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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 August 5:
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 King of the World is still the King of the P25…felt the wrath of the Phenom on Friday night. |
1 | |
| 2 |
Big Show’s loss is the Rated R Superstar’s gain…probably will still be unhappy about his standing.
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3 | |
| 3 |
It was a tough Tuesday for the ECW Champion…the Animal was unleashed on him at the Hammerstein Ballroom. |
2 | |
| 4 |
Looked impressive in dispatching of Matt Striker…is it only a matter of time before The Champ is Here again? |
5 | |
| 5 |
Still undefeated after dropping HBK with the Samoan Spike on RAW…can the Samoan Bulldozer successfully play The Game? |
7 | |
| 6 |
Finally got caught with the shillelagh this week…has a determined Lashley and perhaps an angry English associate hot on his trail. |
4 | |
| 7 |
Things have disintegrated between Rey and former friend Chavo Guerrero…can Rey get back on track? |
6 | |
| 8 |
Sabu left the ECW Champion laying in a pile of rubble at the Hammerstein Ballroom…will he get what he wants from Paul Heyman?
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10 | |
| 9 |
UNDERTAKER |
11 | |
| 10 |
The McMahons finally got one over on DX….HBK felt the wrath of the Samoan Bulldozer, and The Game may be next. |
8 | |
| 11 |
The third time was the charm for Batista…the Animal’s convincing win means Kennedy is single-handedly changing the middle 10 this week. |
9 | |
| 12 |
The Animal got extreme at the Hammerstein Ballroom and then finally got on the board against Kennedy…it’s clear that King Booker is in his sights.
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15 | |
| 13 |
Orton may think he knows best, but the Immortal Hulk Hogan may have a thing or two to say about that. |
13 | |
| 14 |
Nitro continues to find a way to retain his Intercontinental Championship…but he needs to stop blocking the view. |
16 | |
| 15 |
Khali gave the Deadman a DQ victory on SmackDown…will he want to be the Last Man Standing on August 20?
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12 | |
| 16 |
Teamed with Mike Knox to defeat two ECW originals in their home environment…continues to look focused and impressive. |
17 | |
| 17 |
Can’t get over the hump with Johnny Nitro…is he on the verge of getting “over the hump” with Trish? |
14 | |
| 18 |
Flair looks more intense than ever these days…supposed to get what he wants at SummerSlam, but Mick Foley isn’t quite so willing. |
19 | |
| 19 |
SPIRIT SQUAD |
18 | |
| 20 |
The WWE Tag Team Champions hang onto their Top 20 spot…wisely scouted the new competition on SmackDown this week. |
20 | |
| 21 |
Rory’s big win over Johnny moves the cousins up the P25…can they do it with the gold on the line? |
24 | |
| 22 |
Another day, another win for Knox at the Hammerstein Ballroom…can’t be happy about Tommy Dreamer disciplining his girlfriend.
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25 | |
| 23 |
Apparently, Pittsburgh is ahead of Brooklyn as well thanks to Angle’s victory over the Brooklyn Brawler…looks more vicious in the ring than ever. |
NR | |
| 24 |
Vito’s victory on SmackDown puts Staten Island ahead of Brooklyn in the battle of New York…can he match the current success in Queens and The Bronx? |
NR | |
| 25 |
Terkay helped Elijah Burke decimate his opponent…can the former NCAA Champion mirror the success of the one just ahead of him? |
NR |
Do You Agree?
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
"OK, Test has been impressive. However, I am not sure he will make in the Top 10 "- Bob M.
The Academy replies: Bobby Kid...he will pass that test easily.
"This week, Batista showed why he will be on top once again!" - Angie
The Academy replies: Sweetie, you are so right on.
"Sabu rocks! He will be ECW Champion!" - Jay
The Academy replies: He has all the skills and is fearless. Watch out Big Show...here comes Saby Daby Dooooo!!!
FAREWELL...
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:
Gregory Helms – The Cruiserweight Champion hasn’t been seen since the Bash.
The Pitbulls – Disappeared after losing to London & Kendrick at the Bash.
Shelton Benjamin – Didn’t factor into the decision on RAW or the P25 rankings
KEEP AN EYE ON...
Keep an eye on the following Superstars during the upcoming week:
Bobby Lashley – Cleared to compete once again, Lashley has Finlay in his sights.
CM Punk – ECW’s newest Extremist made an impressive debut in NYC
Trish Stratus – Has seen her star rise since her friends got “cooler”.