Yo! We are officially six months into the chaos that is the WWF-Universe. The dust from the “Chicago Carnage” and the international tours has finally settled enough for the “Mafia” to release the official mid-year power rankings.
From the streets of Miami to the rings of Japan, the hierarchy of combat has never been more volatile. Here is your July 1st briefing.
[[ THE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT SEMI-FINALS: RVD ADVANCES ]]
Rob Van Dam def. Shawn Michaels (via Pinfall – June 19)
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The Match: In what many are calling the “Technical Masterpiece of the Summer,” RVD managed to survive a Sweet Chin Music attempt and counter with a split-legged moonsault.
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The Result: RVD officially punches his ticket to the next round. HBK looked stunned, but the respect was visible. RVD is now the #3 ranked Light Heavyweight in the world and climbing fast.
[[ THE GLOBAL INVASION: AGATOM’S REDEMPTION ]]
Agatom def. “Changed Man” (via Pinfall – June 26 in Japan)
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The Context: After a heartbreaking debut loss to the mysterious Golimar, the smallest fighter in the WWF (116 lbs) headed back to the East to find his rhythm.
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The Fight: Agatom faced the Japanese masked daredevil and stuntman, “Changed Man.” The speed in this match was terrifying.
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The Finish: The Filipino High Flyer proved that heart outweighs mass. He recovered from a high-risk dive to secure a pinfall in front of a stunned Tokyo crowd. Agatom is officially on the board!
[[ OFFICIAL MID-YEAR RANKINGS: JULY 1, 2000 ]]
POUND FOR POUND (PFP)
The top of the mountain belongs to the backyard legend, but the “Prince” and the “Greatest” are breathing down his neck.
| Rank | Name | Record | Score |
| #1 | Kimbo Slice | 3-0-0 | 8 |
| #2 | Prince Naseem Hamed | 1-0-0 | 4 |
| #3 | Rickson Gracie | 1-0-0 | 4 |
| #4 | The Rock | 3-0-0 | 4 |
| #5 | Ted DiBiase | 2-0-0 | 3 |
DIVISIONAL LEADERS
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SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT: Butterbean (#1) holds the top spot after his June conquest, with Andre the Giant (#2) and Bob Sapp (#3) ready for the “Titan Clash.”
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HEAVYWEIGHT: Kimbo Slice (#1) leads the pack. The Rock (#2) has moved up following his win over Neidhart, while Fedor (#9) and Couture (#10) have officially entered the top ten.
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LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT: Kimbo (#1) somehow dominates here too, but Shane McMahon (#2) and RVD (#3) are the real story. John Cena (The Prototype) sits at #8, looking for his breakout.
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CRUISERWEIGHT: Prince Naseem (#1) and Rickson (#2) rule the technical ranks. Golimar holds #8, while the legend Gen rounds out the top 10 at #10.
[[ THE ANALYST’S DESK: JULY OUTLOOK ]]
Joe Rogan: “Kimbo Slice at #1 PFP with an 8 score is absolute insanity. 🥊 He’s dominant, but look at Rickson Gracie at #3. If Rickson gets Kimbo on the ground, that score won’t mean anything. Also, shoutout to Agatom—116 pounds of pure lightning. That kid is ‘tight’!”
Jim Lampley: “BANG! The Rock is surging! ⚡️ After the Vader and Neidhart wins, he’s the most active fighter on the list. But can we talk about Ted DiBiase at #5? He’s buying his way into the elite tier, and Savage is the only thing standing in his way!”
[[ THE THREAD: RANKING RAGE ]]
User: Xx_NWO_For_Life_xX
KIMBO #1!! 👊 3-0 and a score of 8? That’s dominance. I’m glad to see RVD at #3 in Light Heavyweight. Beating HBK was no fluke. He’s going all the way to the gold.
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Reply: Raw_Is_War_2000
Agatom winning in Japan is the real feel-good story. 🇵🇭 The smallest guy in the room just silenced the “Changed Man.” I want to see him vs Rey Mysterio (#9 CW). That’s a high-flyer’s dream!
User: HadoukenKid
Ryu (#6 CW) and Ken (#5 CW) are ranked too low. They’ve only had one match each! Wait until the “Titan Clash” is over and the Street Fighters start moving up the PFP ranks. 🐯🕶️
User: BeefSlammer69
BUTTERBEAN #1 SUPER HEAVY!! 🥩 3-0 is 3-0. I don’t care if he fought legends or grandpas, nobody has been able to stop him. SummerSlam is gonna be wild! 👊😤
[[ ADMIN_NEIL NOTE: I’m noticing a name missing from the Top 10 PFP… Triple H. After his recent interview, I expect he’s going to go on a rampage to force his way into these rankings. Watch your backs! ]]