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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 21:
Also, find out what the number next to the Superstar name means. Continue...
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JOHN CENA (12) The Champ is once again the king of the P25 mountain after defeating Edge & Randy Orton in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match. |
3 | |
| 2 |
UNDERTAKER (6) The Deadman drops down one spot, but that probably doesn’t bother a Superstar who has been six feet under. A disqualification win against Mr. Kennedy was not enough to maintain his spot. |
1 | |
| 3 |
BOBBY LASHLEY (1) The ECW World Champion didn’t have any scheduled matches this week, but delivered an earth-shattering spear to Umaga that enabled Italian WWE fan Santino Marella to claim the Intercontinental Championship! |
2 | |
| 4 |
When Mr. Kennedy butted his way into The Animal's contest with Finlay, Batista left the arena with a disqualification win and a group of WWE medical personnel. |
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| 5 | 5 | ||
| 6 |
If you like your Chin Music Sweet, look no further than HBK. A kick intended for WWE Champion John Cena landed on Edge, leaving Michaels vulnerable for a powerful FU from The Champ. |
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| 7 |
The Superstar who is not so nice and says things twice was all over SmackDown. Kennedy got Finlay disqualified in his match against Batista, but the Irishman repaid the favor in the main event. |
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| 8 |
The Rabid Wolverine put on another brilliant performance, forcing his WrestleMania 23 opponent MVP to tap out to the Sharpshooter. |
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| 9 |
Punk has officially announced he will show allegiance to the ECW New Breed. It was a rough first night, though, as he provided more help to Rob Van Dam than to the leader of his faction. |
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| 10 |
The Samoan Bulldozer drops down two spots after relinquishing his Intercontinental Championship to WWE fan Santino Marella on Raw. |
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| 11 |
He wants competition but has yet to find it. Will anyone be able to topple the enormous Punjabi Warrior? |
11 | |
| 12 |
The Big Red Machine stops just below The Great Khali, who he faced at WrestleMania 23. A countout victory over the team of Regal & Taylor helps Kane move up to No. 12. |
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| 13 |
The talented ECW Original used a chair to defeat Elijah Burke of the ECW New Breed. The heated competition between these two powerful factions shows no signs of slowing. |
15 | |
| 14 |
Teaming with Edge was not enough to secure a win for Orton when the duo faced WWE Champion John Cena in a Handicap Match. |
12 | |
| 15 |
Edge is no stranger to controversy and no stranger to working well with Randy Orton. Unfortunately for the Rated-R Superstar, a victory against John Cena just wasn’t in the cards this week. |
13 | |
| 16 |
Sure he is cocky, but he is also extremely brave to go up against Chris Benoit on numerous occasions. |
18 | |
| 17 |
The Women’s Champion didn’t compete this week. Could she be preparing for her big Backlash match with Mickie James? |
17 | |
| 18 |
The streak is over. After 334 days as WWE Tag Team Champions, London & Kendrick fell to newcomers Deuce & Domino on SmackDown. |
16 | |
| 19 | NR | ||
| 20 |
This enormous monstrosity made quick work of Little Guido on ECW. Who will Snitsky demolish next? |
24 | |
| 21 |
The Dirtiest Player in the Game has had some trouble of late with his partner Carlito. Is it a lack of communication? Will the talented pair be able to get back on track? |
19 | |
| 22 |
Cade & Murdoch seem to be coming into their own as a tag team to reckon with. Lance Cade’s victory over Jeff Hardy should warn the brothers from North Carolina to be on their guard at Backlash. |
25 | |
| 23 |
A loss to The World’s Greatest Tag Team almost made Carlito lose his cool with tag team partner Ric Flair and even the lovely Torrie Wilson! |
20 | |
| 24 |
The leader of the ECW New Breed tried to play dirty in his match against RVD with disastrous results. |
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| 25 |
The fighting Irishman showed up twice on SmackDown, once in a match against Batista and once to aid Mr. Kennedy as he battled Undertaker. |
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Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"Santino Marella wins the Intercontinental Championship and he's
not on the P25? That's a sin for all WWE fans!" -
Cody
The Academy replies: He's only been in one
match. Let's see if he can hold the title, now.
"I'm surprised Melina is still at No. 17. She hasn't defended her
title in a while." -Dana
The Academy replies: True,
but she has still been as consistent as anybody else on the POWER
25.
"Why should Bobby Lashley fall? He helped a WWE fan win gold!" -
Danny
The Academy replies: This was a result of
circumstances, as John Cena had a big week worthy of the No. 1
spot.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25
this week:
Marcus Cor Von - The Alpha Male falls off the P25
this week. A few more athletic matches on ECW on Sci Fi should
help the talented Cor Von get back on the list.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
Santino Marella - Definitely keep a close eye on this brand new Superstar who went from WWE fan to Intercontinental Champion in the very same night!
World's Greatest Tag Team - The World’s Greatest Tag Team continues to put in tremendous performances in the ring. Are they due for a spot on the P25?