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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 December 16:
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heading into Armageddon, The Champ is on fire with three wins in a single week. Will his recent run hold up against Umaga’s undefeated streak? |
1 | |
| 2 |
Is there anyone who can slow Lashley down? He has broken through every obstacle thrown at him and he looks hungry for more. |
2 | |
| 3 |
It was an uneventful week for Batista, but he doesn’t need to do anything to remain World Heavyweight Champion. Will the dream team of him and Cena prevail on Sunday? |
3 | |
| 4 | 5 | ||
| 5 |
The Samoan Bulldozer showed he belongs in the company of champions when he beat Jeff Hardy. The question is, does he deserve to be at the top of that crowd? |
6 | |
| 6 |
The Intercontinental Champion took quite a beating on Raw. Can he rebound and get hot again or does this mark a turn? |
4 | |
| 7 | 7 | ||
| 8 |
Punk registered a win against Hardcore Holly and then he went to town, making him suffer. Right now, it doesn’t even look like an Extreme Elimination Chamber would be able to stop him. |
10 | |
| 9 |
SmackDown was without its King, minus a brief, ugly appearance. After Armageddon, the Top 10 could be without him, as well. |
8 | |
| 10 |
The United States Champion can thank circumstance this week, but can he stay in the Top 10 after Sunday? |
11 | |
| 11 |
Carlito made Viscera look small on Raw. Torrie has been a good luck charm for Raw’s coolest Superstar. |
13 | |
| 12 |
After Test got the better of him on ECW on Sci Fi, it’s safe to say things haven’t been going RVD’s way lately. Can he turn around? |
12 | |
| 13 |
Considering the beating he took a few weeks ago, Flair made a rapid recovery. With the “Nature Boy’s” momentum, it’s hard to imagine Kenny will be able to stop him. |
15 | |
| 14 |
Nitro might want to consider making MNM a more permanent thing or he might not be on the P25 much longer. |
14 | |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| 16 |
After a boost from teaming with brother Jeff, Matt Hardy continues his success on his own. |
18 | |
| 17 |
With the departure of his champion, Test looks ready to take the reigns. Will he prove to be a dominant force in ECW? |
19 | |
| 18 | 17 | ||
| 19 |
Give MVP some credit. He hasn’t been finding holes in his contract for an easy way out lately. He’s handled Kane before. Will he do it again? |
22 | |
| 20 |
The WWE Tag Team Champions grabbed their first win in a while. Will the momentum be enough for them to retain their titles against SmackDown’s fastest rising duo? |
25 | |
| 21 |
As he was in the Extreme Elimination Chamber, Sabu was MIA on ECW on Sci Fi. He better get back in the ring soon or his P25 days will be over. |
20 | |
| 22 |
The P25 gets a little southern spice this week. It seems that Yang has the edge in Sunday’s Cruiserweight Championship battle. |
NR | |
| 23 |
Mickie James may be the Women’s Champion, but Victoria has had the most success lately. Is there gold in her future? |
24 | |
| 24 |
Chavo had a nice win on SmackDown, pushing him back into the P25. Will he tame the Rabid Wolverine at Armageddon? |
NR | |
| 25 | 21 |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"When will Lashley be able to get the top spot?" - Eddie
The Academy replies: Cena hasn't only avoided giving a reason to lose the No. 1 spot; he also has provided every reason why he deserves it win three wins in one week.
"Why are London & Kendrick still on the P25? It seems like they never win." - Jackie
The Academy replies: They picked up a win this week and they are still the champions. The Academy might not be so nice to them if they lose Sunday, though.
"Where is Finlay? Doesn't he get any points for standing up to King Booker all this time and hanging in tough matches?" - Kevin
The Academy replies: True, he has been nothing but tough, but what has he won lately? He needs to start registering some wins and then he'll have a shot at the P25.
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Highlanders - They made Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin truly look like the World’s Greatest Tag Team.
Big Show - The Academy wishes Big Show all the best as he leaves the ring.
KEEP AN EYE ON...
Keep an eye on the following Superstars during the upcoming week:
World's Greatest Tag Team – Will a new force make a run at glory in the world run by Rated-RKO and DX?
Kane and Undertaker – They may not have technically won in a while, but they’ve been doing some damage with mind games. How will the brothers fare on Sunday?
Mickie James – Will the Women’s Champion rise to her first major challenge of her reign?