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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 21:

This Week Movement Superstar Last Week
1

EDGE

The WWE Champion won the Match of the Year thus far, further solidifying his No. 1 status.

 1
2

KURT ANGLE

The World Heavyweight Champion drops the dead weight in Daivari... Maintains shaky hold on No. 2 spot... Needs a big effort at the Royal Rumble.

 2
3

SHAWN MICHAELS

With his job on the line, HBK beat the World Heavyweight Champion on RAW.

 5
4

JOHN CENA

Would he have broken the Master Lock? Thanks to Edge, we may never know.

 3
5

TRIPLE H

Pre-emptive strike on Big Show doesn't impress the Academy.

 4
6

KANE

Payback's a bitch... Kane made Carlito eat more than his words Monday on RAW.

 6
7

MARK HENRY

The new No. 1 Contender is built for destruction. 

 7
8

RANDY ORTON

The Legend Killer successfully defended Booker's U.S. Championship Friday on SmackDown.

 8
9

CHRIS MASTERS

An impressive performance for Masters on RAW... Nowhere to move up in jam-packed Top 10.

 9
10

RIC FLAIR

The Nature Boy moves up after a most -impressive loss... Ric Flair still has it!

 12
11

BIG SHOW

Triple H continues to be a thorn in his side.

 11
12

LASHLEY

The SmackDown newcomer inches closer to the Top 10 with win over JBL Friday night.

 16
13

CHRIS BENOIT

Can he put Randy Orton behind him once and for all Friday night?

 14
14

BOOKER T

The U.S. Champion better start wrestling soon.

 13
15

CARLITO

Devastated by Kane on RAW... The Big Red Machine makes him pay for double-teaming him in the Elimination Chamber.

 10
16

REY MYSTERIO

Nearly defeated the "World's Strongest Man" in a No. 1 Contender's Match on SmackDown.

 15
17

MNM

Time to defend the WWE Tag Team Championship or drop out of the Top 20... The Gymini are looming.

 17
18

THE BOOGEYMAN

Successfully spooked the Wrestling God and Jillian Friday on SmackDown.

 19
19

JBL

Can the self-proclaimed Wrestling God overcome his fear of The Boogeyman?

 18
20

SHELTON BENJAMIN

A win is a win... Benjamin beat Big Show by countout on RAW... Shelton's momma has him on a roll.

 22
21

TRISH STRATUS

Is Mickie's friendship holding her down?

 20
22

KID KASH

Where has the Cruiserweight Champion been of late?

 21
23

CHAVO GUERRERO

The Royal Rumble is fast approaching for Chavo Guerrero.

 23
24

VISCERA

Big Vis breaks into the POWER 25 after winning the Over The Top Rope Challenge on HEAT.

 NR
25

TREVOR MURDOCH

Murdoch is heading to the Royal Rumble after beating Antonio on HEAT.

 NR

Do You Agree?

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WHAT YOU'RE SAYING

"This week you got it right, Edge should be No. 1. Still not sure about last week, though."
-Jeff K.

"Ashley should have stayed in the POWER 25 because she's got the tightest body in the world."
-Ron R.

"I would have had Kurt on top. I agree with the rest, though. Another good job."
-Jessie S.

"I don't understand how Batista comes out after an injury, but Booker gets to stay in."
-Katie D.

"Is it possible that Mark Henry will be No. 1 in the world after the Royal Rumble? I hope not."
-David B.

"Am I ever going to get to see Val in the POWER 25 again or what?"
-Sly

FAREWELL...

The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:

Jerry Lawler
The King returned to his place at the RAW announce table.

Ashley
Loss in tag match on RAW proved costly.

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:

The Gymini
Can Simon Dean lead them into the POWER 25?

The Mexicools
They've been impressing on Velocity.

Snitsky
The big man beat Val Venis this week on WWE.com's HEAT.