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OCTOBER P4P RANKINGS

Posted on by Chinito Henson

DATE: October 31, 2000

OFFICIAL RANKING DATA: THE “GONZAGA” RECALIBRATION

The October 29th Extreme Rules event in Denver didn’t just break tables—it broke the P4P rankings. With three weeks until Survivor Series, the hierarchy of combat has shifted. The “old guard” is under siege, and the #2 spot has a new, electrifying owner.

[[ THE OCTOBER P4P TOP 11 ]]

RANK PREV (SEP) SUPERSTAR RECORD LAST 5 P4P INDEX STATUS
1 1 Hulk Hogan 4-0-0 W W W W 4.50 Steady
2 4 The Rock 5-0-0 W W W W W 4.25 +2 Jump
3 2 Kimbo Slice 4-1-0 W W W W L 3.75 -1 Fall
4 3 Kurt Angle 4-1-0 W W L W W 3.50 -1 Fall
5 11 Bob Sapp 3-0-0 W W W 3.00 +6 Rocket
6 NR Triple H 4-1-0 W L W W W 2.75 NEW
7 5 Ted DiBiase 3-0-0 W W W 2.75 -2 Fall
8 6 Rickson Gracie 2-0-0 W W 2.75 -2 Fall
9 NR Undertaker 3-1-0 W L W W 2.50 NEW
10 7 Ryu 2-0-0 W W 2.50 -3 Fall
11 8 Stone Cold 3-0-0 W W L 2.50 -3 Fall

[[ THE ANALYSIS: WINNERS & LOSERS ]]

THE METEORIC RISES

  • The Rock (#2): By defeating the previously undefeated Kimbo Slice, The Rock leaped over both Kimbo and Kurt Angle. His “Strength of Schedule” multiplier is now the highest in the WWF. He is no longer just a “popular” fighter; the Microsoft simulator now ranks his athleticism as the ultimate counter to raw power.

  • Bob Sapp (#5): The “Beast” pulled off the jump of the year, soaring from #11 to #5. Taking out the 500lb Big Show on short notice proved that his “flash” power is a legitimate threat to any heavyweight on the planet.

  • Triple H (#6): The Game re-enters the top 10 List after dropping out last month. His “long and hard-fought” victory over Vince McMahon showed a level of cardio and tactical patience that the Gonzaga Protocol finally recognized as elite.

THE CRITICAL DROPS

  • Kimbo Slice (#3): The “Street King” took his first loss, and the rankings were’t kind. While he proved he can hang with the Top 5, losing his “0” dropped his index significantly. Analysts are now questioning if he can beat anyone with elite “length” and wrestling.

  • Ted DiBiase (#7): DiBiase didn’t lose, but he stayed still while the world moved. His “safety-first” strategy and lack of high-profile October fights resulted in him being leapfrogged by more active warriors like Sapp and Hunter.

  • Stone Cold Steve Austin (#11): The Rattlesnake is in the danger zone. With the Undertaker re-entering the Top 10 after his 2-minute demolition of Mankind, Austin has slipped to the #11 spot. He is officially the lowest-ranked “Elite” wrestler heading into November.

[[ THE “GONZAGA” FINAL WORD ]]

“The disparity between #1 and #2 is now the thinnest in history. Hogan at 4.50 and Rock at 4.25 means that if Hogan falters even slightly in his Survivor Series double-header, The Rock will likely become the #1 P4P fighter in the world by December.”

[[ ADMIN_NEIL NOTE: Look at #10 and #11. Ryu and Stone Cold are tied on points. If Austin wants back into the Top 10, he’s going to have to do something “extreme” in the WarGames cage. ]]

AUGUST Pound per Pound Rankings : HOGAN SOARS, THE GRACIE RETURNS, AND THE KIMBO CONTROVERSY BOILS OVER!

Posted on by Chinito Henson

The dust has settled in Las Vegas, and the Gonzaga Protocol has finished its most grueling data crunch to date. The post-SummerSlam Power Rankings are officially live, and they tell a story of a promotion in a state of absolute seismic shift. From the resurrection of a Brazilian legend to the “Immortal” one reclaiming his throne, the August Top 10 is a battlefield.

