WWE WrestleMania 33 will be an event of epic proportions for a number of reasons, but most importantly because it will feature the most amount of star power WrestleMania has had in several years.
From a mega match in the main event for the Universal Championship to John Cena, Randy Orton and likely Seth Rollins all avenging their absences from last year to the vast number of NXT call-ups in the past year, this WrestleMania card will be stacked with Superstars. Additionally, almost everyone finds themselves healthy in time for the Show of Shows.
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That said, this WrestleMania could also be notable for featuring the final matches of a few different wrestlers. The grand stage has typically been the perfect place for people to close out their careers, and these five Superstars might be next to hang up their boots.
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#5 Big Show
I originally contemplated putting Mark Henry in this slot, but not only do we not currently know what match he will be a part of at the event (probably the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal), he has said his days as an active competitor were done years ago. Yet, he remains a member of the Raw roster and makes occasional appearances.
Big Show, on the other hand, hasn't teased retirement quite as many times as The World's Strongest Man has, but he too is closing in on the end of his run as a wrestler. In fact, he has gone on the record before saying this could be his final WrestleMania match with his contract expiring in February 2018.
Of course, original plans called for Show and Shaq to face off at WrestleMania 33, but those were nixed once negotiations fell through earlier this year. Instead, Show will be taking part in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, and regardless of whether he wins or loses, it would be a fine time for him to ride off into the sunset.
#4 Nikki Bella
Conspicuous by her absence in the SmackDown Women's Championship match at WrestleMania 33 is Nikki Bella, who will be competing in an arguably bigger bout alongside John Cena against The Miz and Maryse. The build-up to the matchup has far exceeded the expectations of fans, but the aftermath will be even more interesting.
It is already been made abundantly clear that Cena will once again be taking time off after WrestleMania to film a movie, but he won't be the only one leaving the blue brand for an extended period of time. It was reported months ago that Nikki's run as a full-time competitor could come to an end at WrestleMania as a result of nagging injuries she has been suffering from for years.
It was surprising enough that she returned to SmackDown Live last summer and hasn't slowed down since, but it looks like she will be becoming a part-timer after 'Mania if she doesn’t wrap up her wrestling career altogether.
It would be fairly fitting for her to hang up the boots on the same stage her sister, Brie, wrestled her final match on one year earlier.
#3 Shane McMahon
There was plenty of excitement surrounding Shane McMahon's return to WWE in February 2016, though his WrestleMania match with The Undertaker left a lot to be desired. He settled into an on-air role as an authority figure shortly thereafter, which has been the best position for him over the last year.
His less-than-stellar performance at Survivor Series further proved he had no business being in the ring in 2017, yet he finds himself in a marquee match with AJ Styles at WrestleMania 33, regardless. That said, the two could very well produce a phenomenal match, but it must end with a victory for Styles.
Shane should continue to serve as the commissioner of SmackDown Live beyond April 2nd, but WrestleMania should be his swan song as an in-ring competitor. Styles delivering a beatdown of a lifetime on the McMahon family scion would ensure that.
#2 The Undertaker
If it feels like we go through this every year, it's because we do. Ever since WrestleMania 27 in 2011, fans have speculated which instalment of the Show of Shows would be The Undertaker's last, but it truly does seems as if the end is finally near.
Of course, nothing has been officially announced by the Undertaker or WWE in regards to this being his last 'Mania, but the writing is on the wall with his opponent being Roman Reigns. The Phenom will more than likely put over the fresher face and descend back into the darkness for good.
Again, it is very possible Undertaker will resurface yet again next year, but why do that when he has already suffered two defeats at WrestleMania? If this upcoming instalment does indeed mark the end of The Deadman, here's hoping he goes out on top.
#1 Goldberg
Of everyone listed, Goldberg is definitely the most likely to be walking away from wrestling after WrestleMania 33. It was revealed following his defeat of Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series 2016 that he had signed some sort of deal through WrestleMania, but nothing beyond that point.
Could Goldberg end up staying an extra year or two a la Brock Lesnar if he or WWE wanted him to?
Absolutely, but all signs point to this being his last big fight at WrestleMania 33 as he prepares to walk in as Universal champion.
Interestingly enough, Goldberg has never been beaten one-on-one in WWE, but expect that streak to end at WrestleMania next Sunday. He has accomplished what he set out to do in wrestling in front of his family, and now the time has come for him to call it a career.
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