SportsKeeda's WWE Superstar Of The Year 2018

It has been a very dynamic year for WWE. While, on the one hand, we saw some of the most exciting moments and spectacular matches, the year 2018 also had its share of poor booking, especially on RAW.

However, with the McMahons back as on-screen in charge, things are looking up for WWE in 2019.

The one thing that 2018 gave us was lots of Superstars who shined in their roles. From Samoa Joe taking charge as a beast to Dolph Ziggler finally becoming relevant again, 2018 was filled with great performances by the Superstars of WWE.

Let us take a look at who we feel is the Superstar of the Year for 2018. Do let us know in the comment section if you agree or disagree, and who you would have wanted to be named the Superstar of the year.

Honorable Mentions: Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, The Miz, Charlotte Flair, and Braun Strowman.

#5 Seth Rollins

It would be safe to say that The Architect is the backbone of Monday Night RAW. He might not have the spotlight shining on him always, but the former WWE Champion makes sure that he continues to entertain the WWE Universe by delivering consistent and energetic matches on RAW.

Rollins' rise in 2018 started at Wrestlemania where The Kingslayer took on Finn Balor and The Miz in a triple threat match for the Intercontinental Championship, besting them both and not only winning the IC Championship but also becoming a Grand Slam Champion in the process. Rollins lost his championship to Dolph Ziggler within 2 months of his reign but managed to win it back at Summerslam.

The year was also special for Seth Rollins as The Shield re-united once again and had a lengthy program with Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler. However, with his former Shield-brother Dean Ambrose turning on him and defeating him at TLC to win the IC Championship, the year has ended on a bitter note for Rollins.

#4 Ronda Rousey

After making a name for herself in UFC, The Baddest Woman On The Planet made her way to WWE in early 2018, when she made an appearance after the first ever Women's Royal Rumble pointing at the Wrestlemania sign.

Ronda Rousey has been nothing but impressive ever since, improving with each match and astounding fans and critics alike with her wrestling prowess. Proving her critics wrong, Rousey gave a spectacular debut performance at Wrestlemania 34 when she took on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon in tag team action with Kurt Angle as her partner.

Currently holding the RAW Women's Championship, she is embroiled in a feud with Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch which seems to be the hottest thing going on in WWE as of now.

While still criticized for her poor mic work, there is no denying that at the pace she is improving, the former UFC Champion will cement her place as one of the best in no-time.

#3 Daniel Bryan

In 2016, Daniel Bryan had to retire from in-ring competition due to medical reasons and was assigned the role of the SmackDown General Manager from 2016 till 2018.

After years of trying, Bryan finally got medically cleared by the WWE in 2018 and made his return to the squared circle at Wrestlemania in Tag Team competition when he partnered with Shane O'Mac to take on Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.

While the fans' excitement was at an all-time high, things started spiraling downward for the bearded GOAT when he was placed in a lackluster feud with Big Cass.

However, a lengthy program with his arch-nemesis The Miz helped Bryan regain the lost momentum.

But the most interesting turn of 2018 perhaps took when Daniel Bryan turned heel during a WWE Championship match against AJ Styles on an episode of SmackDown, low-blowing Styles to pick up the victory.

Bryan has since completely re-invented himself, acting like a deranged lunatic and calling himself "The New" Daniel Bryan.

#2 Drew McIntyre

While I'm sure many won't agree with McIntyre being placed so high up on the list, I do feel that 2018 will be remembered as the year Drew McIntyre broke through.

Even though McIntyre was written off by most when he was made part of the jobber faction 3MB in 2012 and later released in 2014, McIntyre proved he is not one to take things sitting down.

Instead of cribbing about not being treated correctly, Drew McIntyre started making a name for himself on the independent circuit, performing for promotions such as Evolve and Impact Wrestling.

He returned to WWE as part of the developmental brand NXT in 2017 and quickly made a mark for himself there, even winning the NXT Championship.

He joined the main roster on RAW in April 2018 being paired with Dolph Ziggler. The Scottish Terminator has become a force to be reckoned with and continued to impress everyone with his improved charisma and in-ring skills.

Superstar of the Year (#1): Becky Lynch

Was there any doubt about this?

2018 has no doubt been the year of the Women's Revolution. But it wasn't just because of all the "first-time ever" Women's matches we got to see, but more thanks to women like Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey, Charlotte Flair and others who proved that if given a chance they can exceed all expectations.

Becky Lynch seemed to have been forgotten by the WWE creative ever since she lost the SmackDown Women's Championship in 2016. But, 2018 was the year of redemption for The Man as she has continued to be the focal point of the SmackDown Women's division this year.

Becky Lynch was always a crowd favorite but her fandom entered the next gear when she turned on her longtime best friend Charlotte Flair after Flair won the SmackDown Women's Championship at Summerslam defeating Lynch and Carmella.

Becky was finally able to capture the championship from Charlotte after defeating her in a Last Woman Standing match at Evolution, becoming a two-time Smackdown Women's Champion.

While she lost her championship at TLC thanks to interference from Ronda Rousey, things look bright for Becky Lynch in 2019.

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