WWE 2K25 Superstar Ratings: 10 Biggest Surprises & Snubs

10. Surprise - Big E (85)

To be clear, this writer isn't for a second suggesting that Big E's 85 rating is too high - if anything, the former WWE champion should be at least within touching distance of a 90. No, the surprise comes from 2K Studio's tacit acknowledgement that they screwed up with last year's rating.

In case you missed it, WWE2K24 gave Big E an insultingly low rating of 78 - a virtual slap in the face for wrestling's most famous meat-lover. It was a spectacularly mean-spirited move from the developers, as it felt like Big E was being punished for the horrific injury that broke his neck and derailed - maybe ended - his wrestling career.

Fortunately, this year sees 2K Studios make amends and bring the former New Day member back up to a more respectable rating. It's an attitude that extends to the rest of the roster (Asuka is still a 90 despite being on the injured list for almost a year), and it's unquestionably the right one to take.

2K shouldn't be punishing wrestlers for getting injured, they should be preserving their ratings in amber so we can remember them at their best.