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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 |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"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.
FAREWELL...
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...
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.