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WWE.com, in conjunction with The Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences, 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 January 7:
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KANE Defeated HBK on RAW, last man to enter the Elimination Chamber, odds on favorite to win the WWE Championship at New Year's Revolution. |
2 | |
| 2 |
JOHN CENA Lost the First Blood Match to Kurt Angle on RAW. His WWE Championship could be in jeopardy. |
1 | |
| 3 |
BATISTA Batista and Rey lost the Steel Cage Match on SmackDown. Mark Henry continues to dominate him. |
3 | |
| 4 |
CHRIS BENOIT He has battled all the way back to tie the Best of Seven US Championship Series. |
7 | |
| 5 |
BIG SHOW Handicap or weapon? The Academy says, weapon. |
6 | |
| 6 |
TRIPLE H Triple H broke Big Show's hand. Did his plan backfire? |
5 | |
| 7 |
KURT ANGLE He defeated John Cena on RAW, best all-around athlete in the Elimination Chamber. |
8 | |
| 8 |
SHAWN MICHAELS He lost to Kane on RAW. Mr. McMahon continues to make his life hell. |
4 | |
| 9 |
MNM WWE Tag Team Champions continue their winning ways. |
11 | |
| 10 |
BOBBY LASHLEY He placed himself in the 2006 Royal Rumble. Can he be stopped? |
10 | |
| 11 |
MARK HENRY Continues to prove he is the World's Strongest Man. Overpowers Batista once again. |
14 | |
| 12 |
RIC FLAIR Can he overcome road rage and mind games by Edge? We will find out at New Year's Revolution. |
13 | |
| 13 |
REY MYSTERIO Lost a chance to regain the WWE Tag Team Championship. |
12 | |
| 14 |
CHRIS MASTERS Defeated Shelton on RAW. A win at New Year's Revolution will make him the youngest WWE Champion ever. |
20 | |
| 15 |
BOOKER T His injury could cost him the US Championship. |
9 | |
| 16 |
CARLITO It will be really cool if he can capture gold at New Year's Revolution. |
16 | |
| 17 |
JBL He won his Falls Count Anywhere Match on SmackDown. However, the Boogeyman spooked him again. |
19 | |
| 18 |
KID KASH The Cruiserweight Champion continues to impress. |
22 | |
| 19 |
RANDY ORTON |
18 | |
| 20 |
MATT HARDY A tough loss to JBL this past week on SmackDown. |
17 | |
| 21 |
BOOGEYMAN He continues to spook JBL and gave Jillian a present she won't forget. |
23 | |
| 22 |
EDGE He has the edge going into New Year's Revolution. |
25 | |
| 23 |
TRISH STRATUS The WWE Women's Champion will be tested at New Year's Revolution.
|
24 | |
| 24 |
Mickie James Her mind games might be enough to help her slip into gold.
|
NR | |
| 25 |
GREGORY HELMS Wants to prove he is "KING" at New Year's Revoluton. |
NR |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"I can't believe Kane has moved into the #1 spot. Thank you!
-Tom B.
"Thanks for splitting up Big Show and Kane on the Power 25. Kane deserves to be #1"
-Kieran B.
You got to love it. Kane # 1 and Cena # 2. You have made my day.
-Jason P.
"Mark Henry is very impressive. He will be in the Top 10 next week."
-Mike D.
"As long as John Cena has the WWE Championship, he should be #1"
-Kim S.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Undertaker
The Undertaker hasn't competed since Armageddon.
Chavo
He wasn't in action this week.
KEEP AN EYE ON...
The following Superstar(s) were on the bubble this week, but have a legitimate chance at appearing on POWER 25 next week:
Shelton Benjamin
Shelton's Mama should help him get back on track.
Viscera
The big man has won two consecutive weeks on Heat.