Curious about who the top WWE wrestlers are right now? Well, look no further than our latest WWE power rankings. We look at the 10 stars that have stood out the most over the last few weeks on Monday Night Raw, SmackDown, and NXT with their wrestling, mic skills, and storytelling.
Without further ado, find out who the hottest wrestlers on the WWE roster are following the first edition of WWE Raw following WrestleMania 41.
10. Stephanie Vaquer
There are many talented performers in NXT, but Stephanie Vaquer seems like the brightest of the bunch. While she is still working on her English, she has everything else you can want from a top star. Including some outstanding wrestling. She showcased it in a fantastic title defense against three elite stars at NXT: Stand and Deliver, and then on Raw against Iyo Sky. The reaction from the WWE Raw crowd shows just how over Vaquer is.
9. Bron Breakker
Bron Breakker had several cool moments in the lead-up to WrestleMania 41. Then he was part of one of the best matches on either night, despite losing his IC title. However, the reveal that he is aligning with Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman has thrust him even further into the spotlight. Showing, the company has huge plans for “The Bad***.”
8. Randy Orton
The mystery of who Randy Orton would face at ‘Mania was one of the more fun storylines in recent weeks. The reveal of TNA World Champion Joe Hendry and then hitting him with a pair of RKO’s were highlights of WrestleMania 41 night two. However, his surprise attack on John Cena revealed the two legends are set to renew their long rivalry. Yet, what makes it so exciting is that they will be playing very different roles than they did in their previous encounters.
7. Iyo Sky
Iyo Sky vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley was a popular pick among fans to be the best match at WrestleMania 41. Well, the three women delivered and then some on Sunday night. All three could be in our top 10 for how great their match was. But there can only be one, and the honor goes to Sky, who surprisingly retained her belt. She has “it factor” despite her language barriers and is probably the best performer in a deep female roster. She showed it at ‘Mania and then in a great match against Stephanie Vaquer on Monday Night Raw.
6. Jey Uso
We can all agree, the World Heavyweight title match between Jey Uso vs. Gunther was not a must-see match at WrestleMania 41. Mainly because we have seen the match quite often over the last year, and it was a lock that Uso would win. Nevertheless, the pair delivered one of the best matches of either night and told an entertaining story. Uso’s popularity is undeniable, and seeing the company reward fans by giving their champion a top title is proof of the special talent Uso is.
5. CM Punk
It is not easy being a few years away from 50 and competing with two elites of the industry in their “wrestler prime.” However, CM Punk kept pace with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins like only a true legend can. He performed well and was a massive part of the build to their triple-threat main event. Despite being 46, Punk is still an impactful performer in the ring and proved that again in his first ‘Mania main event.
While he was left laying again on Raw, he is in line to be a part of the top storyline on Raw going forward.
4. Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes did the best he could with a weird situation over the weekend. He looked very strong in the lead-up to WrestleMania 41, but you can only do so much in a match with a 47-year-old performer with a lot of wear and tear. His bout on night two was alright, and having to interact with Travis Scott was something he just had to do as part of his job. Rhodes only falls in our WWE power rankings this week because he was put into a difficult spot at WrestleMania 41.
3. John Cena
John Cena had to be on this list. He was in the “real” main event of WrestleMania 41, defeated Cody Rhodes, and broke the record for most world championships. But he looked very much like a 47-year-old man who has a ton of wrestling miles on his body. The pair’s match was alright, and Travis Scott made the finish one of the biggest eye-roll moments in ‘Mania history.
However, he delivered a strong promo this week on Raw that kept him red-hot following an underwhelming match. Furthermore, the reveal that a new feud could be coming with Randy Orton helps him rise in our latest WWE power rankings.
2. Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns has done some fantastic character work in recent weeks as he lost his wiseman on the road to WrestleMania. He is an elite in-match storyteller and showed that again over the weekend. Like Rollins, he will be one of the most intriguing characters in WWE in the weeks and months ahead. Because the man who led a tribe for years is now truly alone.
1. Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins was surprisingly good in the lead-up to ‘Mania, being sandwiched between two of the company’s top baby faces. His shades of grey and hints of bad guy movements made him must-see TV. Now, he will be one of the biggest stories in WWE via his shocking relationship with Paul Heyman. Their surprise at the end of night one was the best moment at WrestleMania 41.
They took things even further when it was revealed that one of the company’s fastest-rising stars, Bron Breakker, is now a part of what is a scary good alliance.
