5 Shocking names that could end Kurt Angle's career at WrestleMania 35

With WrestleMania 35 hitting our screens in just 24 days, WWE will be looking to lay all cards on the table on this turbulent road to the visual extravaganza.

Whether it be Becky Lynch's relentless to reach the top or Kofi Kingston's undying determination to prove the management wrong, this year's WrestleMania 35 promises to be an epic ride with a fine blend of wrestling and entertainment.

Considering that Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live have picked up pace in the past few weeks, Kurt Angle's recent address on WWE's flagship show has accumulated a lot of curiosity and attention.

The WWE Hall of Famer openly stated his intention of retiring at The Grandest Stage of Them All, and while we are not sure who will stack the deck against The Olympic Gold Medalist, this could be a legitimate opportunity for WWE to pull off something special.

Regardless of the fact that names like The Undertaker and John Cena have been thrown by the internet wrestling community to retire Angle, some shocking decisions lately on both brands have coerced the WWE Universe to feel that anything could happen this year at the Show of Shows.

Since the former WWE Champion is now on his farewell tour before he finally slugs it out at The Showcase of the Immortals, who will be willing to drop his name in the hat to face the Olympian one last time?

Here are the 5 shocking names that could end Kurt Angle's career at WrestleMania 35.

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#1 Dolph Ziggler

Will Ziggler steal the show?

It's a damn shame that despite being so versatile between the ropes for the last 14 years, Dolph Ziggler has never reached his full potential in the WWE.

While he may be out on a hiatus, there's a genuine possibility that The Show-Off could tussle it out with the WWE Hall of Famer in a jam-packed MetLife Stadium this year.

Both the Superstars have locked horns before in Saudi Arabia with the former World Champion getting the better off the Olympic Gold Medalist to advance further in the WWE World Cup tournament.

Moreover, Ziggler has never had a singles match at the Grandest Stage of Them All. Considering that Vince McMahon's billion dollar company would be looking to secure his services for the future, pushing him as the ideal opponent for Angle at WrestleMania seems possible.

#2 Velveteen Dream

Will the unthinkable happen?

Remember the time when a menacing Kurt Angle took the mic on an episode of SmackDown in 2002 and initiated an open challenge to any Superstar in the locker room?

A ruthless John Cena answered Kurt's challenge, displayed his aggression to the WWE Universe, and the rest is history.

With WrestleMania being such a grand spectacle, the company has a genuine chance of pulling off the unthinkable and introduce Velveteen Dream to the main roster.

While it may sound highly unlikely, but stranger things have happened before. Clashing with Angle and possibly retiring him would ascend his credibility whilst presenting him as the next big thing.

Moreover, the former WWE Champion needs a younger opponent at this stage of his career and if unending charisma and in-ring pace is anything to take into consideration here, then we may very well see Dream experience his own WrestleMania moment.

#3 Sami Zayn

Will Zayn answer the call?

Hear me out, my friends. Despite being a mid-carder on the main roster, Sami Zayn possesses all the credentials in the world that could make him a perfect fit for Kurt Angle's final WWE match.

The former NXT Champion has never really garnered the adulation of the WWE management and since he's ready for an in-ring return anytime soon, slugging it out with Angle would rejuvenate his career on the main roster.

Zayn's quickness and athletic prowess could fit very well with Angle's technical abilities as a visual extravaganza at WrestleMania 35.

Since The Olympic Gold Medalist would want to retire in splendid fashion, the Hall of Famer could really work well against a more younger opponent like Zayn.

Considering that the likes of Kevin Owens and Finn Balor have been prominent names on both brands, Zayn is struggling to find his footing under Vince McMahon's experiential supervision.

With Angle's retirement match being the ultimate opportunity to prove one's mettle at WrestleMania 35, it wouldn't surprise me if the Underdog from the Underground eventually answers the call.

#4 Kevin Owens

Owens can really deliver something special with Angle

There's no denying that despite being such an excellent competitor, Kevin Owens doesn't have a legitimate opponent heading into WrestleMania 35.

While Vince McMahon endorsed him as a box-office draw on SmackDown Live, it's about time that the company capitalizes on his return to the squared circle and book him more clinically.

Kurt Angle Vs. Kevin Owens is a dream match that the fans would definitely want to see at The Grandest Stage of Them All.

Owens' uniqueness and gifted athleticism could make him a tough opponent for Angle's farewell match. Considering that Angle would be willing to pass the torch to someone deserving, Owens' momentum would sky-rocket with a victory here.

The former Universal Champion certainly has experience of delivering in the marquee matches and with WrestleMania 35 being Kurt's final outing, he could really hijack the spotlight and decimate the WWE Hall of Famer.

#5 Lars Sullivan

Will he decimate Angle?

While many of you might have expected John Cena to fill this space of the article, one name that could really benefit from outshining Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 35 is Lars Sullivan.

Despite being sidelined from storylines since a long, long time, Vince McMahon may definitely want to ascend Sullivan to the top of the industry as a monstrous heel on the main roster.

Judging by how poorly the NXT call-ups have been booked on the main roster, an introduction here for Sullivan would be a massive statement heading into 2019.

His prowess as a monster makes him an ideal heel on Monday Night Raw and while he was rumored to dethrone John Cena off his perch at WrestleMania 35, he could literally shock us all by answering to Angle and leaving him stunned.

If Vince McMahon's billion dollar company is indeed serious in propelling Sullivan as the top heel on Monday Night Raw, annihilating Kurt Angle at the Show of Shows would be a perfect start.