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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 18:

This Week Movement Superstar Last Week
1

KURT ANGLE

Will the Wrestling Machine continue to roll through No Way Out?

 1
2

JOHN CENA

Has The Champ put the Rated-R Superstar behind him once and for all?

 2
3

TRIPLE H

The Game looked impressive on RAW, but can he rebound in time for the Road to WrestleMania finals Monday night?

 3
4

REY MYSTERIO

If Rey gets by Orton at No Way Out, his Road to WrestleMania should be a clear one.

 4
5

BIG SHOW

His destruction of Triple H on Monday makes Big Show the favorite heading into the Road to WrestleMania finals, according to the Academy.

 7
6

ROB VAN DAM

The fan favorite to win the Road to WrestleMania Tournament.

 10
7

CHRIS BENOIT

U.S. Championship or bust!

 5
8

EDGE

Is there another rematch in Edge's future? The Academy thinks not.

 6
9

RANDY ORTON

The Legend Killer has Rey's attention; will he get his title opportunity?

 8
10

SHAWN MICHAELS

HBK is not ready to start receiving his WWE pension... Remains in Top 10.

 9
11

UNDERTAKER

The Phenom is impossible to beat this time of the year.

 16
12

CHRIS MASTERS

The Masterpiece lost to Top 10 talent Monday on RAW. 

 11
13

KANE

Tag Champ holds steady at unlucky No. 13.

 13
14

MNM

Lost another handicap match Friday night, proving that they are better at even strength.

 12
15

MARK HENRY

The World's Strongest Man had a weak performance Friday night on SmackDown.

 14
16

LASHLEY

A victory over the former WWE Champion, JBL, will propel Lashley into title contention.

 15
17

THE BOOGEYMAN

SmackDown's nightcrawler continues to spook the SmackDown locker room.

 17
18

CARLITO

Carlito is keeping cool at No. 18.

 18
19

GREGORY HELMS

No Way Out may be "sudden death" for the Cruiserweight Champion.

 19
20

RIC FLAIR

A loss on Monday may be the end of the Nature Boy's championship days for good.

 20
21

SHELTON BENJAMIN

Taking the title from Ric Flair would make Shelton Benjamin a permanent part of WWE history.

 22
22

BOOKER T

Move over Cole & Tazz, here comes Booker.

 21
23

JBL

A loss at No Way Out could drop JBL off the POWER 25... A win could re-energize the former WWE Champion's career.

 23
24

SUPER CRAZY

Super performance and super win for Super Crazy this week on Velocity. 

 NR
25

NUNZIO

The Academy recognizes Nunzio vs. Super Crazy as an early Velocity match of the year candidate. WATCH

 NR

Do You Agree?

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WHAT YOU'RE SAYING

"In my opinion, this week's POWER 25 is the best yet. There's not a single undeserving Superstar on the list, unlike last week. What was with Maria being ranked No. 25?"
-Larry

"Big Show is The Academy's favorite heading into the Road to WrestleMania Tournament? Whatever! RVD... RVD... RVD"
-Michael J.

"I hate to say it, but I agree with The Academy. I think Edge's chances of a rematch are none."
-Sara

"Does WWE really offer its Superstars a pension plan?"
-Paul

"When is Carlito going to get back into the Top 15? I missed him this week on RAW."
-Dee

FAREWELL...

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

Trish Stratus
The Women's Champion needs to start defending her title again if she wants back on the POWER 25.

Maria
Chances of Maria climbing back into the POWER 25 any time soon look slim.

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:

Tatanka
The Native American picked up his second Velocity win in a row this week.