[[ THE OFFICIAL AUGUST POUND-FOR-POUND TOP 10 ]]

Rank Superstar Record Last 5 P4P Index Status
1 Kimbo Slice 3-0-0 W W W 3.75 Steady
2 Hulk Hogan 3-0-0 W W W 3.50 +2 Rise
3 Kurt Angle 4-1-0 W W L W W 3.50 Steady
4 The Rock 4-0-0 W W W W 3.25 -2 Fall
5 Ted DiBiase 3-0-0 W W W 2.75 +5 Jump
6 Rickson Gracie 2-0-0 W W 2.75 NEW (Re-entry)
7 Stone Cold 3-0-0 W W L 2.50 -1 Fall
8 Shane McMahon 2-0-0 W W 2.00 -3 Fall
9 Bob Sapp 2-0-0 W W 2.00 -2 Fall
10 Triple H 3-1-0 W L W W 1.75 NEW

[[ THE HEADLINES: HOGAN’S MILLENNIUM MANIA ]]

The headline of the month is Hulk Hogan. By winning the Millennium Intercontinental Tournament at SummerSlam and ending Andre the Giant’s 15-year streak, Hogan has surged to #2. He is now breathing down the neck of the #1 spot.

However, the “Great One” has felt the sting of the algorithm. The Rock slides from #2 to #4. Despite winning his tag team match alongside Stone Cold, the Protocol penalized the lack of “solo dominance” compared to the singles achievements of Hogan and Angle. Meanwhile, Triple H finally breaks into the elite ten, proving that his recent 3-1 run is too consistent to ignore.

[[ THE REDEMPTION OF THE GRACIE ]]

After being unceremoniously dumped from the July list, Rickson Gracie has made a thunderous re-entry at #6. His clinical submission of Prince Naseem Hamed reminded the computers—and the fans—that jiu-jitsu remains a primary pillar of the Gonzaga era. On the flip side, Bob Sapp (#9) and Shane McMahon (#8) have both seen significant drops due to a lack of recent activity. In this league, if you aren’t bleeding, you’re sliding.

[[ THE CONTROVERSY: IS KIMBO SLICE “CHERRY-PICKING”? ]]

Despite his #1 ranking, Kimbo Slice is facing a firestorm of criticism from analysts like Larry Merchant and Teddy Atlas. The accusation? “Strategic Matchmaking.”

While Kimbo’s 3-0 record looks impressive, critics point out that his wins come against Zulu Jr. and Hang Man Choi—both of whom have been ejected from the WWF for a year after winless streaks. Critics argue that Kimbo is feasting on “Super Heavyweights” who lack modern technical skill.

THE P4P PARADOX:

It is important to remember what P4P means: Who is the best if weight were equalized? While 99.9% of analysts agree Andre the Giant would demolish Kimbo in a real-world fight due to his massive weight advantage, the Protocol believes that pound-for-pound, Kimbo’s raw explosive power and striking efficiency would dominate any man of his own size.

[[ THE THREAD: THE FANS REACT ]]

User: Xx_NWO_For_Life_xX

DIBIASE AT #5?! 💰 Money talks! He’s the #1 contender for Hogan’s US Title now. That match is going to be a statistical masterpiece. DiBiase is the most underrated fighter on this list!

  • Reply: Raw_Is_War_2000

    Forget DiBiase, look at Kurt Angle. 4-1-0 and sitting at #3. He’s the only one with 5 fights on the record. He’s the real workhorse of the WWF. 🥇

User: HadoukenKid

The Kimbo hate is real. But honestly, who else is 3-0 with that kind of KO power? Zulu Jr. might be out now, but Kimbo is the one who put the nail in the coffin!

User: BeefSlammer69

RICKSON IS BACK! 🥋 SummerSlam proved you can’t keep a Gracie down. Prince Naseem found out the hard way. August belongs to the ground-and-pound!

