5 alternate main events for WrestleMania other than Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair

Ronda Rousey chose Charlotte Flair as her opponent for WrestleMania 38. She returned at the 2022 Royal Rumble and won after entering late. With victory for both Rousey and Brock Lesnar, the debate between full-time stars and part-time stars has once again come to the forefront.

Since Lesnar and Rousey won their respective Rumbles, full-time stars have missed out on an opportunity at the Show of Shows. WWE has leaned on part-time stars a lot over the last few years. Rousey and Lesnar are at the top of that list.

Rousey usually sticks around for a longer run. Lesnar pops up at various times during the year for big matches. Other part-timers like John Cena and Goldberg have also shown up for one match at a time.

Cena returned to face Roman Reigns at SummerSlam. Goldberg will challenge the Universal Champion at the Elimination Chamber.

Flair vs. Rousey is a big match between two stars that WWE loves. There are, however, several other full-time women who could have used the win to set up a match at WM 38.

Full-time stars keep the show going all year round but may not get opportunities at the biggest shows. The Queen may have missed last year's show, but she is always in title matches at the event.

With that being said, here are five better female main-event options other than Flair vs. Rousey.

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#5 In our list of alternate main events at WrestleMania 38 is Rhea Ripley vs. Ronda Rousey

While this match would still feature Rousey, it would be against a totally new opponent. Ripley is just as physical as Rousey and should have had a better run as RAW Women's Champion.

Her feud with Nikki A.S.H. and Flair over the summer was likely done to give Flair the belt. The Queen was supposed to face Asuka at WM 37 but missed the show because of a health issue.

WWE has continued to push Bianca Belair near the same level as the Four Horsewomen of NXT, and they should do the same with Ripley. She has an aura unlike most of the top women in WWE, and she's always wanted a match with Rousey.

Rousey's crossover appeal would still apply in this showdown. If Ripley was still RAW Women's Champion, this match could have happened at WrestleMania 38.

#4. Naomi and Charlotte Flair have been crossing paths on the Road to WrestleMania

If WWE still wanted Flair in a featured match at WrestleMania, then a full-time star could have won the Royal Rumble. Naomi has been a WWE performer for nearly a decade, and she's won the SmackDown women's title twice but has had short runs.

An injury just nine days after her first win forced her to vacate the title. She won the title back at WrestleMania 33 and had a run of 140 days. A match between the Queen and Naomi would work for a few reasons.

Flair is essentially the top woman of the brand and has had the help of Sonya Deville. Deville has stacked the deck against Naomi at every turn, including in matches with Flair.

It's similar to the rise of both Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston. Deville could try to steal the title opportunity from Naomi on the way to the Showcase of the Immortals. A win at Mania would do wonders for Naomi, especially over Flair. Flair has won and lost championships so much that she can afford a loss.

#3. Ripley vs. Belair would be a good showcase of the future at WrestleMania

All of the Horsewomen of NXT have had title matches at past WrestleManias. Some have had showcases more than others.

Belair and Ripley both won titles at Mania 37 as Belair beat Sasha Banks and Ripley defeated Asuka. It might have been the first title win for both women, but it won't be the last.

WWE should spice things up and not always feature the same three or four stars in main events. Belair did so last year, but she's still a different face. Ripley battling Belair over the RAW Women's Championship would be a good change of pace.

Lynch could drop the title before WrestleMania, while the other two could earn shots at the title. Belair and Ripley are the early favorites at Elimination Chamber.

A triple threat between the three women has been advertised for a live event before WrestleMania. It could just be a one-time match or a sign of things to come.

#2. A Fatal Four-Way would spice things up at WrestleMania

Variety is the spice of life, and the same goes for matches at WrestleMania. WWE usually has several one-on-one contests at the event. Title bouts are often between a champion and a challenger.

WWE announced that there will be a women's Elimination Chamber match in Saudi Arabia. Liv Morgan, Ripley, Doudrop, Nikki A.S.H., and Belair were announced as participants. A mystery opponent will also compete.

Some rumors have stated that the plan for the RAW Women's Championship match at Mania will be Lynch vs. Belair. The other women in the Chamber match have worked just as hard as Belair and also deserve a match at the Show of Shows.

For that reason, booking a Fatal Four-way would be a good idea. Morgan, Ripley, and Belair could battle Lynch for the RAW Women's title. It would offer up a different match than the one-on-one between Flair and Rousey.

Belair had a huge moment last year, and Lynch has had title matches at the event several times. WWE should give more than one woman a shot at the RAW Women's Championship.

#1. Bayley and Sasha Banks should renew their rivalry for WrestleMania

Bayley and Sasha Banks have competed against each other at earlier WrestleManias. The two dropped their WWE women's titles one year. Bayley defended the SmackDown Women's Championship in a six-woman match another year.

The two had a title program in late 2020 where Banks won the SmackDown Women's Championship from Bayley. The two competed in a Hell in a Cell match during their feud.

Banks had a main-event match last year. Bayley is currently out with an ACL injury but could return before WrestleMania. She was on fire during her heel run and was inexplicably left without a match last year.

Their friendship and feud deserve a big stage like the Showcase of the Immortals. When Bayley comes back, she could be either a heel or a face. Her work was so good, however, that she still might get cheered. However it may happen, a WrestleMania match between Bayley and Banks should be a reality.