10 Best WWE Wrestlers of 2024 (So Far)

Smashing records on a seemingly weekly basis, 2024 was a landmark year for the Wow And its performers and the year is only two-thirds in. With WrestleMania XL is the biggest Mania of all time, another successful Royal Rumble in the books, the regeneration of the King and Queen of the Ring, one of the most exciting summer slams in history, and Monday Night Raw about to move to Netflix in 2025, the Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque era of WWE is on fire.

Nonsensical booking feels like a thing of the past, as do disgustingly repeated matches on weekly TV and, perhaps best of all, it feels like everything and everyone matters. Quite simply, there has never been a better time to jump back into the great world of professional wrestling. Much of this success is due to the superstar who works every day to entertain their audience, and some of them are shining even brighter than the rest in 2024.

10

Damian Priest

The superstar outrated his own faction after a convincing World Championship run

Everyone has something to say about El Campion in 2024. That comes with the territory when you’re in one of the company’s most prestigious positions, naturally, but we didn’t hear anyone throwing shade when he gloriously Cached in his MITB file at WrestleMania. There are many other minor tweaks that he applied that had big consequences, viz The Gothic Children of Anarchy Wife he brought to the presentation of the Judgment Day Which is so cast in his image.

It is even An air of Kevin Nash-esque cool In the methodical, ice-cold cadence to his mic work and the forays into Puerto Rican that he sprinkled in his promos oozes class. The real proof of the success of Priest’s title run is that he did not lose his aura after the title to Gunther, and is now involved in an entertaining and emotional feud with his former comrades.

9

Bran Breicher

2024’s Rookie of the Year goes from strength to strength

Enjoying the new and creative ways massive people can be broken in half every Monday night has made Braun Breaker’s reign of terror on Raw One of the most exciting things in all of WWE. The breakneck speed with which he hits the ropes is eye-catching no matter how long you’ve watched the product and, after years of dominating NXT (including a very enjoyable final run in the early part of this year as part of the Wolfdogs tag – Team with Baron Corbin), Breaker’s arrival on the main roster is timed to perfection.

After the collective PTSD after the slapjacks and Max Dupresses of the world, the WWE requires a talisman to make both the audience and talent believe in the future of NXT call-ups And, with zero disrespect to the phenomenal Ilja Dragunov and queen of the ring runner Lyra Valkyria, Breaker is the ace in the pack this year. That he is already locked in an Intercontinental title reign tells you where his reputation currently stands.

8

Rhee Ripley

Even injury can’t stop mommy’s momentum

On a roster that is abundantly blessed with talent, charisma and likability, Rhea Ripley is one of the most popular superstars in the entirety of WWE for good reason and she would have been higher on the list if it wasn’t for the shoulder. Injury leading to her vacating the women’s title in April. Retain the Women’s World Title at WresteMania against the generational Becky Lynch Arguably made her the new bar by which all others are measured.

Perhaps most impressive is that her presence is felt on camera even when she is not. The “ohhh snap” moments that happen between Dirty Dom and lovable Morgan evoke such emotion because it’s replay that they eventually have to answer to. Now that Mummy’s home and back on our screens, look for her to re-establish her rise in the chart.

7

You can

Marching to the beat of his own drum

Not since the Daniel Bryan ‘Yes’ movement have we seen something that physically connects with the WWE audience as emphatically as Jey Uso’s ‘Yeet’ entrance. Turn on your TV every Monday night and you’ll see an arena full of people bouncing in unisonHands in the air and thrust down like their lives depend on it. Weekly, he looks like a bigger star, and he would be higher on the list if not for a somewhat underwhelming showing against his brother Jimmy at WrestleMania.

With a second half of the year on the horizon that is sure to include him interacting with Bloodline once more, main eventer Jey Uso could find himself much further up the food chain (and the list) by the end of the year. Yes.

6

New Jax

A dominating queen

You can put a crown on any head, but only a true queen can wear it with power and faith and the right woman for the job in the here and now is 2024 Queen of the ringNia Jax. Her jutting jaw and playfully strong aura just fit the billing and her SummerSlam Women’s Championship match against Bayley felt like just the rewards for her year so far.