[[ ADMIN_NEIL NOTE: The “Hogan vs. DiBiase” US Title match is going to be the deciding factor for the September #1 spot. If Hogan takes that belt, Kimbo’s reign at the top might finally end. ]]

WWF JULY Pound per Pound: KIMBO STILL AT #1, ANGLE CLIMBS, AND GRACIE OUT

Posted on by Chinito Henson

The WWF has officially released the July Pound-for-Pound (P4P) Rankings, and the hierarchy of combat has been flipped on its head. In a month defined by “High-Level Problem Solving” and brute force, the index has rewarded activity and efficiency over legendary reputations.

Here is the breakdown of the elite ten who now rule the WWF landscape.

[[ THE WWF JULY P4P TOP 10 ]]

Rank Superstar Record Last 5 P4P Index Status
1 Kimbo Slice 3-0-0 W W W 3.75 Steady
2 The Rock 3-0-0 W W W 2.75 Steady
3 Kurt Angle 3-1-0 W W L W 2.50 +1 Rise
4 Hulk Hogan 2-0-0 W W 2.25 -1 Fall
5 Shane McMahon 2-0-0 W W 2.00 -1 Fall
6 Stone Cold 2-0-0 W W 2.00 -1 Fall
7 Bob Sapp 2-0-0 W W 2.00 -1 Fall
8 Rob Van Dam 2-0-0 W W 1.75 -1 Fall
9 Prince Naseem Hamed 1-0-0 W 1.75 -1 Fall
10 Ted DiBiase 2-0-0 W W 1.75 -1 Fall

[[ THE ANALYSIS: ANGLE’S ASCENSION & HOGAN’S SLIDE ]]

The biggest story of the month is the meteoric rise of Kurt Angle. Despite a loss on his record, his high-volume activity and technical dominance over elite competition have propelled him to the #3 spot, officially bumping Hulk Hogan down to #4.

The algorithm clearly favors Angle’s “Olympic Grind” over Hogan’s “Legendary Stasis.” While Hogan remains undefeated at 2-0, his lack of recent cage time compared to Angle’s four-fight tear has cost him the bronze position. In the WWF of 2026, you can’t just be an icon—you have to be a worker.

[[ THE SHOCKER: THE GRACIE EXODUS ]]

Perhaps the most controversial move in the July update is the removal of Rickson Gracie from the Top 10. Once considered the “Invisible God” of the rankings, Rickson’s inactivity and the sudden surge of multi-discipline winners like Bob Sapp and Prince Naseem Hamed have pushed the Brazilian legend into the “Honorable Mentions.”

The message from the WWF is clear: If you aren’t fighting, you aren’t relevant. With a 1.75 score, Ted DiBiase sneaks into the #10 spot, proving that “Million Dollar” wins count just as much as jiu-jitsu masterpieces.

[[ THE “KIMBO” GAP ]]

At the summit, Kimbo Slice remains untouched. With a 3.75 index score, he sits a full point above The Rock. His raw, backyard-to-big-stage brutality has created a “Kimbo Gap” that the rest of the roster is struggling to close. As we head toward SummerSlam, Slice isn’t just a fighter; he’s a statistical anomaly.

[[ THE THREAD: THE FANS WEIGH IN ]]

User: Xx_NWO_For_Life_xX

HOGAN AT #4?! 😤 This is a joke. Hogan has the USA belt and two decades of dominance. How does a guy with a ‘Loss’ (Angle) jump him? The Gonzaga Protocol is biased against the legends!

  • Reply: Raw_Is_War_2000

    It’s about activity, brother. Angle is out there every week breaking ankles. Hogan is 58 and pickier than a cat with its food. Angle earned that #3 spot with blood. 🥇

User: HadoukenKid

Bob Sapp at #7 is terrifying. 🦾 2-0 with a 2.00 score? If “The Beast” keeps this up, he’s going to be challenging Kimbo by October. Imagine the impact force of those two colliding!

User: BeefSlammer69

RICKSON IS OUT?! 👊😤 This is a disrespect to the history of the sport. You can’t have a P4P list without a Gracie. Prince Naseem is #9 with only ONE fight? That’s pure hype.