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11-07-2009
POWER 25
WWE.com, in conjunction with The Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences (AWAS), 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 May 9.
Also, find out what the number next to each Superstar's name means. Continue...
The venomous WWE Champion may have lost the battle in the Handicap Match on Raw, but he looks to have won the war against the McMahons after shattering Shane's ankle in a brutal post-match attack.
The Master of the 619 may not have been in action this week, but the distraction he caused during Chris Jericho's match against Jeff Hardy cost Jericho a spot in Judgment Day's title match.
Not only did the World Heavyweight Champion lose for the second week in a row to CM Punk, The Rated-R Superstar was also victim of a Twist of Fate and Swanton Bomb on "WWE Superstars."
On both "WWE Superstars" and SmackDown, Jeff Hardy proved why he is the No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Title with a win over Jericho and a Swanton after "The Cutting Edge."
Answering the challenge from The Miz on Raw, the former champ stepped in it. Big Show followed him out to gain revenge for Cena costing him his match against Batista the week before.
The World's Largest Athlete is on the warpath and has one target in mind: John Cena. When the two collide at Judgment Day, Big Show will look to put Cena down once and for all.
Captain Charisma didn't have luck on his side this week on ECW. He was teamed with Tommy Dreamer and ended up on the losing side of the action against Mark Henry & Jack Swagger.
Although The Straightedge Superstar was brutally attacked by Umaga for the second week in a row, Punk did notch a win over the World Heavyweight Champion for the second week in a row.
Since falling victim to Randy Orton's brutal punt at Backlash that cost him the WWE Title, Triple H has not been seen or heard, leaving us wondering the level of damage The Game sustained from the kick.
Not only did The Irishman win in one-on-one action against Zack Ryder on "WWE Superstars," the night before, he sought redemption for his loss to Tyson Kidd a week prior by costing Kidd his match.
Despite being counted out in his match against Cody Rhodes, thus being unable to join forces with Shane McMahon in the main event, MVP showed that he is on Raw to fight the good fight against The Legacy.
Even though Matt officially declared that his match against Kofi Kingston this week was under protest due to him being injured, in the eyes of the Academy, it was still an official match and an official loss for Hardy.
Both DiBiase & Rhodes had huge weeks on Raw, as not only did they win their singles matches against MVP & Batista, they also helped Randy Orton decimate Shane McMahon after the main event.
Although Batista's intensity is what makes him The Animal, it can also backfire like it did this week on Raw, which got him disqualified against DiBiase and left Shane McMahon with a 3-on-1 Handicap Match.
"The All-American American" has bounced back since his title loss at Backlash, and continued to prove his hunger to regain the ECW Championship with a tag team win on ECW over Tommy Dreamer & Christian.
Another week and still no Deadman. The Phenom drops another four spots. At this pace, if he isn't back anytime soon, Undertaker will be off the Power 25 before we know it.
With Carlito's win on Raw over The Brian Kendrick, the Unified Tag Team Champions continue to impress The Academy and we think that the gold will be held tight in their clutches for a long time to come.
The Big Red Monster may drop three spots due to not being in action this week, but we're more worried about where he is and what that sinister mind of his might be conjuring up... and who it might hurt.
Despite a loss on "WWE Superstars" to Chris Jericho Thursday night, The Shaman of Sexy ended the week on a high note with a win over Charlie Haas on SmackDown.
Even though Chris Jericho lost on SmackDown, his victory over John Morrison on "WWE Superstars" was enough for the first-ever Undisputed Champion to move up one spot.
The Women's Champion was once again M.I.A. this week leaving The Academy no choice but to drop her another two spots. Melina needs to step up her game if she wants to last as champion on SmackDown.
"Air" Bourne has been on a roll on ECW, and this week, the WWE Universe was lucky enough to witness another awesome display of his aerial skills in his victory over Tyson Kidd Tuesday night.
For the second week in a row, The Jamaican Superstar has picked up an impressive victory over a new member of the Raw roster, this week defeating Matt Hardy in a singles match.
In one-on-one action on Raw, Mickie James defeated the Divas Champion in a non-title action. She's lucky that the title wasn't on the line as she would have lost more than just one spot on the P25.
After an impressive win on Raw over Divas Champion Maryse, Mickie James breaks the Power 25. If she wants it bad enough, Mickie could well take the title from Maryse.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Shawn Michaels - Ever since WrestleMania, The Showstopper has not been seen, which leads to him dropping all the way off the list.
Hornswoggle - The little guy's stay on the P25 is over. Unfortunately, he didn't come out from under the ring at all.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Mike Knox - Knox made an impressive debut on SmackDown this week after defeating R-Truth in his first match since being drafted to Friday nights.
Umaga- For the second week in a row, The Samoan Bulldozer targeted CM Punk and left him down and out after a brutal attack.
Michelle McCool - Two weeks in a row, McCool has picked up impressive victories, which leaves us to wonder if she might be the next to challenge for Melina's Women's Title.
WWE.com, in conjunction with The Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences (AWAS), 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 May 2.
Also, find out what the number next to each Superstar's name means. Continue...
Finally, Orton is at the top of the mountain after winning the WWE Championship from Triple H at Backlash while at the same time sending The Game from the ring on a stretcher after a vicious punt.
If it weren't for Umaga, there is a good chance The Rated-R Superstar would have lost his title as quickly as he won it, with it looking like CM Punk was about to cash in the Money in the Bank contract Friday night.
The Master of the 619 was so close to earning the No. 1 contender's spot on SmackDown, but fell just short to Jeff Hardy in the Fatal Four Way Elimination Match against Hardy, Chris Jericho & Kane.
After being chokeslammed by Big Show into a spotlight and subsequently losing his gold to Edge as a result, we were amazed to see Cena walk out on Raw costing Big Show his match against Batista.
At Backlash, the stipulations made The Game worry too much, concerning himself with a disqualification and allowing Randy Orton to RKO him for the win... and punt him for the satisfaction.
Captain Charisma shoots up the P25 this week and stands atop the Land of the Extreme following his ECW Championship win over "The All-American American" Jack Swagger at Backlash.
A huge week calls for a huge jump on the P25. After finally beating his brother Matt at Backlash in an "I Quit" Match and winning a Fatal Four Way Elimination Match on Friday, Hardy becomes the No. 1 contender.
John Cena made a dangerous enemy in The World's Largest Athlete, costing him his title at Backlash. Now that Cena gummed up the big man own golden opportunity, who knows how Big Show will retaliate.
Although Punk lost to Kane at Backlash, he redeemed himself Friday by beating World Heavyweight Champion Edge one-on-one and might have cashed in his "Money in the Bank" contract if it weren't for Umaga.
Matt Hardy may have defeated Goldust on Raw, but we at The Academy had no choice but to drop the new Raw Superstar three spots after he said "I Quit" in his loss against brother Jeff at Backlash.
Things are looking good for MVP since being drafted to Raw. Not only did he successfully defend his title Friday night against Dolph Ziggler, he also took WWE Champion Randy Orton to the limit on Raw.
The Deadman appeared on a roll in recent weeks, but following a vicious knockout punch from Big Show last Friday, The Phenom was nowhere to be seen this week - in or out of the ring.
It's been a rough couple weeks for the Irishman. Last week, he had to see his son off to Raw thanks to the Draft, and this week he lost in one-on-one action against the impressive ECW Superstar Tyson Kidd.
At Backlash, The Animal saw Randy Orton become the new WWE Champion by defeating Triple H. On Raw, Batista earned the opportunity to take Orton's gold away from him at Judgment Day.
The good news: The Big Red Monster beat CM Punk at Backlash. The bad news: With the No. 1 contender's spot for Edge's title on the line in the Fatal Four Way Elimination Match, Kane was the first to go.
We can still call him "The All-American American," but no longer can Swagger be referred to as the ECW Champion. Swagger lost his top spot in the Land of the Extreme to Christian at Backlash.
The Legacy has to be elated with how everything turned out this week. Both Rhodes & DiBiase helped Orton win the WWE Title at Backlash and DiBiase picked up a singles victory on "WWE Superstars."
This week proved bittersweet for Carlito & Primo. The two won their first match as members of the Raw roster, but Carlito lost in singles action on "WWE Superstars" to The Legacy's Ted DiBiase.
The Women's Champion successfully defended her title last week on Raw, but in her first official night on SmackDown, Melina was nowhere to be seen, making us drop her two spots.
After being out of action last week, The Shaman of Sexy returned to impress with a win over Shelton Benjamin and quieted Chris Jericho's whining for a bit by standing up to him outside of Teddy Long's office.
At Backlash, Jericho did walk out victorious over Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Too bad he couldn't keep the momentum going into SmackDown to win the title opportunity in the Fatal Four Way Elimination Match.
Ever since the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, The Showstopper seems to have had his show stopped as he has been M.I.A. If he doesn't do something next week, he could very well be off the P25.
Due to the Divas Champion and her teammates being distracted by Hornswoggle's antics on Raw, Maryse was on the losing side of action and drops one spot on the P25 this week as a result.
"Air" Bourne is back! The young ECW Superstar had another impressive week with a victory on "WWE Superstars," after hitting the Shooting Star Press on Paul Burchill.
Thanks to his distraction, Mickie James, "Santina," Brie Bella & Kelly Kelly were victorious on Raw. We worry though, as Hornswoggle was traumatized after what he saw during "Santina's" celebration.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Gail Kim - Unfortunately, the SmackDown Diva falls off the list this week after losing in tag team action on "WWE Superstars."
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Tyson Kidd - This young Superstar impressed on ECW since he not only stood toe-to-toe with Finlay, but he also emerged victorious against the Irishman.
Kofi Kingston - There's certainly no trouble in paradise for The Jamaican Superstar as he defeated one of Raw's newest Superstars in The Brian Kendrick.
WWE.com, in conjunction with The Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences (AWAS), 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 April 25.
Also, find out what the number next to each Superstar's name means. Continue...
The Ultimate Opportunist not only gained the advantage over John Cena heading into this Sunday with a Con-Chair-To on Raw, but he also kept up his momentum with a win over Kofi Kingston on "WWE Superstars."
