'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
We are only just a few hours away from "The Biggest Party of the Summer"-SummerSlam. But as we move forward there are few major PPV will be held which might change the set course for next year's WrestleMania. As it's still not clear whether Lesnar will be leaving the WWE for UFC with or without the Universal Championship, what will be next in line for the women's evolution and also when will Strowman cash-in his Money in the Bank contract.
As reported, WrestleMania 35 is going to be held at MetLife Stadium in NYC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. There is not much have come out of what will be happening in the path to WrestleMania 35, but there are some rumours that are doing round-ups here and there.
Follow Sportskeeda for the latest WWE news, rumors and all other wrestling news.
The article has been made with the help of some rumour and pure speculation. Hence in this listing, we will discuss some of the scenarios that might be happening before or at WrestleMania 35.
Trending
#20 Rey Mysterio returns
Rey Mysterio left the WWE Universe stunned when he made two of the biggest appearances for the company at this year's Royal Rumble and Greatest Royal Rumble PPV's respectively. Apart, from these two presences, the Master of 619 also make his appearance for the NJPW at Dominion 6.9 PPV. Also, now Mysterio has appeared on the WWE 2K19 which means he has to make his presence for the company before this year ends, for the promotion of the video game.
With Mysterio finally signing his contract with the WWE now it seems that he might be returning for action this November or sooner. And if he does then maybe more Superstars are in the line to get hit by 619.
#19 Renee Young starts appearing as a full-time Commentator
This might not be happening sooner but it will. As many of the fans witnessed this week on Raw, Renee Young was filling in a spot of Jonathan Coachman as a colour commentator. She became the first ever women in the WWE history to commentate on an entire episode of WWE' Flagship show.
Seeing Renee in her new role was pretty much amazing. Her reaction almost seemed authentic though she didn't have to do much. Also, she did way better in a day that Coachman couldn't do in a month.
And as time passes it will be curious to see as we might or not be able to see her replacing Coachman on commentary table. Seeing how the different things are going in WWE with the women's evolution stuff this might be the major step that they need to take.
#18 Alister Black Joins the Main Roster
Keeping him on the yellow brand will be a now a huge mistake to make. After being injured recently, he has no direction to go anywhere now as he has feuded with most of the top Superstars of NXT. And after seeing his skills not only as an in-ring competitor but also on the mic it's best to say that he seems to be perfectly fit for the main roster move now.
Also, In the past months, Black has cemented his position in the NXT brand and with his long reign as the NXT Champion he has left nothing to be proven that he can't do. Seeing the roster of Raw brand Black might not be called up there as the roster has already many baby-face. So seeing this situation Black must be called up to the blue brand as they don't have many good guys there.
#17 Jason Jordan Heel Turn
This past year on an episode of Monday Night Raw it was revealed that Jason Jordan is the lost son of the Raw G.M Kurt Angle. And at that point, it seemed that WWE might be turning him heel in future after seeing the reaction the WWE Universe was giving to him. Sadly, it was Jason's neck-injury that put the storyline to the rest subsequently.
But the WWE might not be quitting on their storyline just yet. I guess, soon after Jason will make his return from the injury, it is sure that they will be going on the same path as they were on back then, turning Jordan heel on his father Kurt and then eventually setting up a future match between the two. Luckily, if this feud is in the line of WWE's storyline then Jason Jordan might be able to gain the momentum that he lost prior to his injury.
#16 The Bar breaks up
After seeing the issues going on between Sheamus and Cesaro then-Raw G.M Mick Foley put them together to as a Tag Team (by the way which they call-The Bar) and work on their problems. It was Mick' decision that made The Bar of what they are today. Since moving to the blue brand after the Superstar-Shake up both men have nothing to do. They are not even featured once in a major storyline their.
While both men have nothing to do as of now but their fortunes could change if the WWE could use as a singles competitor. This will be only possible when The Bar breaks-up as a tag team and start featuring as a single. This could possibly lead both men to have a feud between them but after that, they could be involved in the title picture once again as they were supposed to.
#15 Nikki and Brie Bella returns for Full-Time
The Bella twins have not been featured in any PPV as of lately. Their long absence has created the buzz around the world as when they will be returning for in-ring competition.
As a recent announcement made by WWE: Total Bellas will be returning for another season before October and consider they will be needing the content to provide to the viewers what a better way, it would be then making them return before the upcoming Evolution PPV and feature them in it. They might be inserted in WWE Tag Team Championships picture that is being rumoured for a long time now and possibly could be the one to win it.
