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For fans of the WWE and indeed the WWE 2K series, the wait for another video game in the wrestling franchise has been a long one. Thankfully, the two-year wait for WWE 2K22 has been worthwhile and offers fans a feature-packed wrestling title with improved mechanics, a return of the General Manager mode, and much more.

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Of course, WWE 2K22 is not a perfect experience, and more time with the title will reveal some of its more obvious flaws. However, the game's real strengths are its single-player, couch co-op, and local multiplayer versus modes. This is when the game is at its best; letting players enjoy the experience of a WWE game their way. Part of what makes it so great is the roster of larger-than-life superstars to choose from, the best of whom can be found below.

10 AJ Styles - 91

WWE AJ Styles

Since making a surprise appearance at the Royal Rumble in 2016, AJ Styles has become one of the company's most valuable assets. He recently extended his contract with the WWE for another 3 years in a contract that's reportedly worth 9 million dollars.

At 44, Styles is still one of the best performers in the company and has had classic matches with the likes of Brock Lesnar, Kevin Owens, and John Cena. Styles also held on to the WWE Championship for a year and before this held a total of 31 championships in TNA, NJPW, ROH, and RevPro. It's therefore unsurprising that Styles has a solid rating in WWE 2K22.

9 Seth Rollins - 91

WWE Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins is a multi-time champion and an ultra-talented performer. He's one of those wrestlers that gets cheered by fans whether he's playing a villain or a good guy, thanks in large to the sheer quality of his matches and his entertaining persona.

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Rollins is one of the best characters to select in WWE 2K22 and has a solid range of high-flying and technical maneuvers with which to attack his opponents. Rollins' devastating Foot Stomp finisher is one of the most brutal in the game.

8 Bobby Lashley - 91

2K and WWE reveal the release rating for former WWE Champion Bobby Lashley.

Bobby Lashley was always a great performer and a powerful athlete with an amazing look. His body of work has been more appreciated lately, with his turn as a villain in the WWE being more successful than his run as a face/good guy.

Lashley has a legitimate background in amateur wrestling and mixed martial arts that complements his moveset in the game. The former WWE Champion is currently out with an injury but, in the meantime, fans can still use his character in WWE 2K22​​.

7 John Cena - 92

WWE-Cena-with-hand-raised-by-The-Rock-1

As one of the biggest stars to ever come out of the WWE, John Cena just might be the most recognizable wrestler in the world today, aside from The Rock, that is. Cena is doing well in Hollywood with performances in Suicide Squad, Fast & Furious 9, and, more recently, Peacemaker​​​​​.

However, as one of the WWE Legends and at a rating of 92, Cena is one of the best superstars to choose in the game. WWE 2K22 offers fans a way to recreate his matches against Brock Lesnar, The Rock, and more. The Attitude Adjustment finisher does a lot of damage and Cena can even hit two opponents at the same time with his patented move.

6 Hollywood Hulk Hogan - 92

WWE Hollywood Hulk Hogan aming an entrance

The Hollywood black and white Hulk Hogan represents his villainous turn as the leader of the infamous NWO. He had huge success with the character and positioned himself as the biggest heel in WCW.

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Even though Hogan was very different from the superhero he played in the WWE, he still used his iconic moves like the Atomic Legdrop and his Hulking up routine. His run in WCW saw Hogan in great feuds with the likes of Sting, Goldberg, Lex Luger, and Ric Flair.

5 Stone Cold Steve Austin - 92

Stone Cold Steve Austin celebrating

As the face of the WWE during the Attitude Era, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is considered by many to be one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Like all superstars in that category, he wasn't just entertaining in the ring, but also great on the mic as well.

Whether he favored comedic or intense performances, Austin always had the fans in the palm of his hands. It was this that helped make his feuds with The Rock, The Undertaker, and Triple H so compelling. Thanks to his inclusion in WWE 2K22 with the most accurate looking capture yet, fans can now recreate those iconic matches.

4 The Undertaker '98 DLC - 93

WWE The Undertaker

After 30 years at the promotion, it's hard to think about the WWE and not immediately picture The Undertaker. As a performer that's wrestled the likes of Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior, The Rock, Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar, and more, Undertaker managed to stay on top of the game in every era he worked.

There are several versions of The Undertaker in WWE 2K22, but it's his Ministry persona that comes out with the highest rating. His recovery and ability to kick out of pins are set very high in his attributes, making him incredibly difficult to beat in WWE 2K22.

3 The Rock - 93

WWE The Rock with the Championship

Like John Cena, The Rock needs very little introduction to mainstream audiences. This is because he's one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood today and has appeared in a number of hugely successful movies since leaving the wrestling world behind.

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Before Hollywood though, The Rock was one of the biggest stars in the WWE. Alongside the likes of Triple H and Steve Austin he helped define the Attitude era and in many ways, the sport itself. The Rock had countless entertaining matches and his athleticism was almost unmatched. This aspect of The Rock is replicated in his moveset, speed, and power in WWE 2K22.

2 Brock Lesnar - 94

WWE Brock Lesnar raising the belt

Brock Lesnar is one of the WWE's biggest superstars; both literally and figuratively. After rising to stardom in the WWE, he moved into the very real world of MMA and won the UFC Heavyweight Championship after just four fights.

For a man of his size, Lesnar is one of the strongest and fastest athletes in the WWE and this makes him a great choice in WWE 2K22. He has a wide range of Suplex and power attacks that make him difficult to predict and even more difficult to counter.

1 Roman Reigns -95

WWE Roman Reigns

After a long time trying to push Roman Reigns as a face/good guy, the wrestler had a difficult time connecting with the character and the fans. However, as recent times have proved for Reigns, he's a natural heel and fans have warmed to him in a way that they never did as Vince's superhero-style good guy.

Reigns always had the athletic ability and charisma and his matches have been stellar in the last two years with dominant performances in the ring and on the mic. He more than deserves the highest rating in WWE 2K22, making his character just as big a force to be reckoned with in the game as it is in real life.

WWE 2K22 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

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