In a No Disqualification Match just days before The Legacy battles Triple H, Batista & Shane McMahon with the WWE Title on the line, an RKO sealed the fate of The Game, granting Orton the win on Raw.
The Game was outplayed in a brutal back-and-forth No Disqualification Match on Raw leaving Randy Orton looking strong and confident heading into the Six-Man Tag Team Match at Backlash this Sunday.
If The Champ is met with a Con-Chair-To like he was after his match against Chris Jericho on Raw, Cena will have one dilly of a time answering the 10-count and retaining the World Heavyweight Championship.
On SmackDown, The Deadman was pit against Big Show in one-on-one action. Even after he lost due to knockout following a vicious punch, Undertaker rose to his feet ready for more.
The Intercontinental Champion had a rough week after a devastating loss to Big Show on Raw followed by another loss at the hands of Big Show & Kane in tag team action on "WWE Superstars."
With the "I Quit" Match against his brother just days away, Matt Hardy gained the final advantage heading into Backlash by picking up the pinfall over Jeff in a tag team match on SmackDown Friday night.
Since The Showstopper's loss to Undertaker at WrestleMania, HBK has not appeared on any show, which leaves us to wonder what he is planning to do next and when he'll make his return.
The World's Largest Athlete had a very impressive week with a win over the Intercontinental Champion on Raw, a tag team victory on "WWE Superstars" and a knockout win over Undertaker on Friday.
In what was a very emotional moment on "WWE Superstars," the Irishman bid his son Hornswoggle farewell after their tag team victory over Natalya & Tyson Kidd with a rendition of "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling."
"Mr. Money in the Bank" faces Kane this Sunday at Backlash, but things are looking grim for the Straightedge Superstar thanks to two lost matches to Kane in tag team action on Thursday & Friday.
Montel may have tasted victory this week over Chavo Guerrero on SmackDown, but The Academy is more interested on what is going to go down between the Ballin' Superstar and rising star Dolph Ziggler.
Heading into the "I Quit" Match against his brother at Backlash, Jeff Hardy fell short in tag team action against Matt & Kane on SmackDown, leaving us to question what will happen this Sunday.
Although "The All-American American" hasn't been in as much action as we would like as of late, he did make an Extreme statement on ECW by putting his Backlash opponent, Christian, through a table.
Though The Big Red Monster's week didn't start on the best note with a loss to CM Punk on Raw, he rebounded nicely with tag team wins against his Backlash opponent on both SmackDown & "WWE Superstars."
Last week, Christian earned the opportunity to face Jack Swagger for the ECW title at Backlash, but on Tuesday night, during the contract signing, Swagger got the last laugh by putting Christian through a table.
It has been an emotional few weeks for the Women's Champion. She'll be leaving Raw on a high note with her gold in hand and an impressive title defense against Beth Phoenix.
They may be the Unified Tag Team Champions, but Carlito & Primo were nowhere to be seen this week on either SmackDown or their new home on Monday nights following last week's Draft.
Despite offering enough help to allow Randy Orton to leave Raw victorious, The Legacy was not as lucky on SmackDown. The young Superstars lost to Batista & Shane McMahon in tag team action.
The Animal had a big week this week despite some miscommunications between him & Shane McMahon. A win on Raw and a win on SmackDown allow Batista to move up two spots this week.
Despite his split from tag partner The Miz and the ensuing attack, Morrison didn't lose a step last week. This week, however, The Shaman of Sexy was nowhere to be seen, leaving The Academy missing the JoMo.
After barely hanging onto her spot on the P25 last week, the Divas Champion came back with a vengeance this week, successfully defending her title against Gail Kim in her last match on SmackDown.
Although Jericho planned on leaving Raw with the last laugh, he was forced to face World Heavyweight Champion John Cena in a brutal battle that ended in a No Contest following interference from Edge.
With the chance to be the first Diva to hold both the Women's & Divas Championships, Gail Kim came up just short in her match against Maryse on SmackDown after a vicious French Kiss.
Maybe Hornswoggle's move to Raw was just the boost he needed (and yes, he could always use a boost). Before his official move to Mondays, the little guy even picked up wins over Natalya and Tyson Kidd.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
The Miz - After being split from his partner in the Draft last week and his subsequent attack, The Miz has been M.I.A., leaving us with little choice but to drop him off the list.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Dolph Ziggler - Last week, Dolph Ziggler made sure MVP remembered his name by defeating him one-on-one. This week, he announced that he's aiming for the United States Title.
Vladimir Kozlov - Thanks to the Draft, the Land of the Extreme will never be the same. The Moscow Mauler is making his mark on ECW following another impressive win this week.
WWE.com, in conjunction with The Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences (AWAS), 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 April 18.
Also, find out what the number next to each Superstar's name means. Continue...
He who laughs last, laughs best. In this case, that old adage holds especially true. Randy Orton was confused by The Game's guffaws until it was revealed that their match on Raw will be No Disqualification.
Following his victory at WrestleMania, Undertaker had another big week with a win over Matt Hardy on the debut of WWE Superstars and a second victory on SmackDown over Shelton Benjamin.
On Raw, John Cena entered the ring intent on teaching ECW Champion Jack Swagger a little respect. Not only was Cena successful, he also earned two Draft picks for Raw.
In his match against Evan Bourne, The Master of the 619's speed was put to the test. And although "Air" Bourne proved formidable, Rey's veteran experience helped pave the way for a win.
For the second year in a row, The Ultimate Opportunist capitalized on his position in the Inter-brand Battle Royal on Draft night and earned SmackDown two Draft picks after eliminating Raw's Big Show.
The Legend Killer went unscathed on Raw this week as he didn't have a match nor was he drafted. Next week's No Disqualification Match against Triple H, however, will likely hold different results.
With the Draft on hand, The Showstopper was nowhere to be seen. Come to think of it, Shawn Michaels has been MIA since his loss to Undertaker at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.
Other than a vicious chokeslam at the hands of Undertaker on the debut of WWE Superstars, things had been going pretty well for Matt Hardy, including him winning a Draft pick for his new brand: Raw.
Not only did Jeff Hardy cost his brand a Draft pick on Raw due to him interfering in his brother's match, the SmackDown Superstar also received a beating from Matt after his loss to Big Show Friday night.
CM Punk was just moments away from victory when Jeff Hardy cost him his match on Raw, but we guess that if you're holding the Money in the Bank briefcase, you've got bigger fish to fry.
Finlay moves up a notch this week. After losing his son in the Supplemental Draft and coming up just shy in the Elimination Chase to Backlash, however, we suspect his Irish eyes aren't smiling too brightly.
We're unsure what to make of MVP's loss to Dolph Ziggler on SmackDown, but we are sure that the United States Champion will use it as motivation to do better on his new home on Monday nights.
Captain Charisma had a huge week. First, he won a Draft pick on Raw and then the Elimination Chase to Backlash with the final victory over Finlay on WWE Superstars. We think Swagger is officially on notice.
Not only was Swagger put in his place in his match against World Heavyweight Champion John Cena on Raw, he also found out that Christian will be the challenger for his ECW Title at Backlash.
The World's Largest Athlete would probably be much more chipper if had he won the Tri-Branded Battle Royal for his new home on Raw, but his victory over SmackDown's Jeff Hardy might have tasted just as sweet.
In perhaps the most convincing victory on Raw, The Big Red Monster decimated The Brian Kendrick to earn a Draft pick for the red brand. Too bad Kane won't reap those benefits after being drafted to SmackDown.
Both the Unified Tag Team Champions were out of action this week following their move to Raw after the Supplemental Draft. Carlito & Primo will have to test the lay of the land at their new home on Monday nights.
At least they got one win. If you ask us, both Rhodes & DiBiase had a brutal week, losing on Raw & SmackDown. The only light of this week was a Rhodes' win via disqualification on WWE Superstars.
The Shaman of Sexy may have lost his tag team partner this week and gotten a Reality Check for his troubles, but that hasn't stopped him at all with two wins on ECW & SmackDown following the incident.
After a devastatingly quick loss on Raw, the Women's Championship and the beautiful Diva that hold it are off to SmackDown, where there promises to be a whole slew of Divas aiming to win the gold.
Although Maryse now makes her home on Raw bringing the Divas Championship with her, Gail Kim got her biggest win since returning to WWE by defeating the French beauty one-on-one on Friday night.
The Animal may not have earned the opportunity to face Randy Orton one-on-one next week, but he did have a consolation prize on SmackDown with his win over Ted DiBiase.
Despite all Jericho's recent actions, and seemingly never being able to shut his mouth, SmackDown's roster has to be happy with his win on Raw bringing over Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio.
After The Miz was drafted to Raw, he put the exclamation mark on his split with John Morrison by attacking his former partner. Not that it managed to slow Morrison, who picked up two wins this week.
Following her loss to Gail Kim on SmackDown, Divas Champion Maryse is barely hanging on to her P25 spot. Raw's newest Diva will need a win if she wants to be on this list next week.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Mickie James - Call it Jilted by Association. After Women's Champion Melina got drafted to SmackDown, one of her BFFs, Mickie, fell out of favor on the P25.
Evan Bourne - Unfortunately for "Air" Bourne, The Academy is left with no choice but to bid him farewell following losses on Raw & ECW.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Kofi Kingston - Thanks to a disqualification victory, The Jamaican Superstar was able to win Raw a Draft pick in the form of The Miz.
The Great Khali - The Punjabi Playboy got so excited at the idea of locking lips with "Santina" that he decimated her "twin brother" Santino with ease.
Dolph Ziggler - Perhaps with the biggest win of his career thus far, Dolph Ziggler defeated United States Champion MVP on SmackDown.
WWE.com, in conjunction with The Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences (AWAS), 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 April 11.
Also, find out what the number next to each Superstar's name means. Continue...
He may be known as The Game, but the WWE Champion wasn't playing at WrestleMania. Triple H sought vengeance against Randy Orton, and was able to secure it while retaining his title.
While Shawn Michaels may have been the toughest challenge for Undertaker to date at WrestleMania, The Deadman still walked out of Houston victorious and extended his undefeated streak to 17-0.
