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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 September 29:
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 (14) The WWE Champ takes the POWER 25 pole position after slamming Raw Acting General Manager Jonathan Coachman through a table Monday night. Will he handle Randy Orton so easily at No Mercy? |
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BATISTA (2) The World Champ cut The Great Khali down to size at Unforgiven. But at No Mercy the Punjabi powerhouse may have a distinct advantage during their Punjabi Prison Match. |
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| 3 |
CM PUNK (3) The Straightedge Superstar is riding high after retaining the title against Elijah Burke. Only now he has Big Daddy V casting a considerable shadow over his future. |
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| 4 |
The Khali Vise Grip lost it's hold on Batista. But now the 7-foot-3 powerhouse will have an opportunity to regain the title at their upcoming match at No Mercy. |
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As one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, Hardy has been busy making up for the shortcomings of his not-so-silent partner, MVP. |
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After losing to Carlito and Mr. McMahon in a Handicap Steel Cage Match, Triple H will almost certainly take out his anger on the Chairman during their match this week. Game on! |
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| 7 |
The mind games continue. Last week, the Legend Killer invited John Cena's dad to watch him punish his son. The Academy has to ask: Where does this guy get the nerve? |
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| 8 |
After dominating MVP in the ring, the Big Red Monster caught a low blow from the United States Champion and notched a painful win by disqualification. Ouch! |
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Getting manhandled in his match with Kane, MVP gave a desperation kick to the groin of the Big Red Monster and fled the ring. Talk about straight up Ballin'! |
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| 10 |
Jumping into the ring after CM Punk beat Striker, the goliath flattened the ECW Champ with a Samoan Drop and showed that his patience to challenge for the title is wearing Diva thin. |
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Why is JBL so angry he's willing to risk his cushy gig as ringside announcer to fight again? Because Rey put him on the road to retirement the last time they tangled. Viva, 619! |
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| 12 |
The Southern-fried Tag Team Champions dropped one slot after they lost to them thar' pretty boys, London & Kendrick. |
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| 13 |
His decimation of Mark Henry again this week sent an unmistakable message: The Deadman has risen, and no one should feel safe from his vengeance. |
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| 14 |
In her hometown of Milwaukee, Candice fell to Beth Phoenix. This Candy-Coated Diva better keep looking over her shoulder; the Glamazon is set on taking her gold. |
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| 15 |
The aerial acrobat and Intercontinental Champion continues to do his best work from the top rope. Look out below! |
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After his partner, Mr. McMahon, climbed out of the cage to defeat Triple H in a Handicap Steel Cage Match, Carlito took a beating for the team from an enraged Game. |
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| 17 |
Turn off the lights, the party's over for the World's Strongest Man. Since the return of Undertaker, Mark Henry has suffered two straight losses to The Deadman. |
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| 18 |
Despite having The Highlanders attack them as they were about to score a pin against the World Tag Team Champions, the high- flyers soar two spots up the Power 25. |
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| 19 |
Being on the receiving end of Triple H's sledgehammer two weeks ago put Umaga on the shelf. But the Samoan Bulldozer is revved for his showdown with The Game at No Mercy. |
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Still smarting from her loss to Candice Michelle at their title match at Unforgiven, the Glamazon cracked the Candy-coated Diva's shell last week in a Mixed Tag Team Match. |
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The Guiding Light beamed after he pinned Kevin Thorn to move one step closer to challenging for the ECW Title at No Mercy. |
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| 22 |
Even without his good luck charm, Hornswoggle, the unpredictable Finlay still managed to get his Irish up and attack Rey Mysterio because, um, well, he loves to fight. |
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| 24 |
The Easy Rider finds himself cruising to victory lately. His most recent roadkill? Self-proclaimed future Hall of Famer Kenny Dykstra. |
NR | |
| 25 |
The self-proclaimed Shaman of Sexy takes a tumble down the Mountain of Conceit after being out of action again this week. |
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Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"When is CM Punk going to get the No. 1 spot he deserves?" - Eli
The Academy replies: It's not a matter of him not deserving it; it's that Cena and Batista don't deserve to fall. A win at No Mercy against Burke or Dreamer could push Punk over the top.
"Elijah Burke is soaring but Dreamer's still not on the list. What's up with that?" - Jackie
The Academy replies: Burke's edge over Dreamer is that he has both pins in the Elimination Chase so far. But don't worry; if Dreamer tops him, there's no way he won't be on the P25.
"The Miz has been getting votes for weeks, but he still isn't on. Where is he, already?" - Sam
The Academy replies: It's still just not enough. He's right on the edge, but he needs that one big win to push him over.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Snitsky - After sulking in the locker room for another week, the sociopathic giant was bumped off the list. And the disgusting smile didn't help.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
Jamie Noble - Is Noble garnering sympathy votes? That would explain why Hornswoggle's nemesis is close to breaking the list.
The Miz - The self-proclaimed Chick Magnet continued his ECW win streak, but showed signs that he was jealous of... Balls Mahoney?
Tommy Dreamer - It's come down to Dreamer versus Elijah Burke for an opportunity at CM Punk and the title.