WWE Pound-for-Pound Power Rankings for June 2024: Chasing Cody Rhodes

KD Drummond

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Cody Rhodes raises the arm of AJ Styles during Friday Night Smackdown on May 31, 2024

With King and Queen of the Ring now solidly in the rearview mirror and attention turning to Clash, it’s time for the June edition of the WWE Pound-for-Pound Power Rankings. 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.

Pound-for-pound is exactly what it sounds like. It doesn’t matter if the wrestler is on RAW, SmackDown or NXT, men’s or women’s division, or what weight class they compete in. Who is giving the viewing fan the best bang for the buck every time they enter the spotlight? Top draws who are currently sidelined with injury, namely CM Punk and Charlotte Flair, aren’t included until they are able to return consistently. Here’s the rundown for June 2024; as always, each time a wrestler is named in multiple contributor's top 10, it boosts their average score.

Honorable Mentions: These wrestlers received top-10 votes, but their overall score was not enough to make the June rankings. Step your game up if you want that spotlight, fam!

  • Bianca Belair
  • Tiffany Stratton
  • Drew McIntyre
  • LA Knight
  • “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio

Becky Lynch

 

Brand: RAW

Rating: 8.8

Rank: No. 10

Becky Lynch raises her fist amidst the mist.
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Ability: 10

Mic Skills: 9

Finisher: 5

Storyline: 7


Sami Zayn

 

Brand: RAW

Rating: 9.2

Rank: No. 9

Sami Zayn on the mic in the ring with his belt.
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Ability: 9

Mic Skills: 7

Finisher: 8

Storyline: 6


Liv Morgan

 

Brand: RAW

Rating: 9.3

Rank: No. 7 (tie)

Liv Morgan plays to the crowd while wearing her belt.
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Ability: 8

Mic Skills: 7

Finisher: 8

Storyline: 10


Damian Priest

 

Brand: RAW

Rating: 9.3

Rank: No. 7 (tie)

Damien Priest exalts with the crowd.
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Ability: 8

Mic Skills: 7

Finisher: 9

Storyline: 9


Gunther

 

Brand: RAW

Rating: 9.4

Rank: No. 6

Gunther doing Gunter things.
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Ability: 9

Mic Skills: 7

Finisher: 7

Storyline: 8


Drew McIntyre

 

Brand: RAW

Rating: 8.8

Rank: No. 5

Drew McIntyre on the mic in the ring.
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Ability: 8

Mic Skills: 9

Finisher: 7

Storyline: 10


AJ Styles

 

Brand: SmackDown

Rating: 10.3

Rank: 3 (tie)

AJ Styles adjusts his suit in the ring.
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Ability: 10

Mic Skills: 9

Finisher: 8

Storyline: 7


Roman Reigns

 

Brand: WWE

Rating: 10.3

Rank: 3 (tie)

Roman Reigns has a laugh
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Ability: 10

Mic Skills: 10

Finisher: 7

Storyline: 10


Randy Orton

 

Brand: SmackDown

Rating: 10.6

Rank: 2

Randy Orton on a ring walk.
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Ability: 10

Mic Skills: 9

Finisher: 10

Storyline: 6


Cody Rhodes

 

Brand: SmackDown

Rating: 11.0

Rank: 1

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Ability: 10

Mic Skills: 8

Finisher: 9

Storyline: 10

KD Drummond

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KD Drummond is an old-school, NWA-over-WWF wrestling fan who came up watching wrestling on DC20 at 5 p.m. every weeknight, and Starrcade and the Great American Bash pay-per-views. An NFL writer and editor since 2010, turning his attention to his re-emerged fascination into the wrestling world was a no-brainer. Heel turns and storylines, beware… if they aren’t top notch, they will be mocked! Follow him on Twitter/X: KDDrummondNFL.