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WWE and AEW are experiencing a dynamic summer with major events like AEW Dynasty and WWE Backlash recently concluded. Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu are pivotal figures as WWE begins its European tour, impacting current power rankings.

Things move quickly in pro-wrestling, with the barrage of pre-summer events now well underway. This year's AEW Dynasty and WWE Backlash have both been ticked off, as well as the delightfully mad Fairway to Hell â AEW's âCollisionâ special hosted from SoFi Center's indoor golf course. Now WWE embarks on its European tour, with major questions lingering for one world champion in particular.
How has it changed our ongoing power rankings of the best pro-wrestlers on our television screens right now? Here's while you'll find the answers to that question.
The last time Kazuchika Okada battled Konosuke Takeshita, the pair tore the house down, delivering one of the standout matches at last year's AEW World's End. Now the duo are set to battle again at Double or Nothing, as âThe Rainmakerâ puts his AEW International Championship on the line. Whether or not he leaves with the gold, you can bet he will have the fans on their feet at the end.
WWE's hottest upstart is 4-for-4 when it comes to PLEs this year, chalking up a spirited title defense against Sami Zayn at Backlash to add to his stellar record. You can certainly see why â on his regular appearances on "SmackDown," the first-time U.S. champion has the crowds eating out of his hands, including bopping along to that catchy entrance song. He also has his own celebrity sidekick in Lil Yachty, which always helps with TKO.
The latest power rankings highlight Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu as key figures amidst a busy summer schedule for WWE and AEW.
Recent events such as AEW Dynasty and WWE Backlash have significantly influenced the current power rankings in professional wrestling.
Roman Reigns is currently a central focus as WWE embarks on its European tour, with major implications for his championship status.
Jacob Fatu's performance has been crucial in shaping the power dynamics in wrestling, particularly in relation to Roman Reigns.
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Trick Williams is leaving his mark on "WWE SmackDown."
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Was that whole shoulder injury a ruse too? I jest, of course â but judging by the way "The Visionary" was moving on Saturday night, you wouldn't think he was a man who had just come back from injury (or who had just taken a beating from Gunther at WrestleMania for that matter). He may not have gotten revenge on Bron Breakker this time, but he looked mighty fine on the night. And letâs not forget that brief exchange with Roman Reigns âŠ
After a few months recovering from hernia surgery, wrestling's most fearsome nepo baby really needed the win on Saturday â and so it proved at Backlash, with Breakker delivering another reminder of why he's almost universally tipped as a future WrestleMania main-eventer. Can he now breathe some much-needed life into the whole Vision storyline over on âRawâ? That's the next question for Mr. Steiner Jr.
When it comes to his world title run, Darby Allin has chosen to go full Sinatra â insisting on doing everything the way that only he can. Nowhere has that been more so than at this weekendâs Collision special Fairway to Hell, where Darbyâs clash with Pac played out like an actual fever dream. It wasnât just the surreal backdrop, but also that staggering 15 feet bump.
We gritted our collective teeth at Gunther's lousy booking ahead of WrestleMania â and it looks like WWE might just have been listening. If you wanted a way to relaunch one of your most intimidating heavyweight heels, having him choke out the babyface champion largely out of the blue on âSmackDownâ was the perfect way to do it. The world now awaits Rhodes vs. Gunther in Turin later this month.
The former NXT champion set the pro-wrestling world alight when he crushed Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, earning himself an instant spot in WWE's pre-show "Then, New, Forever" vignette. Since then, though, things have plateaued slightly for Oba Femi, who has been stuck doing open challenges on âRaw.â No doubt WWE has big plans for this generational talent, but I just hope they donât keep us waiting too long to see them.
The Oba Femi open challenge continues on "WWE Raw."
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The Undisputed champion was a rare no-show at Backlash â which, given the reported plans for a Pat McAfee tag match, might have been for the best. What awaits "The American Nightmare" now the dust has settled on his controversial win at âMania? On the immediate front, he has Gunther breathing down his neck. But there are whispers that the real threat might come from Randy Orton, who is apparently being lined up for a rematch this summer.
Going into Backlash, the pressing task for WWEÂ was to keep Jacob Fatu looking strong ahead of his (almost inevitable) loss to Roman Reigns â and boy did they achieve that goal. Not only did Fatu hold the line against the usual Reigns offensive of spears and Superman punches, he then launched a beastly attack on the champion following the match, leaving "The OTC" literally gasping for breath.
Jacob Fatu and Roman Reigns tore the house down Saturday at WWE Backlash.
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Returning Roman Reigns to the top perch was WWE's big gambit at this year's WrestleMania. Over the past month, "The Tribal Chief" has set out to remind us why that was a smart move, delivering a solid pre-Backlash feud with Jacob Fatu before going on to headline the event itself with a classic "big fight" match against his errant cousin. For all the praise, though, the big question still remains: What will this title run achieve that his legendary 1,316-day streak didn't?

