Top 10 contenders to be called the ‘Superstar of the Year’ (Men)

10. Cody Rhodes Returning to WWE as an inspiration, Cody Rhodes enjoyed his three matches with Seth Rollins making a lot of headlines.

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9. Randy Orton Before being out with a career-threatening injury, Randy Orton enjoyed his time as a tag team with Matt Riddle.

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8. Austin Theory With a startling run as Vince McMahon’s favorite, Austin Theory enjoyed the year creating histories. Ending the year on a high note, his new character may define his wrestling career.

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7. Bobby Lashley The Dominant Almighty started the year with a first-time rivalry with Brock Lesnar. Ending things with some of the best rivalries of the year, Lashley has had an entertaining run in 2023.

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6. Drew McIntyre The Scottish Warrior has maintained his position on the top with his excessive talent. With an unforgettable return to the UK, McIntyre was a part of some great moments that will be cherished forever.

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5. Kevin Owens With dreams coming true on the Road to WrestleMania, Kevin Owens earned the deserving spotlight. Ending the year with John Cena could fuel up Owens’ run next year.

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4. Finn Balor Since his betrayal on Edge and the rise of the Judgment Day, the Prince has had one of the best runs of his career in 2022.

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3. Roman Reigns Continuing his legendary run as the Universal Champion, Reigns etched history at WrestleMania 38. Being the face of WWE, Roman Reigns has been a major part of WWE’s success in 2022.

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2. Sami Zayn From being the Master Strategist to the Honorary Uce, Sami Zayn has risen to prominence with his addition to the Bloodline this year.

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1. Seth Rollins The Visionary has had a dream run this year in WWE. From having fantastic matches to being a part of some legendary rivalries, Rollins can be called the Superstar of 2022.

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