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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 April 7:
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| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BOBBY LASHLEY (12) The ECW World Champion didn’t take any post-WrestleMania breaks. Only one day after winning the Battle of the Billionaires for Donald Trump, Lashley conquered Umaga & Armando Estrada on Raw. |
2 | |
| 2 |
UNDERTAKER (6) The Deadman started his first week as the new World Heavyweight Champion with no scheduled matches, but he thwarted a vicious ambush by King Booker with a Tombstone on the announce table. |
5 | |
| 3 |
JOHN CENA (1) The WWE Champion successfully retained his gold at WrestleMania and now retains his spot on the P25. Who will step up to face Cena next? |
3 | |
| 4 |
Batista drops down to No. 4 this week after losing the gold to Undertaker. Those who have witnessed The Animal’s past dominance know that he won’t take this loss lying down. |
1 | |
| 5 |
The cocky Mr. Kennedy lived up to his own hype at WrestleMania, but suffered attacks from Finlay this week. Will the Irish brawler continue teaching him a lesson about messing with his buddy Hornswoggle? |
8 | |
| 6 |
HBK put in one of the most epic efforts in sports-entertainment history during his WWE Championship match with John Cena at WrestleMania. It wasn't enough to hold his spot, but he's sure to be back. |
4 | |
| 7 | 7 | ||
| 8 |
The Samoan Bulldozer fell to ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley not once, but twice this week. Will the Intercontinental Champion be able to climb his way back up the ranks of the P25? |
6 | |
| 9 |
The Rabid Wolverine defeated MVP at WrestleMania, but MVP made sure he would fall to The Miz on SmackDown. How will Benoit react to MVP’s interference? |
12 | |
| 10 |
The talented CM Punk put in a stellar performance in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania, but fell short of victory. His ECW on Sci Fi win propels him to No. 10. |
11 | |
| 11 |
The enormous Khali looks pretty unstoppable after defeating Kane at WrestleMania. The Punjabi Warrior continues his search for competition as well as his ascent up the P25. |
14 | |
| 12 |
The Rated-R Superstar certainly took a licking this week when he went through a ladder at WrestleMania. Without any other matches this week, Edge drops down to No. 12 on the P25. |
10 | |
| 13 | 9 | ||
| 14 |
Moving down one spot, Randy Orton didn’t have any scheduled matches throughout the week after WrestleMania. Orton will have to compete more if he wants to find his way in the top of the P25. |
13 | |
| 15 |
The ECW Original led his team to victory in one of the biggest ECW matches in recent history. The rivalry between the Originals and the New Breed continues to rage. |
16 | |
| 16 |
The Big Red Monster falls one spot this week. Kane put in a tremendous performance at WrestleMania against The Great Khali, but it was not enough for him to walk away victorious. |
15 | |
| 17 |
The Women’s Champion retains her spot on the P25 after she defeated Ashley at WrestleMania 23. Will she continue to hold her place, or will Mickie have something to say about it? |
17 | |
| 18 |
The WWE Tag Team Champions defeated the powerful duo of Gregory Helms & Chavo Guerrero this week on SmackDown. Will any tag team be able to topple the current SmackDown rulers? |
18 | |
| 19 |
Flair teamed with Carlito in a bonus pre-WrestleMania match to defeat the World’s Greatest Tag Team on Raw. Will they continue to pull out wins? |
20 | |
| 20 |
All the apples Carlito eats are obviously positively affecting his health. Since working alongside the legendary Ric Flair, Carlito has seemed to be on a winning track. |
21 | |
| 21 |
Finlay sent a clear message to Mr. Kennedy on SmackDown. He seems to have been gunning for Kennedy since the cocky Superstar delivered the plunge to Hornswoggle at WrestleMania. |
19 | |
| 22 |
Burke has proved his talent in the ring as the leader of the New Breed, which has been taking ECW by storm despite a WrestleMania loss. |
25 | |
| 23 |
MVP put in a good fight against Chris Benoit at WrestleMania, but he wasn’t able to defeat the Rabid Wolverine. He still seems to have his sights set on Benoit’s gold. |
22 | |
| 24 |
The monstrous Snitsky continues to devastate ECW Superstars. Can anything stop this leviathan? |
NR | |
| 25 |
The Alpha Male has been influential in the New Breed vs. Originals matches in ECW. WWE fans should expect big things from him as the future unfolds. |
NR |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"Why isn't Undertaker No. 1? He's 15-0!" - Anne
The Academy replies: The Deadman still made a pretty big jump. You can't deny Bobby Lashley the top spot after his active week.
"It's about time CM Punk made the top 10. He should still be higher." - Bart
The Academy replies: He had a good showing at his first WrestleMania, but he still didn't get that win. He's on his way, though.
"Marcus Cor Von makes the P25 after the New Breed loses? I don't get it." - Mary
The Academy replies: The Alpha Male has been a driving force for the New Breed and that was a big win on ECW on Sci Fi, playing by the Originals' rules.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Johnny Nitro - With no scheduled matches or appearances at WrestleMania, Nitro needs to step up his game if he hopes to join Melina on the list.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
Tommy Dreamer - Keep your eye on Tommy Dreamer, one of the talented ECW Originals. Dreamer’s hardcore background has served him well and with a few more victorious swings of the stop sign, he will be on the P25.
The Miz - Although The Miz’s win on SmackDown was controversial, he continues to put in tremendous performances and could be back on the P25 in no time.