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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 27:
Also, find out what the number next to the Superstar name means. Continue...
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BOBBY LASHLEY (17) No matter how many virtually impossible missions he encounters, the ECW World Champion makes it look pretty easy. We’ll see if that continues on Sunday. |
1 | |
| 2 |
BATISTA (1) The Animal made a statement in his return to the ring on SmackDown. The question remains: Can he silence Mr. Kennedy from making an even bigger statement on Sunday? |
3 | |
| 3 |
JOHN CENA (1) The WWE Champion ended up on his back Monday. Will he be able to stay standing against Umaga this Sunday? |
2 | |
| 4 |
The Hardys continue to get the better of MNM. Will Jeff be ready if they are looking for revenge at this pay-per-view? |
4 | |
| 5 | 6 | ||
| 6 |
Michaels couldn’t earn the last laugh this week, but he’ll be going for his third Rumble Match victory on Sunday. |
5 | |
| 7 |
It wasn’t a very eventful SmackDown for Kennedy, but he did manage to escape Undertaker and goes into his championship match with a ton of confidence. |
7 | |
| 8 |
The Samoan Bulldozer had no sympathy for the WWE Champion on Monday. Will he be feeling the same way at Royal Rumble? |
8 | |
| 9 |
The Rabid Wolverine kept it real on SmackDown. Is a Royal Rumble victory something he will be adding to his list of feats since returning? |
9 | |
| 10 |
Queen Sharmell claims he’s in top shape, but will his personal issues with Finlay distract him from Rumble royalty? |
10 | |
| 11 | 11 | ||
| 12 |
Winning the Over-the-Top-Rope Challenge propels him three spots. Out of all Extremists, he seems to have the advantage heading into the Rumble. |
15 | |
| 13 | 12 | ||
| 14 |
Kane’s latest encounter with MVP ended with another sinister smile on the Big Red Machine’s face, but he can be certain Porter will be coming for him on Sunday. |
16 | |
| 15 |
MNM is giving London & Kendrick something to worry about. Will they have the same influence on The Hardys when they look to avenge the ladder incident? |
17 | |
| 16 |
Flair’s week off is a bit costly on the P25, but if he’s using that time to prep for another Rumble, he could very likely be shooting up the ranks next week. |
14 | |
| 17 |
Carlito picked the wrong week to lose. He slides four spots with this week’s success of other Superstars. |
13 | |
| 18 |
The Deadman’s success in SmackDown’s Rumble preview leaves him looking up at three fewer Superstars on the P25. Is his first Rumble Match win in sight? |
21 | |
| 19 |
They had another tough week, but it’s really all about one thing: the gold. |
18 | |
| 20 |
The Great Khali proved on Monday why he could be a giant problem for the 29 other participants in the main event on Sunday. |
23 | |
| 21 |
Hardy dropped a few spots after a week off, but that just makes him fresher than everyone else in Sunday’s main event. |
19 | |
| 22 |
If he continues at this pace and fares well at the Rumble, Kenny Dykstra could be the fastest rising Superstar in recent Raw history. |
24 | |
| 23 |
MONTEL VONTAVIOUS PORTER
The disqualification hit his rank hard, but Porter’s planning on being the most valuable participant at Sunday’s prime time event. |
20 | |
| 24 | 22 | ||
| 25 |
Mickie continues to keep the Women’s Championship a dream for Victoria. At this rate, it doesn’t seem like it will be anything more. |
25 |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"Cena falls? Are you guys kidding me?" - Curt
The Academy replies: Cena’s spot fell when he did, but the WWE Champion has a chance to get it all back this weekend.
"It’s about time you gave Undertaker the jump he deserves. He’ll be doing even better after he wins the Rumble." - Bobby
The Academy replies: The Academy is not going to argue you on that. The fact that he has yet to win a Rumble has us thinking he's a sleeping giant.
"Kane shouldn’t be that much higher than MVP. They’re pretty evenly matched." - Eliana
The Academy replies: They are, but Kane has one huge advantage. Did you notice the fear in MVP’s eyes on Friday night?
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Nobody - In a rare occurrence, everyone managed to keep on the P25 this week. Congratulations!
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
Marcus Cor Von - The Alpha Male has been nothing short of impressive, devouring his opponents in his first two weeks.
Deuce & Domino - These dudes look to be on their way to P25 stardom. If you don’t like it, you can sit on it.
Joey Mercury - The other half of MNM has been counting down the days to this Sunday’s match. If he comes through, he has a big P25 future.