3 best possible opponents for AJ Styles at WrestleMania 35

AJ Styles is one of the leading superstars of the WWE. The Smackdown Live is called the house that AJ Styles built and he is an essential part of the blue brand. Styles participated in the traditional six-man Elimination Chamber match, but he failed to grab the WWE title.

Styles challenged Daniel Bryan for the title at Royal Rumble, but he failed to capture the most prestigious title of the blue brand. With Kevin Owens set to challenge the current WWE champion, Styles might not be in the title picture at the Grandest Stage of Them All. Hence, he requires a new opponent for WrestleMania.

WrestleMania 35 is just a month away, and the excitement is sky-high for the WWE Universe. The biggest wrestling carnival is scheduled to take place on 7th April, at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. In fact, WrestleMania 29 was held in the same venue which was very successful.

Styles is a veteran in the squared circle who had a massive reputation before WWE signed him in 2016. The Phenomenal One has won the US title twice, and the WWE World title twice. In fact, his last WWE World title run lasted 371 days which was the eighth longest WWE title run in recent history.

Here, we discuss three best possible superstars who could face AJ Styles in New Jersey.

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#3 The Undertaker

The Phenom

The Undertaker could be a dream opponent for any superstar, and he is certainly a remarkable opponent for Styles. The Phenom's last bout was at Crown Jewel when he teamed up with Kane to fight DX.

The Undertaker is known as one of the greatest wrestlers to grace the ring. The legendary superstar has been part of WWE for 29 years, and he has cemented his legacy. He had unforgettable feuds with Stone Cold, Kurt Angle, the Ultimate Warrior, Triple H, Brock Lesnar and many more.

Though Undertaker won the WWE title seven times, his most notable achievement was the WrestleMania streak which was broken by Brock Lesnar. Currently, the streak record is 24-2, and his other loss came against Roman Reigns.

WWE could sell the fight as Phenom vs Phenomenal One if the two men lock horns at the Grandest Stage of Them All. Since the 53-year old is in the twilight of his career, Styles could be an ideal candidate to retire Undertaker. Moreover, Styles could lift his stature in WWE if he faces Undertaker at WrestleMania 35.

#2 Randy Orton

The Viper

Randy Orton could be a great candidate for Styles at the Show of Shows and this has been reported for a while now. In fact, the two men teased a rivalry last week when Orton interrupted Styles during an interview on Smackdown Live. Orton is currently part of the blue brand, and he has the gigantic possibility to collide with the Phenomenal One at Metlife Stadium.

There is no denying that Randy Orton is one of the most accomplished superstars of the modern era. The third generation superstar has attained plenty of success in his WWE career. He joined WWE in 2002, and he has been an integral of Vince McMahon's billion dollar company for 17 years. Orton grabbed the Intercontinental title once, US title once, tag team titles twice and the WWE World title thirteen times. Orton is a Grand Slam champion.

Orton and Styles locked horns in the past when the Apex Predator defeated the Phenomenal One. However, they can produce a long rivalry, and they could have a great match at WrestleMania 35. Styles could get vengeance of his previous loss if they tussle in New Jersey.

#1 Shawn Michaels

HBK

Shawn Michaels is undoubtedly a dream opponent for Styles, and he is number one in this list. Though Michales retired in 2010 following his loss at WrestleMania 26, he broke retirement last year when wrestled at Crown Jewel. Hence, he could be set for another match at the Show of Shows.

Michaels is called one of the greatest professional wrestlers to set foot in the squared circle. He is one of the best in-ring workers of any generation. The Heart Break Kid wrestled 22 years in WWE before he decided to hang up boots in 2010. Michaels was the first Grand Slam champion in WWE. He won the European title once, Intercontinental title once, tag team titles six times and the WWE title four times. In fact, Michaels also won the Royal Rumble match twice in a row.

Michaels was arguably the greatest performer of the last generation while Styles is the greatest performer of the current generation. There is no denying that it is a dream match for the WWE Universe and they could steal the show at WrestleMania 35. Michaels is not swift like he was in the past, but he is still competent to provide a mind-boggling bout.