WWE WrestleMania 37 is set to be a two-night extravaganza this year, and with just two short weeks left before the show, we’ve already got several matches taking shape for each night.
A few have been building for months, whether from the Royal Rumble or even before, but it’s not uncommon for a WrestleMania build to also see a handful of contests coming together right before the show itself is getting ready to happen.
That’s no different his year, with multiple matches being confirmed just in the last week. There are likely to still be more to come, but the existing card is already exciting.
WWE WrestleMania 37 takes place on April 10 and 11 this year, so let’s take a look at every announced match and predict who the favorites are to walk out with a win.
As of now, there are 11 matches confirmed for WWE WrestleMania 37. A total of six matches have been announced for Night One, and the other five are announced for Night Two.
Let’s begin with Night One and a match that was confirmed just this week on SmackDown between two in-ring veterans locked in an increasingly personal rivalry.
Night One – Raw Tag Team Championship Match: The New Day (c) vs. AJ Styles & Omos
Knowing how to open WWE WrestleMania 37 with fans in attendance at this kind of capacity for the first time in over a year may be a tough call at a glance, but it’s not when you realize The New Day are perfect for this role.
This moment will be a major challenge for Omos in his first contest, and as such he’s unlikely to be victorious even with a partner like AJ Styles. This is a solid way to open the show, but more important it lets The New Day drop the first entrance of WWE WrestleMania 37 to really get the crowd rolling.
Of course, it should also include The New Day dropping the first victory of WrestleMania 37. While a good effort by AJ Styles and Omos is likely, The New Day should take the win here to retain their titles.
Prediction: The New Day retain the Raw Tag Team Titles
Night One – Cesaro vs. Seth Rollins
There are a few matches scheduled for WrestleMania 37 that are relatively devoid of build, but that won’t stop them from being mat classics. Cesaro and Seth Rollins are arguably two of the best in-ring performers on the SmackDown roster, and now they get to prove that one on one at WrestleMania.
Even with a seemingly slapped together rivalry that feels rooted in a few random moments, Cesaro and Seth Rollins will undoubtedly deliver. It’s also very important to note here that Seth Rollins has no need to win here, whereas Cesaro getting a singles win at WrestleMania would be massive, and that’s why he’s my pick.
Prediction: Cesaro
Night One – Steel Cage Match: Braun Strowman vs. Shane McMahon
Did anyone ask for this match? Like, even Braun Strowman or Shane McMahon? Not that I particularly value their input, but this has been impressively bad even by the standards of WWE Raw as of late.
At least we can count on some chaos at WrestleMania 37 when they go inside of a Steel Cage. Braun Strowman will ultimately send Shane McMahon off the cage through a table, but of course Shane will win because his feet will hit the floor after he goes through the table.
Prediction: Shane McMahon
Night One – Bad Bunny vs. The Miz
WrestleMania and celebrities are a tale as old as time, and this has been one of the better builds to a celebrity match at WrestleMania. The Miz is one of the safest competitors in the company, so this is sure to make Bunny look good without adding too much risk.
Expect a few big moments, and some help from Damian Priest, to ultimately close out with John Morrison screwing up an interference attempt and Bad Bunny somehow defeating The Miz in his WWE and WrestleMania debut.
Prediction: Bad Bunny
Night One – WWE Championship Match: Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
In what will likely be the first world title match of the weekend, Bobby Lashley is set to defend his WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre. Of course, the nonsensical implosion of The Hurt Business may affect Lashley’s mindset or the way this all goes down.
However, it’s equally disappointing that WWE won’t talk about the epic rivalry between Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre from their time with Impact Wrestling. Whether any of the story actually works in the buildup, expect a great hoss fight here with Lashley retaining his only recently captured WWE Championship.
Prediction: Bobby Lashley retains the WWE Title
Night One: WrestleMania 37 Main Event – SmackDown Women’s Championship Match: Sasha Banks (c) vs. Bianca Belair
The rightful and worthy main event of Night One of WrestleMania 37 should see Sasha Banks defending her SmackDown Women’s Championship against 2021 Women’s Royal Rumble winner Bianca Belair.
As much as WWE has tried to wedge story into this match on the way to the event, it’s not needed. These two already have a capable story with Belair’s Rumble win, and they’re ready to tear the house down if given the opportunity, hopefully in a night that ends with a new champion.
