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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 19:
Also, find out what the number next to the Superstar name means. Continue...
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JEFF HARDY (19) Unbelievable! How else to describe the Swanton Bomb Hardy dropped from 30 feet up a rigging tower onto Randy Orton? This guy rocks! |
1 | |
| 2 |
The strength of The Animal was too much for the World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry, to overcome. |
3 | |
| 3 |
The Straightedge Superstar dropped down a notch on the P25 after suffering a shameless beating at the hands of Chavo Guerrero and Edge. |
2 | |
| 4 |
Once again, the Littlest Big Man got triple-teamed by Edge and his drones. Only this time, a gleeful Chavo joined in on the sad display. Que pasa, amigo? |
4 | |
| 5 |
The WWE Champion's chest was ground zero for a Hardy-delivered Swanton Bomb. After the dust cleared, the two were wheeled out of the arena on gurneys. |
5 | |
| 6 |
Sensing just how unpredictable The Game can be, Mr. McMahon decided to give his nemesis a second opportunity to qualify for the Royal Rumble. |
6 | |
| 7 |
Death plays for keeps. Big Daddy V found this out the hard way when he attacked The Deadman unprovoked and was summarily put in his place. |
7 | |
| 8 |
The R-rated Superstar proved a busy man this week. From lending a hand to Chavo Guerrero as he beat down CM Punk to ganging up on Rey Mysterio. That's our Edge, always willing to help his cause. |
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| 9 |
The Showstopper earned yet another opportunity to make it to the main event at WrestleMania. He leveled Trevor Murdoch and gained a spot at the Royal Rumble. |
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| 10 |
The WWE Tag Team Champions got off to a rocky start, but sporting gold seems to have calmed their nerves. This week, the duo chilled The Highlanders with another victory. |
10 | |
| 11 |
In a Six-Diva Tag Team Match, The Glamazon spoke loudest when she reeled in Mickie James and won the match for her team with a Fisherman's Suplex. |
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| 12 |
The Big Red Monster ushered Delaney into ECW with a nice, oversized basket of beatdown. Welcome to the neighborhood. |
12 | |
| 13 |
Perhaps it's fitting that V finds himself stuck at number 13 on the list. The behemoth has run into some bad mojo when it comes to taking out Undertaker. |
13 | |
| 14 |
Has the Irishman's luck run out? The man who loves to fight wasn't feeling so hot after dropping his SmackDown match to The Great Khali. |
14 | |
| 15 |
He might not have fought Shawn Michaels last week, but the loudmouth from Green Bay, Wis., still got in a few blows during a TitanTron message to the Showstopper. |
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| 16 |
Mr. Kennedy? Done. Mankind? Toast. Batista? Finished. Kane? Served. The little guy took out a host of Superstars – or at least mini versions of Superstars – during a Mini Royal Rumble Match. |
19 | |
| 17 |
What's happens when a legend meets a legend in his own mind? Things came to a head when Ric Flair attacked the half-man, half-amazing Superstar in the MVP lounge? |
17 | |
| 18 |
Cat got your tongue? Y2J laid low this week to allow his throat to recover after JBL mercilessly dragged him across the floor with an electrical cord around his neck the week before. |
18 | |
| 19 |
Ah-so. The legendary master of Kung Woooo! ran the gauntlet again this week in a Career Threatening Match against William Regal. |
22 | |
| 20 |
Let's be honest, the Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences is flat out scared of the Samoan Bulldozer, which may explain why he maintains his slot on the P25 despite not seeing action this week. |
20 | |
| 21 |
The World Tag Team Champions had the week off, but both are no doubt gearing up for their spots at the Royal Rumble. |
21 | |
| 22 |
JIMMY WANG YANG & SHANNON MOORE The improbable pair continue their streak. This week, Wang Yang & Moore put the brakes on Deuce & Domino. |
23 | |
| 23 |
The Gold Standard's stock continues to rise. Benjamin took out Nunzio and rose another slot on the P25. |
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| 24 | NR | ||
| 25 |
Hide your eyes. After beating Triple H by disqualification and cracking the P25, the yuck-mouthed ogre must be grinning from ear to ear. |
NR |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"Where's Colin Delaney? The guy tries so hard. He deserves to be on here." - David
The Academy replies: Sorry, Dave. He puts forth a great effort, but the fact remains – he hasn't won a match yet.
"Chavo doesn't deserve to be on the P25. He needed help to win." - Craig
The Academy replies: As the sports saying goes, if the ref doesn't see it, it's not illegal. Chavo is the No. 1 contender whether you like it or not.
"Can any of you guys give Punk or Batista some love? Hardy's been getting all of your votes, lately!" - Jane
The Academy replies: How can he not get all of our votes? Honestly, is there anyone performing better right now in all of sports-entertainment?
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Jamie Noble - He took out Chuck Palumbo four times in a row, but Noble's luck had to run out sometime.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
The Great Khali – The Punjabi giant tried to beat on Hornswoggle but instead found Finlay's shillelagh.
JBL – The Lonestar Loudmouth put on a sick display when he roped and tied Y2J with an electrical cord.