#14 AOP becomes the new Raw Tag Team Champions
Akar and Razor have been stuck in the Raw Tag Team division since moving to the main roster. Both men are only being featured in some low-profile feuds. Considering their time in NXT they were unstoppable and seeing them now that makes me sad. But it doesn't mean that on the main roster they have lost all the charisma.
Though they are not currently being used as they were in the yellow brand, things might be turning around for them sooner rather than later. After seeing the Raw tag team title picture it seems that someone needs to step up to raise the game and turn it upside down and seemingly it will be none other than the Authors of Pain themselves.
#13 Toni Storm wins the Mae Young Classic
Toni Storm will be participating now in the Mae Young Classic tournament for the second time in a row. Her athleticism and unique character appearances make the WWE bring some amount of interest in her and sign the young woman again in the 32-women tournament.
As a matter of fact, Storm reached to the semi-final in previous year's tournament but was unable to capitalize. But this year she might be making her way to the finals and achieve what she couldn't last time and present herself as a strong part of the Women's division in WWE.
#12 Andrade Cien' Almas wins the U.S Championship
When Andrade Cien' Almas was called up to the main roster it was reported that WWE had some big plans for him. And now it seems to be fitting quite perfectly. This could be possibly happening at the Hell in a Cell PPV.
Though, now Almas has not been involved in a major feud, what a better way will be to boost his career as a young star and give him a chance to hold the U.S Title. Seeing, the in-ring skills he has emerged as a star who's in line for a big push. And giving him the hold of the U.S title will be a way to start in a jack-packed Smackdown Live roster.
#11 Matt Riddle debuts in NXT
Matt Riddle is the former UFC fighter. He has held the Championships in both Featherweight and Welterweight divisions. But he fired from the UFC due to a positive test for marijuana. Since then he has started his career in Pro-wrestling and has become a notable wrestler in due course.
According to a report, Riddle has already signed a contract with WWE's developmental territory NXT. But after his signing with the company, several questions have arrived as when he's going to make his debut in NXT. And I guess the wait is over. After NXT Takeover: Brooklyn ends he might be making his much-awaited debut on the yellow brand.
#10 Dean Ambrose Turns Heel
Dean Ambrose made her much-long awaited return this week on Raw with his new look aligning aside Seth Rollins. Ambrose was sidelined due to a tricep injury he suffered this past September. But now when he has made his return to the WWE successfully, he looks stronger and better than ever. And according to some reports, his new heel-ish look possibly may have revealed a heel turn for Ambrose in line.
After seeing Ambrose new bad guy look it pops-up to the mind that he might be turning heel on his kayfabe-brother Rollins sooner. Eventually, all of this would set up a match between the two and it will be the storyline that fans want to invest in.
#9 Brock Lesnar officially leaves the WWE for UFC
Brock Lesnar leaving WWE has been rumoured since last year's SummerSlam. Seeing how his match is scheduled this Sunday for the Universal Championship in the main event of SummerSlam there is no chance that he will walk out as a Champion. For a long time now, it's been rumoured that Reigns will the one to finally dethrone the Lesnar and take away that championship and now I can't seem to stop.
This time Brock Lesnar's fight in UFC is against Daniel Cormier for the UFC Heavyweight Championship and seeing how he may or not win the title, WWE better be smart to strip that title away from Lesnar for better own good of their product so that Lesnar could officially leave the WWE for once and for all.
#8 Sasha and Bayley win the inaugural WWE Women's Tag Team Championships
WWE Women's Tag Team Championships are rumoured for a long time now. And after seeing how things are patched up between Banks and Bayley after the weeks of fighting they could possibly be the first team in the line to lay hands on those titles. Introducing Women's Tag Team Championships will be a major step in women's revolution and what a better way it'd be that someone wins those titles at WWE's own Evolution PPV.
Considering how women's tag team division is stacked up in WWE right now, those titles possibly could be defended not only on Raw and SmackDown Live but also on NXT. And seeing Bayley and Banks chemistry as a tag team it seems that there is no one better holder for those championships right now themselves.
#7 Asuka vs. Charlotte (Rematch)
This April back at WrestleMania 34 "The Queen" herself broke the Asuka's two-year undefeated streak. Charlotte Flair ended the streak in an eminent fashion by making her tap-out from Figure-Four- to-Figure-Eight manoeuvre. Since then "The Empress of Tomorrow" has been involved in mid-card feuds only.