She is a serious contender for these The most improved wrestler of 2024 in any companyAnd the interactions with Tiffany Stratton just add that extra bit to her character that elevates her to the next level. When that betrayal happens, fans will be there to watch.

5

They are Sami

The Canadian superstar continues to ride the wave of global popularity

It’s a testament to Sammy’s immense talents that he’s not only sustained the titular wave of goodwill and frenzied fan reactions that have accompanied him since becoming an honorary Oz around 18 months ago, he’s had them. exceeded. The perennial underdog was The perfect choice to end Gunther’s record-breaking Intercontinental championship reign At WrestleMania and since then, everyone who has worked with the Canadian has looked stronger and more legitimate in the eyes of the audience.

Be it his encounters with the ever impressive Bronson Reed, his friendship with Jey Uso (still), internet favorite Chad Gable or even peripheral figures like Alpha Academy’s Otis and Maxine, Everyone shines when working with Sammy. Any idea that his popularity was based on his association with the bloodline was exhausted at this point. There is no glass ceiling for him anymore. Losing the Intercontinental Championship could arguably hurt him, but it all depends on what’s next for Sami. With Triple H in charge, it’s hard to imagine that Sami isn’t in line for a world title reign, finally.

4

Gunther

WWE’s Thanos continues to devour the competition

After his record-breaking 666-day Intercontinental Championship reign ended against Sami Zay at WrestleMania, eyes were glued on the Austrian superstar to see what direction the company would take with him. Winning the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam was the answer, and now Gunther is the face of the company on Raw.

January 2025 is one of the most important months in the recent history of WWE, as Monday Night Raw will be available, live and on demand, on Netflix worldwide. It is vital that the company has a credible champion on its flagship show now that more eyes than ever will arguably be on the program. The choice of Gunther is an example of how much the company believes in this man.

3

Dear Morgan

Three cheers for her Sweet Revenge Tour

A dash of deviousness, half a cup of conniving, and lashing and lashing of diabolical, psychotic energy. The delicious ingredients that went into the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour have been captivating since her surprise return this year. Royal Rumble And you Relentless pursuit of Dominik Mysterio had it all. And it doesn’t stop there. Liv did as she said and took everything away from Rhea, including Judgment Day after the shocking betrayal against Damian Priest at SummerSlam.

In addition to being the linchpin of the most entertaining feud in WWE, Liv also “Retired Becky Lynch” after snatching her women’s world title In King and Queen of the Ring. Not bad for a superstar no one would have bet on just eight months ago.

2

Cody Rhodes

The story of the American nightmare continues

Less than two years after his triumphant return to WWE, 2024 has already seen a huge portion of the professional wrestling fanbase come to Cody Rhodes’ side To avoid the idea of ​​The Rock taking on Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. Cody has truly proven that he can be the Flabber of the Paul Levesque Era as he has had more matches than anyone in the company this year.

From the looks to the ring ability to the natural charisma and work ethic, Cody is the right guy to be with Holding the WWE Championship during the hottest era of wrestling in eons. It’s shocking to think that “ending the story” is, in fact, only the beginning of Cody’s tenure as a top talent in the company. With Roman Reigns’ return as a babyface, Cody’s top spot as the good guy is in jeopardy, but that only adds to the intrigue and anticipation about his future. Truly undeniable.

1

Drew McIntyre

A career-best run from WWE’s Hatter of the Year

Drew McIntyre is at the top of the list because No superstar has taken a bigger leap in 2024 In terms of audience perception, prestige and reputation in the WWE. In the 5 months that followed his now infamous “I prayed for this and it happened” jibe at CM Punk following his triceps injury at this year’s Royal Rumble, the Scottish Warrior was Must-see TV every week.

Indeed, if the idea behind hiring Punk was to promote talent, McIntyre has literally never looked more legitimate at the top of WWE cards. He did Won both Money in the Bank and the World Heavyweight Championship this year And although he immediately lost them, the fact that he is as relevant and as over as ever is a testament not only to his skills, but the new creative excellence of the company. With arguably the best feud in WWE still running, Drew McIntyre is on the run of a lifetime with no end in sight.