Superstar Shake-Up (WWE 2K18 Series 1)

The Superstar Shake-Up of Gore and Perkins' first series of WWE 2K18 Universe Mode occurred from episodes 79 onwards. Gore and Perkins announced the shake-up would take place, beginning Episode 79 in the comments section of Episode 77, and also asked fans for suggestions on who should be traded.

Rather than a traditional draft, much like the ones at the beginning of a Universe Mode series, Gore and Perkins make trades and other moves that they see fit. The Shake-Up takes place over numerous episodes, with the trades beginning on Episode 79. Males, females, and tag teams are eligible to swap brands during the Superstar Shake-Up.