I don't know man. I mean where does it look like it's taken steps back? Even though Yuke's isn't co-developing. The game engine is likely almost the same. So I can't see it getting worse. If you watch the Bryan/Ciampa match, it flows really well.
Now next year will be the year we will see what 2K can do.
And I'm also wondering if next year's version will get a release on the PS5 since know that's coming out next Holiday season. I'm gonna bet on no. It will probably happen with 2K 22.