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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 June 2:
Also, find out what the number next to the Superstar name means. Continue...
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
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JOHN CENA (7) Even though The Champ suffered a tag team loss, he regained the top spot in the P25 as Lashley also fell at the hands of team McMahon. |
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| 2 |
EDGE (5) The Rated-R Superstar and World Heavyweight Champion picked up four first-place votes this week, heading into a vicious Steel Cage Match at One Night Stand. |
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| 3 |
BOBBY LASHLEY (5) It took a chokeslam by The Great Khali and a diving elbow from Shane McMahon to pin the Dominator, knocking him from the P25 No. 1 slot. He faces the Chairman man-to-McMahon at One Night Stand. |
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| 4 | 4 | ||
| 5 |
The Indian colossus helped Shane McMahon defeat Bobby Lashley, and now eyes Cena’s WWE Championship in a Pinfalls Count Anywhere match at One Night Stand. |
5 | |
| 6 |
After months of chasing the World Heavyweight Championship, Batista gets another opportunity, facing Edge in a steel cage at One Night Stand. Will this finally be the night he reclaims “his title?” |
6 | |
| 7 |
Montel Vontavious Porter holds the seventh spot in the poll, while stumbling in his tag match on SmackDown. The flamboyant Superstar knows Chris Benoit’s in his rear-view mirror. |
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| 8 |
Whatever strategy the Samoan Bulldozer told The Great Khali in the locker room on Raw worked, as they picked up the win. Then again, he could have been discussing post-match dinner plans. |
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| 9 |
The Rabid Wolverine paired with Matt Hardy to pick up a win over MVP and The Miz. How much longer can the United States Championship elude him? |
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| 10 |
The Straightedge Superstar got Pounced by Marcus Cor Von through a table. He might still be picking splinters out of his back at One Night Stand. |
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| 11 |
The Chairman was a proud papa at Raw, watching his son Shane defeat Bobby Lashley. But will Lashley send the ECW World Champion back to the boardroom after their Street Fight at One Night Stand? |
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| 12 |
The Legend Killer climbs six spots in the P25 after defeating Rob Van Dam and Tommy Dreamer. RVD better watch his head at One Night Stand. |
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| 13 | 17 | ||
| 14 |
The World’s Strongest Man Mark Henry had Kane’s number on SmackDown, earning a count-out win. Surrounded by lumberjacks at One Night Stand, can the Big Red Machine rebound? |
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| 15 |
Suffering from post-concussion symptoms, RVD re-injured himself at ECW on Sci Fi. What strategy will RVD use against Randy Orton to avoid a stretcher ride at One Night Stand? |
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| 16 |
The high-fliers had their hot streak snapped by Deuce & Domino on SmackDown. Now, with Regal & Taylor added to the mix for the WWE Tag Team gold, they’d better watch their backs. |
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| 17 |
This ECW goliath is waiting in the wings, biding his time to wreak havoc on the Superstars in the locker room. |
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| 18 |
His win over Kane on SmackDown bumped the bully up four spots in the P25. Can he notch another victory over the former WWE Champion at One Night Stand? |
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| 19 |
Even though they earned the win with The Hardys in a Raw Eight-Man Tag Team Match, they are on the outside when it comes to One Night Stand. Makes you want to break some rules, doesn’t it? |
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| 20 |
The Women’s Champion left Raw all wet after the Memorial Day Bikini Blast Battle Royal. Now, things get stickier at One Night Stand, as she faces Candice in a Pudding Match. |
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| 21 |
The Intercontinental Champion saved Maria from a Master Lock on Raw, but then fell victim to Chris Masters himself. Could the Italian Superstar’s dream run as champion be near an end? |
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| 22 |
The New Breed’s enforcer Pounced nemesis CM Punk through a table, helping Elijah Burke pick up a win. It also bounced The Alpha Male up three spots in the P25. |
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| 23 |
Mr. “4-Up” got one-up on CM Punk on ECW on Sci Fi, earning a return trip to the P25 rankings. Can he lead the New Breed over Punk, Dreamer & Sandman at One Night Stand? |
NR | |
| 24 |
SmackDown’s resident cowboy convert hangs tough on the P25 rankings. Yang continues to show the potential to be one of the best cruiserweights in WWE. |
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| 25 |
Sources say this up-and-coming contender for the Women’s Championship was seen eating a pudding cup backstage. Was she doing research for her One Night Stand match, hoping to taste victory? |
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Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"The Hardys are still at No. 4? When can they break into the top spot?" - Cara
The Academy replies: They got a good start this week by getting two top votes. The top three Superstars better not make any mistakes if The Hardys stay consistent.
"Deuce & Domino jump four spots for one win?" - J.T.
The Academy replies: They defended their title against not one but two tag teams. Also, circumstance helped them a little this week.
"Michelle had the best week out of everyone. Where is she?" - Joan
The Academy replies: She got plenty of votes, but the P25 isn't all just about one week. If she can stay on track, she'll be on in no time.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Shawn Michaels - HBK will be watching One Night Stand from home, keeping a keen eye on Randy Orton’s Stretcher Match with RVD.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
Shane McMahon - Shane O’Mac had a man-up advantage in his handicap match on Raw, and delivered on his promise to pin Lashley himself.
Kevin Thorn - The master of Original Sin gives some of the Academy members nightmares.
Michelle McCool - It was a perfect week for this Diva, as she won the Bikini Battle Royal on Raw and defeated rival Jillian Hall on SmackDown.