The Champ is back at the top of the mountain and it couldn't have been in more impressive fashion. It's not every day that you see someone more than 7 feet tall and 450 pounds have their Attitude Adjusted like that.
At WrestleMania, The Ultimate Underdog did what many thought was impossible - he shut JBL up. With his quick Intercontinental Championship win, Mysterio made The Longhorn Loudmouth quit on the spot.
Heading into WrestleMania, The Showstopper had Undertaker's number everywhere he went, but when it came to the final dance this Sunday, Mr. WrestleMania came up short.
After losing at WrestleMania, things just got worse for The Legend Killer on Raw when Batista returned. The Animal attacked The Legacy and joined their Backlash opponents - Triple H & Shane McMahon.
Although he may not have been the one to get pinned on Sunday, The Rated-R Superstar still lost the World Heavyweight Title to John Cena and will now do anything to get it back.
Matt Hardy got his wish of making his brother suffer two-fold this week - first with a victory in an Extreme Rules Match at WrestleMania and then in a Stretcher Match on SmackDown.
The Extreme Enigma may be taking a few too many chances in trying to defeat his brother and those miscalculations cost him dearly. Not only has he put in jeopardy his record but also his health.
Two-timer! For the second year in a row, CM Punk walked out of WrestleMania with the briefcase in hand containing a future World Title Match. Now, we just have to wait and see when he's going to cash it in.
SmackDown's Franchise Playa' may not have been able to secure the title of "Mr. Money in the Bank," but he still is the United States Champion and needs to focus on defending his gold.
Finlay picked up a huge win on ECW this week by eliminating Mark Henry from the ECW Championship Chase. Now, the Irishman just needs two more wins before he gets his hands on Swagger.
Not only was Swagger out of action this week, he had to watch first-hand as four men began their race to a match for his title at Backlash. The ECW Champion might have the fight of his life come April 26.
Not only did Carlito & Primo make history by unifying the Tag Team Titles, they also served up several pieces of humility to The Miz & John Morrison by beating them three times in three days. Be jealous!
On SmackDown, The Legacy sent a message to their Backlash opponents by not only defeating the Unified Tag Team Champions, but also by decimating them in a brutal attack after the match was over.
We would not want to have a run in with The World's Largest Athlete. After his WrestleMania loss, he appears anything but happy, and he showed it in his match against Kofi Kingston on SmackDown.
Unfortunately for The Big Red Monster, the briefcase ended up just out of his grasp. As he plummeted from the ladder, he watched CM Punk become "Mr. Money in the Bank" for the second year in a row.
The Women's Champion has reason to be proud. On Raw, she lead four other Raw Divas to victory on their home turf over five SmackDown Divas lead by Divas Champion Maryse. Take that, SmackDown Divas!
We doubt they'd like to hear it, but we believe that the "Dirt Sheet" stars had the worst week out of any Superstars on any brands, costing them their gold and four spots on the P25.
Now that WrestleMania has come and gone leaving Captain Charisma empty-handed, Christian has to keep his concentration on the ECW Championship Chase so that he can get another chance at Swagger's gold.
The beautiful Raw Diva was one of the last few left in the 25-Diva Battle Royal on Sunday. Mickie James may have not won then, but she did pick up a win for Raw over Natalya the next night.
ECW's high-flying Superstar picked up another win this week, this time in a Six-Man Tag Team Match with Unified Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo. As Carlito might say... pretty cool.
Despite not being able to win the honor of becoming the first-ever "Miss WrestleMania," Gail Kim has had an incredible past few weeks and has her eyes set on the Divas Championship.
On Raw, the Diva's Champion lead her team of SmackDown Diva's in battle against a team of Raw Divas. In the end, however, the home team left triumphant after Mickie James pinned Natalya.
Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke may have left Jericho feeling sore after that stiff left hook, but prior to that, the former Undisputed Champion defeated all three Legends in the Handicap Elimination Match.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
John "Bradshaw" Layfield - After the Intercontinental Championship loss to Rey Mysterio at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, JBL quit on the spot, hanging up his boots for good.
Mark Henry - The World's Strongest Man falls off the P25 this week after leaving WrestleMania empty- handed and losing on ECW in the Championship Chase.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Batista - The Animal returned to Raw with a fury that The Legacy won't soon forget. Teaming with WWE Champion Triple H & Shane McMahon at Backlash will certainly create a headache for Randy Orton.
Santina - She may not be a pleasant looking woman, but "Santina" not only won the honor of being the first- ever "Miss WrestleMania" in the 25-Diva Battle Royal on Sunday, she also beat Beth Phoenix one-on-one the next night.
WWE.com, in conjunction with The Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences (AWAS), 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 April 4.
Also, find out what the number next to each Superstar's name means. Continue...
With Mr. McMahon & Shane McMahon by his side on Raw, The Game got just a taste of the retribution he hopes to gain this Sunday as he defends the WWE Championship against Randy Orton.
After torturing WWE Champion Triple H, his wife Stephanie McMahon and her family, The Legend Killer now has the opportunity to finish what he started by taking The Game's title at WrestleMania.
With the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania just days away, The Rated-R Superstar has to be thinking hard about what he will need to do on The Grandest Stage of Them All to remain champion.
Although Undertaker has been known for his own mind games, HBK has proven to be the master over the last few weeks culminating on Raw with a "funeral service" for 'Taker's undefeated streak at 'Mania.
As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Jeff Hardy proved the point when he sent a message to his brother Matt with a win over Ezekiel Jackson on SmackDown.
The Deadman's frustrations are visible. Understandable, perhaps, after getting laid out by HBK's Sweet Chin Music on Raw while his legendary undefeated streak at WrestleMania hangs in the balance.
Heading into Sunday, all the momentum rests in The Master of the 619's corner after defeating Intercontinental Champion JBL on Raw, the same man he will face at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.
With his loss to Big Show on Raw and the beating that followed from World Heavyweight Champion Edge, we think that Cena may be worse for wear heading into the Triple Threat Match on Sunday.
For his first United States Title defense, MVP faced the man he defeated to gain the title, Shelton Benjamin. Once again, The Ballin' Superstar managed to pin Shelton, a Money in the Bank Ladder Match opponent.
Matt Hardy has taken a different direction than Jeff in preparing for their Brother vs. Brother battle at WrestleMania. Matt has not seen in-ring action this week leading up to their Extreme Rules Match.
The All-American American drops another spot this week leading us to wonder if he will step it up anytime soon. If he doesn't, Swagger's days as the ECW Champion might be numbered.
Only seven men and a few ladder rungs stand between the Irishman and the Money in the Bank briefcase. That certainly sounds like a fight to us, which is right up Finlay's alley.
Since last year's WrestleMania, some say the success of The Straightedge Superstar has been unfounded. Our question is: Can Punk be the first to win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match two years in a row?
The World's Largest Athlete has been nothing but dominant against his WrestleMania opponents these last few weeks. If it continues, Big Show will walk out as champion this Sunday.
Two time Slammy winners: Check. World Tag Team Champions: Check Hit WWE.com Original: Check First to unify the tag team titles? We'll have to see what happens this Sunday.
After winning the Battle Royal on Raw against all his Money in the Bank opponents, The Big Red Monster climbed the ladder, offering a preview of what might happen in the match this Sunday.
If JBL wants to make his own historical moment at WrestleMania this Sunday, the self-proclaimed "wrestling god" is going to have to do a lot better than he did on Raw in his loss against Rey Mysterio.
The Divas Champion has proved her worth before and may be one of the top picks to win the 25-Diva Battle Royal on Sunday after leading her team to victory in the 18-Diva Battle Royal Match on Raw.
Legacy learned a tough lesson on Raw this week. After backing Randy Orton's actions for the last several weeks, they ended up catching a beat-down compliments of Mr. McMahon and his son Shane.
To save the WWE Universe from more gloating by The Miz & John Morrison, Carlito & Primo need to roll with their recent success through Sunday and be the ones walking out with the unified tag team titles.
Things aren't looking good for Christian heading into the Money in the Bank Ladder Match this Sunday following losses in the Over-The-Top-Rope Battle Royal on Raw and in tag team action on ECW.
The World's Strongest Man made his point clear both on ECW and at WrestleMania's Press Conference on Tuesday - Henry intends on walking out of Reliant Stadium this Sunday as "Mr. Money in the Bank."
If Maryse wants to walk out of the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania as "Miss WrestleMania," the Divas Champion needs to pick up the slack after being on the losing team on both Raw & SmackDown.
After defeating Santino Marella last week on Raw, Mickie James continued her success this Monday Night as well leaving us to think that she could very well be crowned "Miss WrestleMania" this Sunday.
Despite not being in action this week, Evan Bourne's impressive victories since he returned allow the high-flying ECW Superstar to keep his spot at the bottom rung on the Power 25.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Vladimir Kozlov - The Moscow Mauler's reign of terror on the Power25 has come to an end. Knowing Kozlov's abilities, however, his absence may not last long.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Gail Kim - Former Women's Champion Gail Kim has made her return to WWE with as much impact as her original debut. If she keeps up the hard work, she will soon break onto the P25.
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Though The Legend Killer's actions were both vicious and devious, Orton certainly got the upper hand in the mind games that he and WWE Champion Triple H have been playing heading into WrestleMania.
The Game drops a spot this week as he was unable to overpower Orton and his "Legacy" and was forced to watch The Legend Killer attack his wife, Stephanie McMahon, before being laid out himself.
On Raw, the World Heavyweight Champion battled one of his two WrestleMania opponents. Despite his wife Vickie Guerrero's attempt to halt the action, though, Edge was laid out by Big Show.
Despite Undertaker almost chokeslamming him on SmackDown, Mr. WrestleMania sent clear messages as to what he intends to do to The Deadman at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.
Shawn Michaels may have won the war of words this week, but HBK barely got away unscathed as he nearly suffered The Deadman's wrath during his "tribute" to The Phenom on SmackDown.
Although Cena was not in action on Raw, he did gain the last word over Big Show on SmackDown after knocking him out of the ring, but that may have only infuriated The World's Largest Athlete heading into Raw.
