This article presents the top 5 WWE talents of 2024 — Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripleyand Gunther—who have shaped the professional wrestling scene this year.
Here are the top 5 WWE Superstars of 2024
1) Cody Rhodes
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Achievements in 2024:
- WWE Championship Wins: Cody Rhodes captured the WWE Championship
WrestleMania 40 in a long-awaited and hard-fought match, marking the best moment of his career. - Memorable Fights: Engaged in high-profile feuds with
Roman government and Brock Lesnar, delivering some of the most compelling and relevant storylines of the year. - Influential promos: Known for his exciting promos, Cody continues to dazzle audiences with his storytelling ability, further cementing his position as one of WWE’s top stars.
In 2023, Rhodes was the biggest babyface in wrestling, leading an almost impossible journey. He went from a heroic Royal Rumble winner poised to end Roman Reigns’ reign at WrestleMania to a star rebounding from that missed opportunity. The loss could have derailed his career, but Rhodes remained undaunted, turning the year into a redemptive arc and deepening his relationship with fans.
2024 seems set for Rhodes to finish his story. A massive obstacle, potentially in the form of The Rock, could stand in the way of WrestleMania. Whether it happens at WrestleMania, SummerSlam, or any other time, it’s hard to imagine 2024 going by without Rhodes becoming champion and cementing his status as wrestling’s biggest draw.
2) Seth Rollins
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Achievements in 2024:
Money in the Bank champion: Claim the Money in the Bank briefcase in an exciting ladder match, setting the stage for a cash test.- Match of the Year Contender: His match against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40 was praised and considered a contender for Match of the Year.
- Reinventing yourself: Continue to evolve his character, maintaining relevance and excitement among fans with his innovative in-ring style and exciting promotions.
Rollins has been a consistent and popular performer for WWE, known for delivering high-quality matches every week. The introduction of the World Heavyweight Championship has benefited Rollins as much as it has brought legitimacy to the new title. Year after year, Rollins has proven himself to be one of the top stars in professional wrestling, thanks to his amazing outfits, confident mic skills, and high flying style.
Breaking into the top 3 will be a significant challenge for Rollins, especially given the caliber of stars at the position and recent injuries. Rollins revealed on Monday’s “Raw” that he suffered a torn MCL and a partially torn meniscus, which doctors said would rule him out. Even so, Rollins promised to defend his championship at WrestleMania 40 before facing him Guntherpotentially setting up a match at the Showcase of the Immortals.
3) Rhea Ripley
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Achievements in 2024:
- Women’s Royal Rumble Victory: In January, Rhea Ripley kicked off the year with a monumental win in the Women’s Royal Rumble match, earning her a title shot at WrestleMania.
- Win the WrestleMania 40 Championship: At WrestleMania 40, Ripley put on another show-stealing performance, defending the WWE Women’s World Championship and cementing her dominance in the women’s division.
- Judgment Day Leadership: Ripley continued to be a cornerstone of The Judgment Day, one of WWE’s main factions, leading them through a strong rivalry and maintaining strong momentum throughout the year.
Rhea may have had the most influential and dominant year of any woman in WWE history. In addition to winning the women’s Royal Rumble in January, she delivered a show-stealing performance at WrestleMania to become the WWE Women’s World Champion and lead one of the best factions in the company, The Judgment Day. The company “holds a rocket” behind it, and it not only develops but also defines the concept of “dominant and attractive star.” Plus, he’s on the cover of WWE 2K24.
Could Ripley be higher in 2024? He only has to approach his feat from 2023. A potential marquee match at WrestleMania awaits him, and the buzz about The Judgment Day remains strong.
4) Thunder
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Achievements in 2024:
- United States Championship: Gunther captured the United States Championship earlier in the year, showing his dominance and technical prowess.
- Undefeated Streak: Maintaining an impressive unbeaten record in 2024, cementing his reputation as a powerhouse.
- Obvious Matches: Known for his intense and physical matches, Gunther has consistently put on outstanding performances against top contenders like Drew McIntyre and Sheamus.
Gunther holds the record for 2023, capturing the Honky Tonk Man’s longest single Intercontinental Championship reign. He will now surpass Pedro Morales in most days as the overall IC champion, just shy of Morales’ 617 combined days. Gunther spent all of 2023 as champion and has held the most titles in his five-year WWE tenure. The work in the ring is incredible.
Gunther is definitely on this list of the best WWE Superstars, but whoever is on this list, he has the potential to surpass the rankings by the end of 2024. He can win a world title, face the biggest box office attractions, and not only fit but excel.
5) Roman Government
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Achievement in 2024
- Universal Championship Continues: Roman Reigns has maintained his status as the undisputed WWE Universal Champion throughout 2024, further cementing his dominance in WWE. His reign continued to break records for longevity and set new standards for championship titles.
- Headline Match at WrestleMania 40: Reigns headlined WrestleMania 40 in a highly anticipated match against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. This match not only attracted significant attention and viewership, but also showcased Reigns’ ability to compete at the highest level against one of wrestling’s greatest figures.
- Main conflict with Cody Rhodes: Reigns engaged in a high profile feud with Cody Rhodes, delivering some of the most interesting and talked about matches of the year. This rivalry has become a major storyline in 2024, surprising the WWE Universe and attracting significant interest.
Roman Reigns, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, is currently the biggest name in professional wrestling, and the title is expected to remain intact until 2024. Because of him, WWE’s broadcast audience and ticket sales are increasing. Although he doesn’t wrestle as often as fans would like, Reigns is carrying on the tradition of WWE stars carrying the promotion. Additionally, he is the face of The Bloodline, WWE’s strongest storyline in recent memory.
While he may no longer wear the “Big Dog” moniker, there is no higher position for Reigns than No. and bring an interesting storyline to The Bloodline, which is currently on hiatus. There is a hint of a WrestleMania 40 match between Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Reigns could become a legendary figure in wrestling history and be the most important wrestler of the moment if the match ever happened.
