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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 August 12:
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 |
The Rated R Superstar gets some of the recognition he’s asking for with his mixed tag team win. |
2 | |
| 2 |
King Booker slides to No. 2 after taking a night off to scout The Animal in his tag team match.
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1 | |
| 3 | 4 | ||
| 4 | 5 | ||
| 5 | 3 | ||
| 6 |
Rey’s hunger for Chavo is stronger than ever after Guerrero disrupted his match with Mr. Kennedy. |
7 | |
| 7 | 9 | ||
| 8 |
The death-defying Sabu looked good against Kurt Angle. Can he carry that intensity into the Triple-Threat Ladder Match next Tuesday?
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8 | |
| 9 |
He wasn’t able to work out his differences with Regal enough to overcome the powerful duo of Lashley and Batista. |
6 | |
| 10 |
The Animal put on a show for King Booker in his tag team match. He is primed for his shot at the gold. |
12 | |
| 11 |
Kennedy remains at No. 11 after a no contest with Rey Mysterio. He’ll argue that he deserves higher, though. |
11 | |
| 12 |
Orton had no problem taking down Jerry “The King” Lawler in his hometown, but can he defeat the Hulkster at SummerSlam?
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13 | |
| 13 | 10 | ||
| 14 |
He’s coming off a DQ win in a Handicap Match over Tommy Dreamer. Fighting on Heyman’s side doesn’t hurt his chances of moving further up the P25. |
16 | |
| 15 |
The Intercontinental Champion slides a spot after taking the night off to observe his potential challengers’ strategies.
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14 | |
| 16 |
Khali is lucky to only slide one spot after being on the wrong end of a jaw-dropping chokeslam. |
15 | |
| 17 | NR | ||
| 18 | NR | ||
| 19 |
RIC FLAIR |
18 | |
| 20 | 17 | ||
| 21 | 22 | ||
| 22 | 24 | ||
| 23 |
Will the Wrestling Machine win the Triple Threat Ladder Match to become the No. 1 contender? |
23 | |
| 24 | 25 | ||
| 25 |
JAMES & STEVENS They proved they could take the WWE Tag Team Champions. What’s next for this impressive duo? |
NR |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"How can Big Show only be No. 5 when he has the gold?"- Rich
The Academy replies: It's one thing to have the gold, but you have to defend it as well.
"It's just a matter of time before Undertaker is No. 1." - Laura
The Academy replies: After that superhuman chokeslam, it's hard to argue.
"How can DX be out of the Top 10?!" - Paul
The Academy replies: Until DX can solve their divide and conquer problem, they could keep sliding.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
London & Kendrick – After a loss to the hot combination of James & Stevens, who knows how much longer they’ll have the championship?
Spirit Squad – After missing in action, they’re off the P25.
The Highlanders – After only a cameo appearance on RAW, the Highlanders need to compete more regularly to get back on the list.
KEEP AN EYE ON...
Keep an eye on the following Superstars during the upcoming week:
Elijah Burke – He got in a few hits during Terkay’s match and took down Scott Wright last week.
CM Punk – The straight-edge star can certainly talk the talk. If his debut was any sign, he’ll be on the P25 in no time.
Rob Van Dam – If he makes it to SummerSlam, he could return to the P25 in a big way.