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 May 6:
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 |
Not only is he the most controversial WWE Champion of all time, but Cena might just have the most heart of any champion before him, as well. |
1 | |
| 2 |
Winner take all! Mr. Money in the Bank is now also the Intercontinental Champion... Is there even more gold in RVD's future? |
7 | |
| 3 |
The Academy is scared for the Rey Mysterio... How can the World Champion compete with a man the size of The Great Khali? |
3 | |
| 4 |
The Rated-R Superstar drops two spots, despite not being involved in the decision at Backlash... Can Edge recreate his WrestleMania effort this Monday against the Hardcore Legend? |
2 | |
| 5 |
The Game's act of brutality after the bell at Backlash might make others think twice about pinning him. |
4 | |
| 6 |
The United States Champion is hell bent on making Rey Mysterio's life a living hell... Will it pay off at Judgment Day? Will the World Champion even make it to Judgment Day? |
8 | |
| 7 | 9 | ||
| 8 |
With the crown out of the question for The Rabid Wolverine, what will Chris Benoit be gunning for now? |
6 | |
| 9 |
The World's Strongest Man makes an enormous jump into the Top 10 after beating Rey Mysterio on SmackDown. |
16 | |
| 10 |
Friend or foe? Was Big Show doing Kane a favor when he floored Kane with a steel chair at Backlash? |
12 | |
| 11 |
In order to become King of the Ring, Lashley must first do something he has never done before - beat Finlay. |
11 | |
| 12 |
It all came together for the father, son and holy Spirit Squad at Backlash... How much longer before Kenny, Mikey, Nicky, Johnny and Mitch are in the Top 10? |
14 | |
| 13 |
Carlito used the ropes to defeat Chris Masters and climb his way up the POWER 25... It's only cheating if the ref sees you. |
15 | |
| 14 |
Tough week for Shelton Benjamin... How will the former Intercontinental Champion bounce back from two losses in a row? |
10 | |
| 15 |
Not even "The Icon" Shawn Michaels could overcome the seven-on-one disadvantage at Backlash... But he makes for a mean ref, sticking it to Spirit Squad on RAW. (Watch) |
13 | |
| 16 |
Finlay is sitting pretty with just one more match to win to get to the King of the Ring finals... The best part is that his opponent, Lashley, has never beaten him before. |
20 | |
| 17 |
The five-time WCW Champion is already acting like the King... The Academy thinks he's getting a little ahead of himself. |
19 | |
| 18 |
After decimating the 16-time World Champion Ric Flair at Backlash, Umaga makes one of the most impressive POWER 25 debuts ever. |
NR | |
| 19 | 17 | ||
| 20 |
Coming up victorious in a match against "God" has earned the McMahon men the 20 spot on the POWER 25. |
NR | |
| 21 |
The Academy expects an ugly scene Friday night when the 7-foot-3 Great Khali faces the 5-foot-6 World Champion Rey Mysterio on SmackDown. |
NR | |
| 22 | 18 | ||
| 23 | 23 | ||
| 24 | 22 | ||
| 25 | NR |
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Kurt Angle
There's no telling how long he'll be out of action after Mark Henry's attack.
Trish Stratus
The former Women's Champion will need at least six weeks of rehab before she climbs back onto the POWER 25.
Charlie Haas
The Academy is expecting Haas to be back soon.
Matt Hardy
Matt makes room for Gymini, Khali, Umaga and the McMahon men.
Keep an eye on the following Superstars during the upcoming week:
Mick Foley
With a win over the No. 4 Edge, the Hardcore Legend may be looking at his POWER 25 debut.
Eugene
He may be a nose picker, but he certainly knows what to do inside the ring.
