Summer vacation is over. With several WWE superstars ending their hiatus', there's been a huge shakeup in the pound for pound rankings for August. In recent weeks, the brands have seen the in-ring returns of Rhea Ripley, Gunther, and CM Punk, adding to the wealth of talent that's been getting over for the past several months. With five title changes occurring over SummerSlam weekend, four from the PLE on Saturday, there's a cementing of opinions about who holds the most cachet among the wrestlers.
A monthly heat check, the rankings focus on a wrestler’s ability to sell their character, the quality of their storyline and of course their actual ring prowess. The latter category includes their wrestling skill level as well as the value of their signature finishing move; both in entertainment and consistency in execution.
July's Rankings | June's Rankings
Numbers 20 - 11
20. Solo Sikoa, Composite Score: 6.2
18(t). Kevin Owens, Composite Score: 6.4
18(t). Nia Jax (Women's Champion, Queen of the Ring), Composite Score: 6.4
17. Bayley, Composite Score: 6.5
16. Jacob Fatu (TagTeam Champion), Composite Score: 6.7
15. Sami Zayn, Composite Score: 7.0
14. Randy Orton, Composite Score: 7.3
12(t). Chad Gable, Composite Score: 8.7
12(t). Bron Breakker (Intercontinental Champion), Composite Score: 8.7
11. Tiffany Stratton (MitB Briefcase Holder), Composite Score: 9.5
No. 10 Damian Priest
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Brand: Raw
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Rating: 9.7
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Last Rank: 12
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Ability: 7.3
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Mic Skills: 6.3
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Finisher: 7.7
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Storyline: 9.3
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No. 9 Liv Morgan
(Women's World Champion)
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Brand: Raw
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Rating: 11.3
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Last Rank: 3
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Ability: 7.3
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Mic Skills:8
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Finisher: 8
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Storyline: 10
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No. 7 (tie) Gunther
(Heavyweight Champion, King of the Ring)
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Brand: Raw
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Rating: 11.4
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Last Rank: NR
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Ability: 10
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Mic Skills: 9
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Finisher: 6.3
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Storyline: 8.3
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No. 7 (tie) CM Punk
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Brand: Raw
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Rating: 11.4
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Last Rank: NR
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Ability: 7
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Mic Skills: 9.7
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Finisher: 7.7
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Storyline: 9.3
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No. 6 Seth Rollins
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Brand: Raw
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Rating: 11.6
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Last Rank: 5
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Ability: 8.7
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Mic Skills: 9.7
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Finisher: 7.7
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Storyline: 8.3
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No. 4 (tie) L.A. Knight
(United States Champion)
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Brand: Smackdown
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Rating: 11.8
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Last Rank: 4
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Ability: 8
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Mic Skills: 10
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Finisher: 8.3
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Storyline: 8.7
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No. 4 (tie) Drew McIntyre
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Brand: Raw
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Rating: 11.8
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Last Rank: 2
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Ability: 9.3
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Mic Skills: 8.7
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Finisher: 8
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Storyline: 9.3
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No. 2 (tie) Rhea Ripley
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Brand: Raw
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Rating: 12.3
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Last Rank: NR
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Ability: 9.7
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Mic Skills: 9
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Finisher: 8.7
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Storyline: 9.7
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No. 2 (tie) Cody Rhodes
(Undisputed Champion)
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Brand: Smackdown
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Rating: 12.3
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Last Rank: 1
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Ability: 9.7
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Mic Skills: 8.7
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Finisher: 9
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Storyline: 10
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No. 1 Roman Reigns
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Brand: Smackdown
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Rating: 12.4
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Last Rank: NR
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Ability: 10
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Mic Skills: 9.3
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Finisher: 8.7
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Storyline: 9.7
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