I remember the producer holding up a single card with a number and the room dropping into a low, sharp silence. You could feel the leaderboard breathe; every rating is a small scandal waiting to explode. Now, with WWE 2K26 approaching release, those numbers matter more than ever.
I’ve pulled together every confirmed rating 2K and WWE have released so far and I’ll walk you through what moved, what stayed, and what to watch when the full list drops. I’m not here to lecture — just to point at the shifts and explain why they sting or sing to fans like you.
At live tapings the chatter starts before the bell — All WWE 2K26 Overall Ratings So Far
Only a sliver of the 400+ roster has been shown so far, but those reveals already tell a story. Below are the confirmed overall ratings released to date; I’ll update this as the rest of the roster is revealed.
| Superstar Name | Overall Rating | Upgrade/Downgrade (+/-) |
|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Vaquer | 94 | – |
| Liv Morgan | 94 | (+3) |
| Randy Orton | 92 | – |
| Drew McIntyre | 91 | – |
| Tiffany Stratton | 91 | (+6) |
| Naomi | 91 | (+4) |
| Asuka | 91 | (+1) |
| Jey Uso | 90 | – |
| Logan Paul | 90 | – |
The headline movers so far are Liv Morgan, Naomi, and Tiffany Stratton — each with notable bumps after holding championship gold in the last year. That kind of momentum explains their jumps; you can read those increases as both reward and narrative positioning. Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre remains steady at his prior score, which tells you that not every title run equals a numerical leap.
Who is the highest-rated superstar in WWE 2K26?
I expect the top slot discussion to circle around Roman Reigns given his on-screen dominance, but 2K has surprised before — and ratings can reflect creative direction, marketability, and move-set fidelity as much as recent title status. Watch the ESPN 2 reveal for confirmation and reaction clips; networks like ESPN and channels such as UpUpDownDown and IGN will slice the reveal into highlight reels.
What is CM Punk’s WWE 2K26 rating?
CM Punk’s rating speculation has been tied to his World Heavyweight Championship runs. Based on what insiders and prior patterns suggest, a high-90s or mid-90s score was expected; the only way to be certain is the full list on the scheduled broadcast.
What is John Cena’s WWE 2K26 rating?
John Cena appears in multiple versions across recent games, and his “standard” persona has typically sat near the top of the roster. Multiple personas mean multiple entries — so expect a range rather than a single definitive number for Cena on release day.
TV schedules are doing the heavy lifting for hype — When Will WWE 2K26 Ratings Be Revealed?
The full ratings drop is set to air on ESPN 2 on February 27 at 1 PM ET. That timing puts the reveal squarely in the week’s conversation and guarantees reaction content for Friday Night SmackDown and social channels.
Historically, Xavier Woods’ UpUpDownDown handled social-first reveals, but WWE’s broadcast agreement with ESPN means the network will be central to marketing this year. I’ll be refreshing the list in real time and checking platforms like IGN, GameSpot, and WWE’s own channels for breakdowns — you should too if you want immediate context for each number.
The ratings board is a living barometer of momentum and storylines inside WWE; read it as both stat sheet and script hint. If you want a heads-up on the biggest surprises, follow ESPN clips and the 2K social feeds during the hour around the reveal — they’ll surface the talkers first.
Which revealed rating made you nod in agreement, and which one made you want to throw the controller — and who do you think will climb or fall when the full 400+ roster lands?