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 April 15:
Note: Each week, Mobile Alert subscribers get the Top 5 on Friday (one day before the rest of the world).
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ||
| 2 |
Rey Rey receives a well-deserved rest this past Friday night on SmackDown... But rest assured, he is the target of many SmackDown Superstars. |
2 | |
| 3 |
The Wrestling Machine snapped on SmackDown, popping Randy Orton's ankle... Angle has to be considered the favorite to win the King of the Ring tournament. |
3 | |
| 4 | 5 | ||
| 5 |
If the Rated-R Superstar gets tap happy again, he may be looking up at the Top 5, rather than sitting in it. |
4 | |
| 6 | 9 | ||
| 7 |
Shelton wants what RVD has banked... RVD wants Shelton's title... Who will get what they want? |
7 | |
| 8 | 6 | ||
| 9 |
The Rabid Wolverine's hopes of regaining the U.S. Championship may have been caged up for good after Friday's loss to JBL. |
8 | |
| 10 | 15 | ||
| 11 | 10 | ||
| 12 | 11 | ||
| 13 |
Mr. McMahon may have finally gone off the deep end once and for all... It might take another DX-like performance from HBK to turn back the McMahon men at Backlash. |
13 | |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| 15 |
Looks can be deceiving... These guys are true athletes and quicker than a hiccup in the ring... Nobody has to tell the Spirit Squad to "Be aggressive... B-E aggressive!" |
20 | |
| 16 |
It'll be two giant mountains of muscle squaring off in the first round of the King of the Ring tournament when Henry goes one on one with Lashley. |
16 | |
| 17 |
The Boogeyman's mysterious absence of late has The Academy worried... Where has he been? What is he planning? |
17 | |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| 19 |
Not only did Carlito outsmart Masters on RAW, he also stole his No. 19 spot on the POWER 25... Will brain over brawn work for Carlito at Backlash too? |
22 | |
| 20 | 19 | ||
| 21 | 21 | ||
| 22 | 24 | ||
| 23 |
Has the hunter become the hunted? The Academy can't wait to see how Mickie responds to Trish's liplock this past Monday. |
25 | |
| 24 |
It's been loss after loss for the WWE Tag Team Champions... Apparently, looks can only get you so far. |
23 | |
| 25 |
Anybody that can force former Intercontinental Champion William Regal into a dress is okay with The Academy. (WATCH) |
NR |
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Randy Orton
After three huge losses in a row and a broken ankle, The Legend Killer is dropped from the POWER 25, capping what many believe to be his worst run as a professional yet.
Keep an eye on the following Superstars during the upcoming week:
London & Kendrick
Another big win could land this cruiserweight tag team on the POWER 25.
Trish Stratus
Now that the roles are reversed, The Academy expects Stratusfaction out of Trish at Backlash.
Umaga
Outside of his savage actions in the ring, little is known about this Samoan monster.
