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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 10:
Also, find out what the number next to the Superstar name means. Continue...
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JOHN CENA (8) After picking up a win by disqualification on Raw, Cena looks determined to charge ahead toward April 1. |
2 | |
| 2 |
BOBBY LASHLEY (10) The ECW World Champion had a much deserved light week after appearing on all three brands last week, though he found time to bring Mr. McMahon to his knees and ECW fans to their feet. |
1 | |
| 3 |
BATISTA (1) Will the World Heavyweight Champion's win over the Big Red Machine help give him the extraordinary confidence he will need to defeat Kane’s brother at WrestleMania? |
4 | |
| 4 |
Michaels and John Cena look like World Tag Team Champions right now, but will HBK's allegiance to John Cena last until WrestleMania? |
3 | |
| 5 |
With only two losses in his WWE career (both to WWE Champion John Cena) will any other Superstar be able to topple Umaga? |
5 | |
| 6 |
The Phenom moves up one spot after defeating Finlay this week on SmackDown. Not much seems to slow him as he makes his way toward WrestleMania. |
7 | |
| 7 |
Will Hardy rebound and climb the P25 as he prepares to climb the ladders in the WrestleMania 23 Money in the Bank Ladder Match? |
6 | |
| 8 |
As King Booker prepares for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, will the rest of the SmackDown roster find themselves hailing the King? |
11 | |
| 9 |
The cocky Mr. Kennedy was back on the mic this week and picked up a win over CM Punk, furthering his argument that he really the future of sports-entertainment. |
12 | |
| 10 |
The Rated-R Superstar fell in the P25 rankings after backing out of his match with WWE Champion John Cena. When will Edge spear his way back into the ring? |
8 | |
| 11 |
CM Punk hit a small bump in his recent streak. Will it slow him down or will he come back strong? |
9 | |
| 12 |
No matter how talented a Superstar is, there is no time to pause if he wants to claw his way to the top of the P25... even for a Rabid Wolverine. |
10 | |
| 13 |
The enormous Khali made a startling declaration this week on Raw: “I want Kane!” What can happen when these two enormous Superstars clash? |
13 | |
| 14 |
The Legend Killer fell to the Legendary HBK, but as WWE fans know, Orton usually serves his revenge up cold. |
14 | |
| 15 |
RVD scored a big win for the ECW Originals this week by defeating Elijah Burke. Will that momentum carry into WrestleMania? |
17 | |
| 16 |
Will Kane answer the call of fellow behemoth Khali? If the two do meet in the ring, there is no telling what kind of carnage will follow. |
15 | |
| 17 |
The Southpaw from San Juan faced the man who has been acting as his unofficial mentor, but nothing was decided as a result of an uncool interruption by The Great Khali. |
16 | |
| 18 |
Will Flair be ready for the Triple Threat Money in the Bank Qualifying Match? If so, he could be in for a big surge on the P25. |
18 | |
| 19 |
Although they did not have a match this week, the WWE Tag Team Champions show no signs of slowing when they do compete. |
19 | |
| 20 |
The Women’s Champion defeated Maria this week on Raw, but was promptly knocked on her shapely behind by Playboy covergirl Ashley. Will she get revenge? |
23 | |
| 21 |
The A-lister falls one spot behind his girlfriend this week in the P25. Can he come back and jump ahead next week? |
20 | |
| 22 |
The man who loves to fight felt no love from Undertaker this week, who finished Finlay off with a devastating Tombstone. |
21 | |
| 23 | 22 | ||
| 24 |
The Cruiserweight Champion didn’t have any matches scheduled this week, but he is sure to see plenty of action on the Road to WrestleMania. |
24 | |
| 25 |
Holly is back on the P25 after defeating Balls Mahoney on ECW. Still, he's certainly not untouchable, which he learned the hard way from Snitsky. |
NR |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"How come Shawn Michaels hasn't received any first place votes from the Academy?" - Noah
The Academy replies: It takes a lot to receive a first place vote and if you don't have gold in your possession, it's near impossible.
"Why is Snitsky not on the P25 yet? He's bulldozed just about everyone." - Scott
The Academy replies: He has, but how many of those attacks have been in between bells? Once he gets a match under his belt, he's sure to shake some things up.
"Bobby Lashley gets more first place votes than John Cena but still comes in at No. 2? I don't get it." - Chris
The Academy replies: The No. 1 spot is determined by total points received by the Academy, not just first place votes. Take it up with the members who voted Lashley in at No. 3 and 4.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Elijah Burke - Burke falls for now, but don't count him out. He doesn't need CM Punk in the New Breed to accomplish what he has in mind.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
Snitsky - Keep an eye on this monster. He's done quite a bit of damage and he's yet to have an official ECW match.
Chris Masters - As Superstar after Superstar tap out to the Master Lock, will Masters be able to put a lock on a spot in the P25?