Who’s moving up and who’s moving down? Here are our NXT’s weekly Power Rankings for the men’s, women’s and tag team divisions.
The Superstars of NXT have been in a new spotlight since the move to the USA network. Fans have seen everyone step their games up to be noticed. Every week, we’ll rank the men, women and tag teams of NXT. Who’s caught our attention in the Power Rankings this week?
NXT men’s division
T-10. Keith Lee/Dominick Dijakovic
We have our first tie in the power rankings as it’s hard to leave off both big men. Lee and Dijakovic put on another show this week, doing things they should absolutely not be capable of at their respective sizes. Although neither came out with the North American Championship, maybe they could form a bond and create a super tag team.
9. Johnny Gargano
Gargano was alongside his former partner Tommaso Ciampa to take on the Undisputed Era to conclude this week’s show, then became the victim of a beating that hospitalized him. See our No. 2-ranked Superstar this week for more details.
8. Roderick Strong
Just survive somehow. That should be the new mantra for Strong who remains the NXT North American champion after facing both Keith Lee and Dominick Dijakovic and winning. After the attack last week, Velveteen Dream looms.
7. Damien Priest
The Archer of Infamy was not in action this week but still remains unblemished in competition. Pete Dunn was on hand to let the NXT Universe know the two are not finished yet.
6. Lio Rush
Rush also wasn’t in action this week but caught a couple of contenders’ matches, watching from ringside. Although Angel Garza picked up the win, Rush could be staring at a battle with Tony Nese after last week’s 205 Live.
5. Matt Riddle
Another W for the King of Bros after defeating Cameron Grimes. Riddle has now been successful in consecutive weeks and may look to avenge his NXT Championship loss sooner than later.
4. WALTER
WALTER and Imperium were absent at Full Sail this week though that doesn’t affect his ranking. WALTER is still NXT UK Champion and remains undefeated.
3. Tommaso Ciampa
Ciampa took a beatdown by the Undisputed Era but his position does not change. He is now the favorite to challenge Adam Cole for the NXT title.
2. Finn Balor
An even bigger shocker than Balor’s return to NXT, The Extraordinary Man left the arena stunned, seemingly turning heel after attacking Johnny Gargano. There’s a lot of layers to unpack with this turn of events. Perhaps this could lead to a feud to claim the “greatest-ever NXT Superstar” title.
1. Adam Cole
Once again the Undisputed Era was standing tall at the end of programming, with all of their gold intact and Cole now has one less challenger. The focus will now be on Ciampa. Did the Undisputed Era land a new member in Balor?