Prediction: Bianca Belair is the new SmackDown Women’s Champion
Night Two – United States Championship Match: Matt Riddle (c) vs. Sheamus
Moving on to Night Two of WrestleMania 37, we have a likely opener with Matt Riddle defending his United States Championship against Sheamus. This feels like another match no one really asked for, but Sheamus will do his best to deliver on the grand stage.
Riddle will of course also be present, likely with his scooter, and a distinct lack of consequences for his real-life actions. Hopefully, Sheamus hits the Brogue Kick in 18 seconds and becomes the new champion.
Prediction: Sheamus is the new United States Champion
Night Two – Intercontinental Championship Match: Big E (c) vs. Apollo Crews
Despite some of the repetitive booking it’s been built upon, Big E and Apollo Crews is poised to be one of the most exciting parts of WrestleMania 37. Apollo Crews is full bore in his new character, and it’s made this rivalry one of the most compelling parts of SmackDown.
Whether you’ve enjoyed the build or not, Big E and Apollo Crews are going to do everything they can to capitalize on the opportunity they’re being given here. This should be a fantastic clash, and one where Crews should finally capture the title after several failed attempts.
Prediction: Apollo Crews is the new Intercontinental Champion
Night Two – Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn
There are few matches as highly anticipated as Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn, and that’s got nothing to do with what WWE has done to build this rivalry in recent weeks. No, this is a match that’s years in the making, and no amount of failed storytelling on SmackDown could prevent it from being an instant classic.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are two of the best storytellers in professional wrestling, and whether they’re given five minutes or fifty, they’re going to thrive with every last drop of air-time they can squeeze from WrestleMania 37. This is the one time I’m cheating, because it doesn’t matter who wins.
Prediction: Everyone watching this match wins
Night Two – The Fiend vs. Randy Orton
It’s genuinely surprising this is still scheduled as a basic singles match, because The Fiend and Randy Orton is the kind of rivalry that seems more suited to the supernatural or cinematic. Either way, Orton and the returning and freshly crispy Fiend are going to deliver as best they can on the grandest stage of them all.
Randy Orton will surely get his moments, but that doesn’t mean he gets to win this time. With some supernatural shenanigans, and an assist from Alexa Bliss, it’ll be The Fiend taking the win here.
Prediction: The Fiend
Night Two – Raw Women’s Championship Match: Asuka (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
This occupies a space with a handful of other matches on the WrestleMania 37 card that haven’t been given the build or story they deserve, but will still deliver nonetheless. Asuka and Rhea Ripley are tremendous performers, and this is sure to be a must-see match.
Despite the lack of work put in during the last few weeks to set this match up, Ripley has a ready-made story looking back at her loss at WrestleMania 36 and narrow failure at the Royal Rumble. Asuka may come close, but this will be the crowning moment for “The Nightmare.”
Prediction: Rhea Ripley is the new Raw Women’s Champion
Night Two: WrestleMania 37 Main Event – Universal Championship Triple Threat Match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Edge vs. Daniel Bryan
It all comes down to this. WrestleMania 37. Main Event. Night Two. Triple Threat. Universal Championship on the line. Roman Reigns, Edge, and Daniel Bryan in the ring together.
Even with a few hiccups, this is undeniably the most well-crafted rivalry in WWE today and on the road to WrestleMania 37. That’s even with the knowledge that WWE has shockingly failed to bring up the most important part of this match.
Edge, Roman Reigns, and Daniel Bryan are all competitors who have had their careers snatched away from them due to injury or illness. All three of them have beaten the odds in miraculous ways to find the path to WrestleMania 37.
This has the potential to be the best triple threat match in WrestleMania history, and that remains true regardless of who actually emerges victorious. While any outcome feels believable, my prediction goes to Edge.
Roman Reigns managing to retain would be powerful for his character, but losing without being defeated seems like the only way to shake up the title picture and somehow force Reigns to become even more dangerous than he already is.
As for Edge, it’s time to become the Ultimate Opportunist once again. In a match with no disqualifications, a well-placed conchairto to Daniel Bryan can seal the deal and help him become the new Universal Champion without having to pin Roman Reigns.
Prediction: Edge is the new Universal Champion