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The road to WrestleMania commenced at Royal Rumble which was the first PPV of the year. Seth Rollins won the men's Royal Rumble match, and Becky Lynch won the women's Royal Rumble match at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. As a matter of fact, Seth Rollins already announced the decision to face the Universal champion, Brock Lesnar. Hence, WWE champion Daniel Bryan needs a credible opponent for the Show of Shows.
Daniel Bryan is scheduled to defend the WWE title in a traditional six-man Elimination Chamber match at Toyota Center. The WWE title Will be on the line against Randy Orton, Mustafa Ali, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, and Jeff Hardy.
Meanwhile, Bryan is no stranger to an Elimination Chamber match. Bryan has experience of winning an Elimination Chamber match, as he won the Elimination Chamber match against five other competitors in 2012 and he retained the World Heavyweight title. Bryan will be aiming to repeat the same feat in Houston.
Bryan turned heel last year, and he won the WWE title against AJ Styles. Currently, he is having a fruitful run as champion, and he is likely to stay champion for a long period. The five-time WWE champion needs an elite opponent at the Grandest Stage of them all.
Here, we discuss three superstars who could face Daniel Bryan if he stays champion till WrestleMania 35.
#3 Samoa Joe
Samoa Joe can be a great opponent for Bryan in New Jersey. Joe is part of Smackdown Live, and he will be in the Elimination Chamber match at Toyota Center. Joe is a top talent of the blue brand, and he will certainly play in an essential role at WrestleMania 35.
Joe had vast popularity before WWE signed him in 2015. He attained notable success in NXT as he became the NXT champion. In fact, Joe was the first ever two-time NXT champion. Subsequently, he made the main roster in 2017. Though Joe has been in the title picture for a long time, he has not managed to grab a title on the main roster.
Joe could win first main roster title at Metlife Stadium if he faces the WWE Champion Daniel Bryan. Bryan and Joe could start a new feud in the Elimination Chamber match, and the rivalry could continue till WrestleMania 35. Joe is an exceptional performer in the squared circle who is equally good on the mic. Bryan and Joe can offer stupendous promos, and they are capable of stealing the show in New Jersey.
#2 Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens is undoubtedly an ideal opponent for the current WWE champion. Owens is currently out of action due to an injury, but he could be back before WrestleMania 35. His last run was on Raw, but he might switch brands after returning from the injury.
Owens was a prominent name in the independent circuit before he decided to join WWE in 2014. Owens won the NXT title, and he had some awe-inspiring bouts with Sami Zayn, Samoa Joe, and Finn Balor. Owens continued the impressive run in the main roster as he defeated John Cena on the main roster debut. He won the Universal title once, Intercontinental title twice and US title thrice.
Considering Owens already won the most prestigious belt of the red brand, he will be determined to grab the most prestigious belt of the blue brand. Since Bryan is a heel, Owens can return as a babyface. Owens is a great performer who has given several remarkable matches in his career. Owens can produce an astounding match against Daniel Bryan at Metlife Stadium.
Though Owens was on Raw before he got injured, he has issues with the then GM of SmackDown Live, Daniel Bryan and WWE can get around that storyline to build this rivalry up.
#1 Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio is certainly the best opponent for Daniel Bryan, and he is number one in this list. Mysterio returned to WWE last year, and he is an essential part of the Smackdown Live. Since Mysterio is an elite superstar of the blue brand, WWE could have a big plan for the former WWE champion at the Show of Shows.
WWE signed Mysterio in 2002, and he has attained plenty of success in his illustrious career. He is regarded as one of the best high flyers to grace the WWE ring. He won the WWE title thrice, Cruiserweight title thrice Intercontinental title twice and the tag team titles four times. In fact, he also the Royal Rumble match in 2006.
Mysterio and Bryan could be dream opponents for the WWE Universe, as both superstars are remarkable in the ring. Moreover, Bryan and Mysterio are similar in size, and they are competent in stealing the show at Metlife Stadium. Presently, Mysterio is a babyface, and it makes perfect sense for him to collide with Bryan who is a top heel of the blue brand.
