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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 17:
Also, find out what the number next to the Superstar name means. Continue...
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ||
| 2 |
BOBBY LASHLEY (5) Bobby Lashley also holds firm this week on the P25 at No. 2. Donald Trump's representative for WrestleMania 23 continues to dominate anyone who dares to step into his ring. |
2 | |
| 3 |
With two weeks until WrestleMania, will the rocky partnership between HBK and Cena hold until the Superstars meet in the ring with gold on the line? |
4 | |
| 4 |
Batista moves down one spot this week after not competing in any matches. The Animal was not missing at SmackDown, however, as he punctuated his appearance on Miz TV. |
3 | |
| 5 |
Undertaker moves up to No. 5 this week after defeating King Booker on SmackDown. The Deadman has only weeks before he puts his undefeated WrestleMania streak on the line. |
6 | |
| 6 |
Umaga moves down one spot this week after not competing in the ring. Is Umaga busy gearing up for his match with Lashley, or is the Samoan Bulldozer simply playing mind games? |
5 | |
| 7 |
With a spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania, the future is bright for this young Superstar. |
7 | |
| 8 |
Mr. Kennedy lost to Matt Hardy on SmackDown this week, but he continues to be one of the most promising Superstars in sports-entertainment. |
9 | |
| 9 |
King Booker looked to have the edge on Undertaker once Finlay appeared, but the tables quickly turned. Will His Royal Highness be ready for WrestleMania? |
8 | |
| 10 |
Randy Orton was a busy man this week. After defeating Carlito and Ric Flair to earn a spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania, he traveled to the Land of the Extreme. |
14 | |
| 11 |
The Rated-R Superstar once again backed out of a match this week, but was still able to stir up plenty of trouble. |
10 | |
| 12 |
He and MVP gave WWE fans a sneak preview of WrestleMania by brawling in the ring during SmackDown. Which one will leave with the United States Championship? |
12 | |
| 13 |
Khali and Kane seem to have each other’s number. What will happen when the two Superstars meet at WrestleMania? |
13 | |
| 14 |
CM Punk falls victim to circumstance this week, dropping three spots after not being in action. Should he consider Elijah Burke's offer to cross over to the New Breed? |
11 | |
| 15 |
The Big Red Machine looked scarier than ever when he dragged Daivari backstage by the neck. Does anybody want to face him right now? |
16 | |
| 16 |
RVD drops a spot after being eliminated from the Battle Royal on ECW on Sci Fi, but he'll gladly take that loss after Dreamer helped the Originals to a win. |
15 | |
| 17 |
Carlito stays cool at No. 17 after that Triple Threat loss, but he may not be so lucky without better results next week. |
17 | |
| 18 | 20 | ||
| 19 |
"The Nature Boy" drops a spot after the Triple Threat loss to the Legend Killer. What will he do to recover next week? |
18 | |
| 20 |
Nitro starts his move back up the P25 by stepping up to No. 20. That win against London & Kendrick was picture perfect. |
21 | |
| 21 |
The WWE Tag Team Champions had their hands full with MNM. Can they bounce back next week? |
19 | |
| 22 |
He helped King Booker for a while on SmackDown, but when all was said and done, Finlay looked more like a Deadman. |
22 | |
| 23 |
Hardy leaps back up onto the P25 after taking care of Mr. Kennedy. Can he hold his place now that he has made his return? |
NR | |
| 24 |
He got a huge win for the ECW Originals on ECW on Sci Fi. Does it foreshadow similar success at WrestleMania? |
NR | |
| 25 |
With his recent success in challenge after challenge, Masters has a lock on the POWER 25. |
NR |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"How is Randy Orton higher than Edge? Edge has complete control of that situation." - Jerry
The Academy replies: Whatever the situation actually is, it has led to Edge being in the ring less. That makes it difficult to ascend the P25.
"How is Batista out of the top three? He's still a champion." - Dustin
The Academy replies: He is, but it's hard to deny HBK that No. 3 spot with all he has done since Royal Rumble.
"First Helms missed out on the P25 and now Chavo. Is the Cruiserweight Championship cursed?" - Brian
The Academy replies: It's not necessarily cursed, but matches are important to the P25. The more of a fighting champion he is, the better chance he'll have of being on the P25.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Chavo Guerrero - Guerrero hasn't been much of a fighting champion during the past couple of weeks. Will he find his way back to the P25 soon?
Deuce & Domino - They're off the P25 for now, but who knows when they will reappear from the wrong side of the tracks?
Hardcore Holly - Holly falls off after a not-so-hardcore week.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
Snitsky - Snitsky is another step closer to P25 glory. One more match and he could invade.
Ashley - She's certainly been succeeding in getting to Melina. If she follows through, it won't be long before she replaces her on the P25.