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 October 21:
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 champ moves up to the top spot without having to participate in a match. Cena made a splash on the big screen and delivered a pretty FU to Kevin Federline. |
2 | |
| 2 |
Heavy was the head that wore the crown. King Booker lost his thrown at the top of the P25. Although he retained his title, Batista came out on top. |
1 | |
| 3 |
Even though the giant was pinned by RVD, Big Show held strong in his 3rd place position as he prepared for his Nov. 5 Champion of Champions match at Cyber Sunday. |
3 | |
| 4 |
DX continues its legendary run as the top rated tag team on the P25 while Orton and Edge were not able to start one of their own. |
4 | |
| 5 |
The Animal faced the King in a match for the title. Although things ended up with a DQ, Batista is as rabid as ever. |
5 | |
| 6 | 6 | ||
| 7 |
The Intercontinental Champion leapt from the No. 10 spot as easily as he leaps off the ropes. |
10 | |
| 8 |
After failing to convert on his No. 1 Contender opportunity, Lashley has been moving in the wrong direction. Being MIA this week could hurt him in the long run. |
8 | |
| 9 |
He watched Orton lose from the Legend Killer's corner. Will their combined efforts be enough or will they be another one of DX's victims? |
9 | |
| 10 |
Sabu notches yet another win, pushing him into the top 10. He has been key in the Originals' survival on ECW on Sci Fi. |
11 | |
| 11 |
The Rabid Wolverine takes a night off after arguably the biggest week of his career. He must be taking time off to admire himself in the mirror with the United States Championship. |
12 | |
| 12 | 15 | ||
| 13 |
The "Nature Boy" is still riding strong after last week's win. He move's up to lucky No. 13. Woooo! |
14 | |
| 14 |
The so-called Legend Killer had trouble backing up his bark once again. Edge better help him get back on track. |
13 | |
| 15 |
Remember his name. He's the guy who just beat the ECW World Champion and became No. 1 Contender. |
22 | |
| 16 |
Another win leads to another jump on the P25. The straight-edge Extremist is slowly, but surely creeping into top of the ranks. |
17 | |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| 18 |
Chavo makes his long-awaited debut on the P25 since his return. The "I Quit" Match was a huge win for both his career and his "familia." |
NR | |
| 19 |
Too good for SmackDown? Mr. Kennedy tried his hand at the mind games, but ended up playing right into Undertaker's. |
18 | |
| 20 | 20 | ||
| 21 |
Finlay was back in the Court, helping his King on SmackDown. But it's been a long time since the Irishman got a win. |
21 | |
| 22 | 25 | ||
| 23 | NR | ||
| 24 |
The ECW Original was the teacher last time on ECW on Sci Fi. Right now, he owns his rivalry with Matt Striker. |
NR | |
| 25 | NR |
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25
this week:
Rey Mysterio - He had a very costly loss to Chavo.
When he quit the match, he quit the P25, too.
Vito - A veteran like Vito should have been more prepared to take on a newcomer like Elijah Burke.
Matt Hardy - When you're that close to the bottom of the P25, you can't afford nights off.
The Miz - Reality check! Miz, you're a SmackDown Superstar. How about a match?
Keep an eye on the following Superstars during the upcoming week:
Elijah Burke – He dealt Vito his first loss since wearing a dress. What's next for Elijah's young career?
Regal & Taylor – Sir William Regal means business and Taylor is just as tough. This is a scary combination.
