The WWE presents Battleground live this Sunday night from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis in what should have huge implications on the company's summer storylines.
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As things continue to heat up here in mid-July, each Superstar was given a final chance to gain some momentum on this week's edition of Monday Night RAW.
With Battleground just four nights away, headlined by the WWE World Heavyweight Championship bout between title-holder Seth Rollins and No. 1 contender Brock Lesnar, some stars are shining brighter than others heading into one of the biggest events of the summer.
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Here are our top 10 WWE power rankings heading into Battleground this Sunday night.
10) R-Truth
Truth scored a major victory over King Barrett this week on RAW, building much-needed momentum as he attends to wrestle the title of King of the Ring away from the Englishman on Sunday.
9) Roman Reigns
The Leader of the Roman Empire was able to gain some vengeance on Bray Wyatt heading into their meeting at Battleground on Sunday, but he also ended up on the floor, keeping him from going any higher in our standings.
8) Ryback
The reigning Intercontinental Champion was victorious in tag team action this week and was able to thwart off one of his two opponents this Sunday, The Big Show, who was wrestling on the opposite team. The Big Guy has one of his first major title defenses this Sunday against Show and The Miz in a Triple Threat Match.
7) Randy Orton
The Viper teamed with Ryback to defeat his Battleground opponent Sheamus and Big Show this week, gaining some steam heading into his match with The Celtic Warrior, which just so happens to emanate live from his hometown of St. Louis.
6) Bray Wyatt
The Eater of Worlds wasn't able to have a decision in his match against Dean Ambrose due to Reigns' interference, but he did get the last laugh. The New Face of Fear laid out the former Shield member with his lantern and stood tall heading into Sunday's battle.
5) John Cena
The United States Champion continues to look great in 2015 and he once again put on a good match for the United States Championship heading into his rubber match with Kevin Owens next week. The Cenation leader may have lost via disqualification against Rusev, but he's shining bright heading into his huge defense.
4) Kevin Owens
Owens partook in a lengthy Triple Threat Match for the rights to face Cena on RAW for the gold as he took on Rusev and Cesaro. While the former NXT Champion ended up bailing on the match, he made his presence felt by attacking the Bulgarian Brute to draw a DQ during his tangle with Cena. Owens sent a message that he is a serious threat to Cena's belt as arguably the best feud of 2015 rolls into Sunday's matchup.
3) The Divas Division
"Change" has become the mantra of the WWE's Divas division and a bit of a battle cry in 2015, and the influx of a trio of NXT ladies can only help the division garner more credibility. With NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks joining Naomi and Tamina Snuka and then Becky Lynch and Charlotte aligning with Paige in her crusade against Team Bella, things are looking great for the ladies of wrestling.
2) Seth Rollins
The WWE World Heavyweight Champion is heading into the biggest match of his career and despite running away from Lesnar on RAW, he's playing a great, arrogant heel with his bout with The Beast looming on Sunday. The Architect may not have any backup now that J&J Security and Kane have both been taken out, but he's playing his confident role very well.
1) Brock Lesnar
The Beast Incarnate has lived up to his nickname the last couple of weeks on RAW, and decimating Kane with a malicious F-5 on the floor Monday night only added to his mystique. Lesnar held the title up high over his head in what could very well be foreshadowing to him once again reigning over the WWE. This Sunday, The Beast could leave St. Louis as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion and he's red-hot as the WWE's No. 1 asset heading into Battleground.
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