Alphabets don't honor they're own order. I stopped relying on them when they were ranking challengers 2a and 2b with number one spot vacant in regards to Jones jr at one point. They have more flexibility and more massaging than a cat house in the Philippines. Its a more the merrier mentality. Either have number 1 mean something, with eliminations or just put the names in a hat...ask the network who they approve...and tell the fans this is more popularity than it is at the time merit.

What is a belt to be 'offered' if they are so prevalent and passed around? Are you fighting to hold up shiny objects or to have the best fight the best? A toddler gets the same satisfaction when he has the bigger set of plastic keys on a colorful ring.

I love the concept of the Ring rankings but have yet to determine how much of an influence its new owner...Golden Boy Enterprises among others...has on its rankings knowing that GBP is a major promotional company. Then again they did recognize Morrand Hakkar as a worthy challenger for its prestigious belt vs Hopkins moons ago even though he was a sub & not ranked in the Rings top 10. They are not perfect.