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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 30:
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The WWE Champion brought his dominance overseas when he defeated Edge at Tribute to the Troops. |
1 | |
| 2 |
Lashley moves back up to No. 2 after adding Hardcore Holly to his list of victims since spearing his way onto the ECW roster. |
3 | |
| 3 | 2 | ||
| 4 |
The Samoan Bulldozer brought his show to the desert and he steamrolled the Intercontinental Champion. |
5 | |
| 5 | 4 | ||
| 6 | 6 | ||
| 7 |
Benoit has shown he is well-deserving of his United States Championship. Will his rabid run continue? |
7 | |
| 8 |
Punk makes up for last week’s fall after defeating Shelton Benjamin at Tribute to the Troops. |
9 | |
| 9 |
After being bulldozed at Tribute to the Troops, can Hardy make a comeback and work his way back into the top 5? |
8 | |
| 10 | 11 | ||
| 11 |
King Booker continues his royal decline down the P25. Is the fate of the kingdom doomed? |
10 | |
| 12 |
RVD gets one more shot at “his” ECW World Title. Will he follow through on ECW on Sci Fi? |
12 | |
| 13 | 13 | ||
| 14 |
From what SmackDown fans saw at Armageddon, it’s hard to argue with JBL that Mr. Kennedy is the roster’s fastest-rising Superstar. |
14 | |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| 17 |
Will the WWE Tag Team Champions continue to successfully defend their gold? |
17 | |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| 19 | 19 | ||
| 20 | 21 | ||
| 21 |
After the way Mr. Kennedy battled Undertaker and still didn’t come out on top, SmackDown fans have to wonder if anybody can defeat the Phenom. |
22 | |
| 22 |
How will SmackDown’s most highly sought after Superstar respond to Armageddon? |
20 | |
| 23 |
Victoria has been hands-down the hottest fighting Diva in WWE. Will she win when it really counts? |
23 | |
| 24 |
The Cruiserweight Champion is coming up on a year of his reign. Will he continue his dominance? |
24 | |
| 25 |
Sabu clings to the bottom of the P25. Is this the last week for the Suicidal, Homocidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying Maniac or can he make a comeback? |
25 |
What do you think of this week's POWER 25 rankings?
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"Why did MVP move down? He didn't even lose this week." - Ivy
The Academy replies: That's exactly the reason. Some people were in action and while MVP nurses his burns, he's a victim of circumstance.
"Why are Regal & Taylor still even on the P25? They haven't been winning." - Jaclyn
The Academy replies: They had some dominating wins leading up to Armageddon. Regal & Taylor still pose a threat to the WWE Tag Team Champions.
"Sabu was No. 25 last week. Why is he still on the P25?" - Alan
The Academy replies: Nobody else did anything to unseat him. Sabu gets one more week to prove himself again.
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Nobody - As a result of most Superstars having the week off for holidays, nobody leaves the P25. Happy New Year!
Keep an eye on the following Superstars during the upcoming week:
The Boogeyman, The Great Khali and Kenny Dykstra – They all had a big week heading into the holidays.