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NXT call-ups have been the flavor of the month in WWE, with everyone tripping over themselves to praise Oba Femi and Trick Williams. While we're at it, how about a hand for Jacy Jayne, the massively underrated former NXT women's champion whoâs been rustling up a storm since her call-up to âSmackDownâ? Her heelish shenanigans with Fatal Influence have been getting the kind of boos even Dominik Mysterio would envy.
For all her praise from wrestling devotees, proper Asuka PLE appearances are vanishingly rare in today's WWE â which is why it was such a treat to get a classic of the genre at this weekend's Backlash. No sooner does "The Empress of Tomorrow" get the chance to sparkle, though, than rumors begin to circulate that she could be on the verge of hanging up her boots for good. If that's the case, she'll be missed.
Have we seen the last of Asuka in the WWE?
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It was the comeback that shook the Allegiant Stadium, when the much-missed Paige made her WWE return to help Brie Bella win the women's tag titles at WrestleMania. Since then, Paige has been appearing weekly on âSmackDown,â with all signs pointing toward some sort of her feud with her old rival Charlotte Flair â likely as a tag match with Alexa Bliss and Brie Bella too. Surely that's the perfect match for this month's European tour?
Just when you thought Thekla was getting comfortable as AEW Women's Champion, Tony Kahn arranges her toughest challenge yet: An imposing looking four-way featuring not just her regular rivals Jamie Hayter and Kris Statlander, but Hikaru Shida as well. Can "The Toxic Spider" survive? These multi-woman matches have seen lots of title switches over the years. But whatever happens when Double or Nothing rolls around, no one can deny that Thekla has made her mark as champ.
For all her dastardly heel work, one of the genuinely lovable things about Becky Lynch is her ability to build up younger talent. Thatâs why itâs so exciting that it looks like "The Man" is heading for a collision course with one of WWEâs most talked-about rising star, the uber-athletic Sol Ruca, who recently got promoted from NXT. Mark your cards now: This one could be one of the best matches of the summer.
I realize it feels a bit bold putting Roxanne Perez so high up on this list. On one hand, "The Prodigy" hasnât been making the regular appearances on WWE PLEs that she was at the beginning of last year. On the other, itâs pretty evident that WWE is sowing the seeds for some big things for Ms. Perez over on âRaw,â as tensions continue to stew in the Judgment Day. That sort of thing could make an instant star out of the 24-year-old.

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Some wrestlers just don't look right without gold around their waist, and the former queen of NXT is very much one of them. Having Stratton beat Giulia for the U.S. title might not have gone down brilliantly with those who feel the Japanese star has been under-booked by WWE, but those upcoming open challenges should be a lot of fun. If it means we see more of Tiffy in action, Iâm all for it.
Tiffany Stratton is once again a WWE Champion.
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When it comes to all-round pro-wrestling stars, the former joshi remains the connoisseur's choice, as evidenced by the praise heaped on every single one of her matches. Even then, though, you have to imagine this Saturday's outing was extra special for Iyo Sky, given that it appears to have been a sendoff for her real-life senpai (and kayfabe tormentor) Asuka. Yes, it should have been at WrestleMania, but we have to let that grievance go sooner or later.
She might be trouble, but she's still a star â and one of the brightest on the WWE roster. Winning the Women's World Championship at WrestleMania was always going to propel the Judgment Day leader towards the top of this list. But it will be what happens throughout the rest of the year that decides whether Liv Morgan stays there. WWE is blessed with worthy challengers for the champâs gold, so letâs hope they can make this reign more memorable than the last one.
Rhea Ripley stands tall over Liv Morgan once again on this month's power rankings.
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Yes, she's been at the top of our power rankings for months now. But if no superstars on the roster have come close to dislodging Rhea Ripley from her perch, then why should we be the ones to do so? Instead, we continue to watch with interest as to what will happen next now that âThe Eradicatorâ has been shifted across to âSmackDown,â seemingly in search of fresh challengers. You know who would be a bold choice for Ripleyâs next feud? Jacy Jayne.