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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 February 4:

This Week Movement Superstar Last Week
1

KURT ANGLE

Is the World Heavyweight Championship in grave danger? The Wrestling Machine will be difficult to dethrone.

1
2

JOHN CENA

Cena propelled himself back into the No. 2 spot by beating the Rated R Superstar for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble.

3
3

REY MYSTERIO

Mysterio wrote his way into the history books by winning the Royal Rumble... Record-breaking performance catapults Rey into Top 3.

17
4

TRIPLE H

After impressive performance in the Rumble, The Academy sees The Game as the favorite in the Road to WrestleMania Tournament.

7
5

EDGE

Disqualification victory Monday night felt like a loss... E tu, Lita?

2
6

CHRIS BENOIT

The Rabid Wolverine climbs to No. 6 after a half hour in the Rumble and disqualification victory over Finlay on SmackDown.

8
7

SHAWN MICHAELS

With the McMahon men gunning for him, it'll be tough for HBK to work his way back into the Top 5.

4
8

RANDY ORTON

Made up for Rumble elimination at SmackDown... Will compete for WrestleMania championship match at No Way Out.

11
9

BIG SHOW

Poor Rumble performance, but impressive win over Masters & Carlito on Monday night.

9
10

KANE

Beating Masters & Carlito on RAW was not enough to make up for the Big Red Machine's 3-minute stint in the Royal Rumble. 

6
11

MARK HENRY

Lost to Angle at the Rumble, but is always a threat for the World Heavyweight Championship.

5
12

MNM

Mercury & Nitro looked great individually at the Rumble, and as a team on SmackDown.

18
13

THE BOOGEYMAN

Decisive win over the "Wrestling God" at the Rumble... Everybody's afraid of the Boogeyman... Look out Top 10.

15
14

CARLITO

Carlito climbs to No. 14 after defeating Viscera and Masters during his 38 minutes in the Rumble.

16
15

LASHLEY

The hard-hitting Lashley made an example out of Chad Dick on SmackDown... Is JBL next?

13
16

ROB VAN DAM

Eye-opening return at the Royal Rumble, and solid victory over Snitsky on RAW.

NR
17

CHRIS MASTERS

The Masterpiece had a rough week, but has Top 10 potential.

12
18

RIC FLAIR

Is the Nature Boy still feeling the effects of the TLC Match?

10
19

BOOKER T

Undisputed United States Champion? The Academy thinks not. 

14
20

SHELTON BENJAMIN

Confidence + momma = Intercontinental Championship?

20
21

JBL

JBL's stock is falling faster than Enron. 

19
22

TRISH STRATUS

Mickie loves Trish? Does Trish love Mickie?

21
23

GREGORY HELMS

Helms promises to change the Cruiserweight Division.

NR
24

TREVOR MURDOCH

Trevor continues to git 'er done.

24
25

ORLANDO JORDAN

Orlando seems poised to be a player again on the POWER 25.

NR

FAREWELL...

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

Chavo Guerrero
Despite looking good against The Game on RAW, Chavo's loss keeps him off the POWER 25 this week.

Viscera
At close to 500 pounds, The Academy expected more out of the World's Largest Love Machine in the Rumble.

Jonathan Coachman
Can The Coach ever make the POWER 25 again?

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
He's got the skills, but needs some wins.

Mickie James
Trish's No. 1 fan was on the bubble this week.