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 November 24:
Also, find out what the number next to the Superstar name means. Contin
| This Week | Movement | Superstar | Last Week |
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CM PUNK (10) For the first time ever, the Straightedge ECW Champion claims the POWER 25 top spot after defeating the WWE Tag Team Champions in a Triple Threat ECW Championship Match at Survivor Series. |
2 | |
| 2 |
BATISTA (5) Three’s a crowd. The World Heavyweight Champion retained his title inside Hell in a Cell at Survivor Series against Undertaker. But they weren’t the only ones in that cage, thanks to Edge's surprise return. |
1 | |
| 3 |
RANDY ORTON (3) The Legend Killer took advantage of HBK’s hesitance and defeated his nemesis at Survivor Series. But his torch-passing ceremony was ruined by the shocking “second coming” of Chris Jericho on Raw. |
3 | |
| 4 |
JEFF HARDY (1) Despite being one man short and being down 5-to-2 early on, the Intercontinental Champion was one of two survivors in the Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match. |
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| 5 |
The captain of the winning Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match came to the aid of teammate Jeff Hardy on Raw as Snitsky attacked the Intercontinental Champion. |
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| 6 |
The Deadman was irate over Edge’s gross interference in his Hell in a Cell Match at Survivor Series. But it wasn’t as gross as Edge’s kiss of GM Vickie Guerrero on SmackDown. |
5 | |
| 7 |
After being eliminated by Big Daddy V at Survivor Series, the Big Red Machine picked up two victories over his gargantuan rival this week on ECW and SmackDown. |
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| 8 |
Half-man, half-amazing, and half- … well, that’s all for now. SmackDown’s Franchise Playa defeated Rey Mysterio this week. Must be nice not to have Matt Hardy chasing your United States Title... |
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| 9 |
The luchador lost to the U.S. Champion Montel Vontavious Porter on SmackDown, capping a disappointing week for the former World Champion. |
9 | |
| 10 |
The “Shaman of Sexy” is enjoying the attention his new WWE Tag Team Championship is getting him. A win over the Major Brothers on SmackDown makes it a bit sweeter. But he still craves ECW gold. |
14 | |
| 11 |
The former reality TV Superstar is trying to gel with John Morrison as championship partners, but it’s tough. The non-stop breeze blowing Morrison’s hair makes it hard to read a newspaper around him. |
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| 12 |
The Divas’ locker room was stone cold silent at Survivor Series as Beth Phoenix’s losing tag team entered. Sources said no one uttered a word as The Glamazon fumed and paced, punching lockers. |
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| 13 |
HBK’s hesitation at Survivor Series earned him an RKO and a loss at the hands of Randy Orton. Now, denied a rematch for the WWE Title, he has Mr. Kennedy on his trail. |
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| 14 |
ECW’s goliath slips four spots in the P25. He crushed Kane at Survivor Series, but lost to the Big Red Machine on two occasions on ECW and SmackDown. |
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| 15 |
The Samoan Bulldozer had difficulty fending off the aerial assault of Jeff Hardy until Snitsky interfered. So now Umaga has to live down the fact that he was rescued … by Snitsky. |
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| 16 |
The man who loves to fight ambles up three spots on the P25 this week after once again sticking up for his Irish brethren, Hornswoggle. |
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| 17 |
The Redneck Wrecking Crew got ‘er done by demolishing title challengers Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes at Survivor Series. Yee-haw! |
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| 18 |
The little guy showed that he still possesses the luck of the Irish after facing off against Carlito in a No Disqualification Match and pulling out the victory with a little help from his friend Finlay. |
NR | |
| 19 |
After failing to squash Hornswoggle at Survivor Series, the Punjabi Powerhouse continues to spin down the P25 like a whirling dervish. |
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| 20 |
The loudmouth from Green Bay, Wisc., may have his mouth full after biting off more than he can chew with Shawn Michaels and Sweet Chin Music. |
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| 21 | 24 | ||
| 22 |
The fourth time was a charm for Rhodes, who finally took his teacher, Hardcore Holly, to school by beating him after three unsuccessful attempts. |
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| 23 |
Despite the questionable health of his teeth, Snitsky bites off two more slots on the P25 with his vicious and unprovoked beatdown of Jeff Hardy. |
25 | |
| 24 |
The former Women's Champion breaks into the P25 with her recent winning streak. With The Glamazon wreaking havoc on the Divas Division, Mickie might be the only one who can topple Beth Phoenix. |
NR | |
| 25 |
Edge stormed back onto the scene and caused Undertaker his match with Batista, then he made out with Acting SmackDown GM Vickie Guerrero. Dude, maybe you need a little more time off. |
