Santino Marella shoots up the Power 25 after his surprising victory on SmackDown puts in in the World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber.
The Intercontinental Champion will need to show some fire if he wants to add the World Heavyweight Championship to his collection on Sunday.

Rankings for Power 25: February 18, 2012

WWE.com, in conjunction with the Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences (AWAS), ranks the Top 25 Superstars in WWE 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 February 18.

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Chris Jericho

Jericho looked strong on Raw SuperShow. Though Kofi Kingston laid him out following the Elimination Chamber debate, Jericho defeated The Dreadlocked Dynamo with a devastating Codebreaker, giving him a ton of momentum heading into Sunday's WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match.
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CM Punk

The WWE Champion showcased his submission skills on Raw, making The Miz tap out with the Ananconda Vise. The Straight Edge Superstar still has a tall task ahead of him, as he'll be locked inside the Elimination Chamber with five Superstars aiming to take his title.
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Sheamus

The Great White let his temper get the best of him on SmackDown. During his match against Daniel Bryan, the World Heavyweight Champion spit in Sheamus' face, setting him off to the point where the referee could not restrain him, giving Bryan a disqualification win.
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John Cena

John Cena was not in action on Raw SuperShow, but he did save Eve from The Big Red Monster, Kane. His heroics earned him a kiss from the beautiful Diva, breaking the heart of his broski, Zack Ryder, in the process.
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Daniel Bryan

The World Heavyweight Champion used drastic measures to pick up a win on SmackDown, spitting in the face of Sheamus during their match. That incensed The Great White, sending him on a rampage and giving Bryan a DQ victory. He won't be able to pull any shenanigans in the Elimination Chamber, though.