Best Male Wrestlers In WWE 2K24

Highlights

LA Knight's rise to the top 10 in WWE 2K24 reflects his charisma and memorable rivalries in 2023.
Bobby Lashley, though quieter this year, remains a top star with potential to reclaim spotlight at Wrestlemania.
Gunther's invincible streak sets him up as a major threat in WWE 2K24, with a record length Intercontinental Title reign.

Sports entertainment giant WWE is back in the video game space with its annual title, WWE 2K24, set for release right before the massive Wrestlemania XL event. With a new game comes brand-new ratings for the company's stars, with there being an inevitable shift in rankings as a result of how each athlete's year has transpired.

In light of the game's release, many are flocking to the stat sheets, even the wrestlers themselves, to see what each superstar's rating for WWE 2K24 is. There were some big movers, some surprising results, and undoubtedly disappointing numbers for some. Within the roster of over 200 characters, there can only be so much room for the cream of the crop, so let's take a look at the highest rated male superstars in WWE 2K24.

This list will take a look at the standard versions of active roster members in WWE today. Any superstar categorized as a Legend in the game won't be found here, but is on a separate list of its own.

Roman Reigns standing over Cody Rhodes and a created wrestler in WWE 2K24

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10 LA Knight - 88

LA Knight posing on the top rope in WWE 2K24

In what might be considered one of the greatest organic rises in recent memory, LA Knight quickly established himself as a crowd favorite on account of his charisma, athleticism, and his quick wit on the microphone. After some entertaining rivalries with the likes of The Miz, Knight would go on to challenge Roman Reigns and come about as close as any challenger before him to dethroning the Tribal Chief.

LA Knight sneaks into the top 10 of active male superstars in WWE 2K24, and some may argue that his rating should be higher, considering the year he had in 2023. However, it does seem that he has lost some of that unworldly momentum he took with him into WWE Crown Jewel in 2023, but an intense rivalry with AJ Styles may be exactly the push the Megastar needs to work himself towards his first title in the company.

9 Bobby Lashley - 89

Bobby Lashley flexing his biceps in WWE 2K24

While Bobby Lashley has had somewhat of a quiet year compared to previous ones in his illustrious career, there is no denying that he could be the WWE's top star if ever they needed him. The seemingly ageless Lashley continues to maintain his freakish physique and unrivaled athletic abilities that saw him capture multiple WWE Championships and, more recently, some successful runs as United States Champion.

Lashley seemed to have taken somewhat of a backseat in WWE when he joined forces with popular tag-team The Street Profits, but with tensions boiling over between his crew and Karrion Kross' The Final Testament, along with an appearance in the 2024 Elimination Chamber, fans expect to see more of The Almighty. With Wrestlemania around the corner, a showdown with Kross may be the beginning of a return to stellar form for Bobby Lashley.

8 Drew McIntyre - 89

With a rating that may come as a surprise to many, World Heavyweight Title contender Drew McIntyre finds himself with a respectable 89 in WWE 2K24. While this rating may have been applied before his big heel turn and incredible form recently, which includes an Elimination Chamber win and being just the third wrestler to beat Cody Rhodes in a singles match since his return, it could definitely be argued that the Scottish Warrior should be somewhere around 91-93.

With that said, the former WWE Champion and Royal Rumble winner has the chance to finally get the Wrestlmania moment that was stolen from him due to COVID-19, as he looks to claim gold in front of a capacity crowd at the event. Should he be successful, we might see a shift in McIntyre's value in WWE 2K24.

CM Punk in front of a blurred image of the cover of WWE 2K24

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7 Logan Paul - 90

Logan Paul pointing to the crowd during his entrance in WWE 2K24

With a rating that will anger many fans, reigning United States Champion Logan Paul finds himself above a number of former WWE Champions and on the same level as the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time. Despite only having a handful of matches under his belt during his short career, there is no denying the caliber of stars he has gone toe-to-toe with, including Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Rey Mysterio, and Kevin Owens. Couple this with his huge presence outside the wrestling world, it's no surprise to see him up so high in the rankings.