On Raw, The Extreme Enigma defeated Dolph Ziggler in an Extreme Rules Match. Afterward, he stated that at WrestleMania, his brother Matt would suffer the same fate.
The Master of the 619 taught Intercontinental Champion JBL that he should not be underestimated. Not only did Rey defeat William Regal on Raw, but he also gave JBL a dropkick for good measure.
After defeating R-Truth on SmackDown, Matt Hardy sent an eerie message to his brother Jeff regarding their Extreme Rules Match at WrestleMania and how extreme he plans to get when they're face-to-face.
After not being in action for several weeks, the ECW Champion teamed with Tyson Kidd on Tuesday in a loss against Evan Bourne & Tommy Dreamer causing us to drop The All-American American three spots.
After winning the United States Title last week, SmackDown's Franchise Playa' had a mixed week, which included a win on Raw, hosting MVP's lounge on ECW and a loss on SmackDown.
Although the Money in the Bank Ladder Match has only had three other winners in the past, last year's Mr. Money in the Bank is the only participant in this year's match to have won it before.
The Irishman sent a message with an impressive win on SmackDown. Despite a loss on Raw, however, Finlay attacked the other Money in the Bank Ladder Match competitors with, you guessed it, a ladder.
The "Dirt Sheet" duo had better step up their game with just a week before they put their titles on the line against Carlito & Primo in a Tag Team Title Unification Lumberjack Match at WrestleMania.
Big Show had a fantastic week, which is why he jumped five spots. Not only did he knock out World Heavyweight Champion Edge on Raw, he also won a Handicap Match on SmackDown.
After watching Rey Mysterio defeat William Regal on Raw, The Longhorn Loudmouth was dropkicked by Rey. On SmackDown, JBL gained his revenge by decimating Mysterio after he beat Chavo Guerrero.
The Big Red Monster may not have been able to pick up a victory on Raw, but he did get the last word per se during MVP's VIP Lounge and picked up a big victory in an Eight-Man Tag Team Match on SmackDown.
Randy Orton's "Legacy" accomplices helped The Legend Killer on Raw, allowing their ring leader to perform his devious actions on Stephanie McMahon as Triple H was forced to watch.
The Women's Champion sat on the sidelines this week as Santino vied for a spot in the 25-Diva Battle Royal at WrestleMania against Mickie James. Therefore, we are forced to drop Melina three spots.
With a win in singles action on ECW and tag team action on SmackDown, the momentum is in their corner with just one week to go until the Tag Title Unification Lumberjack Match at WrestleMania.
Despite being on the losing team on SmackDown, Captain Charisma picked up an impressive win on Raw after a fast-paced Eight-Man Tag Team Match featuring all of the Money in the Bank participants.
The Divas Champion may have retained her title on SmackDown, but it wasn't how she would have wanted it. Her match against Michelle McCool went to a no-contest thanks to Gail Kim interjecting herself.
After several consecutive losses in recent weeks, The Moscow Mauler was out of action. Because of that, The Academy has no choice but to drop him substantially until he starts back on the winning track.
The World's Strongest Man has eyes set on the Money in the Bank briefcase. At WrestleMania, he will do anything in his power to decimate his seven opponents and become "Mr. Money in the Bank."
Just two weeks since his return, Evan Bourne has delighted the WWE Universe with two impressive victories, including a win over ECW Champion Jack Swagger & Tyson Kidd on this week's ECW.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Kofi Kingston - Unfortunately for the Jamaican Superstar, with just one week to go before the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania he falls off the P25.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Shelton Benjamin - After falling off the P25 last week due to his title loss, Benjamin was back on the winning side of things in tag team action this Friday.
Mickie James - With Santino having the opportunity to win a spot in the 25-Diva Battle Royal at WrestleMania, Mickie James came up with a big win shutting down the Italian Superstar.
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The Game takes over the No. 1 position on the P25 this week after two huge wins on Raw & SmackDown, including a thrashing of Cody Rhodes in a Steel Cage and pinning Vladimir Kozlov in one-on-one action.
Although The Rated-R Superstar's week started out in the right direction, it finished on a sour note following the altercation that ended SmackDown as he was planted firmly on the mat by Big Show.
After successfully teaming with Shawn Michaels on Raw against the team of Vladimir Kozlov & Intercontinental Champion JBL, The Deadman also achieved victory on SmackDown, defeating JBL one-on-one.
The Legend Killer was out of action again this week but was on hand at ringside to watch his "Legacy" cohort Cody Rhodes be decimated by Triple H and his trusty sledgehammer within a steel cage.
Heading into his match with Undertaker at WrestleMania, The Showstopper proved twice this week why he is the best, as he picked up the pin over JBL on Raw and over Kane on SmackDown.
Cena drops another two spots this week when on both Raw and SmackDown, it was his WrestleMania opponents, World Heavyweight Champion Edge and Big Show, who were left standing tall.
We haven't forgotten about The All-American American, but it seems that the All-American American has forgotten what put him atop the ECW food chain. Again this week, Swagger failed to wrestle.
At the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, Jeff Hardy will finally have his chance at revenge against his brother Matt after all he has put Jeff through in recent months - and yes, it will be an Extreme Rules Match.
After issuing the challenge to JBL to face-off against him for the Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania, The Master of the 619's wish was granted later in the week with the match being announced on WWE.com.
Matt Hardy may not have been on SmackDown, but the match he wanted against his brother Jeff was made even sweeter to him on Friday when it was announced to be an Extreme Rules Match.
SmackDown's Franchise Playa' has certainly turned things around after his extended losing streak a few months ago. His good fortune continued again this week as he captured the United States Title.
With the sour taste still in his mouth following the loss of the Intercontinental Title to JBL just one week prior, Punk got right back on the horse and picked up the win in a Six-Man Tag Team Match on Raw.
With no match this week, we unfortunately had to drop the World Tag Team Champions down two spots, but if they win the Tag Team Unification Match at WrestleMania they'll rocket back toward the top.
After several months of being one of the most dominant Superstars on SmackDown, if not the entire WWE roster, The Moscow Mauler's luck seems to have turned with him picking up another loss this week.
Perhaps it was the luck of the Irish, or maybe that Irishman just loves to fight, but St. Patrick's Day was made extra special for Finlay as he picked up a win over Paul Burchill on ECW.
The Women's Champion has been on a roll lately, including a win on Raw in a Six-Diva Tag Team Match, which has us thinking that she might be the odds-on favorite to be named the first "Miss WrestleMania."
Overall, it was a horrible week for JBL. Not only was he pinned on both Raw and SmackDown, but it was announced that he'll have to defend his newly won Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania.
Randy Orton's "Legacy" may have been slightly tarnished this week on Raw with DiBiase looking on helplessly as his partner Rhodes was decimated at the hands of Triple H and his sledgehammer.
The Big Red Monster can't be happy with how his week turned out after losing on both Raw and SmackDown. Maybe Kane will bottle this wrath and unleash it on April 5 in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
Though his week may not have started out on the right foot, it certainly ended well. After all, it was Edge, not The World's Largest Athlete, who was left lying incapacitated at the end of SmackDown.
Even though she was not in action this week, the Divas Champion held her place on the P25 since no Superstar gave us reason to oust her. She had better be wary, though, luck doesn't last forever.
Captain Charisma drops down this week after being pinned in tag team action on ECW. If Christian's luck doesn't turn around soon, the chance of becoming "Mr. Money in the Bank" might be out the window.
After issuing a challenge to unify the WWE and World Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania, Carlito & Primo stay put as we at The Academy are interested what is to come from these events.
The World's Strongest Man looked impressive on ECW in tag team action and if he keeps this up, Henry might be the one entering the Money in the Bank Ladder Match with the most momentum.
Being on the winning side of the Six-Man Tag Team Match on Raw keeps Kofi Kingston on the bottom of the P25 this week, but he needs to step it up if he doesn't want us bidding him farewell.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
No one - Everyone maintained their positions on the P25 this week.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Evan Bourne - Much to the delight of the WWE Universe, Evan Bourne returned to action on ECW Tuesday with an impressive win over Jamie Noble.
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On Raw, the World Heavyweight Champion was publicly humiliated as Vickie Guerrero and Big Show's infidelities were revealed, but he regained a smidge of self-esteem on Friday with a decisive victory over Kofi.
Technically, The Game lost his Handicap Match against Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase on Raw, but in reality, the havoc he reeked at Randy Orton's home more than made up for any defeat.
Supposedly for Triple H's well-being, Randy Orton did not go to Raw in Jacksonville, Fla. The Legend Killer's "kindness" went unthanked as The Game showed up at his house and attacked Orton anyway.
After showing the disgusting footage of Vickie Guerrero and Big Show kissing, we were hesitant to move John Cena up, but by securing a spot in WrestleMania's World Heavyweight Title Match, he warrants it.
The ECW Champion was MIA this week leaving us at The Academy thinking that despite his amazing athleticism, The All-American American may be getting too comfortable, which may cost him his title.
On Raw, The Deadman let it be known that he would not be letting Shawn Michaels end his streak. This was punctuated with an impressive win later in the week against Vladimir Kozlov on SmackDown.
Ever since winning his freedom from JBL at No Way Out, The Showstopper has shown a resurgence of confidence. That found confidence was evident when he told Undertaker that he would win on April 5.
After Shawn Michaels gave him his first loss in one-on-one competition, we expected The Moscow Mauler to bounce back. Not so fast. Undertaker handed Kozlov his second defeat on SmackDown.
Everyone has their breaking point, and on SmackDown, it looked as if Jeff Hardy had reached his. Fueled by his brother's antics, Jeff finally attacked Matt, giving him a beating that was long past due.
Despite taking a few stiff shots to the chin from his brother, everything Matt Hardy has done has paid off. Especially now that Jeff has finally agreeing to face him in one-on-one action.
After Christian & Finlay disposed of Kane in their Six-Man Tag Team Match on Raw, The Master of the 619 capitalized on the opening by getting the pin on World Tag Team Champion John Morrison.
The week didn't start out good for The World Tag Team Champions, with losses on Raw and ECW. When the gold was on the line, however, the duo pulled the "W" when it truly mattered most.
