5 things WWE must do on the road to WrestleMania 37

It's no secret that WrestleMania season is an important time for WWE, but one could almost argue that this particular season carries an even heavier weight. In fact, between the company needing a boom period to pop ratings and fan expectations at an all-time high, the company must deliver!

While that might sound like non-sensical hyperbole meant to draw out the importance of an event, WWE really is in need of some kind of momentum to kick them back into high gear. Not only is that evident by the struggling ratings of both shows, but also how little success the company has had at changing this over the past few months.

With that being said and WrestleMania 37 right around the corner, here are five things WWE must do on the road to WrestleMania 37. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and be sure to tell us what you would like to see happen during WrestleMania season.

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#5 Road to WrestleMania - Bring back The Fiend at the right time

WWE needs to bring The Fiend back at the right time.

The Road to WrestleMania is all about timing, and that's exactly what WWE needs when it comes to The Fiend. While the company taking arguably their biggest Superstar off television was a controversial move, it can all pay off if they manage to time his return correctly.

Whether that is during the main event of Monday Night RAW, or at the Peacock-exclusive Fastlane pay-per-view, is up to the company. They just need to make a good story out of it. They also need to make sure they find a way to protect The Fiend in the coming months, which could be difficult with how he has been booked thus far.

If nothing else, WWE removing The Fiend from television shows they are planning their next steps carefully. Of course, whether it ends up working is anyone's guess, but timing will be everything with this one. It might even determine The Fiend's relevancy to the the product for years to come.

#4 WWE must not rely too much on cliffhanger storytelling on the road to WrestleMania 37

WWE really shouldn't over-rely on cliffhanger storytelling.

While WWE can sometimes leave fans hanging on the edge of their seats with a nice, juicy cliffhanger heading towards WrestleMania, it doesn't always work out that way. Unfortunately for WWE fans, the company has struggled with that over the last couple of months, making cliffhangers pretty much a hit or miss affair.

Kevin Owens attacking Roman Reigns on SmackDown was a pretty chaotic way to end the show, especially considering Edge's WrestleMania choice was the focus of the segment, and it left a lot of questions unanswered. Superstars like Alexa Bliss, however, have gone from being teased for a title run, to being eliminated from The Royal Rumble in a matter of minutes.

In all honesty, WWE needs to avoid overusing the cliffhanger trope on the road to WrestleMania unless they are willing to make it meaningful. No pointless red herrings, no filling time. Just definitive answers to questions that make fans want to follow along with what is happening.

#3 WWE must give Daniel Bryan a high profile match on the road to WrestleMania 37

Should WWE put Daniel Bryan in a high profile match at WrestleMania 37?

Daniel Bryan probably won't be a full-time WWE competitor for too much longer, which pretty much puts him in the twilight of his illustrious career. Now, that doesn't mean he can't go out with a metaphorical bang, but the company must make sure that Daniel Bryan puts someone over at this year's show of shows.

Almost no one's word means as much to fans as Daniel Bryan's does. He is the quintessential fan favorite underdog and can fully back it up in the ring with his spectacular move set. With that in mind, why not use one of his last WrestleManias to make a name for another talent?

If WWE put someone like Big E, Murphy, Dominic, or another worthy competitor in this position, they could go on to become the company's next big thing. It would also be a memorable match for Daniel Bryan, who can use his brilliant storytelling in the ring to help elevate whoever the next big thing turns out to be.

#2 WWE must avoid bringing back The Undertaker on the road to WrestleMania

Will WWE be able to resist bringing The Undertaker back?

The Undertaker said goodbye to WWE fans last year in November, and while it was a very bittersweet moment, it felt like the right thing to do. Not only was that evident by how much Mark Callaway had given the company over the years, but also due to what that had done to the 56 year old's body during his career.

It's not going to be the easiest thing in the world to do, especially with the kind of impact The Undertaker has had on previous WrestleMania seasons, but it's ultimately best for business. There's no streak to defend, goals to be accomplished or dream matches to be had.

Again, it's going to be difficult to get used to not having The Undertaker at WrestleMania, but doing anything else could risk hurting the legacy of the Undertaker. He doesn't present himself the same way anymore, which is why WWE needs to avoid using him as a prop for ratings. It might not look good for the company if they do.

#1 WWE must have The Miz cash in on Drew McIntyre before WrestleMania 37

WWE could really shake things up with a cash in by The Miz!

WWE thrives under chaos, which is exactly why they need The Miz to cash in his Money in the Bank contract sometime during the road to WrestleMania. While the company usually saves a Superstar's cash in until after the show of shows, doing so before hand could offer a very unique way to create an engaging yet chaotic title picture.

Imagine thinking that Drew McIntyre will successfully defend his WWE title all the way to WrestleMania 37, and then see him lose in a last-minute cash in. That would be a huge swerve for fans, and would really serve to disrupt a pretty clear-cut road to WrestleMania.

Ultimately, the road to WrestleMania is supposed to be a time for surprises, and this would be among the biggest that WWE could offer. It would also be a nice little something extra in a product that sometimes feels too repetitive.