The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA has held a plethora of spectacular events. It hosted WrestleMania 29 and the SuperBowl XLVII. On April 7th, WrestleMania will return to this prestigious venue. There will be matches from; Raw, SmackDown, and 205 Live. Whereas, the NXT brand will host; NXT Takeover: New York the evening beforehand.
In recent months Raw and SmackDown has afforded stellar storylines. However, those involving championships have stolen the limelight. Notable examples being; Ronda Rousey's struggles with; Charlotte and Becky Lynch. Or similarly Kofi Kingston's path to the WWE Championship.
On April 7th WWE superstars will get their chance to shine. More importantly, obtain that coveted WrestleMania moment. Regardless of the match or opponent, fans should expect stellar entertainment. Who will walk out as champion?
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# 4. Finn Balor.
At WrestleMania 34 Finn Balor challenged for the WWE Intercontinental Championship which included fellow wrestlers; The Miz and Seth Rollins. However, he was unsuccessful. Throughout 2018 Balor was under-utilized when you consider his obvious talents.
However, in 2019, Balor's fortunes would improve. Firstly, at Royal Rumble, he earned an opportunity to face Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship. However, he was unsuccessful. Nevertheless, only one month later he has become the new WWE Intercontinental Champion by defeating Lio Rush and Bobby Lashley at WWE Elimination Chamber, (watch the video below).
At WrestleMania, Balor and Lashley will go head-to-head once more. But could fans expect Demon Finn Balor? Considering Balor's scarce portrayal of the Demon character, it is likely to happen and would improve their feud. With Balor as champion, it is beneficial. Firstly, the championship garners increased credibility. Finally, all parties involved can flourish and develop. What can we expect from Balor versus Lashley?
#3. Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship at last year's WrestleMania event by defeating The Miz and Finn Balor. Following a stint with the championship, he managed to elevate it to its former glory. Almost everyone challenged his reign. Nevertheless, he would be dethroned by Dean Ambrose at TLC 2018.
At Royal Rumble 2019, Rollins walked out as the match victor and secured his contention for either the WWE Universal Championship or the WWE Championship. Rollins decided to challenge Brock Lesnar, and thus the story would begin. Over the past few months, Rollins and Lesnar have battled verbally and physically on Raw, (watch the video below).
At WrestleMania 35 Rollins reaches main event status once again. Not since SummerSlam 2016 has Rollins been involved in the Universal Championship scene. With Lesnar becoming an unwelcomed champion due to his lack of attendance on Raw, fans are now growing impatient, or so it would seem.
Therefore, now is the time to skyrocket Rollins back into the limelight. Similar to when he held the WWE Championship. The WWE Universe admired Rollins back then, and they certainly would now. Fans should expect Rollins versus Lesnar to be a stellar match. Ultimately only Rollins deserves to dethrone Lesnar in this current climate.
#2. Kofi Kingston
Last year at WrestleMania, Kofi Kingston teamed alongside fellow New Day member Big E to challenge for the WWE SmackDown Live Tag Team Championships. Their match also included The Usos and The Bludgeon Brothers. However, this year is a different story. Kingston will face WWE Champion Daniel Bryan.
Kingston debuted for WWE in 2006 and has progressed exponentially. Throughout his career, Kingston has garnered a plethora of accolades, including; WWE United States Championship, WWE Intercontinental Championship, and multiple Tag Team championships. As a member of New Day, his actions have afforded memorable moments.
In previous months Kingston has generated immense excitement and fans have gathered to support him. At Elimination Chamber 2019 he performed excellently, almost earning the WWE Championship. However, this was just the beginning. Following multiple Gauntlet Matches and his fellow team members recent success, he is going to challenge for the WWE Championship, (watch the video below). He is the perfect candidate to dethrone Bryan.
Firstly, he deserves this accolade. Secondly, a future feud between Bryan and New Day would be awesome. What will happen?
#1. Becky Lynch
It all began at WWE SummerSlam 2018 when Becky Lynch turned heel on Charlotte. With Charlotte having been victorious, Lynch attacked her following their match. In the following weeks, Lynch increased her heel antics and became known as The Man. Since then the feud between Lynch, Ronda Rousey and Charlotte has heated exponentially.
At Royal Rumble 2019, Lynch forcefully entered at number thirty and would last eliminate Charlotte to walk out the victor. The following night Lynch challenged Ronda Rousey, cementing their WrestleMania showdown, (watch the video below).
However, in subsequent events, Charlotte earned entry into the match. Moreover, on March 26th Charlotte shockingly dethroned Asuka to become SmackDown Women's champion.
The Triple Threat match for the Raw Women's Championship will make history. It marks the first Women's main event at WrestleMania. This match will afford pure excellence. Moreover, cement each participants credibility. However, Lynch is victorious. With Lynch as Raw Champion, it leaves Rousey to join the new Fox controlled SmackDown. Moreover, reinforces Lynch's character portrayal and talent. What can we expect from this spectacle?