All good things must come to an end, and unfortunately for CM Punk, that means his Intercontinental Championship reign as well. The Straightedge Superstar lost his title against an underhanded JBL on Raw.
After several weeks of disappointing losses and coming up empty with every cast he made, JBL finally hooked a big one, defeating CM Punk to become the new Intercontinental Champion.
Technically, Rhodes & DiBiase picked up one of the biggest wins of their careers by defeating Triple H by forfeit. In reality, the two were left watching their mentor get attacked with nothing they could do.
On both SmackDown and Raw, The Irishman picked up two big wins with the victory Friday night giving him the much-coveted final spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania.
The Big Red Monster's loss on Monday cost him big this week as he falls down three spots. We wouldn't want to be a member of the Raw roster next week as Kane will most certainly be on a rampage.
In a Champion vs. Champion Match on Raw with all the SmackDown and Raw Divas watching, Melina came up short against Divas Champion Maryse thanks to a slight distraction from Michelle McCool.
After losing to the team of Shelton Benjamin & Chavo Guerrero on SmackDown, The Ballin' Superstar drops a spot on the P25 and seems to be losing steam as WrestleMania draws near.
Captain Charisma jumps onto the list this week with a huge win on ECW in a battle royal to qualify for this year's Money in the Bank Ladder Match. His win in six-man tag team action on Raw didn't hurt either.
Maryse may have lost in a Divas Tag Team Match on SmackDown thanks to her partner Michelle McCool, but her win over Women's Champion Melina on Raw was quite an impressive feat.
Even with the addition of John Cena into the World Heavyweight Championship Match at WrestleMania, Big Show still has a mental advantage over Edge after his secret relationship with Vickie was revealed.
Although Primo picked up a win on ECW in singles action, the WWE Tag Team Champions came up short when it mattered, losing the opportunity to double the amount of gold they would carry.
Despite heading to WrestleMania, The World's Strongest Man was nowhere to be seen this week on any of WWE's programs. Because of that, he is a hair's breath from dropping from the Power 25.
Thanks to a distraction by the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Kofi's win on Raw over Chris Jericho in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match is enough to earn the Jamaican Superstar the No. 25 spot.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Beth Phoenix - The Glamazon's dominance over Raw's Women's Division seems to be waning, prompting The Academy to drop her off this week's Power25.
Chris Jericho - Perhaps thanks to a distraction by WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, Jericho will not be in this year's Money in the Bank Ladder Match and has lost his spot on the P25.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Tyson Kidd - Over the last several weeks, Tyson Kidd has shown promise on ECW with several wins, including most recently against Paul Burchill.
Shelton Benjamin - The United States Champion seems to be gaining steam heading into WrestleMania and the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
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Also, find out what the number next to each Superstar's name means. Continue...
Although The Rated-R Superstar was floored by his wife's announcement that he will face Big Show at WrestleMania, he did retain his title on Raw by getting disqualified in his match against John Cena.
On Raw, The Legend Killer showed that the deck was stacked in his favor, and, after some convincing by WWE Champion Triple H, he decided The Game would be his own WrestleMania opponent, but on his own terms.
It is now official that The King of Kings will defend his title against Randy Orton at WrestleMania. All The Game has to do now is make it to WrestleMania and he will have his opportunity to exact revenge on Orton.
The All-American American tagged-up with World Tag Team Champions John Morrison & The Miz on ECW to defeat Christian, Tommy Dreamer & Finlay in the Six-Man Tag Team Main Event.
Things did not go John Cena's way this week. When it seemed as if he might regain the World Heavyweight Title against Edge, the Rated-R Superstar got himself disqualified leaving Cena empty-handed.
After staring down Shawn Michaels on Raw after HBK beat Vladimir Kozlov, The Deadman accepted The Showstopper's challenge, putting his WrestleMania streak on the line against Mr. WrestleMania.
With a HBK win on Raw, The Moscow Mauler not only lost the opportunity to end Undertaker's WrestleMania streak, he also saw the end of his undefeated streak in one-on-one action.
The moniker "Mr. WrestleMania" will be put to the test at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania when HBK faces Undertaker for an opportunity to end The Deadman's legendary 16-0 WrestleMania streak.
Although his original plan was to take out his aggression on his brother in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, after Matt lost his qualifier, he made sure Jeff wouldn't be in the match either.
Jeff Hardy has done everything he could to avoid confrontation with his brother, but Matt isn't making it easy. Jeff lost his Money in the Bank Qualifying Match because Matt made certain he was disqualified.
The Intercontinental Champion took a week off to rest up after successfully earning the first bid in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match by besting John Morrison and The Miz in a Triple Threat Match last week.
Even though Rey has made a name for himself by overcoming big odds, the combination of Kane and Mike Knox turned out to be too much for him in the Money in the Bank Qualifying Match on Raw.
John Morrison & The Miz gained back some much needed momentum with their win on ECW this week, which will most certainly benefit the World Tag Team Champions with their title defense next week.
The Big Red Monster had a huge week. Not only did he win on ECW, he defeated both Rey Mysterio and Mike Knox on Raw to earn entry into the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
If there is one advantage that may factor most prominently in Randy Orton's attempt to win the WWE Championship from Triple H at WrestleMania, it may be having his "Legacy" cohorts by his side.
Despite not being in a match this week, the Women's Champion was left with a sour taste in her mouth on Raw. When she went to go help her friends, she was blindsided by Divas Champion Maryse.
Unfortunately for the Irishman, ever since his opportunity to win the ECW Title at No Way Out ended in a loss, his in-ring efforts have continued to come up short including another disappointment this week on ECW.
SmackDown's Ballin' Superstar continued his winning ways this week with a huge win over Matt Hardy on SmackDown, qualifying him for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania.
Following his loss to Shawn Michaels last week on Raw, JBL was nowhere to be seen this week and had to watch Vladimir Kozlov and Shawn Michaels vie against each other for the opportunity he craved.
The Glamazon drops one spot this week after losing in tag team action against Kelly Kelly & Mickie James. If Beth wants to get her gold back, she will definitely have to turn things around and get back on track.
Although the WWE Tag Team Champions were out of action this week, next week they will have the chance to not only add more gold to their resume, but to also leave John Morrison & The Miz with none.
After his victory on ECW, it is very possible that at WrestleMania Mark Henry will go from being known as The World's Strongest Man to being The World's Strongest Mr. Money in the Bank.
The Divas Champion had a good week this week as not only did she defeat Eve in one-on-one action on SmackDown, but she also got the best of Women's Champion Melina after the Divas Tag Team Match on Raw.
Although he may not have had a match this week, Chris Jericho once again continued to spread his opinion about WWE's Legends, this time at the expense of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka.
Following last week's victory over John Cena, The World's Largest Athlete had his loyalty to General Manager Vickie Guerrero pay off when he was named No. 1 contender to Edge's title at WrestleMania.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Christian - After losing in the Six-Man Tag Team Main Event on ECW, The Academy has no choice but to say bon voyage to Captain Charisma.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Shelton Benjamin - With a win over Jeff Hardy in a Money the Bank Qualifying Match, the United States Champion has us wondering if he will be the next Mr. Money in the Bank.
Natalya - The Diva made her ECW on Sci Fi debut, dancing all over Alicia Fox while doing a shuffle into the hearts of The Academy.
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Also, find out what the number next to each Superstar's name means. Continue...
The Ultimate Opportunist knows what he's doing both in and out of the ring to get the advantage against his opponents. On SmackDown, he used this prowess to help Big Show beat John Cena.
After what happened to his wife Stephanie McMahon, and her brother Shane, at the hands of Randy Orton, the WWE Champion is on the warpath and will not rest until he gets revenge on the Legend Killer.
It seemed as though the Legend Killer was right where The Game wanted him when he was trapped in the locker room area on Raw, but somehow Orton escaped both Triple H and his trusty sledgehammer.
Finally, the "All-American American" got the best of Christian on ECW, and it couldn't have come at a better time as Swagger was able to successfully defend his ECW Title against Captain Charisma.
After easily defeating Chavo Guerrero on Raw, John Cena lived up to his word and followed both Edge & Vickie Guerrero to SmackDown, only to be put on the losing end of a match against Big Show.
In a surprising turn of events, The Deadman lost to Vladimir Kozlov on SmackDown, keeping Kozlov undefeated in singles matches and leaving us wondering what will happen if the two face off at 'Mania.
After being handpicked as a possible opponent for Undertaker at WrestleMania by SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero, the Moscow Mauler made his point by pinning 'Taker on Friday.
Even after he attacked his own brother last week on SmackDown, Matt's wish for a match against his brother this week did not happen since Jeff Hardy refused to engage in combat against his own flesh and blood.
Despite everything that Matt has put him through in the last several weeks, Jeff would not let his brother goad him into a fight even after repeated insults and two slaps across the face.
After pulling out an upset victory over Mike Knox the previous week and being the last man Eliminated in the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out, The Master of the 619 took a break from in-ring action this week.
Last year, the Straightedge Superstar walked out of WrestleMania as "Mr. Money in the Bank," and on Raw, the Intercontinental Champion earned the chance to repeat last year's success.
Even though Vladimir Kozlov attacked him after his match against JBL on Raw, Mr. WrestleMania did what he needed to this week to move one step closer to facing Undertaker at WrestleMania.
With no match this week, the Irishman drops two spots on the P25 and will continue to drop down the list if he doesn't get back into his fighting spirit and enter the ring next week.
The World Tag Team Champions had a bad week. Both men lost the opportunity to face-off in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match in the Triple Threat on Raw, and then losing to Carlito & Primo on SmackDown.
Both Rhodes & DiBiase were unfortunate enough to find out what it feels like to get hit with Triple H's sledgehammer first hand, but Orton's "Legacy" survived Raw and escaped the chase of The Game.
Surround yourself with good people. It's a lesson learned by the Women's Champion. She teamed with Cryme Tyme's JTG & Shad on Raw to defeat Beth Phoenix, Santino Marella & Dolph Ziggler.
