WWE’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania 34, is almost here! Which Superstars will be performing on the Grandest Stage of them all?
Even though WWE WrestleMania 34 is just about a month away, we still don’t know what matches will be taking place outside of a couple of title matches. That means that there is plenty of room for speculation when it comes to this year’s event!
Last year, there were a bunch of several month long feuds that culminated at WrestleMania. These matches included Kevin Owens vs. Chris Jericho, Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg, Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt, and Seth Rollins vs. Triple H.
Well, there is a completely different vibe to this year’s WrestleMania. It seems like the only feuds with a lengthy build up are the two world title matches, and those plans could still change thanks to Lesnar’s absence and the insurgence of Cena into the title picture.
Still, the WrestleMania card is looking stacked this year with the only problem being how to fit all of WWE’s great talent on that one card. Of course, the fact that the show will likely last over six hours (including the Kick Off Show) will help solve that problem.
There are plenty of deserving Superstars that should be heavily featured in WrestleMania 34. Braun Strowman (literally) carried Raw for the past year, The Usos have been tearing it up for their entire careers but haven’t been apart of a WrestleMania, and the undefeated Asuka is looking to make a name for herself at WrestleMania after winning the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble.
So where will these and other top Superstars fall on the WrestleMania 34 match card? Well, let’s take a look!
Photo Source: WWE.com via Twitter
Intercontinental Championship: The Miz (c) vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor
Let’s flash back to the May 1st episode of Raw from 2017. With The Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar, absent from the show, the Intercontinental Championship took the spotlight. Three challengers, The Miz, Seth Rollins, and Finn Bálor all put on an incredible performance in the main event to establish the number one contender for the strap.
Now fast forward to WrestleMania 34, and it looks like we may be getting that same match, but it will be for the right to hoist the Intercontinental Championship as their own this time. If their last match was any indication, this triple threat has the potential to steal the show at WrestleMania.
The Miz has been so vital to Raw as Intercontinental Champion lately and he looks to continue his tremendous run, while the leader of Bálor Club hunts for gold, and Rollins eyes a potential Grand Slam Champion benchmark. It should definitely be interesting to see how this feud and match plays out.
US Championship: Bobby Roode (c) vs. Randy Orton vs. Jinder Mahal vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Baron Corbin vs. Rusev
It seems as though a multiman ladder match has been a staple for WrestleMania. First, there was the Money in the Bank Ladder match, and after that got moved to its own PPV, midcard titles have been defended via this stipulation at WrestleMania.
So, this year, the ladder match should belong to the United States Championship. Randy Orton is facing Bobby Roode at Fastlane for the title, but a jealous and meddlesome Jinder will likely cause the finish of that match to be anything but clean and will continue the feud between those three.
Then, we have Dolph Ziggler, who is great at matches and has a claim to the title since he never technically lost it, Baron Corbin, another Superstar with a claim to the title since he never got his rematch, and everyone’s favorite Bulgarian: Rusev from Rusev Day!
It just makes sense for everyone in this match to battle over the United States Championship, and while Rusev doesn’t have a feud with any of these Superstars nor does he have a claim to the title, he is the most over Superstar on SmackDown and should be awarded a title shot for his efforts.
WWE.com
Kurt Angle & Ronda Rousey vs. Triple H & Stephanie McMahon
Triple H only wrestling at WWE’s biggest PPV’s, especially WrestleMania, has basically become a tradition at this point, so you know he will be getting involved at WrestleMania 34. What’s even better (possibly sarcasm) than that? He gets to wrestle alongside his wife and revive The Authority!
WWE’s biggest signee in recent history, Ronda Rousey, and WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle look to be their opponents. At Elimination Chamber, the feud began (even though it was sparked by Rousey beating up Steph and HHH at WrestleMania 31).
Ronda signed her contract, but because Kurt spilled the beans about how The Authority wanted revenge against her, the segment ended with Ronda putting Triple H through a table and getting slapped by Steph. Then, Kurt got a sucker punch from Hunter the next night on Raw.
So, things are lining up for a mixed tag match at WrestleMania 34, which is great for Ronda Rousey as she is still incredibly green and will be sharing the ring with some of the industry’s greats. This should be a great draw, but we will have o wait and see about the match quality.
SD Tag Titles: The Usos (c) vs. The New Day vs. The Bludgeon Brothers vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn
The Usos have never been on the main card of WrestleMania, which, looking at their past year’s work, is a travesty. They have carried SmackDown Live in 2017 and have stolen the show at countless PPVs, especially with The New Day.
Now, the duo have the chance to do the same in another match at Fastlane, but with The Bludgeon Brothers looming around the corner, I doubt either team will have time to rest after the match. The Bludgeon Brothers have looked vicious and are posed for a title shot just in time for WrestleMania 34.
However, The Usos and The New Day have been on the top of their game, and there’s no way WrestleMania is going to miss out on showcasing WWE’s two best tag teams. So, we could make this match a triple threat OR even a fatal four way.
If Sami and Kevin lose at Fastlane, they will have no direction heading into WrestleMania unless they decided to break up and feud with each other. Instead, they should be added to the tag team title mix and show why they are best friends, and they can turn WrestleMania 34 into the Sami and Kevin Show.
Asuka stares down both Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. | WWE.com
SD Women’s Championship: Charlotte (c) vs. Asuka
Yes, Asuka is on Raw currently, but I think she should make the jump to SmackDown to challenge Charlotte for the SmackDown Women’s Championship. I mean, why emphasize that she can choose which champion she can face without making some drama out of it?
