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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 28:

This Week Movement Superstar Last Week
1

KURT ANGLE

The Wrestling Machine beat the WWE Tag Team Champions on SmackDown... Can he do it against the World's Strongest Man?

 2
2

EDGE

Being on the losing side Monday night cost the Rated R Superstar his top spot.

 1
3

JOHN CENA

Cena gains some much-needed momentum heading into the Rumble by forcing Masters to tap on RAW.

 4
4

SHAWN MICHAELS

With his spot in the Royal Rumble on the line, HBK survived again Monday night when he defeated Shelton Benjamin.

 3
5

MARK HENRY

The World's Strongest Man continues to climb after beating Rey Mysterio again on SmackDown.

 7
6

KANE

Not even a steel chair could stop Kane Monday on RAW... Will the Big Red Machine's road to WrestleMania start at the Rumble?

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7

TRIPLE H

Picked by many WWE insiders to win the Royal Rumble Match.

 5
8

CHRIS BENOIT

The Rabid Wolverine is back in the Top 10 after finally putting Randy Orton behind him.

 13
9

BIG SHOW

Big Show demonstrated why he's the odds-on favorite to win the Rumble Monday on RAW.

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10

RIC FLAIR

Impressive return after the TLC Match keeps the Intercontinental Champion in the Top 10.

 10
11

RANDY ORTON

The Legend Killer tapped his way out of the Top 10.

 8
12

CHRIS MASTERS

See Randy Orton.

 9
13

LASHLEY

Will the Royal Rumble be a launching pad to Lashley's career?

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14

BOOKER T

Is he healthy? We'll find out at the Royal Rumble.

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15

THE BOOGEYMAN

The Boogeyman worms his way into the
Top 15.

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16

CARLITO

Chair for a chair - Kane sends a "Shaq attack" to Carlito.

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17

REY MYSTERIO

Rey has dedicated his Royal Rumble performance to Eddie Guerrero.

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18

MNM

Embarrassing performance for the WWE Tag Team Champions against the Wrestling Machine on SmackDown.

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19

JBL

The former WWE Champion has to prove he's not afraid of the Boogeyman at the Royal Rumble. 

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20

SHELTON BENJAMIN

Shelton's momma won't let her boy lose two in a row.

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21

TRISH STRATUS

Trish's opportunity to referee at the Royal Rumble has got to be killing Tim White.

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22

CHAVO GUERRERO

Chavo looks to be the first Guerrero to win the Royal Rumble.

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23

VISCERA

It's a good time of the year to weigh in at around 500 pounds.

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24

TREVOR MURDOCH

Murdoch is sitting pretty at No. 24.

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25

JONATHAN COACHMAN

The Academy recognizes Coach's "spirit." The Coach is sure to get heat in the locker room for making the POWER 25.

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WHAT YOU'RE SAYING

"This week marks the begining of a long stay at the top for Kurt Angle."
-Hal A.

"Personally, I don't see Mark Henry climbing any higher than No. 5. It was nice while it lasted, though. Who ever thought he would get that high?"
-Jackie I.

"Next week, it'll be Angle (No. 1), Cena (No. 2), Triple H (No. 3), HBK (No. 4) and Kane (No. 5). Count on it."
-John V.

"I don't see Chris Masters making it back in the Top 10 for a while. He still has a lot to prove and there are so many great names ahead of him."
-Cal

"Seems to me that Flair is benefiting from some good luck given to him by Cena. There's no way he should be in the Top 10."
-Sal A.

FAREWELL...

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

Kid Kash
The Cruiserweight Champion needs to defend the title more if he wants to make it back on the POWER 25.

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:

Finlay
If the SmackDown newcomer can control his anger, he can make a serious impact on the POWER 25.