5 Possible WrestleMania Opponents for Seth Rollins

With news that Jason Jordan will be out of action following a neck surgery, a rumored match between 'The Next Generation of Great' and Seth Rollins at WWE WrestleMania looks to be off the cards. Jordan vs. Rollins was enjoying a slow build-up in terms of storyline, but who else would it make sense for 'The Architect' to potentially face on the grandest stage of them all?

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#5 Kurt Angle

Will Angle get one more WrestleMania moment?

Jason Jordan's storyline father has teased a WrestleMania match since his Hall of Fame induction last year. However, following a couple of sketchy performances at TLC and Survivor Series, things have gone a little quiet in regard to possible future matches for the 'Olympic Gold Medallist'.

But with Jason Jordan out of action, Kurt Angle makes the most sense as a replacement opponent for Rollins so as to not waste several months of build-up. Instead, WWE can change lanes somewhat, having Angle blame Rollins for his son's injury. Angle could claim that Rollins neglected to look out for Jordan while they were Tag Team Champions.

In addition, Kurt Angle in any kind of match would be a high profile one and of more significance for Seth Rollins than a match against Jason Jordan. While there are question marks over whether Kurt can still "go", Rollins would be able to provide the pace and help Angle keep up. If Angle's in-ring career has truly reached its end, what better way to wrap it up than at WrestleMania?

#4 Samoa Joe

The Destroyer has a history with The Architect

This one depends on whether Samoa Joe returns from injury in time. Last year at WrestleMania 33, almost every single member of the male roster from Raw and Smackdown competed on the card in some form or another, in part thanks to the annual Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Conspicuous in his absence from the whole event (pre-show included) was Samoa Joe, who had only recently graduated to the main roster from NXT.

Many expected the 'Samoan Submission Machine' to interfere in Seth Rollins's match that night, against Triple H. The reason being that Joe had served as The Game's enforcer leading up to that event, taking out Rollins several times on Raw in the run-up. However, Samoa Joe was nowhere to be found that night.

Joe will be 39 years old by the time 'Mania rolls around. He's not got many WrestleMania moments in him at this stage of his career and as a world-traveller, he deserves a spotlight on the grand stage. A storyline with Seth Rollins is one that writes itself by drawing upon how Samoa Joe nearly cost 'The Architect' another WrestleMania last year. In addition, Joe's most recent feud before being sidelined was against The Shield. Roman Reigns will likely be busy with the 'Beast' at Wrestlemania, while Dean Ambrose is out with an injury of his own. That leaves Seth to fend off 'The Destroyer'.

#3 The Miz

Could Seth Rollins compete for the Intercontinental Championship?

Another wrestler who has competed against The Shield during its recent reunion is The Miz. He went on to have a feud with Roman Reigns over the Intercontinental Championship. That title is now safely back around the A Lister's waist, while 'The Big Dog' looks set to challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at Wrestlemania. Meanwhile, Seth Rollins finds himself suddenly out of the tag title picture, having lost not one, but two partners in Dean Ambrose and Jason Jordan. Perhaps it's time for 'The Architect' to chase singles gold once again.

The Miz has come into his own as one of this generation's top performers, particularly on the microphone. Any rivalry he finds himself in becomes the most must-see aspect of Raw. He has reportedly been pencilled in for a marquee match at this year's WrestleMania and who's to say that this isn't it? Seth Rollins can more than hold his own on the microphone to combat The Miz's verbal jousting, and both superstars have displayed a mean streak in the ring.

The Intercontinental Championship is also the one title that has eluded Seth Rollins throughout his WWE tenure. He's been an NXT Champion, US Champion, Tag Champion and WWE Champion. Adding the IC belt to his collection would put Seth's name to the list of modern grand slam winners. The title itself would also benefit from being defended at the biggest show of the year in a match between two of Raw's top stars and bonafide main eventers.

A rivalry between The Miz and Seth Rollins could also continue into the summer months, as The Miztourage could come into play, meaning Rollins might need to call on some old friends once more to impart some justice.

#2 Finn Balor

Finn Balor beat Seth Rollins to become the first ever Universal Champion

Finn Balor looks to be getting his career back on track, having recently started teaming with his Bullet Club cohorts Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson once again, this time in the WWE as the Balor Club. But after a year and a half that has seen Balor on the injury list, followed by a lack of direction, where does Finn go and how does he prove he belongs on top? Perhaps, he could target 'The Architect', Seth Rollins.

What's more, this is a feud that could easily be extended to Summerslam and beyond, eventually leading to Shield vs. Balor Club dream match once Dean Ambrose returns from injury.

#1 Elias

Will Seth Rollins walk with Elias at WrestleMania?

WWE has big things planned for Elias. The man has even pinned John Cena, which not many have been able to do over the past 15 years. While he didn't quite take off in NXT, Elias has really found himself on Raw, with more and more of us choosing to Walk With Elias.

With that said, a major match for our favourite guitarist is not out of the question. Perhaps Seth Rollins might disapprove of a set of lyrics and call out Elias which could set a feud between the two.

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