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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 12:
Also, find out what the number next to the Superstar name means. Continue...
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
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JEFF HARDY (19) The "Rainbow-haired Warrior" continues to soar. During his Steel Cage Match against Umaga, he not only defeated the Samoan Bulldozer, he also managed to intimidate WWE Champ Randy Orton in the process. |
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| 2 |
Another week, another win for the ECW Champion. For the second time in a row, the Straightedge Superstar took down Chavo Guerrero in a sobering victory. |
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The Animal wasn't quite full after beating MVP by count-out. To fill up a bit more, Batista went back for seconds, giving MVP a spear to remember. |
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The Master of the 619 flies up to the No. 4 spot on the P25 after drubbing former amigo Chavo Guerrero. Unfortunately, after the match, the high-flyer got grounded by Edge and his look-alikes. |
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The reigning WWE Champ wasn't in action this week, but he sure did see some as he watched No. 1 contender, Jeff Hardy, pull off an amazing win over Umaga in a Steel Cage Match. |
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It wasn't a good week to be William Regal. After the Raw GM cost The Game a spot at Royal Rumble, Triple H showed his displeasure by beating Regal in a First Blood Match ... and the blue blood did flow. |
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After defeating both Mark Henry and his manager Matt Striker, The Deadman managed to fend off an attack by Big Daddy V before putting all three men in their place. Take that! |
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After Rey Mysterio defeated Chavo Guerrero, the current World Heavyweight Champion and his look-alikes jumped the high-flyer and beat him like a dirty rug. Three-on-one, guys? Really? |
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It was bad enough that HBK had to team with Mr. Kennedy in a Tag Team Match, but after their win, The Showstopper suffered a Mic Check at the hands of the loudmouth from Green Bay, Wis. |
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| 10 |
The Shaman of Sexy continues to win ... and look good doing it. He and his WWE Tag Team Championship partner, The Miz, retained their titles against Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon Moore. |
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The Glamazon was out of action this week, but you can be sure that – between reps – she was watching the return of Ashley as she defeated four other Divas in a Lingerie Pillow Fight Match. |
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| 12 |
Domino could have used Deuce in his match against the Big Red Monster, who made quick work of the greaser. |
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Oh, no, he didn't! After Undertaker plowed through both Mark Henry and Matt Striker, Big Daddy V lumbered to the ring to beat up on The Deadman. Once there, though, V got served by Taker. Oh, yes, he did! |
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Finlay accompanied his lucky charm, Hornswoggle, to an arm wrestling contest the little guy had against Ranjin Singh. Thanks to the Irishman's shocking assistance, Horny took it. |
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| 15 |
Testing, one, two, three. After teaming with rival Shawn Michaels to win a Strange Bedfellows Tag Team Match, Mr. Kennedy rewarded his partner with a Mic Check. |
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The self-described chick magnet and his tag team partner, John Morrison, keep looking good, retaining their WWE Tag Team Championships after tangling with Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon Moore. |
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The Mouth of Miami dropped two slots on the P25 after losing to Batista by count-out. The misery didn't stop there, though. The Animal decided he hadn't doled out enough abuse and speared the baller. |
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| 18 |
What a drag! First Y2J had to battle both Snitsky and JBL in a Handicap Match, then, after he won, the Texas businessman wrapped an electrical cable around his neck and pulled him across on the floor. |
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The little guy looked desperate in his search for a tag team partner to face off against The Highlanders. But then he landed a doozy: Mick Foley. The two won and secured two spots at the Royal Rumble. |
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The Samoan Bulldozer didn't budge on the P25 this week, despite dropping a Steel Cage Match to Jeff Hardy. Hey, have you seen this guy, he's not that easy to move. |
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| 21 |
The World Tag Team Champions caught a breather this week when Raw hit the Mohegan Sun Casino. They better be prepared to ante up next week, though. |
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The 16-time World Champion did not see action this week, earning a reprieve from the Win-or-Retire roller coaster he's been riding since Mr. McMahon's ultimatum. |
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JIMMY WANG YANG & SHANNON MOORE Unlikely duo? You bet. But Wang Yang and Moore earned a second look when they split one match apiece against the current WWE Tag Team Champions. |
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Perhaps WWE's greatest natural athlete, Benjamin dropped one slot on the P25 after not seeing any action this week. |
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Could Noble be the luckiest man in WWE? This week, he dropped Chuck Palumbo for the fourth time in a row. And the Diva he's been bird-dogging, Michelle McCool, may be ready for a new man. |
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Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"I'm liking Jeff Hardy at No. 1 every week. I can get used to this." - Ezra
The Academy replies: We're glad you're enjoying it, and you'll continue to be able to as long as Jeff keeps this winning streak alive.
"Why aren't The Miz & John Morrison together on the P25?" - Adam
The Academy replies: Good question. The Academy has been keeping them separate since we were so sure their mutual dislike for each other would cause an implosion, but their success together can't be denied. Look for a change to happen soon.
"Ric Flair should be in the top 10. He's got more pressure to win than anyone." - Rick
The Academy replies: He's working his way up. Yes, he does have quite a bit of pressure with his career constantly on the line, but we still have to vote for him like we do for the other Superstars.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
The Great Khali - The Punjabi giant gets cut down to size after not seeing any action this week.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
Mark Henry – The World's Strongest Man continues to make the World's Strongest Case for cracking the P25.
JBL – The Lonestar Loudmouth put on a sick display against Y2J, raring to lasso a stop on the list.