Here is the latest update of Inside Pulse Wrestling’s OFFICIAL rankings of the WWE RAW and Smackdown rosters … posted on the first Saturday of each month. Check out this link for the last rankings (as of August 5th), and click here to see any changes in the RAW and SD rosters since the last rankings report. The ECW roster has been added as the third brand.
(Previous ranking for each superstar is in parentheses following each name. Italicized comments are included where appropriate. See below* for an explanation of our ranking system.)
WWE Champion – Edge (same)
Intercontinental Champion – Johnny Nitro (same)
1. John Cena (1) – TLC at Unforgiven
2. Triple H (4) – Always at the top of the list, but now has Big Show to worry about
3. Shawn Michaels (5) – DX seems to be on a downward spiral
4. Umaga (3) – The Samoan Bulldozer is still undefeated, but has dropped off the radar.
5. Jeff Hardy (NR) – The Enigma is back, and #1 contender to the IC strap!!
6. Randy Orton (2) – The Legend Killer lost to Hogan, and now has to get back in the title hunt
7. Ric Flair (7) – Won an awesome bloody battle at SummerSlam
8. Carlito (6) – Has plenty of Trish on the mind
9. Kane (NR) – Umaga has shut him down, but not for long
10. Chris Masters (NR) – The Masterpiece looks to recapture what he’s lost in the last few months
Woman’s Champion – Lita (NR)
1. Trish Stratus (1)
2. Mickie James (Champ)
3. Victoria (3)
4. Melina (5)
5. Candice (2)
World Tag Team Champions – Spirit Squad (same)
1. D-Generation X (1)
2. Eugene & Jim Duggan (NR)
3. The Highlanders (2)
4. Trevor Murdoch & Lance Cade (3)
5. Charlie Haas & Viscera (4)
Unranked Wrestlers/Personalities:
Inactive Wrestlers/Personalities:
No longer listed on WWE.com or appearing on TV:
World Heavyweight Champion – King Booker (same)
United States Champion – Ken Kennedy (3)
1. Batista (1) – Signed the #1 Contender contract
2. Bobby Lashley (5) – He’s on the hunt, and Mr. Kennedy has the belt he wants
3. Finlay (US Champ) – Drops the US Title in a Triple Threat, but is still a top contender
4. Rey Mysterio (2) – Chavo & Vickie are really becoming a problem for the former Champ
5. The Undertaker (4) – Finally takes out The Great Khali
6. William Regal (7) – Lots of TV time and recently knighted
7. Sylvester Terkay (8) – Seems to be on a huge role since his debut
8. Matt Hardy (NR) – Matt is off the injured list, and looking up!
9. Chavo Guerrero (NR) – Now that he has Vickie advising his career, he looks to shoot up the rankings quickly
10. Vito (10) – Still wearing that damn dress!
Cruiserweight Champion – Gregory Helms (same)
1. Paul London (1)
2. Brian Kendrick (1)
3. The Miz (NR)
4. Kid Kash (NR)
5. Jamie Noble (5)
WWE Tag Team Champions – Paul London & Brian Kendrick (same)
1. The Pit Bulls (NR)
2. The Teacher’s Pets (2)
3. Finlay & William Regal (4)
4. Bobby Lashley & Batista (NR)
5. Scotty 2 Hotty & Funaki (1)
Unranked Wrestlers/Personalities:
Inactive Wrestlers/Personalities:
No longer listed on WWE.com or appearing on TV:
ECW Heavyweight Champion – The Big Show (same)
1. Sabu (1) – I have a feeling he won’t let Show keep the title for long
2. Test (3) – He’s been a huge pain in the side of the ECW Originals
3. Mike Knox (5) – Seems too occupied with Kelly
4. The Sandman (4) – The Hardcore Icon seems to not like school
5. Hardcore Holly (NR) – Returns to a huge impact
6. Tommy Dreamer (NR) – Can he finally put away Test & Knox
7. CM Punk (7) – Very impressive week in and week out
8. Rob Van Dam (NR) – Back from his suspension, but has to climb the ladder again
9. Kevin Thorn (9) – Vampire is starting to go over big
10. Balls Mahoney (6) – Balls seems to be losing some luster, but he got to see Kelly naked
Unranked Wrestlers/Personalities:
Inactive Wrestlers/Personalities:
No longer listed on WWE.com or appearing on TV:
*In this monthly feature, the Inside Pulse Wrestling editorial board ranks the heavyweight, women/cruiserweight, and tag team divisions on World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW, SmackDown, ECW brands. Rankings include the top ten heavyweights, top 5 women (RAW), top 5 cruiserweights (SD), and top 5 tag teams on each brand, and include everyone listed on WWE.com’s RAW, SmackDown, & ECW Superstars pages, plus regular, unlisted competitors from each brand.
These rankings take into account (in order):
– Current title status**
– Declared and presumed storyline rankings
– Recent victories and quality of opponents
– Quality of matches (psychology, workrate, and entertainment value)
– Quality of TV exposure (length, placement during show, and crowd response)
**Both primary and secondary heavyweight champions are listed at the top of each brand’s rankings, with the assumption that Intercontinental or United States Champions are de facto top contenders unless otherwise stated on television or online by WWE.
