5 WWE stars and their rumored WrestleMania 36 opponents 

The Royal Rumble is less than a week away, which means the Road to WrestleMania is right around the corner. However, WWE could have already dropped a number of hints regarding the card for WrestleMania.

WWE's Biggest Show of the Year puts superstars into the history books, can create moments that live forever and, most importantly, can make or break careers. This means that every superstar in the locker room wants to be on the WrestleMania card, which could be why the show has now become such an epic event.

It may only be January, but the WrestleMania card is taking shape and the following are just a handful of matches that are expected to take place in a few month's time.

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#5. Becky Lynch vs Shayna Baszler

Will Becky Lynch and Shayna Baszler collide at WrestleMania?

Becky Lynch main evented WrestleMania last year after winning the Women's Royal Rumble and going on to challenge Ronda Rousey. Charlotte Flair was later inserted in the match and it became a Triple Threat Winner Takes All match - a match Lynch was able to walk away from with both the SmackDown and Raw Women's Championships.

Lynch is still holding the Raw Women's Championship and, if she's able to overcome Asuka at The Royal Rumble next weekend, she's expected to take on the challenge of Shayna Baszler for her title.The Queen of Spades is expected to be moved to the main roster during the Royal Rumble match and then go on to win it.

Becky Lynch vs Shayna Baszler is a match that is rumored to be happening, provided Ronda Rousey isn't open to a return. The other option is to have the former Raw Women's Champion return at The Royal Rumble and challenge The Man for the title that she lost in last year's WrestleMania main event.

#4. Rey Mysterio/Dominik vs Brock Lesnar

Will Brock Lesnar face Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania?

There's been a number of rumors regarding Brock Lesnar and his opponent for the upcoming WrestleMania event, and the fact that Lesnar will be part of the Royal Rumble match means that the WWE Universe are still none the wiser.

Lesnar could be eliminated by any number of WWE stars - including Cain Velasquez, who many fans believe will then go on to face Lesnar at WrestleMania. Tyson Fury is also a name who has been thrown around, but once again the belief is that this won't be Lesnar's match.

There's a reason why Lesnar vs Mysterio took place at Survivor Series. WWE has told an interesting story with Lesnar, Mysterio, and Dominik and it's obvious that it hasn't come to an end just yet. If Mysterio isn't the one to eliminate Lesnar next weekend, then somehow WWE will swing back to the story between the two men to allow Dominik to exact some revenge for the beatdowns he has been part of at the hands of The Beast Incarnate.

#3. Sasha Banks vs Bayley

Will Bayley and Sasha be opponents at WrestleMania 36?

Sasha Banks and Bayley are currently on the SmackDown brand and it appears that the plan could be for the two women to face off at WrestleMania 36. At present, the two women are part of a feud with Lacey Evans, but Banks has ducked The Sassy Southern Belle a number of times in recent weeks.This has forced Bayley to fight the former NXT star with the SmackDown Women's Championship on the line this Sunday at the Royal Rumble.

If Bayley loses her Championship to Lacey Evans, then it could lead to some issues between Banks and Bayley, since it would be The Boss' fault that Bayley has to face her at the Rumble in the first place.

Banks and Bayley have feuded before so it would be interesting to see if WWE is able to switch this up and allow the two women to have the kind of feud that they once had in NXT over the NXT Women's Championship.

Per a report from @Colohue of @SKProWrestling, Sasha Banks vs. Bayley is the planned SmackDown Women's Title match at WrestleMania 36.And some WWE officials reportedly 'really want' this to happen.I can't even fathom how awesome that match would be!https://t.co/WdKcawBlyO

— Daily DDT (@FanSidedDDT) January 17, 2020

#2. The Fiend vs Roman Reigns

Will Roman Reigns be The Fiend's next target?

The Fiend and Daniel Bryan are having quite the back and forth on SmackDown right now, ahead of their showdown at The Royal Rumble in a few days' time. Bryan isn't expected to come out on top against The Fiend after The Universal Champion has been on quite the run over the past few months - which could be why Roman Reigns is expected to be Wyatt's next opponent.

Reigns has only recently found his feet as part of a feud with Baron Corbin, but given the match that the two men are expected to have on Sunday night, this could be the end of their feud and would then allow Reigns to step into a match against The Fiend at WrestleMania instead.

The current feud has been going on for a number of months, so a clean sheet after The Rumble if The Fiend decides to attack Reigns could be a turning point for The Big Dog and could be The Fiend's first real test.

#1. Seth Rollins vs CM Punk

Will Rollins vs Punk happen at WrestleMania?

Seth Rollins is one of WWE's biggest stars after being pushed to the top of the company, following the split of The Shield more than five years ago. Rollins has recently been part of a feud with Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe alongside The Authors of Pain, but this isn't expected to play a part in his WrestleMania match.

Recent reports have suggested that Rollins could be the man chosen to face CM Punk if the former World Champion decides to return to the company in the coming months. Punk is currently part of FS12's WWE Backstage and it appears that WWE could be pushing for him to make his return but, right now, there have been no hints that this will happen at WrestleMania.

Tom Colohue recently reported that it could be that WWE wants Rollins vs Punk at 'Mania and that they are waiting for the call from the self-proclaimed Best in the World, but if that call doesn't come then it could be that WWE will be forced to look for a Plan B.