After all, Asuka has really done everything she can on Raw already. She has defeated all of Raw’s top women like Nia Jax, Sasha Banks, Bayley, and she even already beat Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss. So, why would they have them square off again at WrestleMania if we already know the result?
Besides, Charlotte is desparate for a WrestleMania challenger. The only build up for a feud has been with Ruby Riott, and it looks like that will come to an end at Fastlane. So, unless they decide to do a swerve with Becky Lynch, Charolotte vs. Asuka is the money match.
Raw Women’s Championship: Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Nia Jax
This match has been in the making for quite some time. Nia and Alexa have become best friends with Nia turning on her only to go back to being friends again multiple times. But, with Nia being incredibly over after her match with Asuka, it’s time to pull the trigger on a face turn.
Alexa had a great performance inside the first ever Elimination Chamber and reestablished herself as the division’s top heel. Now, the Irresistible Force will get a chance to topple the Goddess on the Grandest Stage of them all.
Sasha Banks vs. Bayley
This has been one of WWE’s best feuds in the making, and it deserves a proper blowoff at WrestleMania. After their NXT Takeover main event, fans have been clamoring for WWE to revisit a Sasha and Bayley rivalry on the main roster.
Now, there’s obvious tension between the two “best friends”. Sasha betrayed Bayley during the Elimination Chamber match, and Bayley abandoned Sasha during their tag match. I’m not sure which one will turn heel, but either way, it will be a fresh and exciting feud with a great match.
Plus, these two have the opportunity to make history once again as the first ever one on one Women’s match without a title or stipulation (no, the “cat fight” from 2000 does not count).
Photo by WWE.com
John Cena vs. The Undertaker
Yes, I know The Undertaker is old and way passed his prime. Yes, I know his sendoff at WrestleMania 33 was perfect, and he doesn’t need to come back. BUT, how have we never had the two top stars of the past 15 years square off at WrestleMania?!
I, for one, feel this match needs to happen, and I think it will, too. The rumors have been swirling since last year about this match, and John Cena even teased the possibility on multiple episodes of Raw.
So, I have a feeling that after Cena loses at Fastlane, he will be desperate enough to call out The Undertaker for a WrestleMania match, but this time he will mean it.
It would be fun to see a semi heel side of Cena as he practically forces The Deadman into a match, and while the in ring quality won’t be there, this is a must see match that will surely be a draw and could even close out the show.
Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Last year, the battle royal found its way to the Kick Off Show, but that won’t be the case this year. With the new Andre the Giant HBO special coming out a couple weeks after WrestleMania, WWE will surely be making a much bigger deal of the usually inconsequential battle royal.
So, I expect a major player to win this year’s contest to make the match feel like it means something. That’s why I think Strowman would be perfect for this spot. I mean, he is the closest thing to this generation’s incarnation of Andre. So, unless Braun is added to the Intercontinental or Universal Championship match, I think this will be where he gets his WrestleMania moment.
Cruiserweight Championship: Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali
The Cruiserweight Championship Tournament has completely revived 205 Live. Filled with some of WWE’s best matches, the cruiserweights have now become can’t miss, and leading this charge is Cedric Alexander.
Cedric will look to finally capture the Cruiserweight Championship that has evaded him at WrestleMania, and he will probably face off against familiar friend and foe Mustafa Ali unless Gulak or Buddy Murphy can get an upset. However, based off their most recent clash, Alexander vs. Ali should be a fun and entertaining clash at WrestleMania.
Credit: WWE.com
WWE Championship: AJ Styles (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Some of the WWE Universe likes to claim that WWE ( well, Vince) never listens to its fans. Well, having the opportunity to witness AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Championship at WRESTLEMANIA kind of puts that argument to rest.
Both AJ and Shinsuke left Japan for WWE at around the same time, and ever since then, thew world has been clamoring for a Wrestle Kingdom rematch between the two, but obviously, at WrestleMania instead.
WWE started by teasing the match when the two had a face off in the middle of their Money in the Bank match, and the crowd erupted. Then, at a Live event, they teased the WrestleMania match with another successful crowd reaction. So, WWE finally pulled the trigger and had Shinsuke win the Royal Rumble. Now, let’s just hope AJ Styles can hold the title until ‘Mania.
WWE Universal Championship: Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Roman Reigns
Remember when I said fans sometimes feel WWE doesn’t listen to them? Well, this match definitely supports this case. It was rumored that Lesnar would square off against Roman at WrestleMania 34 for the belt for over a year, and that’s exactly what we’re getting.
Even though fans wanted to see Samoa Joe, Finn Bálor, and naturally, Braun Strowman take down The Beast, WWE stuck to their guns. Now Roman has the opportunity to dethrone Lesnar at WrestleMania while Strowman, WWE’s most popular Superstar, looks to be stuck in a multi man match at best.
However, there is definitely a story to be told here. Roman and Brock’s WrestleMania 31 main event was disrupted by Rollins, so we never got to see who would win, and Roman and Brock are the only two to ever beat The Undertaker at WrestleMania.
Next: Who Should Cena Face At WrestleMania?
Now, we get to see who is the better of the 2 in 23-2. Will it be The Beast? Or will the Big Dog lay claim to His Yard and the Universal Championship?