Power Ranking 25 » Power Rankings: Jan. 19, 2013

 WWE.com, in conjunction with the Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences (AWAS), ranks the Top 25 Superstars in WWE each week with Power Rankings. 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 Rankings. Here are the rankings for Jan. 19.

 

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Tensai

Despite a loss to The Great Khali on SmackDown, Tensai finds his way back on the rankings as he shows signs of regaining momentum in 2013.

24

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23

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AJ Lee

Though she was banished from ringside during the main event on SmackDown, AJ Lee climbs up one spot for rising up on Dolph Ziggler’s behalf during her beau’s Steel Cage Match on Raw.

23

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22

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R-Truth

R-Truth slips down a bit in this week’s Power Rankings following a week of inactivity, but Little Jimmy encourages you not to dismiss his friend with some kind of “out of sight, out of mind” attitude.

22

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21

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Santino Marella

The master of the Cobra could not elevate himself from the bottom five this time, though the Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences remains a huge fan of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” on YouTube.

21

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24

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Zack Ryder

Woo Woo Woo! Zack Ryder officially became a #SevenFigureBroski by accruing his one millionth follower on Twitter last Monday and marked the occasion with a strong win against JTG on “WWE Superstars.”

20

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25

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3MB

Using their numbers to overpower The Celtic Warrior in an Over-the-Top-Rope Challenge on Raw, 3MB defeated Sheamus. Their celebration was cut short, though, by a pair of brutal Brogue Kicks.

19

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20

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The Shield

First, the trio of NXT insurgents disrupted Mick Foley on Raw. Then they targeted Randy Orton and The Miz on WWE Main Event. Is the WWE Universe pleased with the justice being served by The Shield?

18

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19

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The Great Khali

The Great Khali got back on the right track during SmackDown as the 7-foot-1 Superstar seized a notable victory against a formidable foe in Tensai.

17

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17

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Kofi Kingston

Kofi Kingston holds the line at 17 this week after his loss to Antonio Cesaro on SmackDown negated the mojo that the Ghanaian grappler built by beating Michael McGillicutty on “WWE Superstars.”

16

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18

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The Usos

 15

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14

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Brodus Clay

While Brodus Clay did not back down from the harsh words levied at him by WWE Champion, The Funkasaurus could not step up and seal a win against The Straight Edge Superstar on Raw.

14

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13

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Big Show

Big Show may have his rematch against Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Title at Royal Rumble, but does he have his pride after walking out of the main event on SmackDown?

13

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12

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Team Rhodes Scholars

Cody Rhodes & Damien Sandow may be actively trying to forget this past week as the cocky duo came up short against Team Hell No on Raw and again in a six-man tag team clash on WWE Main Event.

12

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11

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Dolph Ziggler

What does The Showoff need to do to stop John Cena? Dolph Ziggler threw everything he had at the Cenation leader in their Steel Cage Match on Raw and still came up short.

11

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16

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Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn won the Divas Championship on Raw in her hometown of Houston and left Eve flustered enough to resign from WWE. Does that count as a double win for the new titleholder?

10

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10

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Antonio Cesaro

The United States Champion holds strong in the No. 10 spot this week after a win over Kofi Kingston on the 20th anniversary of Raw.

9

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9

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Wade Barrett

Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett splits the week — beating Randy Orton on Raw and losing in tag team action on SmackDown — so he stays put in the nine-spot.

8

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7

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Randy Orton

WWE’s Apex Predator slips a spot this week on the rankings after suffering a loss to Wade Barrett on the 20th anniversary of Raw.

7

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8

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The Miz

The Awesome One beat Primo on SmackDown with the Figure-Four Leglock and moves up one spot as a result.

6

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6

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Team Hell No

5

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4

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Ryback

Ryback may have made the save Monday night on the 20th anniversary of Raw, helping Mick Foley out when The Shield attacked, but in-ring inactivity forces the monstrous Superstar down one spot this week.

4

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5

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Alberto Del Rio

The new World Heavyweight Champion continues his climb up the Power Rankings ladder, thanks to a tag team victory over Big Show & Dolph Ziggler in a massive SmackDown main event.

3

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2

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Sheamus

Despite a tag win with World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio on SmackDown, The Celtic Warrior drops a spot after coming up short in his bid against 3MB in an Over-the-Top-Rope Challenge Monday night on the 20th anniversary of Raw.

2

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3

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John Cena

The Cenation leader moves up a spot on the Power Rankings after a huge victory over Mr. Money in the Bank, Dolph Ziggler, on the 20th anniversary of Raw. Cena’s brutal steel cage victory defied the odds, as, in addition to The Showoff himself, both AJ Lee and Big E Langston had their sights set on adding a mark to Cena’s loss column.

1

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1

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CM Punk

The WWE Champion continues to get the respect of the Academy of Wrestling Arts & Sciences, as CM Punk holds onto the top spot this week. Punk’s victory over a clearly angry Brodus Clay on the 20th anniversary of Raw once again proved that, even if he’s outsized, the champ is still capable of “putting knees to faces.”

source:WWE.Com