WWE.com, in conjunction with The Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences (AWAS), ranks the Top 25 Superstars in wrestling each week with POWER 25. The rankings are based on victories, quality of opponents, momentum and overall in-ring dominance, as well as intangibles. Be sure to check back every Saturday for the latest POWER 25. Here are the rankings for January 10.
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| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JEFF HARDY (10) After being involved in a hit and run accident on Friday, the WWE Champion was unable to make it to SmackDown, but informed the WWE Universe via satellite that he'll be back next week. |
1 | |
| 2 |
MATT HARDY (9) The ECW Champion overcame the odds and defeated the World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry. Now Hardy has to focus his concentration on his title defense against Jack Swagger. |
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| 3 |
As surprising as it may be, The Champ and HBK were victorious as a team on Raw. It will be interesting to see what happens when Michaels, JBL's employee, and Cena go one-on-one this week. |
3 | |
| 4 |
SmackDown GM Vickie Guerrero's Triple Jeopardy proved too much for The Game, but winning the Tables and Handicap Matches were enough for us to move The King of Kings up two spots on the P25. |
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| 5 |
Unfortunately, the Moscow Mauler was out of action this week, and with Triple H's impressive performance in his Triple Jeopardy Matches, we had no choice but to drop Kozlov down to No. 5. |
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| 6 |
After making it known last week that he will be an entrant in this year's Royal Rumble, The Deadman reminded United States Champion Shelton Benjamin, and us, why he is such a fearsome competitor. |
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| 7 |
Things have not been going Jericho's way since he lost the World Heavyweight gold to John Cena, and this week shined as a prime example when he teamed with Randy Orton in losing effort against The Champ and HBK. |
5 | |
| 8 |
Much to the disappointment of many ladies in the WWE Universe, the Punjabi Playboy was nowhere to be seen this week on SmackDown. Luckily for him, we're keeping him at No. 8. |
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| 9 |
When Tazz confronted the Rated-R Superstar regarding Jeff Hardy's accident, Edge showed genuine concern. Since we respect that, the Ultimate Opportunist is staying put in his spot. |
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| 10 |
So far it seems that Cody Rhodes is the only one of the second-generation Superstars gaining any respect from Randy Orton. After his tag team win on Raw, he's also the only one not to be kicked out of Legacy. |
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| 11 |
Losing to WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison wasn't the worst part of Raw for the Master of the 619. It was the brutal beating he received at the hands of the vicious Mike Knox. |
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| 12 |
It seems as though the Longhorn Loudmouth's business association with Shawn Michaels is working out for him perfectly and could lead to JBL walking out of the Royal Rumble as champion. |
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| 13 |
Although the Irishman is one of the toughest Superstars to ever step foot in a WWE ring, he was outshined by the always impressive Jack Swagger in a loss on ECW. |
11 | |
| 14 |
Even though the Straightedge Superstar won his title match against Intercontinental Champion William Regal, it was by disqualification, which means Punk did not walk away with the gold. |
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| 15 |
The World's Strongest Man's conquest to win the ECW Championship was once again thwarted. With Swagger challenging for the Extreme gold next week, who knows when Henry will get another opportunity? |
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| 16 |
It certainly has been a hectic past few weeks for the Legend Killer, but he might have to put everything aside. Thanks to Kelly Kelly, Kane is looking to hurt him this Monday as the two go one-on-one. |
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| 17 |
The Women's Champion may have lost to Melina in tag team action on Raw, but that loss was outshined by Glamazon fan Rosa Mendes, who attacked Phoenix's Royal Rumble opponent for the second time. |
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| 18 |
In perhaps the biggest match of his young career, Swagger defeated Finlay, which was enough for him to finally convince ECW General Manager Theodore Long to give him an ECW Title Match next week. |
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| 21 |
The Showstopper did right by Cena, which led to a victory for the pair. But, with the two going one-on-one next week on Raw, Michaels' integrity will be tested even further. |
25 | |
| 22 |
The World Tag Team Champions' week proved bittersweet. While the duo picked up a victory over Kofi Kingston & Rey Mysterio on Raw, each lost to Triple H in their respective Triple Jeopardy matches. |
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| 23 |
Despite her post-match confrontation with Rosa Mendes, Melina left the ring victorious in the Mixed Tag Team Match pitting her and Goldust against Glamarella. |
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| 24 |
Due to her injury and another week out of action, the Divas Champion drops another spot on the P25. When she returns, Maryse will have her work cut out for her. |
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| 25 |
The Academy and Randy Orton have different standards, and that's unfortunate for this second-generation Superstar. While he breaks onto the P25 this week, he also got booted from the Legend Killer's group. |
NR |
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Kofi Kingston - With his loss in tag team action this week to The Miz & John Morrison, the Jamaican Superstar falls off the P25. Hopefully it won't be long before he regains his spot.
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Kelly Kelly - Kelly Kelly's win over Jillian was impressive. Another one like that will earn her a spot for sure.
Boogeyman - A win and a worming has us looking at the Superstar from the Bottomless Pit and maybe giving him a new home on the P25.
Goldust - Teaming with Melina on Raw proved to be the right move for Goldust. If he is victorious again in the ring next week, we can see him bringing bizarre to the P25.
