WrestleMania 36: 5 reasons why WWE must allow AJ Styles to beat The Undertaker

#2 To help establish AJ Styles as a dominant heel

AJ Styles can work well as both a babyface and a heel

Do you remember the WWE Universe’s reaction to Roman Reigns on SmackDown after WrestleMania 33? That was the best chance that WWE should have capitalized on with a heel turn of the Big Dog. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen and we all know how things got worse for Reigns on the main roster. He was winning all his matches but the crowd was still against him.

The fact is that beating The Undertaker at WrestleMania is bound to attract heat from the fans – something that AJ Styles needs right now. He has done an excellent job as a heel. But he can be one of the most vicious heels in WWE today just like he has done in the past. A WrestleMania victory over ‘Taker will naturally prompt Styles to brag more and more about his potential which will ultimately see the crowd sympathizing with The Undertaker during a proper retirement feud.

Following that, even if ‘Taker is retired at the hands of the ‘Phenomenal One’, the fans will be grateful for being able to see the latter’s career meeting a justified conclusion. However, that won’t be possible if Styles isn’t the kind of heel that has nothing to add to the storyline.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Akhilesh Tirumala