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 October 7th), and click here to see any changes in the RAW, SD, or ECW rosters since the last rankings report.
(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 – John Cena (same)
Intercontinental Champion – Jeff Hardy (same)
1. Umaga (3) – While DX & Edge/Orton deal with each other, Umaga continues to destroy every opponent
2. Edge (1) – The Former Champ drops a spot by ignoring Cena.
3. Triple H (2) – While DX is running rampant, I don’t think HHH will worry about the title.
4. Shawn Michaels (4) – Hasn’t had a title shot in quite some time, and doesn’t look like he’ll have one soon.
5. Randy Orton (5) – Blames DX for everything…
6. Johnny Nitro (7) – The former IC Champ is looking to get your vote on Sunday.
7. Carlito (6) – Carlito has lost some luster since Trish’s departure, but he’s the favorite to get voted into the IC Title match.
8. Ric Flair (8) – Looks like Flair will single handedly break up the Spirit Squad.
9. Shelton Benjamin (NR) – In contention for the IC on Sunday.
10. Super Crazy (10) – The insane Luchadore stays on due to his hilarious appearance on Family Reunion.
Woman’s Champion – Vacant
1. Lita (1)
1. Mickie James (2)
3. Maria (NR)
4. Melina (NR)
5. Victoria (4)
World Tag Team Champions – Spirit Squad (same)
1. Cryme Tyme (NR)
2. DeGeneration X (1)
3. The Highlanders (3)
4. Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch (2)
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 – Chris Benoit (NR)
1. Batista (3) – Still hasn’t gotten a fair shot at the King.
2. Bobby Lashley (1) – Lost his #1 spot when he started to tag team with Tatanka.
3. Finlay (2) – Now that he has broken ties with this King, Finlay could be unstoppable.
4. Mr. Kennedy (US Champ) – Picked up 2 big singles wins against The UT & Kane.
5. Chavo Guerrero (6) – Took care of Mysterio, and now it looks like he has the US Title in his sights.
6. The Undertaker (5) – Went to a no contest with the WWE Champ, and still lost to Kennedy, that cost him a spot.
7. Kane (NR) – The 2nd of Lita’s boyfriends to be exiled to SD.
8. Matt Hardy (8) – The Helms/Hardy rivalry rages on!
9. Montel Vontavious Porter (NR) – After a very lackluster debut, MVP has gone pretty cold.
10. William Regal (7) – Started to dabble in the Tag Division, but due to Taylor’s injury, he goes back to doing nothing.
Cruiserweight Champion – Gregory Helms (same)
1. Jimmy Wang Yang (2)
2. Paul London (3)
3. Brian Kendrick (4)
4. Jamie Noble (5)
5. Funaki (NR)
WWE Tag Team Champions – Brian Kendrick & Paul London (same)
1. KC James & Idol Stevens (1)
2. Brothers of Destruction (NR)
3. Sylvester Turkay & Elijah Burke (4)
4. MVP & Mr. Kennedy (NR)
5. Funaki & Scotty 2 Hotty (5)
Unranked Wrestlers/Personalities:
Inactive Wrestlers/Personalities:
No longer listed on WWE.com or appearing on TV:
ECW Heavyweight Champion – Big Show (same)
1. Rob Van Dam (1) – Earned his #1 spot in a ladder match.
2. Sabu (3) – Handed Thorn his 2nd defeat to earn a spot in the Extreme Elimination Chamber.
3. Test (2) – It looks like Heyman’s hand picked henchmen will also get into the Chamber.
4. Hardcore Holly (4) – His back is better, and hopes to get into the Chamber.
5. CM Punk (5) – Kelly Kelly has a giant crush on him, and Knox has a big problem with that.
6. The Sandman (6) – Really wants to face Umaga at Cyber Sunday.
7. Mike Knox (8) – Looks to defend Kelly Kelly’s honor in taking out Punk.
8. Matt Striker (7) – Our Teacher needs some more TV time.
9. Kevin Thorn (9) – Lost his 2nd match in ECW last week, but still a pretty impressive run.
10. Daivari (NR) – Debuts with a win!
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.
