5 Stipulations WWE could add to AJ Styles vs The Undertaker match at WrestleMania 36 

The dream match between AJ Styles and The Undertaker is on for WrestleMania 36 as the WWE Universe is all set to witness a clash between The Phenomenal One and The Phenom. This is the first time the Superstars will take on each other in a proper singles match, and this match deserved a stage as big as WrestleMania.

The two Superstars had a short match at WWE Super Showdown, where The Deadman defeated the former WWE Champion with just one chokeslam and won the prestigious Tuwaiq Trophy. Then at Elimination Chamber, The Undertaker cost Styles his match against Aleister Black.

Next week, AJ Styles and The Undertaker will take part in a contract signing segment make their WrestleMania 36 match official. WWE would try to make this bout even more special by adding a stipulation to it and here are the 5 possible stipulations for this match.

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#5 No Disqualification Match

AJ Styles would love to wrestle under No Disqualification rules

With his O.C. buddies, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson on AJ Styles' side, WWE could decide to stack up the odds against The Undertaker by making this match a No Disqualification one.

This would even allow both the veteran Superstars to use weapons in the match. Since The Deadman is not so agile in the ring as he once was, he can inflict more damage on his opponent without putting much effort if weapons are legal.

This could be a good option for WWE because The Undertaker recently took part in an Extreme Rules match which also featured Roman Reigns, Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre. Also, AJ Styles is an in-ring technician who can be backed to play his role to perfection meaning that this could be a classic bout.

#4 The Undertaker's career on the line

Will this be The Undertaker's last ride?

Without a shadow of a doubt, The Undertaker will go down as the greatest Superstar in the history of WrestleMania as The Deadman once had a winning streak of 21 matches at the Showcase of Immortals. Over the years, he has beaten the likes of John Cena, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Randy Orton and several other big names of this industry at WrestleMania.

However, at the same time, one cannot deny the fact that The Undertaker is not getting younger. It seemed like he had called a day on his career after losing to Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 33. However, he came back soon and is set to fight at the same pay-per-view event, three years later.

Given how WWE has built this match so far, it looks like The Undertaker would emerge victorious at WrestleMania 36. However, they can make the outcome a bit unpredictable by having The Deadman put his career on the line.

It is unlikely that WWE would want The Undertaker to bid farewell to the squared circle but this stipulation would raise the stakes of this match and everytime Styles would cover The Undertaker for a pinfall, the WWE Universe will be on the edge of their seats.

#3 Last Man Standing match

AJ Styles said that he will make sure 'Taker dies at WrestleMania!

During his latest promo on Monday Night RAW, AJ Styles mentioned that he will ensure The Undertaker ‘dies’ at WrestleMania 36. It seemed like the Creative team wishes to blur the line between kayfabe and reality in this feud. This could be the reason why Styles referred The Undertaker as an old man.

Besides, there were even references about his wife, Michelle McCool, something that the fans have never seen in the past rivalries of The Deadman. Paul Heyman and co. would have an idea of a ‘Last Man Standing’ match at WrestleMania 36 in their minds because they are portraying The Undertaker as an old guy. There could be an angle where Styles would say he will ensure that his opponent cannot even stand on his own legs after their WrestleMania match.

So, the key reason why WWE could have a ‘Last Man Standing’ match is that it would permit both of them to use the entire ringside area and pull off an epic match. Styles had a fantastic 'Last Man Standing' match with Shinsuke Nakamura in WWE a few years ago so, he knows how to work this match.

The fans will be on the receiving end of some quality sports entertainment if the match is booked to be a 'Last Man Standing' one.

#2 Special Guest Referee

Will this match have a special guest referee?

Even if it was announced that AJ Styles vs The Undertaker was happening at a wrestling event, the match alone could have sold out the biggest arena of the world. WWE loves to make grand occasions even better and thus, there is a possibility that they could have a special guest referee for this match.

Now, given that this match features two all-time greats, WWE should have a legendary figure as the referee. The question is - Who will be the perfect fit for this role?

The Creative team has a handful of options in its hands. They can simply announce next week on RAW during the contract signing segment that the match between Styles and The Undertaker will have a special guest referee. Then they could build around the stipulation in the coming weeks.

It is likely that Stone Cold Steve Austin, who is coming back to celebrate the #316Day on RAW next Monday would be chosen for this role or else Shawn Michaels, whose name has been spoken by AJ Styles during the buildup of this match, emerges as the guest referee.

#1 Casket Match

Casket Match could be the best option for this dream bout

The best stipulation WWE can add to this match is that of a Casket Match. The Undertaker has achieved specialization in this stipulation as he has defeated a lot of Superstars in this gimmick match. The reason why WWE should go ahead in this direction is that they can book ‘Taker to win the match without pinning AJ Styles.

The Phenomenal One still has two-three years of pro wrestling left in him and back-to-back pinfall losses to The Undertaker can hurt his character. At Super Showdown, WWE had him to lose after taking just one chokeslam. However, it was later learnt that the former WWE Champion was hurt hence, the Creative team had to take this decision.

Besides, this will be a new challenge for Styles because he has never taken part in a Casket Match. In this match, a Superstar tries to put his opponent inside the casket and then shut it to win the battle. WWE had last used this stipulation during The Undertaker’s match against Rusev at the Greatest Royal Rumble pay-per-view. It would be refreshing to see the Casket Match make a return at WrestleMania this year.