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 July 22:

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This Week Movement Superstar Last Week
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EDGE

Edge survived SNME with the gold. On RAW, he helped Umaga beat Cena. 

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2

REY MYSTERIO

The World Champion sent a strong message to King Booker on SmackDown. Can Rey retain his gold at the Bash? 

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3

BIG SHOW 

He showed serious fortitude by challenging Undertaker on ECW. With some help from Khali, the two giants destroyed the Deadman.

 

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JOHN CENA

Cena beat Edge by DQ at SNME. However, suffered a big loss on RAW to Umaga.

 

 

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5

FINLAY 

The new United States Champion will be tested this Sunday at the Bash.

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DX 

D-Generation-X continues to embarrass both of the McMahons and the Spirit Squad.

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LASHLEY

Lashley's tough luck against Finlay continued on SmackDown.

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UMAGA

The Samoan bulldozer moves up two spots after an impressive victory over John Cena on RAW.

 

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THE GREAT KHALI

At the Great American Bash, the Great Khali will have a chance to bury the Deadman in the Punjabi Prison Match. 

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KING BOOKER 

With a win over Rey this Sunday, King Booker could be the King of the P25.

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Sabu

With another win, ECW's Suicidal, Homicidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying Maniac could be Top 10 bound.

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12

CARLITO

The Academy was impressed by his victory over Shelton Benjamin on RAW.

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RANDY ORTON 

Orton challenged the Immortal Hulk Hogan to a match at SummerSlam and also gave the Hulkster a devestating RKO.

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BATISTA 

At the Great American Bash this Sunday, Batista will look to unleash his anger on Mr. Kennedy.

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JOHNNY NITRO

Along with Melina, Nitro came up short at SNME and then got taken to school by the Nature Boy on RAW. 



 

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MR. KENNEDY

The cocky Mr. Kennedy will be in his toughest match to date when he takes on  Batista this Sunday at the Bash. 

 

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TEST

Dropping Tommy Dreamer for the second week in a row and aligning himself with Paul Heyman boosted Test up four spots this week.

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The PitBulls

The Pitbulls have two solid victories over the WWE Tag Team Champions. Can they walk out of the Bash with gold? 

 

 

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SPIRIT SQUAD 

Via yet another failed plot by Mr. McMahon on RAW, the Squad drops this week.

 

 

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UNDERTAKER 

The Undertaker might be in for his toughest challenge this Sunday when he face The Great Khali at the Great American Bash. 

 

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THE HIGHLANDERS

Robbie and Rory earned another victory on RAW and challenged the Spirit Squad to a Tag Team Championship Match.

 

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22

Mike Knox

Knox defeated Sandman this week on ECW. 

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Super Crazy

Super Crazy defeated Psicosis on SmackDown to move on to the Power 25. 

 

NR
24

Matt Hardy

Matt Hardy needs to be in action next week in order to stay on the Power 25.

 

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Ric Flair

Ric challenged Foley to a match and chased off Johnny Nitro. 

 

NR

Do You Agree?

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WHAT YOU'RE SAYING

"It's about time the Power 25 put Triple H and HBK together. They are the greatest tandem ever!" - Craig T.
The Academy replies: We got two words for ya...

"Shouldn't Batista be higher on the Power 25?" - Peter P.
The Academy replies: He will move up. Let's talk after the Bash Peter Pan

"Randy Orton will defeat the Immortal Hulk Hogan at SummerSlam and be #1!" - Troy
The Academy replies: We shall see at SummerSlam. PS...go take your vitamins kid. 

 

 



 

FAREWELL...

The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their spot on the POWER 25 this week:

Mark Henry
Injured, He will miss about 8 months

Vito
Needs some new eye shadow 

 

KEEP AN EYE ON...

Keep an eye on the following Superstars during the upcoming week:

Trish Stratus
With victories at SNME and RAW this week, Trish is one Stratusfaction away from the P25.

Matt Striker
If Striker's walk is as good as his talk, he could soon make the grade.

London & Kendrick
If the duo can retain their Tag Team Championship at the Bash, they may find their way onto the P25.