WWE 2K18: 10 Superstars Who Could Make Their Franchise Debut

He has his own theme, he has his own merch, and he's got a lovely girl on his arm in the form of Carmella. A WWE championship and action figure aside, all James Ellsworth needs to complete the full set when it comes to 'things you want when you finally land a job as a WWE wrestler' is an appearance in the company's marquee video game.

I think I speak for all of us when I say it's nice to see the chinless wonder out of the main event picture on SmackDown Live, and while his promo work continues of be on the wrong side of 'massive cringe' his paring with Carmella has conjured up a few entertaining moments - that shopping trip very much excluded.

Ellsworth's role as part of the Welcoming Committee means he will be very much down the pecking order if space on WWE 2K18's roster becomes an issue. However, we must remember that he shifted a fair amount of merch throughout the backend of last year. He's got a certain demographic behind him, something others on the list of 'maybes' might not be able to boast. This following might just see Ellsworth onto the latest WWE title, an unthinkable prospect when he was jobbed out to Braun Strowman on RAW way back when.