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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 23:
Also, find out what the number next to the Superstar name means. Continue...
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
UNDERTAKER (5) The Deadman proved himself very much alive in his quest to capture the World Heavyweight Championship. At No Way Out, The Phenom topped all comers for a chance at the title at WrestleMania XXIV. |
6 | |
| 2 |
EDGE (6) It was a good week for the Ultimate Opportunist, who crept up two slots on the P25 this week. Not only did he defeat an injured Rey Mysterio to retain the title, but Vickie said "yes" to his marriage proposal. |
4 | |
| 3 |
JEFF HARDY (6) The "Rainbow-haired Warrior" flew into the final two at the Elimination Chamber. Unfortunately for him, he battled a determined Triple H and was grounded. |
1 | |
| 4 |
TRIPLE H (2) It's been a long year for The King of Kings. After being shelved at last year's WrestleMania due to injury, Triple H may redeem himself after earning a spot in the main event at No Way Out. |
7 | |
| 5 |
The "Legend Killer" retained his WWE Championship after purposefully slapping a referee and getting himself disqualified in his title match against John Cena. |
2 | |
| 6 |
After coming deathly close to beating Undertaker in the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out, Batista took out his frustration on MVP. That's gotta hurt. |
3 | |
| 7 |
The Straightedge Superstar received a sobering defeat at No Way Out when he lost his fight to recapture the ECW title from Chavo Guerrero. |
5 | |
| 8 |
Sweet Chin Music may have gotten silenced at No Way Out, but for his valiant effort, HBK climbs one spot up the P25. |
9 | |
| 9 |
Thanks to his injured arm, the Master of the 619 came up a little short at No Way Out in a courageous battle against Edge for the World Title. |
8 | |
| 10 |
He thought his opportunity to recapture the WWE title had been slapped away by Randy Orton at No Way Out, but on Raw, "The Champ" won his way back into contention. |
15 | |
| 11 |
For a man as cold and hard as a Blarney Stone, the Irishman showed real emotion on Raw as he was forced to watch JBL attack his little friend, Hornswoggle. |
10 | |
| 12 |
It was a mixed week for the loudmouth from Green Bay, Wis. He failed to end Ric Flair's career at No Way Out, but did manage to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania. |
12 | |
| 13 |
The reigning Women's Champion slipped two spots down the P25 compliments of a returning Candice Michelle, who distracted The Glamazon enough to allow Maria to capture a victory. |
11 | |
| 14 |
Ooooohhhh, Chavo. The salsa-fueled Superstar retained the ECW Championship at No Way Out by rolling up a frustrated CM Punk. |
17 | |
| 15 |
The Shaman of Sexy and the self-proclaimed Chick Magnet continue their inexplicable rampage against Colin Delaney. Yes, that Colin Delaney. |
14 | |
| 16 |
The Big Red Monster maintains his spot on the P25 after he was able to knock The Great Khali down to size. |
16 | |
| 17 |
Y2J held his own against five of the toughest Superstars in all of WWE. For that, Jericho gets bumped up a notch on the P25. |
18 | |
| 18 |
In a Steel Cage Match against his pops, Mr. McMahon, Hornswoggle suffered gravely at the hands of JBL, whose savage beating sidelined the little guy with severe injuries. |
13 | |
| 19 |
Unstoppable? Maybe not, but don't bet against him. The 16-time World Champion took on Mr. Kennedy in his seventh Career Threatening Match, and once again the Nature Boy survived to fight another day. |
22 | |
| 20 |
It was a rough week for MVP. First, Undertaker tossed him to the mat at No Way Out. Then Batista took out his aggression on him at SmackDown. Sure, he slipped a spot on the P25, but at least he's still breathing. |
19 | |
| 21 |
Big Daddy V exacted some serious damage inside the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out, but the leviathan still couldn't weigh down Undertaker or Batista. |
20 | |
| 22 |
The islander may not have survived the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out, but it took nearly five Superstars to stop the Samoan Bulldozer in his tracks. |
21 | |
| 23 |
This Jamaican native is growing on the Academy like a weed. The rookie manages to hold onto his spot on the P25 for another week. |
23 | |
| 24 |
The "Gold Standard" cashed in on his natural athleticism and earned a spot in WrestleMania's Money in the Bank Ladder Match by defeating Jimmy Wang Yang. |
24 | |
| 25 |
In perhaps the most disturbing display of bullying WWE has ever known, JBL gravely injured Hornswoggle in a steel cage. Nice work, tough guy. |
NR |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"Where's Floyd Mayweather? That shot should have put him on the P25 this week." - Raph
The Academy replies: Sorry, but you must be a WWE Superstar to be eligible for the POWER 25.
"Big Show's not on yet? Come on, man. That was a big return - literally." - Lee
The Academy replies: First of all, Big Show hasn't even been in a match yet! And secondly, so far he's just gotten popped in the face. Give it some time.
"Rey shouldn't be falling. Why don't you try going in the ring with that kind of injury?" - Mike
The Academy replies: Sorry, but we have to rank him on the same scale as everyone else, regardless of his injury.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly - The World Tag Team Champions dropped off the P25 after maintaining a low profile lately.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
Big Show – He's back and he's bigger than ever! Well, not literally. He made a suprise return at No Way Out, showing off having lost more than 100 pounds.
Maria – Thank you, Candice Michelle! After the returning Diva distracted Beth Phoenix, Maria won not only her match against The Glamazon but also the right to pose for Playboy.