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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 October 27:
Also, find out what the number next to the Superstar name means. Continue...
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BATISTA (12) The World Heavyweight Champion speared Undertaker on SmackDown. Was it a wise decision to rile up The Deadman before their Cyber Sunday title match? |
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| 2 |
RANDY ORTON (7) The Legend Killer took a third boot to the chin from Shawn Michaels on Raw. That, combined with a tag team loss, drops Orton out of the P25 top spot. |
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| 3 | 3 | ||
| 4 |
After suffering a severe gash on SmackDown, will Hardy be able to recover in time to battle his WWE Tag Team Championship partner in their match at Cyber Sunday? |
4 | |
| 5 |
ECW’s resident leviathan has branched out to SmackDown, attacking Kane. Can Matt Striker’s beast beat the three other giants next week in the Monster Mash Battle Royal on ECW? |
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| 6 | 5 | ||
| 7 |
The Big Red Machine will be part of the Monster Mash Battle Royal on ECW on Sci Fi Tuesday night. |
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| 8 |
The Deadman has the opportunity to leap to the top of the P25 with a win over World Heavyweight Champion Batista at Cyber Sunday. The voted-in referee is the only X-factor. |
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| 9 |
Will it be a Wrestling Match, a Boxing Match or a Mixed Martial Arts Match between the WWE Tag Team Champions at Cyber Sunday? Only you can decide. Vote now! |
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| 10 |
The former World Champion will be part of the Monster Mash Battle Royal on ECW on Sci Fi Tuesday night. The Academy wonders if the Crypt-Kicker Five will be in the house… |
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| 11 |
The “Rainbow-haired warrior” flew high this week on Raw, pinning Mr. Kennedy to earn a tag team win. But the Intercontinental Champion hopes he’ll be the lucky one to face Orton at Cyber Sunday. Vote now! |
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| 12 |
The Samoan Bulldozer raged in the locker room after he battled with Triple H down the aisle on Raw. The Academy members are glad they didn’t have to clean up the debris afterward. |
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| 13 |
The master of the 619 lost to the WWE Tag Team Champions after his own partner, Finlay, attacked him with a shillelagh. The two will settle their score at Cyber Sunday. |
11 | |
| 14 |
The Glamazon stands tall on top of the Diva mountain after her Best-2-out-of-3-Falls title defense over Candice Michelle in two straight falls. |
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| 15 |
The World Tag Team Champions were defeated in six-man tag action this week by London & Kendrick and Mickie James. And what was that look between Murdoch and Mickie? |
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| 16 |
Raw’s cardiac kids keep on fighting to regain the World Tag Team gold. They picked up a win over the champs in six-man action with Mickie James at their side. |
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| 17 |
The cool Caribbean Superstar was twice bitten by the son of the British Bulldog, DH Smith, losing to Smith in his Raw debut. |
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| 18 | 19 | ||
| 19 |
Going once, going twice, going thrice! Randy Orton’s chin got rocked once again on Raw. Will HBK be your choice to earn a chance at the WWE Champion’s title at Cyber Sunday? |
NR | |
| 20 |
After the Tuesday Night Delight’s win on SmackDown, has the former ECW Champion shown enough to voters to earn the title opportunity against CM Punk? You make the call! Vote now! |
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| 21 |
The Green Bay loudmouth made a very vocal case to be the WWE Championship challenger at Cyber Sunday. But a tag team loss put a damper on his night. |
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| 22 |
Trying to make the case for his inclusion in the ECW Championship Match at Cyber Sunday, the reality star lost twice this week. Not exactly a way to make an impression. |
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| 23 | NR | ||
| 24 |
The veteran came to ringside to help Cody Rhodes fight off the Self-Proclaimed World’s Greatest Tag Team. Was it the sign of respect Rhodes has been seeking? |
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| 25 |
THE HIGHLANDERS (ROBBIE MCALLISTER & RORY MCALLISTER) The Scottish duo keep hanging onto their P25 position as they maneuver for a World Tag Team Title opportunity. |
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Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"Big Daddy V moves up again? What has he done that's so great?" - Tanny
The Academy replies: What hasn't he? He hasn't been stopped in the ring and he hasn't been stopped on the P25.
"It's about time Shawn Michaels got the respect he deserves. Congratulations, HBK!" - Matt
The Academy replies: He's back on the P25 in a big way. How high will HBK go in his return?
"DH Smith should be on this thing before the Highlanders. Come on!" - Ann
The Academy replies: The Highlanders are more established at this point, but don't worry. DH Smith is not far from P25 glory.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Chuck Palumbo - The motorcycle maven slips off the P25. But he picked up a win over Kenny Dykstra on WWE.com.
Candice Michelle - The former Women’s Champion will be out 6-to-8 weeks with a cracked clavicle.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
DH Smith - The son of the British Bulldog is making an impression on Academy voters.
Cody Rhodes -The young Superstar topped Shelton Benjamin, then got an assist from Hardcore Holly to fight off a post-match attack.