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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 May 20:

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
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JOHN CENA

The Champ is closing in on two months atop the POWER 25... Can anybody stop John Cena?

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2

KANE

Nobody is safe from Kane, not even the SmackDown Superstars. Just ask Rey Mysterio and JBL.

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3

EDGE

First Dreamer, then Funk... The Rated-R Superstar and Mick Foley continue to disrespect ECW... Who's next?

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4

REY MYSTERIO

After weeks of abuse, the inspiration World Champion will be limping into Judgment Day.

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5

TRIPLE H

After nailing Shane with a sledgehammer, Mr. McMahon wants an apology out The King of Kings Monday on RAW.

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6

ROB VAN DAM

Losing the Intercontinental Championship on RAW causes Mr. Money in the Bank to fall out of the Top 5.

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7

MARK HENRY

The World's Strongest Man continues to climb the charts... A win over Angle at Judgment Day may see Henry muscle his way into the Top 5.

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8

JBL

JBL didn't see that coming... The Wrestling God's last attempt to humiliate Rey Mysterio before Judgment Day blew up in his face when Kane took his aggression out on him, as well.

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9

LASHLEY

The Academy liked the way Lashley looked on the throne Friday night.

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10

SPIRIT SQUAD

With the 5-on-1 advantage Monday on RAW, The Academy expects the Spirit Squad to walk away victorious against HBK, further solidifying their Top 10 status.

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11

SHELTON BENJAMIN

An opportunistic Shelton Benjamin has the Intercontinental Championship back around his waist. How much longer before he's back in the Top 10?

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12

CHRIS BENOIT

For the second week in a row, the Rabid Wolverine becomes a victim of circumstance, falling in the rankings even after a win.

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13

THE GREAT KHALI

Will The Great Khali be able to do what many before him have been unable to accomplish - bury the Deadman? 

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14

UMAGA

The Samoan Bulldozer continues to destroy the competition.

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15

BIG SHOW

Big Show needs to make an impact fast if wants back into the Top 10.

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16

SHAWN MICHAELS

It's gone from bad to worse for HBK... Now Mr. McMahon has ordered that he take on all five members of Spirit Squad Monday on RAW.

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17

CARLITO

Carlito's time on the POWER 25 has been like a yo-yo... up and down.

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18

LONDON & KENDRICK

Has any challenger in WWE history had more momentum that London & Kendrick heading into a championship match?

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19

BOOKER T

The Bookerman is planning a name change to King Booker... Not so fast, first he must get past the mountain Lashley.

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20

FINLAY

After a loss in a tag match Friday night, Finlay hangs on the Top 20 by a thread.

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21

CHRIS MASTERS

The Masterpiece let a golden opportunity slip away Monday on RAW.

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22

MICKIE JAMES

What in the world could Mickie have done to Beth? The Academy wants to know.

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23

MATT STRIKER

Class was in session for Eugene Monday on RAW. More wins like that and Striker will undoubtedly be moving to the head of the class.

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24

GUNNER SCOTT

Gunner makes his POWER 25 debut after turning back Booker... again.

NR
25

THE GYMINI

How long before Jake & Jesse get an opportunity at the WWE Tag Team Championship?

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FAREWELL...

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

Ric Flair
The Nature Boy drops off the POWER 25 after failing to make an impact on RAW for weeks.

Super Crazy
Big weeks out of Matt Striker and Gunner Scott cause the Mexicool to fall out of the POWER 25.

KEEP AN EYE ON...

Keep an eye on the following Superstars during the upcoming week:

Undertaker 
A win a Judgment Day will undoubtedly land the Deadman back on the POWER 25.

Kurt Angle 
The Wrestling Machine will be out for revenge at Judgment Day, as well as a spot back in the POWER 25.

Gregory Helms
The Cruiserweight Champion is poised to return to the POWER 25.