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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 December 8:
Also, find out what the number next to the Superstar name means. Continue...
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BATISTA (17) This week, The Animal snacked on Elijah Burke en route to the main course: His Triple Threat Match with Edge and Undertaker at Armageddon. |
1 | |
| 2 |
CM PUNK (1) The Straightedge Superstar sliced into the World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry, to maintain his dominance over the ECW Championship. |
2 | |
| 3 |
JEFF HARDY (1) First, the good news: Triple H helped you fend off Snitsky. Now, the bad news: The Game isn't your friend and you have to face him at Armageddon. Yeah, um, sorry 'bout that. |
3 | |
| 4 |
Despite having dodged Shawn Michaels' insole this week, the WWE Champion must now confront Chris Jericho in a title match at Armageddon. |
4 | |
| 5 |
After rescuing Jeff Hardy from Snitsky, has The Game gone soft? Has he lost his edge? Will he destroy the Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences' headquarters just for posing the question? |
5 | |
| 6 |
When The Dead Man attempted to chokeslam Edge, The Animal, Batista, wasn't having it and speared him. |
6 | |
| 7 |
The aerial acrobat flew below the radar and out of the action this week, but still managed to hold onto his place in the P25. |
7 | |
| 8 |
The Shaman of Sexy has to be dying a little inside. Sure, he's on a sweet win streak, but he's also paired with his nemesis, The Miz. It must be like eating a slice of apple pie, only to find an overly-gelled hair in it. |
9 | |
| 9 |
The Big Red Monster left his prints all over WWE this week. On ECW, he tossed a lifeline to CM Punk. Then, on SmackDown he mixed things up with Edge. Don't worry, there's enough of him to go around. |
8 | |
| 10 |
As repellent as the self-proclaimed chick magnet may be, he still managed to attract enough votes to move up the P25. |
11 | |
| 11 |
MVP kept a low profile this week. So low, in fact, that all his chillin' cost him one spot on the P25. |
10 | |
| 12 |
GLMZN: That's the license plate number Mickie James got from the truck that hit her Monday night during her tag team match against the Women's Champion. Ouch. |
12 | |
| 13 |
HBK might not have lulled Randy Orton to sleep with Sweet Chin Music this week, but he did offer up sole food to a list of imposters paraded out by his Armageddon opponent, Mr. Kennedy. |
14 | |
| 14 |
Always hungry ... for competition, The Dominating Force in WWE bellied up to the ring uninvited to feast on CM Punk during his match with Mark Henry. Until you learn some table manners, V, down a notch! |
13 | |
| 15 |
Finlay had mixed reveiws Friday. After pummeling Deuce, the fighting Irishman succumbed to the Khali Vise Grip. |
15 | |
| 16 |
It's as if the little guy has been trapped in a Die Hard sequel lately. Despite having Superstar after Superstar thrown at him, the leprachaun keeps on keepin' on. Yippee-kai-yi-yah! |
17 | |
| 17 |
The Samoan Bulldozer slid back a spot on the P25 after Chris Jericho let the air our of his tires. |
16 | |
| 18 |
The loudmouth from Green Bay, Wis., provoked his Armageddon opponent, Shawn Michaels, by parading out a bevy of imposters from HBK's past. |
18 | |
| 19 |
Me. Up. Three. Spots. After defeating Umaga, Y2J continued to have fun poking his Armageddon opponent, WWE Champion Randy Orton, with a sharp sarcasm stick. |
22 | |
| 20 |
Like a truck up on blocks in your front yard, the Southern-fried duo hasn't seen much action lately, causing them to drop another spot. |
19 | |
| 21 |
Even after squeezing nearly every ounce of Irish whiskey out of Finlay Friday night, the Punjabi Powerhouse still slipped a spot. |
20 | |
| 22 |
Edge continues to shake things up on his way to the Triple Threat Match with Batista and Undertaker at Armageddon. |
25 | |
| 23 |
Rhodes falls after a relatively quiet week. He'll need to get back in the ring to keep his spot on the P25. |
21 | |
| 24 |
The most natural athlete in WWE defeated the most unnatural cowboy in the WWE, Jimmy Wang Yang, to earn a spot on the P25. |
NR | |
| 25 |
The guy in the photo at left beat Chuck Palumbo and will be going out on a date with Michelle McCool. No, really. |
NR |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"There's barely any movement this week. What gives?" - Sharie
The Academy replies: Most of the Superstars managed to maintain their positions. Don't worry, though. The pay-per-view is sure to mix things up.
"Chris Jericho should be in the top 10. He's saving us! Give him some respect." - Ed
The Academy replies: Give it time, Ed. He claims he will save WWE from Randy Orton; now let's see if he does it.
"Bring Mickie back! One loss and she's out? That's harsh." - Avery
The Academy replies: Like Jericho, Mickie will have her chance to prove she deserves a solid spot on the P25. Let's wait and see what happens.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Mickie James – Despite being on a roll lately, Mickie came to a screeching halt under the foot of the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix.
Jesse & Festus – Apparently, the face of wrestling didn't hear the bell.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES...
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of the Academy:
Hardcore Holly – After losing to his student, Cody Rhodes, the master has been on a sabbatical.
Kelly Kelly – Just goes to show you, looks aren't everything.