The self-procliamed "wrestling god" looked like anything but this week. Thanks to his loss to Shawn Michaels on Raw, he saw yet another WrestleMania moment slip through his fingers.
Kane's pummeling of Jamie Noble last week looked even more impressive this week in light of Mike Knox's victory over Noble. It took Knox almost twice the amount of time to win compared to Kane's 15 seconds.
Unfortunately for The Glamazon, she was on the losing end of a Six-Person Tag Team Match thanks to her beau Santino Marella, who got pinned by Women's Champion Melina's teammate, Shad, of Cryme Tyme.
SmackDown's Franchise Playa may not have had a match this week, but his presence at ringside distracted United States Champion Shelton Benjamin enough to foster a loss for the Gold Standard.
With a win over World Tag Team Champions John Morrison & The Miz, the WWE Tag Team Champions not only jump back on the list at No. 21, but they also got to leave ringside with the Bella Twins.
We do not approve of Chris Jericho's actions in recent weeks, including his despicable actions on Raw against 2009 Hall of Fame inductee, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Not that Jericho gives a toss.
After seemingly having ECW Champion Jack Swagger right where he wanted him, Christian picked up his first loss since his return to WWE. Unfortunately it was when the ECW Title was on the line.
The Divas Champion is taking her chances with the kindness of the Academy. Despite not making an appearance on SmackDown, Maryse managed to keep her position at No. 25 by the skin of her ultra-white teeth.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
The Great Khali - The Punjabi Playboy may have been out wooing the ladies this week, but unfortunately for him, another week without any in-ring action costs him his spot on the Power25.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Tyson Kidd - With a win for the third week in a row, Kidd has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the Land of the Extreme.
Mike Knox - Jamie Noble bit off more then he could chew this week as Knox decimated him in the center of the ring, grabbing our attention at the same time.
Big Show - The World's Largest Athlete impressed us this week with a decisive win over John Cena after a distraction by Edge.
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What went down at No Way Out may have been devious, but the Ultimate Opportunist couldn't live without gold -- at the expense of everyone else in the World Heavyweight Title Elimination Chamber Match.
The Game's championship win at No Way Out was soured by Monday's events as he arrived at Raw just moments after Randy Orton attacked both Stephanie and Shane McMahon, his wife and brother-in-law.
We're not certain if the Legend Killer is laughing after what he did to Stephanie and Shane McMahon Monday night. One thing is certain, though, Triple H is determined to have the last laugh.
No reason for The Deadman to look back at No Way Out -- he now he has bigger fish to fry with both Shawn Michaels and JBL vying for the opportunity to end his undefeated streak at WrestleMania.
Cena drops four spots this week after a disappointing showing in the World Heavyweight Title Elimination Chamber where he was eliminated early on by Edge after a 619, a Codebreaker and a spear.
Despite his recent losses on ECW to both Christian and Finlay, the "All-American American" won when it mattered most, successfully defending his ECW Championship against Finlay at No Way Out.
Jeff has had a turbulent few weeks since he was betrayed by his brother at Royal Rumble and this week was no different. During his match against Edge on Friday, he was once again attacked by Matt.
After losing in SmackDown's Elimination Chamber at No Way Out, the Moscow Mauler didn't have a match on SmackDown, which leaves us no choice but to drop Kozlov down two spots.
The Master of the 619 had a great week. Even though he didn't win Raw's Elimination Chamber Match at No Way Out, he was the second to last man left and followed it up with a win over Mike Knox on Raw.
As he showed on SmackDown, Matt Hardy isn't finished with his brother Jeff just yet. During SmackDown's main event, Matt came out and attacked his brother leaving him incapacitated with a Twist of Fate.
Maybe Hornswoggle has become more of a hindrance than a help to the Irishman, but we have to respect him for standing by his son. Respect aside, he did suffer a loss at No Way Out.
They did not compete as a tag team, but the Shaman of Sexy was victorious in singles action on ECW, following his partner's win over Tommy Dreamer last week with one of his own.
HBK earned his freedom against JBL at No Way Out, and now The Showstopper is back in full force. Mr. WrestleMania has a plan to live up to that name by being the first man to defeat Undertaker at WrestleMania.
Despite an impressive effort during a Six-Man Tag Team Match on Raw, the Straightedge Superstar's team ended up losing, which leaves us no choice but to drop him down a few spots.
Not only have Rhodes & DiBiase been victorious in the ring as of late, but the duo have proven to be indispensible to Randy Orton on several occasions, including his fight with Shane McMahon on Raw.
Although the self-made millionaire lost Shawn Michaels as an employee and had to pay out the rest of HBK's contract, JBL realized his WrestleMania hope -- to end Undertaker's 16-0 winning streak.
The Glamazon could not have been pleased after losing to Melina Monday night in a Women's Championship Match. She probably even made her boyfriend Santino sleep outside that night.
With Mickie James, Kelly Kelly and Candice Michelle coming to ringside to even out the numbers game that has worked against the Women's Champion in recent weeks, Melina retained her title against Beth Phoenix.
Jamie Noble may have thought that he could do better then Chavo Guerrero did against Kane at last WrestleMania, but the Big Red Monster quickly put that idea to rest by defeating Noble in quick fashion.
The Creature from the Bottomless Pit could not have been happy on ECW this week. When he went to grab his bag of nightcrawlers, Paul Burchill rolled up Boogeyman for the win.
SmackDown's Ballin' Superstar continued his impressive winning steak on Raw with a victory over both United States Champion Shelton Benjamin & Chavo Guerrero in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match.
Christian has made an impact that is shaking the very foundation of ECW with his surprise return last week and subsequent back-to-back victories over ECW Champion Jack Swagger.
In a war of words, Chris Jericho is certainly a hands-on favorite to most, but WWE Legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper showed the Raw Superstar that he wasn't just legendary in the ring, but also on the mic.
Unfortunately for all the ladies in attendance for SmackDown, and the millions watching at home, the Punjabi Playboy was out of action again this week, costing him another drastic drop down the list.
The Divas Champion made her in-ring return on SmackDown this week in victorious fashion, which reminds us why she is holding the title and why she belongs on the Power 25.
NR
FAREWELL
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Big Show - After losing in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match at No Way Out, The World's Largest Athlete picked the wrong time to take a week off, leaving us no choice but to bump him from the P25.
Mike Knox - Mike Knox may be vicious, but Rey Mysterio once again got the best of him on Raw, booting Knox off the list.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Umaga - The Samoan Bulldozer reminded us all why he deserves that moniker as he demolished Scotty Goldman on SmackDown.
Michelle McCool - Michelle showed just how vicious she can be with a brutal kick to Eve's head that lead to victory for her and Diva's Champion Maryse.
Tyson Kidd - For the second week in a row, Tyson Kidd has impressed us at the Academy with a convincing win on ECW.
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The Champ may not have been able to lead his team to victory on Raw, but that doesn't matter as it'll be every man for themselves in the Chamber with Cena's World Heavyweight Title as the victor's prize.
Just days before facing off against five men in Satan's Structure, Edge capitalized on SmackDown's Fatal Four Way Match with a spear to Big Show that sent a message to all of his No Way Out opponents.
The Deadman had a busy week this week with matches on both Raw and SmackDown leaving us wondering if such grueling combat will heed The Deadman from winning at No Way Out.
Although Orton and his "Legacy" were able to tame The Deadman, Shane McMahon once again inserted himself into the fray and sent a Coast-to-Coast message to the Legend Killer heading into No Way Out.
The Game knows the confines of Satan's Structure better than anyone and winning three out of four of the Elimination Chamber Matches he's been in, Triple H knows the mentality needed to walk out champion.
At No Way Out, the Moscow Mauler will have his chance to prove himself and his dominance within the confines of the Elimination Chamber and has a very good chance of walking out as WWE Champion.
The ECW Champion had his second bad week in a row as, unfortunately for him, Christian surprised the Land of the Extreme by returning to WWE Tuesday and defeating Swagger his first night back.
After several weeks of healing following his brother's vicious attack at Royal Rumble that cost him his WWE Title, Jeff Hardy returned on SmackDown completely focused on regaining the gold in the Chamber.
At No Way Out, it seems as though the Irishman will have the mental advantage. Not only did he deliver Jack Swagger his first loss two weeks ago, but also helped the returning Christian defeat him this week.
With his brother returning to action this week, Matt Hardy was nowhere to be seen on SmackDown which we are thankful for that as we don't want to see more violence tear these brothers any further apart.
Holding such a prestigious title as the Intercontinental Championship is an honor, and the Straightedge Superstar shows his respect for the gold by giving it his all and fighting tooth and nail to defend it.
The World Tag Team Champions were on a roll this week with The Miz beating Tommy Dreamer on ECW and the duo winning a date with the Bella Twins by defeating Carlito & Primo on SmackDown.
We sure wouldn't want to be Mysterio heading into Satan's Structure as even though he is the Ultimate Underdog, he will be trapped in the Chamber with vicious opponents including Kane and Mike Knox.
The self-proclaimed "wrestling god" has not really lived up to that moniker as of late, but he has been showing his business saavy, and if he wins at No Way Out, it will all pay off with him owning the essence of HBK.
Women's Champion or not, Beth Phoenix is still a force to be reckoned with in the ring. The Glamazon showed that to the WWE Universe with her impressive tag team victory over Women's Champion Melina.
JBL had what seemed to be a sure-fire plan to soften HBK up before their match at No Way Out, but the fire burning within The Showstopper ended up bursting out as HBK decimated Mark Henry with a chair.
Rhodes & DiBiase showed just how "Priceless" they are to Randy Orton's "Legacy" this week by not only winning in tag team action, but also coming to do the Legend Killer's bidding against Undertaker.
Fortunately for those with weak stomachs, the Creature from the Bottomless Pit and his worm eating antics were nowhere to be seen on ECW, but we are afraid that is only a temporary hiatus.
The Punjabi Playboy was out of in-ring action and due to that fact, we at the Academy are left with no choice but to drop The Great Khali four spots, and will continue to do so until he gets back in the ring.
A torturous domain such as the Elimination Chamber should make Kane feel right at home, and if he can make all his foes suffer as much as he wants at No Way Out, he could be the Big Gold Machine.
