CURRENT IN WWE

• ESPN WWE Power Rankings - Strowman back to No. 1 with MITB win, Rousey cracks top 5

  The events of Money in the Bank and the days that followed told us two things that had a dramatic influence on the ESPN WWE Power Rankings -- Braun Strowman is ready to be the top guy on Raw, and Ronda Rousey is ready to exceed any and all expectations.

• Triple H on the state of NXT after TakeOver: Chicago

  After a busy week in the world of NXT, from TakeOver: Chicago II to the official launch of the NXT U.K. brand, Paul "Triple H" Levesque reflects on where everything stands.

• Vader blazed a trail for dynamic big men in the world of pro wrestling

  Big Van Vader broke the mold for what a superheavyweight could do in the world of professional wrestling, from his high-flying repertoire that included moonsaults to his ability to perform as a dynamic world champion against smaller opponents.

• Leon White, pro wrestling's Vader, dies at 63

  Leon White, who spent more than 30 years in professional wrestling as Vader with one of the most iconic looks in the history of the business, has died at 63.

• Shane Strickland takes independent wrestling by storm

  Shane Strickland's wrestling career took off when he started with Lucha Underground four years ago, and he's become one of the most in-demand stars in independent wrestling. On Sunday, he challenges Matt Riddle for the EVOLVE championship.

• Happy Rusev Day! Rusev becomes No. 1 contender

  Rusev outlasted Daniel Bryan, The Miz, Samoa Joe and Big E to become the new No. 1 contender -- a role he's deserved for way too long.

• Rusev trying to be more than the 'stereotypical foreign bad guy'

  Rusev spent his first few years in the WWE playing the same foreigner heel role as plenty of others before him, but his new efforts with Rusev Day are helping him turn a corner and build a path for others to follow.

• WWE U.K. Championship Tournament Night 2 recap: New tag champs, Dunne defends

  On the second night of the second edition of the WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament, Tyler Bate and Trent Seven defeated Undisputed Era to become NXT tag team champions, Pete Dunne closed out the show, and a 205 Live superstar returned to action.