WrestleMania 35: 7 Major things that WWE must do at the PPV

WrestleMania 35 might be the most stacked card in the pay-per-view's history, as this year we will see multiple title matches, several grudge matches, and more than one dream match, but all those matches won't benefit the event if WWE doesn't have a proper booking plan in place.

The success or failure of this event solely depends whether WWE's structure of WrestleMania 35 is strong enough to hold people's attention for many hours on end, as this is an event that promises seven hours or longer, and no one wants to sit through seven hours of terrible booking.

So, there are a few key factors WWE need to consider with regards to ensuring that this event is paced correctly, matches are booked efficiently, and narratives are wrapped up in a manner that feels logical. Here are seven things WWE must do at WrestleMania this year.

#7 Drew McIntyre must defeat Reigns

When Drew McIntyre beat down Roman Reigns on Raw a few weeks ago, fans knew that the former NXT Champion was going to face Reigns at Wrestlemania, and surprisingly enough many members of the WWE Universe dreaded this decision by the company. As everyone knows that whoever goes up against Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania will not come away with the victory, and even more importantly their credibility will be damaged in the process.

McIntyre is quite possibly a much more important star than Reigns at the moment, as this is a man that feels authentic in a world of gimmicks, and by having him possibly lose the biggest match of his career will halt his push. This is a match that Roman Reigns doesn't need to win, as his credibility in the WWE will never be dented in any loss, yet many fear that Reigns coming back from his hiatus automatically makes him the victor in this contest.

And that is something that doesn't bode well for the rising McIntyre, but WWE needs to think long term, and if that means Reigns suffering a loss to McIntyre, then they should go for it, as Drew could be a future World Champion that brings some credibility back to the product.

#6 Make Styles vs Orton the opening match

One of the dream matches that we are going to witness at Wrestlemania this year is a contest that most thought that would not have been possible ten years ago, as AJ Styles vs Randy Orton is a type of match that supersedes the typical dream match format. These are two men from the opposite ends of the universe.

As one had been groomed for success in the biggest wrestling company in the world, while the other had to toil hard in the independent scene to make it to WWE. Two paths, two legends, and one ring, there is no other match on this Wrestlemania card that feels more special than Orton vs Styles.

This is the perfect match to open the showcase of the immortals, and from observing Styles previous matches at the event, he thrives better when performing in front of a fresh crowd, as his matches with Shinsuke Nakamura and Chris Jericho were sluggish affairs, while his Wrestlemania 33 with Shane McMahon was a barn burner. There is no doubt that Orton and Styles will put on a wrestling clinic if given this time slot.

#5 Big E must be the beneficiary

Kofi Kingston is going to Wrestlemania to fight for the WWE Title. Did you ever think that you would have heard that statement in this century? As the chances of WWE taking someone from the mid-card to the main event in a matter of a few weeks is unheard of in this day and age.

But here we are just a few days away from Wrestlemania 35 with Kofi on his way to the biggest match of his career, and something feels like we are not going to see Kofi come away with the WWE Title at the event, as for all we know this entire angle could be a part of a bigger story.

The one thing that feels almost certain at this point is The New Day splitting up, if WWE does not use the entire programme to make a star out of one man then it is a waste of time, and that man is none other than Big E.

For years Big E has been rumored to receive a big main event push, and with The New Day being heavily involved with Kofi's road to Wrestlemania, it seems like one member of The New Day could benefit most from this programme.

Whether this means Big E is turning heel at Wrestlemania or even before the event, one thing is for sure WWE needs to capitalize on the immense attention this programme has generated, and the best way to do that is to make a star out of the very talented powerhouse of The New Day.

#4 Strowman must win the battle royal

Braun Strowman's WWE career has been an up and down affair, as WWE has implemented a stop-start booking strategy with Strowman over the last few years, and that has negatively affected his position in the company.

Going from competing for the World Championship Title to participating in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal is a step down for any superstar, but for Strowman it is a huge credibility loss.

At Wrestlemania 33 WWE didn't have plans for Strowman at the event, which meant he was relegated to the Battle Royal, but to the surprise of many WWE fans in attendance, Strowman was eliminated early from the match.

This year WWE can't have that happen, because there is so much riding on Braun picking up a credible win at the show of shows, and WWE should make sure to avoid all possible surprises in this scenario, as one more loss for the big man could spell the end of his invincible aura.

#3 Triple H must retire

When Batista returned at Ric Flair's birthday celebration on Raw a few weeks ago, many knew that he was eventually going to get a match with Triple H at Wrestlemania 35, as the former World Champion has been advocating for a match at Wrestlemania with Triple H for years, and finally he got what he wanted.

While the build-up to this match at Mania has not been anything special, it has brought an aspect to the event that would have been missing, and that is the nostalgia. While many fans feel that WWE should be moving on from the past, these types of matches are important to the success of Wrestlemania, as they do one thing other superstars on the roster fail to do and that is sell tickets.

With the financial reasoning out of the way, the one thing that this programme needs to achieve other than financial gain is a proper conclusion to the careers of Batista and Triple H. With Triple H's career on the line at Wrestlemania, it feels like the perfect time for WWE to provide a fitting end to both these men's wrestling careers, and by Batista winning this can be achieved

#2 Unify The Women's Titles

When Charlotte Flair won the Smackdown Live Women's Title on the blue brand this week, many were utterly shocked with this erratic booking decision by WWE, as Charlotte is already apart of the Raw Women's Title match at Wrestlemania.

So what was the reason for Flair winning this title? Well, many have speculated that one of the reasons WWE put the title on Flair was for the sole purpose of unifying both women's titles at Wrestlemania, as it only makes sense that the first ever women's main event at Wrestlemania will have higher stakes than usual.

While that leaves Asuka in the dark at Wrestlemania, it does benefit the entire women's division if WWE unifies both the Raw and Smackdown Women's Title, as having one champion across two brands raise the significance of the women's title.

While many are still criticizing WWE for forcefully putting the Smackdown Live Women's Title on Charlotte, they might be a bigger picture here, and at Wrestlemania, we will find out.

#1 Rollins Does It His Way

The Universal Title match between Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins at Wrestlemania might be the most underbooked World Title match in Wrestlemania history, as WWE has done practically nothing with this feud, and that shouldn't have been the case.

While Lesnar's absence from Raw may be the sole reason why the programme has failed thus far, the WWE creative team had an endless amount of options at their disposal to build a solid feud between Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins.

Putting all that aside, we just have one more week until Wrestlemania, WWE needs to touch on just one aspect that could save this feud, and that is the actual match. When it comes to Brock Lesnar the one question that arises more than any other is can his opponent beat him?

While wrestling is a kayfabe sport, the realism of the actual match is extremely important in the overall presentation of the contest, and that means that Seth Rollins chances of beating Brock are extremely narrow. Now, this doesn't mean that WWE needs to turn Seth heel at Wrestlemania, all they need to do is have him win in a manner that feels realistic, as Rollins himself said he would do anything to leave Wrestlemania as the new champion.

Edited by Israel Lutete