WWE Superstars would blend in as one of the main crew members aboard the Starship Enterprise. It's fun, it's easy and hey, it's FREE. So let the discussion begin NOW!

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