However, despite the star’s and WWE’s best attempts, not all of their Premium Live Events have been able to live up to the hype.Today, we’ll be taking a look at and ranking all PLEs in 2024 from best to worst. Let’s get into it.
Here are all WWE Premium Live Events in 2024, ranked from best to worst
1) WrestleMania 40
WrestleMania 40 will go down in history as one of the greatest WrestleManias ever. Everything from the events leading up to WrestleMania to the sheer quality of matches put on was of the highest order. Sami Zayn’s fight against Gunther, and Damian Priests’ cash in were also excellent segments.
We got to see Roman Reigns’ story develop in a meaningful way after 4 years of him being at the top. There was a ton of star power, and we got to see legends like John Cena, The Rock and The Undertaker take the ring. All of this was tied together beautifully when Cody Rhodes finally finished his story and took the WWE Championship away from Roman Reigns. WrestleMania 40 hit the mark with everything it tried to do, making it the best PLE of 2024.
2) SummerSlam
SummerSlam 2024 was filled with plenty of moments that got the crowd going. First, Bron Breakker defeated Sami Zayn to become the IC champ in an excellent showing. We also got to see LA Knight and Logan Paul throw down in a highly entertaining matchup. Dirty Dom also made an appearance and betrayed Rhea Ripley to help Liv Morgan retain her title.
On the other hand, Finn Balor also betrayed Damian Priest. But, what really stole the show was Roman Reigns returning and beating the lights out of Solo Sikoa to help Cody Rhodes retain the WWE Championship. Reigns’ return got the loudest pop we’ve seen in quite some time. It was the perfect way to cap off an excellent PLE.
3) Royal Rumble
The men’s Royal Rumble match this year left a lot to be desired and some suitable competitors like, Solo Sikoa, Chad Gable and Otis were left on the sidelines. In the end, we got a decent Rumble match that surely won’t hold up in the long run. But we got to see CM Punk and Cody Rhodes duke it out at the end of the match, which made for an entertaining spectacle.
Logan Paul’s match against Kevin Owens was also a sight to behold and will be talked about for years to come. If the men’s Rumble was the only one happening, this PLE would’ve ranked lower. However, the Women’s Royal Rumble went above and beyond to deliver a fantastic performance. In the end, it was Bayley who stood on top after an hour-long Rumble. The Divas of WWE definitely carried the Royal Rumble in 2024 and helped it secure the third rank on our list.
4) Backlash
Perhaps the best thing about Backlash 2024 was the crowd. The French crowd was constantly behind the stars in the ring, and their roars could be heard throughout the night. This made for an exciting showing when Cody Rhodes took on AJ Styles for his first title defense, the sheer quality of this match took the PLE to another level. Randy Orton and Kevin Owens also gave quite a performance against Solo Sikoa’s new bloodline. However, outside these two matches and the crowd, Backlash 2024 left quite a lot to be desired.
The World Heavyweight bout between Jey Uso and Damian Priest was also disappointing. Hopefully, WWE can come up with some better ideas for this PLE next year.
5) Clash at the Castle
Clash at the Castle carried the momentum from Backlash and did so perfectly. First, the ‘I quit’ match between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles was absolute cinema and truly a testament to the quality of AJ Styles. On the other hand, Drew McIntyre took the ring to be the hero in his hometown. Unfortunately, CM Punk had other plans and stopped McIntyre from getting the World Heavyweight champion.
Bayley and Sami Zayn also put up decent showings, but their matches have a certain flavor that should be present in a PLE title bout. Despite a few misses here and there, Clash at the Castle was mostly entertaining, if the crowd was more involved, this PLE would’ve ranked higher than Backlash.
6) Money in the Bank
Money in the Bank 2024 was a disaster for Drew McIntyre, and his situation alone brought down the entire PLE as a whole. McIntyre beat out Jey Uso, Chad Gable, Andrade, Carmelo Hayes, and LA Knight to win the coveted briefcase. He cashed in on the same night but was sabotaged by CM Punk. A few enjoyed Punk’s interference, but most of the fans thought that this was a cheap way to build their rivalry.
If WWE really wanted Drew and Punk to hate each other, they should’ve gone with something else instead of a cheap interference. On the other hand, Tiffany Stratton put up a decent performance and became Ms. Money in the Bank. Sami Zayn’s win over Bron Breakker felt forced.
Last but not least, The Bloodline’s victory over Rhodes, Orton and Kevin Owens also felt like a misstep. MITB 2024 felt rushed and did more harm than good this year. Hopefully, no one else will lose their briefcase as cheaply as Drew McIntyre did this year.
7) King and Queen of the Ring
The only matches that somewhat redeem King and Queen of the Ring 2024 are Gunther’s performance against Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes’ bout against Logan Paul. Gunther displayed ruthlessness while he went on to beat the lights out of Randy Orton. This is a quality that the fans have come to love, and it helped Gunther appear as a proper threat in that match.
On the other hand, Rhodes and Logan went toe to toe, and we got to see some of Paul’s best work as a heel. In the end, Rhodes reminded the people why he was the champ. However, outside of these two matches, everything else felt rather ordinary, which should never be the case for a PLE.
8) Elimination Chamber
This year’s Elimination Chamber was absolutely forgettable. Becky Lynch won the women’s elimination chamber match, and Drew McIntyre won the men’s. Both results came after two unnecessarily stretched out matches that had little to offer. Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk not being a part of the event also took away from its appeal.
The only match that was somewhat exciting was the main event, where Rhea Ripley took on Nia Jax. Unfortunately, even this matchup didn’t live up to the hype because of Nia’s poor performance and repeated botches. Elimination Chamber 2024 is surely one to forget.