WWE 2K18: Predicting All 130 Superstar Ratings

50. Shinsuke Nakamura: 87

Last year's rating: 86

Nakamura's initial run on the main roster has been a bit of a wet fart. He's a very special performer that has been made to feel very ordinary and I expect his rating in 2K18 to reflect that.

49. Sin Cara: 72

Last year's rating: 72

His new attire is nice, isn't it?

48. Tamina: 75

Last year's rating: 73

Hey, she's on television these days and looking really, really strong. I'm afraid that her Superfly Splash is so bad that I can't go any higher than 75 and keep any modicum of integrity to this list.

47. Tye Dillinger: 80

Last year's rating: 80

It's nice to see Tye getting used on television these days after a long period after his promotion to the main roster where he went MIA. However, despite his 'TEN!' chants hijacking many events he wasn't on the signs don't look good. His opening few months on SmackDown Live have lower card talent written all over them.

46. Tyler Breeze: 78

Last year's rating: 70

While we all love the shenanigans the Fashion Police get up to each week, it's great to see WWE have booked the pair in positions that have seen them actually win wrestling matches. This heightened exposure and televised victories means everyone is taking them more seriously, even though they are going the other direction in terms of their gimmick, and should see a ratings boost for the pair in the new game.

45. Viktor: 68

Last year's rating: 68

Like Konnor, more BANTZ, but still as jobberish as ever.

44. Xavier Woods: 84

Last year's rating: 83

While Big E and Kofi Kingston have continued in the same vein over the last year, Xavier Woods has been through a bit of a journey.

The high-flyer has gone from a weak link of New Day who got brainwashed by Bray Wyatt for example, to a threat in his own right which culminated in a PPV pinfall victory at Battleground.

43. Zack Ryder: 73

Last year's rating: 73

Still in no man's land with no signs of leaving any time soon.

42. Akam: 83

Last year's rating: n/a

The AOP are a hard rating to judge. It's clear to see they're still green as grass inside the squared circle but they're still undefeated and being booked 'hella strong'. Their rating should reflect this.

41. Asuka: 88

Last year's rating: 85

Even though she's still in what's still seen as developmental, Asuka is simply a cut above the competition and an undefeated champion. She's awesome.