The Challenge: Battle of the Bloodlines Episode 9 Power Rankings

This is not a winning season. The idea was fun but the execution is ridiculous. The actually challenges are major letdowns. The rules are baffling. And the twists are so random that it's like it's almost rigged. Proof is bringing CT and Zach to battle it out with Mike and Jamie. It's sad to see Mike and Abe go, especially as it would be brilliant to see Abe and Bananas go at each other, but now that we're going back to Bloodline pairs and a final looming, it should be interesting to see what's gonna happen next. We'll keep it a solo ranking until we see just exactly how the game plays out. 

#1) Cara (2)

Cara is by far the strongest woman remaining. She may even be stronger than some of the guys. Cara needs to hope that when she gets thrown into The Pit, it's not something that will be determined by body weight. She has a pretty strong path to the final challenge.

#2) Jamie (3)

Jamie didn't quite kill it. He won by time default. Jamie doesn't have any male allies so he will likely face the final male Pit. That being said, he has fire in his eyes and will do anything to help his cousin win.

#3) Cory (7)

Cory leapfrogs Johnny because Jamie and Johnny will want to take each other out. Cory also has Mitch, someone the competitors find weak, so why risk an easy beat in the final challenge? If Cory does have to go into The Pit, Johnny is the only person who could possibly beat him.

#4) Johnny (4)

Johnny has to be commended for his social game and his ability to avoid The Pit. Johnny knows his time is coming, it's just a matter of whether his fate is sealed by himself or his cousin.

#5) Jenna (8)

Jenna is a Pit champion. Jenna needs to work with Cara and make a pact that they will toss Aneesa or Rianna in and let the other battle it out by the rest of the votes. Jenna could have a clear path to the end. Whether she finishes it, that's the big question.

#6) Aneesa (5)

Poor Aneesa. Will she ever catch a break? It's looking unlikely yet again. Aneesa must win the next challenge. It's a must or she and Rianna are going in, no ifs ands or buts.

#7) Vince (9)

The general feeling is Vince sucks. Is it a facade? Who really knows. Vince better work his ass off or he and Johnny will never make it to the final.

#8) Brianna (10)

If Brianna gets to the final, she got there by literally doing nothing. It's a strategy! 

#9) Rianna (11)

Rianna will not fight in the Pit. Aneesa will be the one if they find themselves there. Rianna will leave this season as a forgettable character. 

#10) Mitch (12)

I just want to say that I'm a big Mitch fan. He's someone I'd love to hang with. But in the world of The Challenge, Mitch is like a lost puppy. You point and laugh as he tries to manage his way in the world. Mitch should be thrilled that he gets to work with Cory again.