That notion of Super Predator appearing in this new film we can automatically write off is because regardless of continuity Fox wishes to rebrand the series to another audience applying a fresh take.
There's reasons why they attempt to apply their own approach to a new film, thats also the reason the AVP films not given acknowledgement in later was because of the sore taste it left. It had nothing to do with the film taking place on earth modern times, effects, dialogue, recycled plot points or living up to expectations, it failed to connect with people due to the devoid of likeable characters. But hey like many fans they fast forward the parts to get to the Alien Predator action.
Predators while flawed sure was an attempt to apply substance and thus critics gave a mildly warmer reception, but like before fans are divided. Its always been a trend that the sequels after Predator have fallen under some form of scrutiny. Regardless of any argument over the qualities of the Predator sequels, heck there's a percentage of fan who prefer Predator 2 over the original, Fox's likely to set a major emphasis on connecting to the original Predator.
There is the question, us fans dread, will the day come that Predator might eventually be on that list of great movies to be given a copy short for shot remake like Gus Van Sant's Psycho, rather unlikely. Or the complete reboot no continuity re-imagening, duplication re-invisioning Michael Bay Platinum Dunes style. Who knows, but for now sequel will suffice.