Wrestlemania is not just the biggest show WWE puts on every year, it has become the ultimate proving ground for wrestlers from across the world. Every sports entertainer wants a Wrestlemania moment when they're surrounded by packed crowds that have travelled from across the world to see them put on a show.
This year, Wrestlemania 33 will take place in Orlando, Florida. While ratings have hit record low numbers, WWE would want to rectify the mistake it made at Wrestlemania 32, when Roman Reigns defeated Triple H only to be serenaded by a chorus of jeers from the packed crowd in the main event.
With The Royal Rumble approaching, here are the five most likely main events that can headline this extravaganza. Read on, guys!
#5 Undertaker vs. John Cena
Undertaker vs. Sting is a missed opportunity that could have drawn big bucks. Unfortunately, WWE brought in Sting only to job for Triple H at Wrestlemania 31. Here’s the next best thing. The only dream match that hasn’t happened at this magnitude. Undertaker vs. John Cena in the main event of Wrestlemania 33.
As of right now, John Cena is all set to take on AJ Styles for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble. Because Cena’s already put Styles over twice, it is very likely that he will win the Championship this time. Simultaneously, The Undertaker announced himself as a contender in the Royal Rumble.
At his home state of Texas, it is quite likely that he will win the event. This sets up a match for the ages; Undertaker vs. John Cena to close Wrestlemania 33. A lot of casual fans who do not follow WWE on a weekly basis tune in for Wrestlemania. If there are two wrestlers they know, it’s these two legends.
#4 Seth Rollins vs. Triple H
Seth Rollins has been waiting forever to get his hands on Triple H, for costing him the Universal Championship, a few months ago. The number 1 draft pick has fallen out of favor with Stephanie McMahon and The Game, and since then, Rollins has been waiting to get his hands on Triple H.
All Seth Rollins needs to do is go to the sets of the UK tournament to find Triple H. Yet, he chooses to wait longer than Emmalina to make his move.
Jokes aside, there’s a great likelihood that Rollins wins the Royal Rumble this time. We all know that it doesn't take much for Triple H to emerge and become WWE Champion like he did at last year's Royal Rumble.
This could set up a Pedigree vs Pedigree match, and may even be Hunter’s final match in WWE. What better way to go out than with a Pedigree, to end his Hall of Fame worthy career? Furthermore, fans are more into Rollins than Reigns, and won’t boo him out of the building.
#3 Goldberg vs. Roman Reigns
Everything in WWE happens for a reason.
Which is why it was so surprising that a babyface like Goldberg went face to face with Roman Reigns, another babyface (well, almost). While they never came to blows and in fact, teamed up to take out Braun Strowman, it is quite likely that McMahon sees money in a Goldberg vs. Roman Reigns match.
This is quite likely to be Goldberg’s final match in the ring anyway, and it’s likely that he will put WWE’s golden boy over, on his way out of the door.
This match is quite a likely scenario in any case. Imagine if Roman Reigns defeats Kevin Owens for the Universal Championship, and Strowman wins the Royal Rumble. This clash between big men is something Vince McMahon loves dearly.
#2 Finn Balor vs. AJ Styles
Yes, we do realise that the two men are in different brands. One needs to realise that a lot can happen between now and Wrestlemania. Both of these men have history from Japan, as former leaders of the infamous Bullet Club.
There’s a big chance that Finn Balor will not only return for The Royal Rumble (but keeping in mind his initial push) win the whole thing! There’s a chance that AJ defeats Cena and goes on to Wrestlemania as WWE Champion. At which point, Balor could say he’s going after Styles’ championship and set up their big match.
It is rumoured that WWE wants to top the Omega-Okada Wrestle Kingdom 11 main event, and if two men can steal the show, it is these two guys!
#1 Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
US Champion Chris Jericho is in the Royal Rumble match. Now that he holds the US Title, the only thing Chris Jericho has not achieved in his career is actually winning a Royal Rumble match. If he does win, there’s a great possibility that we may get to see the match everybody has wanted forever, Jericho vs. Owens.
A clash between the two men who make Raw a tolerable show, despite the predictable content WWE shows us on a weekly basis. That concludes our 'list’. Do you agree or disagree? Let us know in the comments. Link it in, man!
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