Unfortunately for the Women's Champion, The Glamazon's new intern Rosa Mendes has been nothing but trouble, even costing Melina her tag team match this week against Beth Phoenix & Jillian.
If there is anyone that World Heavyweight Champion John Cena should be worrying about, it is Chris Jericho. He has a full head of momentum and might be the best bet to come out of the Chamber as champion.
MVP is no longer losing which is a good thing, and even though his win this week was by disqualification, it has to make SmackDown's Franchise Playa feel good to put another notch in the win column.
Although The World's Largest Athlete proved dominant on SmackDown against three of his Elimination Chamber opponents, it was Edge who gained momentum heading into No Way Out by spearing Big Show.
The vicious Mike Knox may have dropped two spots this week, but he could very well show his dominance on pay-per-view and move upward in leaps and bounds if he wins Raw's Elimination Chamber Match.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
No one - Everyone maintained their P25 status this week.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Christian - Christian made his return on ECW this week with a huge splash by defeating ECW Champion Jack Swagger and extending a championship challenge to the victor of the ECW Title Match at No Way Out.
Maria - The SmackDown Diva gained revenge this week against Michelle McCool by using a distraction from Eve to roll-up the former Divas Champion and get the pin.
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By taking the insolent Chris Jericho to task for the disrespect shown to assorted WWE Legends, World Heavyweight Champion John Cena has hoisted himself up to the top of the Power 25 rankings.
While proving victorious with fellow Elimination Chamber participant Triple H, The Phenom's Tombstone Piledriver to WWE Champion Edge gave him both the pin and the momentum on his way to No Way Out.
On top of ultimately losing his tag team match against Undertaker and The Game, the Rated-R Superstar also suffered a Knockout Punch from his own tag team partner, Big Show.
While Raw may have started out shaky for Orton and his "Legacy," receiving a beating from Shane McMahon, he got his revenge by way of a brutal attack on Shane and Stephanie in the locker-room area.
The King of Kings teamed with Undertaker to score a huge victory over WWE Champion Edge & Big Show on his way to No Way Out and the possibility of becoming a 13-time World Champion.
The Moscow Mauler won the SmackDown Battle Royal, capturing the final spot in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match at No Way Out, by eliminating four Superstars in a row.
Finlay scored a huge win over the undefeated ECW Champion Jack Swagger, putting the Belfast Brawler into serious consideration for an ECW Championship opportunity.
Raw's "David" wasn't able to defeat two massive "Goliaths" on Monday night, when Rey and his tag team partner Kofi Kingston fell victim to the immense power of Kane & Mike Knox.
In the midst of a "performance appraisal" for his employee Shawn Michaels, JBL goaded HBK into a match at No Way Out, in which Michaels would place his potentially lucrative name and likeness on the line.
Just holding championship gold isn't enough to keep your status on the Power 25, as evidenced by CM Punk's one-space drop due to he and Mickie James' loss to William Regal & Layla.
World Tag Team Champions John Morrison and The Miz ridiculed Tommy Dreamer and left him laying on ECW. The "Dirt Sheet" duo also won a Six-Man Tag Team Match with The Brian Kendrick on SmackDown.
A favorite to win the SmackDown Battle Royal and with it a place in the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out, The Great Khali did not live up to expectations, getting tossed out of the ring by Vladimir Kozlov.
Shawn Michaels will have a chance to escape his odious contract with JBL, but in order to seize the opportunity, he had to place his name and likeness on the line in their No Way Out Match.
Though she was initially reluctant, The Glamazon should be very pleased about her new intern, Rosa Mendes. Beth ran roughshod over Candice Michelle on Raw, and then watched as Rosa finished the job.
Things are going well for their leader, but Rhodes & DiBiase hit some stumbling blocks on Raw. They received the business end of a kendo stick from Shane McMahon before losing their match against Cryme Tyme.
Where's Melina? The Women's Champion will learn very quickly that just because she's Queen of the Hill now, that's no reason to rest on her laurels, or she might find herself slipping further down the P25.
Though he originally missed out on a spot in the Elimination Chamber because of a loss to Kofi Kingston, Kane took his revenge on the Jamaican Superstar and even earned the final spot in the dangerous dome.
At a time when every match plays a role in the momentum heading into No Way Out, Big Show hit his own tag team partner, Edge, helping to cost them the match against Undertaker and Triple H.
The Academy welcomes Mike Knox to the Power 25 rankings. The behemoth bruiser found a fitting tag partner in the Big Red Monster, and the two proceeded to trample Rey Mysterio & Kofi Kingston.
MVP continued his new-found winning streak with a huge win over United States Champion Shelton Benjamin. The win certainly raises the Ballin' Superstar's chances of a championship opportunity.
Chris Jericho talks a tough game, but that isn't enough to climb these rankings. After some cheap shots at WWE Legends and a defeat by The Champ, things are looking grim for the nefarious Superstar.
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The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Kofi Kingston - The Academy said goodbye to the Jamaican Superstar this week, but with a coveted spot in the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out, we may well see him back in the rankings in only a matter of weeks.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Michelle McCool - McCool's been picking up victories lately, and spoiled Eve's debut. Will a chance to reclaim the Divas Championship from Maryse be next?
Umaga - Welcome back, Umaga. Winning every match since his return to SmackDown, the Samoan Bulldozer might just bulldoze his way onto the P25.
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The Utlimate Opportunist saw the chance to capatalize on Matt Hardy betraying his brother and did just that to claim the WWE Title. Now he has a little something called the Elimination Chamber to worry about.
Two big wins this week, one over JBL at Royal Rumble and one over Shawn Michaels on Raw, and Cena is still at the top of the mountain. If he survives No Way Out, there is no stopping The Champ.
After being successful in his first title defense since becoming ECW Champion, Hornswoggle took his title and when The All-American American wanted it back, Finlay gave it to him face first.
Very few men can say that they won the Royal Rumble, but The Legend Killer is now one of them. Now it seems as though his recent issues with the McMahons might make for a turbulent Road to WrestleMania.
If there was one man that Edge could have hoped not to earn a spot in the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out, it's the Deadman. Unfortunately for the Rated-R Superstar, it happened and his time might be up.
Just one man away from the main event at WrestleMania, but The Game can't focus on that as he still has the chance to step into Houston as champion if he can win the title at No Way Out in the Elimination Chamber.
The heartbreak and devastation that Jeff Hardy is feeling now must be incredible. Not in his darkest days could he have imagined his brother Matt betraying him and costing him his chance to live his dream.
Not only did Matt Hardy betray his brother, but he betrayed the entire WWE Universe. How can he look himself in the mirror after purposefully attacking his brother and costing him the WWE Title and his dreams.
It was a bad week for the Moscow Mauler as not only was his dominance cut short early in the Royal Rumble Match, but he also lost his opportunity to vie for the WWE Title at No Way Out in the Elimination Chamber.
In the early goings of his match on Raw, things did not look to be going good for the Master of the 619, but he turned things around and now ill have the opportunity to become a World Champion once again.
The Punjabi Giant falls out of the top ten this week after an unimpressive showing in the Royal Rumble Match being the first eliminated and losing the No Way Out Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match on SmackDown.
Intercontinental Champion CM Punk almost had the opportunity to vie for a second title at No Way Out but the fates seem to have something else planned for the Straightedge Superstar as he lost his Qualifying Match.
It seems as though what looked to be a promising business deal between Shawn Michaels and the Longhorn Loudmouth isn't paying off as well as JBL would like with both men losing back-to-back nights.
Fatherly duties are never done and that proved to be a fact on ECW as, although he was doing the right thing in returning the ECW Title to Jack Swagger, the Irishman ended up having to defend Hornswoggle.
Although the World Tag Team Champions lost a match just one week earlier allowing Cryme Tyme to have a title match, the duo stepped up when it mattered and successfully defend their titles on Raw.
HBK still might be in the middle of a battle of integrity, but it seems as though his services aren't benefitting JBL as much as he would like after Michaels lost JBL's No Way Out Qualifying Match on Raw.
Rhodes allegiance to Randy Orton and his "Legacy" is proving to be steadfast as not only did the second-generation Superstar help Orton win the Royal Rumble Match, but he also did his best to defend him on Raw.
We would not want to be Santino Marella right now as The Glamazon does not seem happy and probably won't be happy again until she gets rematch for the Women's Title and reclaims her championship.
Melina did what some thought was unthinkable, and she overcame the dominance of Beth Phoenix to become the new Women's Champion at WrestleMania. She sure does look good with gold.
After sending Ricky Ortiz packing on ECW, a few of us in the Academy are wondering if the Creature from the Bottomless Pit might be thinking about coming to the ring with his own Boog E. Rally Towel next week.
Adding just another thing for Edge to worry about, the Big Show let it be known that he has his sights set on the WWE Title, and after qualifying for No Way Out's Elimination Chamber, it may just be a matter of time.
The Big Red Monster was devastated by his upset loss to Kofi Kingston on Raw. It's almost certain that Kane will be on a warpath following that and nobody on Raw's roster is safe.
After being fired a few weeks ago, Chris Jericho had to eat a slice of humble pie, but that might all be thrown out the window if he becomes World Heavyweight Champion in the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out.
In his first Royal Rumble ever, DiBiase showed a lot of promise and with his help, The Legend Killer Randy Orton won the Rumble Match and earned a spot in the main event at WrestleMania XXV.
The Jamaican Superstar picked up perhaps the biggest win of his career as he surprised everyone by upsetting Kane to earn a spot in the World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match.
NR
FAREWELL
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Mark Henry - The World's Strongest Man falls off the P25 this week after losing to Undertaker in a WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match.
Carlito & Primo - The WWE Tag Team Champions had another stagnant week this week which left us at The Academy no choice but to bid them farewell.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
MVP - After several months of disappointment, MVP seems to be on the turn around and with a few more wins, he might make it back on to the list.
Maryse - The Divas Champion should be returning to the ring sooner than later which has us more than excited.
R-Truth - The Slammy winner used his unorthodox fighting style defeat The Brian Kendrick which has us thinking he might be back on the list sooner than later.
