5 ways WWE WrestleMania 36 could change the event for the better

#5 Permanent end of Annual Battle Royal Matches

It might be time for these matches to quietly go away for good.

Due to the aforementioned restrictions on mass gatherings in the United States, the number of superstars allowed in a ring has been capped. So naturally, due to health concerns, both the Men's and Women's Battle Royals will not be taking place this year. It's just not safe to have 30 men and women in the ring at one time. Let's be honest though, is the absence of these two matches really such a bad thing?

The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal started out on fire. Cesaro won the inaugural event 6 years ago at WrestleMania 30. It was a match that showcased a number of big names such as the Big Show, Rey Mysterio, Sheamus, Mark Henry, Drew McIntyre and all three members of the New Day. It was a really entertaining match that included a patented Kofi Kingston elimination safe and a crowd popping moment when Cesaro lifted the Big Show out of the ring to claim victory.

It was a solid foundation for a match that could have become a true staple for years to come. However by WrestleMania 31, just one year later, the Battle Royal had been relegated to the pre-show. Year after year, the winner received very little more than a large trophy. Fans quickly lost interest, as it was apparent the only purpose the Men's, and the later added Women's, Battle Royal was to get more talent on the card. Or, in the case of last year, it was used to set up some weird angle with Braun Strowman and two guys from Saturday Night Live.

With the matches being cancelled this year, WWE has the opportunity to just let them fade away into the history books. I don't believe many fans would complain if neither Battle Royal returned next year in Los Angeles.