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JOHN CENA
For the third week in a row, Cena sits atop the POWER 25... Can The Champ carry that momentum into Backlash? |
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EDGE
Did the Rated-R Superstar gain the edge when he pinned Triple H on RAW? (Watch) |
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REY MYSTERIO
After another week without in-ring action, the ultimate underdog drops from his No. 2 position. |
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KURT ANGLE
Can this former American Olympian win gold in England when SmackDown hails from London on Friday night? |
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TRIPLE H
Edge played The Game Monday night and won... Chances are the King of Kings won't be so nice next time. |
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CHRIS BENOIT
The Rabid Wolverine claws his way back up the POWER 25 after turning back both Finlay and Orlando Jordan on SmackDown. |
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ROB VAN DAM
There's no doubt that RVD feels the Spirit... Not even Mr. Money in the Bank can overcome five members of the Spirit Squad.
(Watch) |
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SHELTON BENJAMIN
Will the Intercontinental Champion be able to rebound from what he would have to consider "the world's greatest upset?" |
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JBL
The self-proclaimed Wrestling God's stock continues to rise, despite all hell breaking loose at his celebration Friday
night. (Watch) |
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KANE
Is no one safe from Kane? The Academy sure hopes Lilian is ringside again this week on RAW. |
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BIG SHOW
Kane's unexplainable actions Monday night definitely woke the sleeping giant. (Watch) |
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SHAWN MICHAELS
Do HBK and his Backlash tag team partner already have a game plan in place? By the look on Mr. McMahon's face Monday night,
The Academy thinks there may have been a few strategy meetings. (Watch) |
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LASHLEY
He's soft spoken and hard hitting, just ask Orlando Jordan. |
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SPIRIT SQUAD
Let's hear it for the numbers advantage... With these odds, Mikey, Kenny, Nicky, Johnny and Mitch may never lose. |
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CHRIS MASTERS
Class was in session for Carlito Monday night on RAW... Looks like The Masterpiece will be getting an A in physical education. |
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CARLITO
Despite being locked in Masters' punishing finisher, Carlito moves up after several Superstars drop out of the POWER 25
completely this week. |
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MARK HENRY
The World's Strongest Man continues to hunt for that elusive Top 10 spot... Will he ever find it again? |
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RIC FLAIR
Another week without an impact from the Nature Boy... If he doesn't make his presence felt Monday night, The Academy may
have to get stiff with the 16-time World Champion. |
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MICKIE JAMES
It's more upward movement for Mickie... or is it Trish? |
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BOOKER T
The five-time WCW Champion finally makes his way back into the POWER 25 after defeating Matt Hardy in the King of the Ring tournament. |
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TRISH STRATUS
Even The Academy is little freaked by Trish's recent actions. |
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FINLAY
Finlay needed more than the just the luck of the Irish Friday night against Lashley and Benoit. |
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MATT HARDY
Tough loss to Booker T on SmackDown (Watch)... Now that King Matt is out of the question, what's next? |
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CHARLIE HAAS
The former WWE Tag Team Champion is getting a second chance at WWE Superstardom... But how does he know it will be different
this time? (Interview) |
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LONDON & KENDRICK
London & Kendrick seem to have MNM's number... Will they soon have their gold too? |