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With the road of bad luck the WWE Champion has been traveling the past few weeks, all we can do is hope that he swings a U-turn this Sunday, or he will lose both his title and the top spot on the P25.
There are very few men in the ring as dominant as Undertaker. In the Royal Rumble Match this Sunday, we're sure The Deadman will prove it once again and could very well be headlining WrestleMania.
Edge isn't called the Ultimate Opportunist for nothing. If Jeff Hardy has another mishap this Sunday with his title is on the line, the Rated-R Superstar will almost certainly capitalize.
The Game crossed Vickie Guerrero and was subsequently rewarded with several grueling matches that have taken a toll on him, both mentally and physically. Will it also exact a toll on his Rumble chances?
Defending a title against one man is hard enough, but with JBL keeping Shawn Michaels in his corner, The Champ needs to defy the seemingly insurmountable odds to retain the World Heavyweight Title.
ECW Champion Jack Swagger will have his first defense at Royal Rumble against the man he defeated for the title, Matt Hardy. If there is a better test of his championship worth, we'd like to see it.
One man that has taken the Royal Rumble very seriously is the Moscow Mauler. The intense training regimen Kozlov has undertaken in recent weeks certainly pegs him as a favorite to win the famed Rumble.
Matt Hardy's "never say die" attitude is a testament to all of the accomplishments he has achieved throughout his career Despite ECW Champion Jack Swagger's undefeated streak, we still believe in Hardy.
Perhaps JBL's business prowess has been underestimated, as his investment in Shawn Michaels has certainly paid dividends and may ultimately help him achieve his quest to capture the gold.
The Great Khali may have returned victorious this week on SmackDown, but, in recent weeks, he has been MIA and almost everyone above him has been in the thick of it as the Royal Rumble draws near.
The Legend Killer managed to earn a first place vote among the Academy this week thanks to his devious actions on Raw. The message sent to his Rumble opponents is clear: No one gets in my way.
After weeks of indecisive finishes against William Regal, the Straightedge Superstar won the prestigious Intercontinental Title in a No Disqualification Match - earning a first place vote on the P25.
The Master of the 619 may have technically won his match against Mike Knox due to disqualification, but it was Knox who got the last laugh after brutally attacking Rey and leaving him incapacitated.
Although he was the first one of Orton's "Legacy" group to be eliminated in the battle royal that started Raw, Cody Rhodes may have a big part to play in Sunday's Match if Orton, DiBiase and he can strategize well.
Finally, Michaels showed a spark of who he used to be on Raw, but it wasn't enough for him to do what we all want him to do -knock JBL's head off with some Sweet Chin Music.
Some would consider The Glamazon the very definition of dominance. It's difficult to argue otherwise in the wake of her Monday night win over Kelly Kelly and her decimation of Rumble opponent Melina.
Unfortunately for Finlay, it seemed that he had the Fatal Four Way Match on ECW all but won. Instead, John Morrison knocked Finlay out and stole the win by pinning his own tag team partner, The Miz.
The World Tag Team Champions had experienced a week full of ups and downs when the duo defeated WWE Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo to give them a heap of momentum heading into the Rumble.
If it weren't for the numbers game, the Big Red Monster seemed to have certainly had the Six-Man Over-the-Top Rope Challenge won on Raw. He will definitely be a force to be reckoned with this Sunday.
For the last few weeks, Boogeyman has returned to torturing the psyche of his opponents on ECW. This week was no exception as the Creature from the Bottomless Pit tormented Paul Burchill.
Ever since losing the ECW Championship to Matt Hardy a few months back, the World's Strongest Man hasn't had the best of luck, but that could all turn around with a win in this Sunday's Royal Rumble.
Melina has proven herself to be an impressive competitor on several occasions, but with the wild card of Rosa Mendes in the mix, the deck seems stacked against her heading into this Sunday.
Unfortunately for the WWE Tag Team Champions, in a Tag Team Match against The Miz & John Morrison, the duo fell short against the World Tag Team Champions and dropped three spots on the P25.
The World's Largest Athlete teamed with Vladimir Kozlov on SmackDown to defeat Triple H in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match, leaving us no choice but to return Show to the P25 just days before the Rumble.
In our eyes, and we're sure those of Randy Orton as well, DiBiase's action in the Six-Man Over-the-Top Rope Challenge on Raw was certainly "priceless," especially when he sacrificed himself to eliminate Kane.
NR
FAREWELL
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Maryse - The Divas Champion may have sat in at commentary this week, but while that's enough to keep her in our dreams, it isn't enough to keep her on the list.
Michelle - Although she was victorious in her Diva Tag Team Match on SmackDown, the victory wasn't enough to keep her from falling from No. 25.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
Mike Knox - Knox may not know why he has been tormenting Rey Mysterio, but even after being disqualified this week, his brutality has grabbed our attention.
Cryme Tyme - Not only did Raw's Robbin' Hoods defeat World Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison, the Blingling Bros. may have also earned themselves a future Tag Team Championship Match.
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In a horrifying turn of events, WWE Champion Jeff Hardy was the victim of a freak accident on SmackDown when the pyrotechnics display for his entrance misfired and seemingly injured the champion.
With his spot in the Royal Rumble on the line, The Cerebral Assassin outsmarted SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero and helped MVP defeat Big Show without ever technically being at ringside.
The Champ gave it his all in his match against Shawn Michaels just as he does each and every time he steps into the ring. However, this time, The Showstopper came out on top after hitting Sweet Chin Music.
This has to be the worst week imaginable for Matt Hardy. Not only did he lose his ECW Championship to Jack Swagger, he also had to witness his brother's freak accident on SmackDown.
One of the most feared men in entertainment is seemingly more focused on winning the Royal Rumble than anyone else, which wouldn't be the first time The Deadman has won it.
Kozlov wasn't in action this week, but the Moscow Mauler has a huge match next week. He'll be attempting to do SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero's bidding in defeating Triple H.
No matter how devious the Rated-R Superstar is, when he witnessed the horrific scene that happened to WWE Champion Jeff Hardy up close, there's little doubt that he felt nothing but worry for his peer.
The All-American American jumps a huge 10 spots up the list this week after defeating Matt Hardy in a hard-fought match to become the new ECW Champion.
We don't know what the Punjabi Playboy was up to this week, but it sure wasn't done in the ring, giving us no choice but to drop him down one. You have to compete if you want to be P25 material.
Redemption is so sweet and the Master of the 619 can tell you that first-hand. After he defeated The Miz one-on-one, he also thwarted an underhanded attack by Mike Knox and was left standing tall in the ring.
With the economy the way it is now, the stock market may not be the best way to invest your money. JBL seems to have made a solid investment in Shawn Michaels, though, and it paid off on Monday.
He may drop two spots due to him not having a match this week, but Rhodes' allegiance with Randy Orton & Ted DiBiase seemed to solidify on Raw and could mean great things for this young Superstar.
It must have left a sour taste in the Irishman's mouth to see Jack Swagger win the ECW Title, but getting a tag team win on SmackDown over Swagger and Henry might have eased the pain a bit.
The devious mind of the Legend Killer seems to have figured out what he wants his "Legacy" to be, and after making Sim Snuka & Manu's plan backfire, he stood tall with Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes by his side.
As the Straightedge Superstar on Raw showed, the slightest miscue can get you disqualified. Lucky for him, on Monday, he'll have one last chance to face William Regal for the Intercontinental Title.
With his current status as JBL's employee, Monday's Raw could have very well been The Showstopper's WrestleMania, and he made the most of it by defeating John Cena in the center of the ring - 1-2-3.
Women's Champion Beth Phoenix must have been happy with the outcome of her crazed fan Rosa Mendes attacking her Royal Rumble opponent, as it gave her the opening to send Melina a message.
Nothing probably makes the World's Strongest Man angrier than seeing Jack Swagger win the ECW Title from Matt Hardy. Tagging with the new champ to lose to Hardy on Friday probably didn't help.
The fact that we are terrified of the Big Red Monster doesn't have any bearing on us moving him up on the P25 after his loss on Raw. His shoulder was clearly up and the referee made a terrible decision.
Without a match at all this week, the WWE Tag Team Champions drop one spot to No. 20. Carlito & Primo need to step into the ring more often if they want to impress the Academy and move up on the P25.
As his opponent learned this week, nothing good can come out of stepping into the ring with the creature from the Bottomless Pit. Not only did Boogeyman win, but he also wormed his opponent after the match.
The World Tag Team Champions didn't have great success this week with The Miz losing to Rey Mysterio on Raw, but since nobody else had a great week, they keep their spot at No. 22.
Unfortunately for Melina, she was attacked once again by Rosa Mendes, this time before her bout, and was unable to compete in her Tag Team Match against Women's Champion Beth Phoenix & Jillian.
The Divas Champion luckily keeps her position at No. 24 this week, but she will need to get herself back in the ring defending her title if she doesn't want to fall from her coveted spot on the P25.
Victoria makes the list this week in honor of her retirement, and we at the Academy would like to thank her for all that she has given us over the years. Thank you, Victoria, for everything. You will be missed.
NR
FAREWELL
The following Superstar(s) failed to maintain their position on the P25 this week:
Chris Jericho - The former champion took it one step too far and earned himself the worst kind of farewell from Stephanie McMahon - one that cost him his job.
Sim Snuka - It seemed as though Sim Snuka & Manu had the deck stacked in their favor, but the plan backfired and that sees Sim leaving the P25.
OTHERS EARNING VOTES
The following Superstar(s) also received votes from members of The Academy:
DJ Gabriel - With his win in mixed tag team action on ECW over Paul and Katie Lea Burchill, DJ Gabriel has the Academy noticing his slick moves.
Ted DiBiase - Although we might not forgive and forget Randy Orton as fast as DiBiase seems to have, his choice to align himself with the Legend Killer and Cody Rhodes over Manu and Sim Snuka could be the right step toward greatness for the Priceless Superstar.
Nobody enjoys a spring day like at the Imagi-I Nation like Matt and Jeff, especially when four wheelers, motorcycles, and jet skis are involved. Watch out for falling Matts!
