Ultimate WWE and AEW Power Rankings #3 – June 18, 2023
It is time for another week of the Ultimate Power Rankings from both WWE and AEW. Who improved their stock from last week and who downgraded their position among the rest?
This set of power rankings ranges from Monday (June 12) and to this Sunday (June 18). This means that all the results and highlights from this week’s Raw, NXT, AEW Dynamite, SmackDown, and now, the debut episode of AEW Collision will all play a factor in where each superstar places on the rankings.
If a wrestler has a (+) next to their name, then that means that they moved up the rankings from last week’s edition. When there is a (-) next to their name, then that means that they moved down from the rankings from last week. If there is nothing next to their name, then that means that they stayed at the same spot.
Without further ado, here are this week’s Power Rankings!
WWE TOP 10 POWER RANKINGS:
10. Baron Corbin (NR)
Corbin is officially the #1 contender for the NXT Championship, as he defeated Ilja Dragunov to earn his title shot in the second week of NXT Gold Rush.
9. Pretty Deadly (NR)
Elton Prince and Kit Wilson earned an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship match against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn on this week’s SmackDown. The charismatic duo earned the title shot through a gauntlet match involving five other tag teams.
8. Becky Lynch
Lynch picked up another win by defeating Chelsea Green on Raw. Lynch remains a favorite in this year’s Money in the Bank ladder match for the women.
7. Thea Hail (+3)
The #1 contender to the NXT Women’s Championship scored another victory on NXT TV this week, defeating Cora Jade. Hail will challenge Tiffany Stratton for the title in two weeks at NXT Gold Rush.
6. Carmelo Hayes (-1)
The NXT Champion laid out Baron Corbin to end the show this week on NXT. Hayes will do battle with Corbin for the NXT Championship in two weeks at NXT Gold Rush.
5. Gunther (-1)
The Intercontinental Champion fell short in an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship match in the main event of Raw. Gunther teamed up with Ludwig Kaiser in this contest and once again teased a future match with Matt Riddle for the IC Title.
4. Tiffany Stratton (-1)
Stratton appeared in a backstage segment on NXT, confronting Hail and being a typical cocky heel ahead of their title match.
3. The Judgement Day (+6)
The Judgement Day are now featured in three different matches at Money in the Bank. First, Finn Balor will be challenging Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship. Second, Damina Priest qualified for the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match by beating Matt Riddle on Raw. And finally, Dominik Mysterio will take on Cody Rhodes at the event.
2. Seth Rollins (-1)
The World Heavyweight Champion had a fun promo battle with Finn Balor on Raw. Not only does “The Visionary” have to take on Balor at Money in the Bank, but Rollins also accepted Bron Breakker’s challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship, to take place next week on the first night of NXT Gold Rush. Not to mention, Rollins will hold an open challenge for his world title on Raw next week.
1. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn (+1)
Owens and Zayn top the power rankings for WWE this week, as the duo retained their tag titles once again in a good match against Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser. Owens and Zayn continue to be must-see acts right now, as both KO and Sami are excelling in every aspect as champions.
AEW TOP 10 POWER RANKINGS:
10. Toni Storm (-2)
The AEW Women’s World Champion Storm, had a mixed bag this week in terms of wins. The champ successfully defended her title against Skyy Blue on Dynamite, but then lost in a tag team match with Ruby Soho against Blue and Willow Nightingale on AEW Collision.
9. The Elite (NR)
“Hangman” Adam Page and The Young Bucks picked up a much-needed victory over the BCC in a six-man tag team match on Dynamite. The closing scene of Dynamite showed that this feud is far from over between the two factions and others alike.
8. Blackpool Combat Club (-3)
The BCC drops three spots following their first loss in quite some time against The Elite in the main event of Dynamite. Still, much focus is on Bryan Danielson ahead of the dream match at Forbidden Door against Kazuchika Okada.
7. Adam Cole (-1)
It was a highly entertaining match between Cole and the AEW Champion, MJF. However, Cole failed to get a title shot after the match ended in a time limit draw. Cole however will surely be determined to fight his way back to an eventual rematch against MJF.
6. Kris Statlander (-2)
The TBS Champion skipped in-ring action this week, though Statlander set up a title defense for next week’s Dynamite against Taya Valkyrie.
5. Luchasaurus (NR)
There is a new AEW TNT Champion! Luchasaurus (with help from Christian Cage) prevailed over former champion Wardlow in the opening match of AEW Collision.
4. CM Punk (NR)
Punk is back in AEW and came back in a fiery way. He kicked off Collision with an eye-raising promo and then capped his return off with a six-man tag team match win with FTR over Samoa Joe and Bullet Club Gold. Punk is clearly poised to remain a main attraction and centerpiece in the future of AEW.
3. Konosuke Takeshita (-1)
Takeshita picked up a nice victory over Bandido on this week’s Rampage, and also once again teased the highly anticipated match with Kenny Omega on Dynamite.
2. MJF (+1)
The AEW World Champion may have competed to a time limit draw against Cole, but MJF showed once again that he is just as good in the ring as he is on the mic. Whilst Cole isn’t completely out of the way, the AEW champ found out that he will defend his title against Hiroshi Tanahashi at Forbidden Door, much to his displeasure.
1. Orange Cassidy
Cassidy stays at #1 this week, as the AEW International Champion picked up another victory on Dynamite, this time in the form of an eight-man tag team match.
Top 20 Combo Power Rankings (WWE and AEW):
20. Baron Corbin (NR)
19. Toni Storm (-2)
18. Pretty Deadly (NR)
17. Becky Lynch (-3)
16. Thea Hail (+2)
15. The Elite (NR)
14. Carmelo Hayes (-4)
13. Blackpool Combat Club (-4)
12. Adam Cole (-1)
11. Kris Statlander (-3)
10. Gunther (-3)
9. Tiffany Stratton (-3)
8. Luchasaurus (NR)
7. CM Punk (NR)
6. The Judgement Day (+9)
5. Konosuke Takeshita (-2)
4. Seth Rollins (-2)
3. MJF (+2)
2. Orange Cassidy (-1)
1. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn (+3)
Who would you have in your Top 10 Power Rankings of both WWE and AEW? What would be your ultimate combo list? Let us know by leaving a comment down below!
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