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The Undertaker has been the highlight of Wrestlemania for nearly 30 years now. Since Wrestlemania 7, The Undertaker has been a part of every Wrestlemania except Wrestlemania X and Wrestlemania 2000, due to injuries.
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Every year during the Wrestlemania season, Undertaker’s return, feud, and match are anticipated by the WWE Universe.
The Undertaker had an impressive Wrestlemania undefeated streak, consisting of 21 straight victories at the Show of Shows.
The streak was broken by Brock Lesnar in 2014 at Wrestlemania 30. As of today, The Undertaker still holds the record for most Wrestlemania victories, with 24 wins. He has lost only two matches at The Grandest Stage of them All.
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It looked like The Undertaker’s loss to Roman Reigns last year at Wrestlemania 33 would be The Undertaker’s final match but he returned in a much better shape this year.
The Undertaker has appeared a couple of times after Wrestlemania 34 and intends to work a part-time schedule.
Thus, it’s almost a guarantee that The Phenom would be a part of next year’s Wrestlemania. His opponent could either be revealed at Super Show-Down, Smackdown 1000 or on the Raw after Royal Rumble or Elimination Chamber. Here, we have listed seven potential opponents for The Deadman at Wrestlemania 35.
#7 AJ Styles
The Undertaker ruled over Smackdown from 2002 to 2010. The Undertaker was a major part of Smackdown’s success during the Ruthless Aggression era. He was even the first legend advertised for the historic 1000th episode of Smackdown Live.
Speaking of Smackdown Live, ever since the brand split in 2016, The Phenomenal One has been an important part of Smackdown Live. He is one of the top stars of the Blue Brand currently. A confrontation between the two icons of Smackdown at Smackdown 1000 should happen.
If the two end up confronting each other, it should be for setting up a Wrestlemania match. AJ Styles has proved that he could work with anyone in WWE.
The Undertaker, on the other hand, has already worked with opponents of various styles. A match with The Undertaker at the Show of Shows would really help Styles further cement his legacy in WWE.
Styles was one of the three opponents chosen by The Undertaker for his Summerslam match this year, which didn't happen.
#6 Goldberg
The Undertaker and Goldberg had a face off on the final Raw before Royal Rumble 2017. During the Royal Rumble match, The Undertaker and Goldberg had a chilling interaction. The Undertaker ended up eliminating Goldberg. Goldberg then went on to continue his feud with Brock Lesnar while The Undertaker started a feud with Roman Reigns. Both Goldberg and The Undertaker ended up losing at Wrestlemania 33.
Goldberg has stated that he would like to return to the ring and the opponents he would like to face are Roman Reigns and The Undertaker.
Now, if rumors are to be believed, Roman Reigns would be facing The Rock for the Universal Championship.
So, if WWE is interested in having Goldberg wrestle at Wrestlemania 35, a match with The Undertaker could be considered. The two wouldn’t be having a show-stealing match but a 10 to 15-minute match would be sufficient to satisfy the fans who had been waiting for this match since 2003.
#5 Shawn Michaels
The Undertaker interrupted Shawn Michaels on this week’s Raw after Michaels claimed that Triple H would assassinate The Undertaker at WWE Super Show-Down. The Undertaker reminded Michaels how he retired him eight years ago.
The Undertaker even went on to say that the only reason Michaels hadn't come out of retirement yet was due to his fear that The Undertaker would put him down again.
Now, it’s been heavily rumored that Shawn Michaels has been considering a return to the ring but he’s speculated to face either AJ Styles or Seth Rollins.
However, the confrontation with The Undertaker suggested otherwise. It remains yet to be seen how Michaels’ involvement affects the Undertaker/Triple H match on October 6th. Either Michaels and The Undertaker would bury their hatchet or they would set up their match at Wrestlemania 35.
#4 Daniel Bryan
Daniel Bryan shocked the world after he came out of retirement earlier this year. Bryan’s return has opened the door to a lot of dream matches down the line.
Matches with the likes of Jeff Hardy and AJ Styles have already taken place this year. If rumors are to be believed, The Undertaker expressed interest in having a match against Daniel Bryan at Summerslam this year. However, Daniel Bryan ended up facing The Miz instead.
A match between Bryan and The Undertaker has potential. If WWE builds up the match properly, it could be a fight to remember.
As of now, Bryan’s Wrestlemania plans haven’t been revealed but a match with The Undertaker should be considered.
Both Superstars have grounded their move-sets to prolong their in-ring careers and still manage to put on amazing matches so it would be interesting to see how they work together.
#3 Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre returned to the main roster this year after four years and it looks like he would be on his way to the top soon.
Ever since his arrival on Raw this year, Drew McIntyre has been booked as a monster heel. Typical WWE heels avoid fair competition at all costs while McIntyre never backs down against any adversary.
This shows why WWE might have big plans for McIntyre once he breaks free from Dolph Ziggler.
Drew McIntyre was also one of the opponents suggested by The Undertaker for his match at Summerslam this year.
McIntyre ended up accompanying Dolph Ziggler in his match against Seth Rollins instead. However, if McIntyre is really destined to become the top heel of Raw, he needs to fight some credible faces.
Facing The Undertaker at Wrestlemania could do wonders for McIntyre in the long run.
#2 John Cena
The Undertaker came out of his rumored retirement this year to face John Cena at Wrestlemania 34.
The Dream match, which the fans had been waiting for more than a decade, ended up disappointing many as it lasted just a little over two minutes. A rematch with proper build-up needs to happen next year.
As of this year, Cena has become a full-fledged part-timer. He makes appearances on live events every now and then but he hasn’t been seen on WWE TV since Wrestlemania season.
If a rematch ever happens, it would most likely take place at Wrestlemania, considering the fact that both Superstars haven’t missed Wrestlemania since 2004.
#1 Braun Strowman
Topping this list is the Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman. Strowman recently turned heel after spending almost a year as a face.
Braun’s heel turn is expected to last for some time due to the overabundance of babyfaces on Raw e.g. Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley, Dean Ambrose, Finn Balor etc.
If Strowman’s heel turn lasts until Wrestlemania 35, expect him to be a top contender to face The Deadman at Wrestlemania 35.
The Undertaker and Braun Strowman had a mini-feud during The Undertaker’s feud with Roman Reigns in 2017.
The Undertaker and Strowman also feuded in 2015 during the Wyatt Family’s feud with the Brothers of Destruction.
Strowman has evolved a lot over the last 20 months. So, if he ends up facing The Undertaker at Wrestlemania, the hype surrounding the match would be one of a kind.
