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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 October 28:
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 retains the top position for the second week in a row. After picking up two wins this week, even a vicious slap from K-Fed couldn’t bring Cena down. |
1 | |
| 2 |
King Booker remains at No. 2, but all was not well in the Court this week. How will getting pinned by Batista and abandoned by his tag team partner affect King Booker's focus as he heads to Cyber Sunday? |
2 | |
| 3 |
The Extreme Giant was responsible for his tag team's loss, but he made his priorities known. The real test is Cyber Sunday when it's every man for himself. |
3 | |
| 4 |
The Animal claws his way to No. 4 after pinning King Booker. How high can Batista’s incredible aggression and strength take him? |
5 | |
| 5 |
Fan favorites DX drop to No. 5 this week. Although Triple H suffered a loss to Randy Orton, the bad boys of RAW will be back for revenge when they team up to take on Edge and Randy Orton. |
4 | |
| 6 |
Umaga remains unmovable at No. 6. Only time well tell who he will face at Cyber Sunday and how that will affect his current standings. |
6 | |
| 7 |
Jeff Hardy doesn't improve after a disappointing tag team loss. To make matters worse, he heads to Cyber Sunday without knowing who will challenge him for the Intercontinental Championship. |
7 | |
| 8 |
Bobby Lashley keeps his position, but for how long? After a tag team loss, things took a turn for the worse when his own partner brutally beat him. |
8 | |
| 9 |
Edge continues to live vicariously through his associate Randy Orton. Still, it was a good week for the team, so Edge stays at No. 9. |
9 | |
| 10 |
The Suicidal, Homicidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying Maniac was MIA on this week's ECW, but he retains his position, still riding high off of his victory over Shannon Moore. |
10 | |
| 11 |
Benoit's return was off to a rabid start, but he hasn't broken a sweat since. The Rabid Wolverine stays at No. 11, but for how long? |
11 | |
| 12 |
The Legend Killer climbs two spots this week after his victory over Triple H. Will Orton be able to keep up his upward movement when he teams with Edge to take on DX? |
14 | |
| 13 |
RVD's climbing in the ladder match mirrors his climb up the P25. It almost looks like RVD is the favorite when he finally gets his shot at the ECW World Title. |
15 | |
| 14 | 12 | ||
| 15 |
Mike Knox tried to throw off the straight edge Extremist's rhythm once again, but Punk has owned this rivalry. When will the jealous Knox give Punk his match? |
16 | |
| 16 |
The “Nature Boy” takes a big hit on the P25 this week. But look on the bright side; at least he didn't lose to the worst member of the Spirit Squad. |
13 | |
| 17 |
Mr. Kennedy threw a figurative wrench at the Big Red Machine this week. Sure, he got a little help, but the point is he got the job done. |
19 | |
| 18 |
Johnny Nitro drops one spot after taking a beating from Cena. Nitro’s alliance with K-Fed hasn't exactly gotten the A-list Superstar good press lately. |
17 | |
| 19 |
Chavo drops a spot after a night off from action, but what does the future hold with Benoit? The true Guerrero put his last rivalry to rest. Will Benoit suffer a similar fate as Mysterio? |
18 | |
| 20 |
Test jumps three spots by picking up a win over Hardcore Holly in Holly’s first official match since the injury. The Toronto native shows no signs of slowing down. |
23 | |
| 21 | 25 | ||
| 22 | 20 | ||
| 23 |
The Big Red Machine seemed to have his match with Mr. Kennedy in the bag, but everything changed when the supposedly ailing MVP showed up to help Kennedy secure the win. |
22 | |
| 24 |
Finlay was nowhere to be found this week. Hopefully the Irishman will back up his motto and be back to his fighting ways in the weeks to come. |
21 | |
| 25 |
Gregory Helms got the upper hand back in his rivalry with Matt Hardy. But who will have the last laugh? |
NR |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"Why is Cryme Tyme moving up so fast? They've barely done anything!" - Lenny
The Academy replies: Shad and JTG have made the most of their young WWE careers with two wins over the World Tag Team Champions. Enough said.
"How is Sabu still in the top 10?" - Jeremy
The Academy replies: Sabu has been one of ECW's most consistent Extremists. He hasn't created any opportunities for the P25 to drop him at all.
"The P25 is all men! Where are the Divas? This is ridiculous." - Jane
The Academy replies: Mickie James got close this time around. Keep an eye on the P25 once a Women's Champion returns.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Sandman - Ranting and raving about Cyber Sunday isn't enough to keep this ECW Original on the P25 just a week after he debuted at No. 24.
KEEP AN EYE ON...
Keep an eye on the following Superstars during the upcoming week:
Mickie James – The former Women's Champion has looked her best in the tournament. What will happen when she faces either Maria or the Diva who took her gold at Cyber Sunday?
Shelton Benjamin – He had a solid tag team win and could very well become Intercontinental Champion at Cyber Sunday.