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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.
After the most tumultuous week in WWE history, WWE.com and The Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences had their most challenging POWER 25 session ever. Over the past seven days, the face of WWE has changed completely. Because of that, there were a number of Superstars considered for this week's top spot. But after hours of oftentimes heated deliberation, the Academy agreed on Edge grasping the No. 1 ranking. The Rated R Superstar's decision to cash in his Money in the Bank at New Year's Revolution can be considered the move of the century, which helps edge out new World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle, who was slightly hampered by being the first Superstar eliminated from Sunday's Elimination Chamber (click here for more on the Academy's decision). Here are the rankings for January 14:
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
EDGE The Rated R Superstar made the move of the century cashing in his Money in the Bank... Intentionally got DQ'd against Flair to preserve his body for Cena match. |
22 | |
| 2 |
KURT ANGLE Angle made the second smartest move of the century when he entered the SmackDown Battle Royal... Being first eliminated from Elimination Chamber costs him top spot. |
7 | |
| 3 |
JOHN CENA Cena had his WWE Championship stolen from him after incredible 30-minute showing in the Elimination Chamber. |
2 | |
| 4 |
TRIPLE H The Game is peaking at the right time - the Road to WrestleMania! |
6 | |
| 5 |
SHAWN MICHAELS HBK's Sweet Chin Music had the new World Heavyweight Champion's number twice this week. |
8 | |
| 6 |
KANE Disappointing showing in the Elimination Chamber... Bounced back with huge showing on RAW against Snitsky. |
1 | |
| 7 |
MARK HENRY Single-handedly ended Batista's nine-month reign as World Heavyweight Champion. |
11 | |
| 8 |
RANDY ORTON The Legend Killer made history when he became the first man in WWE history to win the U.S. Championship for somebody else. |
19 | |
| 9 |
CHRIS MASTERS The Masterpiece is breaking out... The Master Lock helped put Angle away Monday on RAW. |
14 | |
| 10 |
CARLITO Wisely made an alliance with Masters to ensure success in the Elimination Chamber. |
16 | |
| 11 |
BIG SHOW The World Tag Team Champion lost to The Game at New Year's Revolution. |
5 | |
| 12 |
RIC FLAIR Is a 17th reign as a World Champion far off for the Nature Boy? |
12 | |
| 13 |
BOOKER T Booker T captured the U.S. Championship despite not even wrestling. |
15 | |
| 14 |
CHRIS BENOIT The Rabid Wolverine only lost to Booker T once in the best-of-seven series, but still came up short. |
4 | |
| 15 |
REY MYSTERIO The dynamic Mysterio looked great in the SmackDown Battle Royal. |
13 | |
| 16 |
LASHLEY Lashley drops out of the Top 10 after being knocked out of Battle Royal by Mark Henry. |
10 | |
| 17 |
MNM The WWE Tag Team Champions need to put the gold on the line if they want to stay in the Top 20. |
9 | |
| 18 |
JBL The self-proclaimed Wrestling God seemed spooked by The Boogeyman this week... Offered up Jillian. |
17 | |
| 19 |
THE BOOGEYMAN The Boogeyman moves up after dining on Jillian's mole on Piper's Pit. |
21 | |
| 20 |
TRISH STRATUS The longest-running champion in WWE looked great against Mickie James at New Year's Revolution. |
23 | |
| 21 |
KID KASH Inactivity knocks Kid Kash down a few pegs. |
18 | |
| 22 |
SHELTON BENJAMIN Momma seems to have Shelton Benjamin back on track. |
NR | |
| 23 |
CHAVO GUERRERO Chavo is heading to the Royal Rumble.
|
NR | |
| 24 |
ASHLEY The Diva Search winner proved that Bra and Panties Gauntlet Matches are her thing. |
NR | |
| 25 |
JERRY LAWLER After shutting up Gregory Helms, the former AWA World Champion makes his first appearance on POWER 25 |
NR |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"I don't know what all the fuss is about. I agree that Edge should be No. 1."
-Sal A.
"If Angle is not No. 1 next week, then something's wrong."
-Chris D.
"I hate to say it, but you're right - Edge does deserve to be No. 1. After all, Angle looked bad on both Sunday and Monday night."
-John G.
"No, no, no, no! How the heck does Edge jump from No. 22 to No. 1? That's a mistake."
-Fred S.
"Until Mark Henry starts winning some big-time matches, he does not deserve to be in the Top 10."
-Kari D.
"I love seeing John Cena at No. 3. If it was up to me, though, he'd be No. 4, behind Triple H."
-Rex H.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Batista
The Animal will be sidelined for months, following his surgery this past week.
Mickie James
Loss at New Year's Revolution proved costly.
Gregory Helms
Needs more wins and less complaining if he wants to stay on POWER 25
Matt Hardy
Can Matt regain the shine he had just a few months ago?
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:
Trevor Murdoch
He's on the bubble, just waiting to break back in.
Animal
Is he ready to prove himself once again as a singles star?