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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 February 16:
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) After an impressive win over HBK on Raw, the Intercontinental Champion sweeps the Academy's first-place votes in the P25. Will his hot streak continue in the ominous Elimination Chamber at No Way Out? |
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| 2 |
The WWE Champion had a menacing stare for John Cena on Raw as the Chain Gang Commander defeated Mark Henry. Cena looks 100 percent ready for No Way Out. Question is ... is Orton ready? |
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The Animal picked up a non-title victory over Montel Vontavious Porter on SmackDown. With The Animal caged this Sunday in the Elimination Chamber, can he persevere and return to the WrestleMania main event? |
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The World Heavyweight Champion had his hands full with the former champion, Rey Mysterio, on SmackDown. But will his impending marriage plans with Vickie Guerrero be a distraction in the future? |
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The Straightedge Superstar picked up a DQ victory over Mark Henry on ECW on Sci Fi, and also earned a tag team win with Kane on SmackDown over Chavo Guerrero & Shelton Benjamin. |
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With a win over Big Daddy V, The Deadman showed the world he can defeat all comers in all sizes. He's a favorite of the Academy voters to be left standing in the Elimination Chamber Sunday. |
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The Game is determined to return to the main event at WrestleMania with a win in the Elimination Chamber this Sunday. |
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The former World Champion attacked the current champion, Edge, on SmackDown. But after suffering an injury in Chile, will the luchador be ready to battle Edge and regain the World Title at No Way Out? |
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HBK gave Jeff Hardy all he could handle on Raw, but still suffered a loss to the Intercontinental Champion. With HBK's past experience in the Elimination Chamber, he has to be seen as a favorite this Sunday. |
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| 10 |
Speak softly and carry a big stick. The Belfast Brawler assaulted Mr. McMahon with a shillelagh shot on Raw, then defeated The Great Khali on SmackDown with his trusty shillelagh as well. |
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The Glamazon is sitting pretty with her Women's Championship after a week off. Did we say "pretty?" We meant "gorgeous!" Please don't hurt us, Ms. Phoenix... |
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The Green Bay gladiator took a cheap shot at the Nature Boy, kicking him in his injured leg. Will the loudmouth be able to back up his words Sunday as he tries to end Ric Flair's legendary career? |
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The Austin, Texas crowd roared as the little leprechaun defeated Mr. McMahon on Raw with help from Finlay. But how will the Chairman's bastard son survive next week facing Mr. McMahon in a steel cage? |
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The WWE Tag Team Champions suffered a setback as John Morrison lost to Tommy Dreamer on ECW on Sci Fi, with perennial whipping boy Colin Delaney cheering Dreamer on at ringside. |
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His pectoral muscle is 100 percent, he promises. A win over Mark Henry on Raw was proof of it. With Randy Orton in his sights at No Way Out, can he reclaim his WWE Championship lost to injury? |
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The Big Red Machine teamed with CM Punk to defeat Shelton Benjamin & ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero in tag team action on SmackDown. |
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Freshly dried off from his Gulf of Mexico swim, the ECW Champion took two beatings from his No Way Out challenger, CM Punk, on ECW and in tag team action on SmackDown. |
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Y2J finally picked up a victory over John Bradshaw Layfield on Raw. But did Umaga's post-match spike to his previously-injured throat do damage to his Elimination Chamber hopes Sunday at No Way Out? We'll see. |
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MVP needs to snap this slump he's in before the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out. He picked up another loss on SmackDown -- this time to Batista. Could this recent bad luck cost him the United States Title as well? |
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Matt Striker's monster was dispatched by Undertaker on SmackDown, but should be a big presence in the Elimination Chamber this Sunday at No Way Out. |
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JBL thought he bribed the Samoan Bulldozer to gain his protection. He thought wrong, as Umaga spiked both Y2J and JBL. But this Sunday, will Umaga's championship hopes be DOA as JBL and Y2J seek revenge? |
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The Nature Boy might have seen his last night in the Raw ring as he stared down Mr. Kennedy. The 16-time World Championship career will shine forever, win or lose, after his match with Kennedy at No Way Out. |
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| 24 |
The "Gold Standard" of ECW is losing his luster, losing to Kane & CM Punk in tag team action on SmackDown. |
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| 25 |
Preparation is key. The World Tag Team Champions took a week off, studying videotape of their No. 1 contenders, Carlito & Santino Marella. |
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Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"Nobody dropped off? Come on. The P25 is all about movement." - Al
The Academy replies: There is plenty of movement packed into this week, but all 25 Superstars had strong enough weeks to keep their status in the rankings.
"Chavo Guerrero is the ECW Champion. Start giving him the respect he deserves and put him in the top 10. This is just loco!" - Brendan
The Academy replies: He took a slight step back this week, but he is working his way up. If he retains his gold against CM Punk, look for the surge you believe he deserves.
"Sorry Mr. Hart, but Jeff Hardy is the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be." - J.T.
The Academy replies: Well, that's quite an argument to make, but there is no disagreeing that Hardy is the best this week as he racked up all 19 of our first place votes.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Nobody - All 25 Superstars maintained their positions on the POWER 25. Congratulations!
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
John "Bradshaw" Layfield – Going into the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out, his loss to Y2J might hurt momentum.
Tommy Dreamer – The Innovator of Violence has Colin Delaney under his wing, and scored a win over John Morrison this week.