Iyo Sky (c) vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair [World Championship]
Iyo Sky just won the title weeks before Mania, so it's downright criminal that she could lose here and be a transitional champion. It makes no sense for Rhea Ripley to win the title back so soon after losing it. She also already had the world title for 300+ days last year, so she needs this win the least. Bianca Belair needs to maintain her Mania Winning Streak of 5-0, as there is plenty of value in a winning streak at Mania. Furthermore, she has the most storyline rationale to win, as being the champion would open up a future title match with Naomi and/or Jade Cargill in the summer.
Prediction: Bianca Belair
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena [WWE Championship]
The explanation for the John Cena heel turn was rubbish, but it does not change the fact that Cena will inevitably win his 17th World Title at Mania. Other than the fact that Cody's title reign has run its course, Cena is already advertised for Backlash in St. Louis, Missouri, the hometown of Randy Orton. Booking Randy Orton as John Cena's first opponent as 17x WWE Champion is a money-making decision that WWE will not pass up. WWE already planted seeds for Orton to target the title after Mania, so this throwback, nostalgic feud will definitely take center stage for that PPV in May.
Prediction: John Cena
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