Paul may not be everyone's favorite wrestling personality, but he has proven to be unshakable under the bright lights of WWE, producing memorable moments at major events like the Royal Rumble and Crown Jewel. While he may not have earned his rating in the ring just yet, he has the tools at his disposal to prove to fans that he can hang with the best of them, and even come out on top.

6 Jey Uso - 90

After breaking free of his cousin and brothers in the Bloodline, former WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champion Jey Uso is establishing himself as a top-tier singles competitor. Combining his infectious energy with a continuously growing skillset, Uso has worked his way toward title challenges against Roman Reigns and Gunther in the last 12 months, both of which were new territory to an athlete that was once considered only a tag wrestler.

90 may be quite a generous rating for Jey Uso, but he continues to entertain fans and distinguish himself from his family to breakout as an individual superstar. With a potential showdown with his twin brother looming, the best may very well be yet to come for Main Event Jey Uso.

5 Gunther - 90

For a man who has yet to be pinned since his arrival on the main roster, Gunther is likely feeling a little hard done by, even if his rating is as high as 90. The Austrian chop specialist has been unstoppable since he moved up from NXT, capturing gold by winning the Intercontinental Championship and holding it for a record length of time, which continues to grow in the lead-up to Wrestlemania.

Gunther has certainly earned himself a spot as a member of the elite 90+ crew in WWE 2K24, having successfully defended his title against legitimate threats like Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Jey Uso, and The Miz, as well as being the runner-up of the 2023 Royal Rumble. Not to mention, his performance at the Rumble broke the record for the longest ring time in a single men's event. Gunther has established himself as near invincible and it will be a surprise to many if we don't see him capture a major singles title in the foreseeable future.

4 Randy Orton - 91

Randy Orton posing on the top rope during his entrance in WWE 2K24

Despite making his debut over two decades ago, Randy Orton is still considered to be one of the best in-ring talents in the WWE to this day. A certain Hall-of-Famer when he calls it a day on his career, Orton made an impressive return from injury at Survivor Series and may very well be in the best physical condition of his career.

While much of his rating comes off the back of his reputation for excellence in the ring, given he was out for an extended period of time with an injury, very few would argue Orton receiving a 91 rating. In fact, many may argue that the multiple-time WWE Champion deserves a few extra points for the impact he has had on the company over the years.

The Mattel Cody Rhodes over a cover of WWE 2K24

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3 Cody Rhodes - 93

Cody Rhodes in his entrance gear in WWE 2K24

After making his grand return to WWE at Wrestlemania 38, there have been very few athletes who have had a more successful run than Cody Rhodes. After winning his second straight Royal Rumble, he now sets up the rematch he has be pining for against Roman Reigns, where he hopes to finally finish his story.

With losses only to Reigns, Brock Lesnar, and Drew McIntyre, Rhodes has been near unstoppable since coming back to the company, beating an impressive number of top stars and even claiming the Undisputed Tag Team Championship with Jey Uso in an unfortunately short reign. With only Roman Reigns ahead on the ratings, the stage has been set for Rhodes to do the unthinkable and claim the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship and become the face of the WWE.

2 Seth Rollins - 93

Seth Rollins posing with the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist in WWE 2K24

Seth Rollins has prided himself on being the workhorse champion since winning the World Heavyweight Title, and that's exactly what he's been doing. After topping a murderer's row of talent, including Drew McIntyre, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Sami Zayn, he has certainly earned his position as the equal-second highest rated male superstar in WWE 2K24.

Rollins will undoubtedly be a popular pick for players in WWE 2K24 on account of his unique style, entertaining entrance, and his brutal Stomp finishing move. Regardless of the result of his match with Drew McIntyre at Wrestlemania 40, The Visionary will certainly remain one of the top talents in the WWE

1 Roman Reigns - 97

After his record-breaking rating of 99 last year, Roman Reigns has lost a couple of points going into WWE 2K24, but this is not going to come as a surprise to many. After being pinned for the first time since before his record-breaking title reign began, some cracks have begun to show in the armor of the long-standing WWE Undisputed Universal Champion.

The drop in rating may also acknowledge the Tribal Chief's inability to win a match by himself, something that has irritated many fans over the course of his title run. With a rematch with a very motivated Cody Rhodes on the horizon at Wrestlemania 40, many are wondering if this will be the moment that the Head of the Table is finally dethroned.