4 Bold Predictions For WrestleMania 35

We are a little more than a month away from the "Granddaddy of Them All," WrestleMania 35 which will take place on Sunday, April 7th, 2019 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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As of right now, Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship and Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair for the RAW Women's Championship have been confirmed (as of now) with Triple H vs. Batista being teased as well as a possibility of John Cena taking on, perhaps the Undertaker along with the possible return of The Rock.

As for what I think will happen at the Show of Shows? I made some predictions regarding what will happen at WrestleMania 35 as based on catering towards the casual fan as opposed to the hardcore fan.

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And now, on with the predictions!

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#1 The Cruiserweight Championship Match and the Battle Royals Get Demoted To The Kickoff Show (Again)

Ever since the WWE Divas Division was rebranded as the WWE Women's Division back in April of 2016 with WWE's female talents getting longer matches as well as getting unique gimmicks, members of the WWE Universe needed a new time to take a break and that role belonged to the WWE Cruiserweight Division.

Even though the likes of current WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy, Akira Tozawa, Ariya Daivari, Brian Kendrick, Cedric Alexander, Drew Gulak, Jack Gallagher, Mike Kanellis and Tony Nese have been putting on great matches during WWE 205 Live's three-year existence, Vince McMahon as well as the so-called casual fan do not see the Cruiserweights as big-time draws.

As a result, the Cruiserweights have often been placed in the PPV kickoff show with some of the PPVs not having a Cruiserweight match at all.

Meanwhile, the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, as well as the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal, are also expected to suffer the same consequences as the Cruiserweight title match.

Since its inception during WrestleMania XXX back in April of 2014, the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal was created in order to give the male Superstars who didn't have a match on the show an opportunity to compete at WrestleMania.

The winners have included Cesaro, Big Show, Baron Corbin, Mojo Rawley and Matt Hardy. A women's version of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal was created at WrestleMania 34 in April of 2018 as an opportunity to give the female roster a chance to compete on the show. Naomi won that match.

But the WWE does not see these battle royals as important and were often seen as a joke the last couple of years as evidenced by New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski helping Rawley at WrestleMania 33 or NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal competing at the 2016 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and don't be surprised if these battle royals get demoted to the kickoff show, once again.

Expect that trend to continue come WrestleMania 35.

#2 Daniel Bryan Will Face Randy Orton For The WWE Championship

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Daniel Bryan will be defending the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35, but barring a win over Kevin Owens at WWE Fastlane on Sunday, March 10th, 2019 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, I don't see Bryan defending the title against Kofi Kingston as initially rumored.

Instead, the most logical choice to face Bryan at WrestleMania 35 none other than Randy Orton even though he is rumored to face A.J. Styles (as for who I think Styles will face, I think that he will start a feud with and then face Samoa Joe).

Unlike Kingston, Orton has the look that caters to both Vince McMahon and the casual fan. In addition, Orton is also a proven main eventer, something that Kingston does not possess at the moment.

Instead, look for Bryan to retain the title thanks in large part with assistance from Erick Rowan and maybe even Luke Harper, prolonging Bryan's feud against Orton for the next couple of months while Kingston gets stuck with his New Day teammates Big E and Xavier Woods.

#3 Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey For The RAW Women's Championship Will Steal The Show But Will Not Close Out The PPV

The ladies of the WWE have come a long way from being treated as eye candy for a predominantly male audience.

Prior to the Women's Evolution, the women of the WWE (then known as the WWE Divas) were often placed in the cool down spot after a big men's match as a time to take a break prior to the main event.

But thanks in large part to the women of WWE NXT (particularly the Four Horsewomen of Sasha Banks, Bayley, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch) as well as the increasing power of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, the times have definitely changed since then.

One of the main reasons for the success of the WWE Women's Division in recent years is that fact that the women are judged mainly for ability instead of looks as evidenced by Triple H taking over for John Laurinaitis back in the summer of 2012.

Which brings me to the rumored Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey Triple Threat Match for the RAW Women's Championship.

Lynch has been one of the WWE's hottest Superstars regardless of gender with her "The Man" moniker which has resonated with the fans since last fall. Her character is very reminiscent of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as she tries to defy the McMahon Family, especially Vince McMahon.

But don't expect this match to go on last as I explain in the next slide.

#4 Roman Reigns Will Face Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar For The WWE Universal Championship and Will Close Out The PPV

Could Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns be happening again at WrestleMania 35?

When Roman Reigns announced his return to WWE TV Programming during the February 25th, 2019 episode of Monday Night RAW in Atlanta, Georgia, a final piece to the puzzle was formed.

Ratings for Monday Night RAW have more or less declined during Reigns' absence and for a while, the WrestleMania 35 card looked pretty uncertain.

But now that the Big Dog is back after being out since October 22nd, 2018 for leukemia treatment, it means that there is a strong possibility that Reigns could be back in the WWE Universal Championship picture in no time.

And what better way than to face reigning champion Brock Lesnar for the championship at WrestleMania 35 even though it may be a little early for Reigns to return, but then again, John Cena made his triumphant return to the 2008 Royal Rumble match and won it despite being rumored that he would miss the event.

Even though Seth Rollins is currently scheduled to face Lesnar at WrestleMania 35, I could see a situation where Vince McMahon announces on Monday Night RAW where he announces that Reigns will be added to the match, making it a Triple Threat in the process

Because of that, look for this match to close out the show.

Edited by Alan John