And seeing how her undefeated streak came to an end in an eminent fashion it seems now that she finally will be receiving the push post-SummerSlam. Considering, how she never got a rematch with her ended streak against Charlotte. This match could very possibly on WWE's card for Evolution. And after Asuka beats Charlotte the final score between them will be 1-1.
#6 Roman Reigns becomes the Universal Champion
Neither of you readers nor can me deny the fact that Roman Reigns is destined to win the Universal championship one day. All of us know that he's running behind the Championship for over half a year and now it seems particularly fair for Reigns to have a taste of it.
For a long time now, he's claiming himself as the uncrowned Universal Champion. He's been featured almost in every Universal title match. And seeing how much he has improved on-the-mic and as an in-ring competitor, he deserves to be the Universal champion. Also, while listening to the altercations that Roman had with Paul Heyman this week on Raw it seems that he might be pairing up with him sooner rather than later for better own good.
#5 Trish Stratus vs. Alexa Bliss
Thus far it seems to be pretty happening. Guys consider this match to take place because recently in an interview Alexa Bliss revealed that she would love to have a dream match with none other than the Hall of Famer Trish Stratus.
And while considering the upcoming Evolution PPV, WWE might be hosting some female Legends vs. Current Stars match and surprisingly this match seems to be on their card. Also, in a Twitter post-Stratus revealed that want she wants work with Little Miss Bliss (though in a quite awkward fashion). Seeing Bliss's heel and Stratus's baby-face persona, it will be a perfect fit for both to have a match at Evolution.
#4 Charlotte wins Royal Rumble and goes on to face Rousey
Charlotte and Asuka have proven themselves of what they are capable of with Rousey impressing the WWE Universal with her matches already. Both of them has established themselves as the top women in WWE right now. I guess, there is a reason why they both are kept on the different brand and that is they don't want two top of their babyfaces on the same brand lost their momentum.
According to me the possible scenario for this to happen is-- Charlotte faces Asuka for the SmackDown championship and loses it and then goes on to win the 2019 women's Royal Rumble match and decides to face "The Baddest Women on the planet Earth" Rowdy Ronda Rousey for the Raw Women's Championship ( I guess Rousey will be the champion by that time) and ended up main eventing WrestleMania 35.
#3 Four Horsewomen of WWE vs. Four Horsewomen of UFC
As many of you know Sasha, Becky, Bayley, and Charlotte are the Four Horsewomen of WWE. Similarly, Rousey, Bazler, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir are the Four Horsewomen of UFC. This match was rumoured to be happening at this year's WrestleMania but it didn't.
Considering the Horsewomen of UFC has now signed a contract with WWE, this plan could possibly in the line now. This much-anticipated match might happen only at two-PPV and those are WWE's Survivor Series or WrestleMania 35. Seeing Bazler, Marina Shafir, and Jessamyn Duke in WWE's developmental territory NXT this might not be happening this Survivor Series but it could possibly at next year's WrestleMania.
#2 The Young Bucks Signs with the WWE
The Young Bucks is a tag team, who are currently signed to ROH and NJPW respectively. Seeing their growing success over the past year WWE definitely will be showing some amount of interest in them. This year their contract is coming up to an end so expect WWE to their open doors for them and paying a huge amount for their services.
In an interview, The Young Bucks revealed that they will possibly be looking forward to signing a contract with WWE. After they make their WWE debut in early 2019 ( I guess), WWE tag team division will be better than it was ever or will be.
#1 The Rock Returns for WrestleMania 35
The Rock has recently spoken out at the premiere of his movie Skyscraper: he can't wait to get back in the ring and it will be special if he returns to the New York market. The Brahma Bull has not been seen in the WWE ring for a long time now. But after stating his desire to return to WWE. And WrestleMania 35 will be the perfect platform for The Great One to make his much-long awaited return as it is going to be held in NYC.
Also Read: 3 Wrestlers The Rock is Good Friends with and 2 he probably doesn't like
Also, at that time WWE would be wanting to sell as many tickets as they can, so I think a return of The Rock will definitely be proven as a boost for them. As of now, I don't know that he'll be involved in a match or a promo segment but resting all things aside The Rock returning back for WrestleMania will be a mouth-watering scene.
What do you think of this listing? Sound off your opinions in the comment section below...
