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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 March 3:
Also, find out what the number next to the Superstar name means. Continue...
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BOBBY LASHLEY (19) Bobby Lashley is back on top after appearing on all three brands. He topped Hardcore Holly and Mr. Kennedy and was even able to squeeze in a couple of brawls with Umaga. |
2 | |
| 2 |
The WWE Champion teamed with Shawn Michaels to defeat Edge & Orton this week on Raw. The team of Cena & Michaels seems to be strong, but can Cena trust his partner? |
1 | |
| 3 |
Coming in at No. 3 right below his World Tag Team Champion partner John Cena, HBK moved up in the P25 this week after putting in an incredible performance against Edge & Orton. |
4 | |
| 4 |
The Animal was absent from in-ring action this week. Is Batista resting up for potentially one of the greatest WrestleMania matches ever? |
3 | |
| 5 |
The Samoan Bulldozer didn’t have any official matches this week, but he made his presence known as he brawled with his WrestleMania 23 opponent, Bobby Lashley. |
5 | |
| 6 |
The High-flying Hardy dropped a Swanton Bomb on Shelton Benjamin this week, earning him a spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania and a boost to No. 6. |
7 | |
| 7 |
The Deadman slides a notch after being absent from action. Will he be ready to face World Heavyweight Champion Batista when the time comes for him to put his streak on the line? |
6 | |
| 8 |
The Rated-R Superstar suffered a loss at the hands of HBK & John Cena, but continues to put in valiant efforts every time he steps foot in the ring. |
8 | |
| 9 |
The straightedge Superstar trounced Stevie Richards this week on ECW on Sci Fi. It seems as if the sky is the limit for the talented CM Punk. |
11 | |
| 10 |
The Rabid Wolverine may have lost on SmackDown, but take a lesson from those who have faced Benoit in the past: he may be down, but he is definitely not out. |
9 | |
| 11 |
His Royal Highness had no scheduled matches this week, but he will no doubt be back in the ring very soon with his beautiful Queen at his side. All hail! |
10 | |
| 12 |
Mr. Kennedy might be cocky, but that does not stop him from being one of the most promising Superstars of his generation. He is sure to be back on the mic and in the winner's circle soon. |
12 | |
| 13 |
The enormous Khali tried to participate in the Master Lock challenge, but his arms were just too darn big! He doesn't seem to care what brand it is; he's making sure his presence is always felt. |
14 | |
| 14 |
Orton fell victim to the wrath of Shawn Michaels once again. Will he ever be able to truly get past this Legend? |
13 | |
| 15 |
Kane remains at No. 15, but he's counting down the days until he can get a piece of The Great Khali. Which giant will come out standing tall? |
15 | |
| 16 | 18 | ||
| 17 |
RVD and company weren't able to get the job done this time against the New Breed. What will the Originals have in store for them next week? |
16 | |
| 18 |
An inactive week drops "The Nature Boy" to No. 18, but he has been on a roll in the past few weeks. Look out for when he's back. |
17 | |
| 19 |
The WWE Tag Team Champions hold steady at No. 19. When it comes down to the titles, nobody seems to be able to top these guys. |
19 | |
| 20 |
Johnny Nitro doesn't need bells to show what he's made of. His super beating made quite a statement on Raw. |
21 | |
| 21 |
Finlay fires up to No. 21 after winning a bid to WrestleMania. Dominating like that in a ring with Chris Benoit might remind SmackDown fans of when the Irishman held the gold. |
25 | |
| 22 | 20 | ||
| 23 | 24 | ||
| 24 |
He didn't come out on top in the Six-Man Tag Team Match, but he is still the Cruiserweight Champion. |
22 | |
| 25 |
Being out of action last week drops Burke two spots. Can he come back or will he experience a fall off of the P25? |
23 |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"How can Batista fall out of the top three? He's still the champion." - Lesley
The Academy replies: The P25 is cumulative, and HBK has done more in the past few weeks while The Animal is concentrating on his mind games with Undertaker.
"Matt Hardy is still not on the P25? There is something wrong with that picture." - Rich
The Academy replies: That was a pretty big win and he came very close. One more big win could get him back in.
"I just wanted to be the first to say farewell from the P25 to Deuce & Domino." - Marty
The Academy replies: Remember they beat the WWE Tag Team Champions twice. Don't count them out just yet.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Nobody - All 25 Superstars managed to retain positions on the P25 this week.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
Matt Hardy - Hardy fell just a hair short of No. 25. That big win on SmackDown could foreshadow a P25 comeback.
Marcus Cor Von - The Alpha Male has been a dominating force since his ECW debut. With help from the rest of the New Breed, there is no limit to how far he could go.