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The night after Elimination Chamber brought excitement, as four NXT superstars made their main roster debuts. Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Ricochet, and Aleister Black were the recent call ups to the main roster. The four superstars made their debut on Raw, but they also took part on Smackdown Live in the following night.
Elimination Chamber was an impressive PPV, and it certainly met the expectations of the WWE Universe. Though some matches were bland, it was a great show overall. Fastlane is the last PPV before WrestleMania, and the storylines are developing gradually for the Grandest Stage of the All. WrestleMania 35 is scheduled to take place on 7th April at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey.
Considering Aleister Black made his main roster debut this week, he is likely to have a match at the Show of Shows. WWE signed Black in 2016, and he attained plenty of success in NXT. He had some remarkable bouts with Hideo Itami, Velveteen Dream, Lars Sullivan, Johnny Gargano and many more. Black won the NXT Championship, and he also won the NXT Male Competitor of the Year award in 2017.
Black is proficient in the squared circle, and he has all the characteristics to be a top star of the company. Here we discuss three superstars who could face Black in New Jersey.
#3 Rey Mysterio
It will be highly beneficial for Aleister Black if he faces a legendary opponent like Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 35. Presently, Mysterio is part of Smackdown Live where he returned last year. Mysterio needs a credible opponent for the Show of Shows, and Black is undoubtedly an exceptional choice for the former WWE World Champion.
There is no denying that Rey Mysterio is one of the most accomplished superstars in WWE history. He offered several unforgettable bouts in his WWE career. Mysterio won the Intercontinental title twice, Cruiserweight title thrice, tag team title four times and the world title three times. As a matter of fact, he also won the Royal Rumble match in 2006.
Mysterio is an amazing high-flyer whereas Black is a proficient striker. The two superstars are competent in producing a top-notch match at the Grandest Stage of Them All. Black will lift his stature in WWE if he manages to pin Mysterio at Metlife Stadium.
#2 Andrade "Cien" Almas
Andrade Cien Almas is certainly a top candidate to face Aleister Black at WrestleMania 35. As a matter of fact, the two men locked horns when Black made his Smackdown Live debut this week, where Black overpowered Andrade. Andrade was a significant name in the independent circuit before WWE decided to sign him in 2015.
The 29-year old gradually earned his name in NXT and his in-ring talent was noteworthy. Andrade won the NXT title once, and he also won the NXT Match of Year Award against Johnny Gargano. He was drafted to Smackdown Live last year.
Considering Andrade and Black had a long history in NXT, they are capable of producing an astonishing rivalry. In fact, Andrade lost his NXT title to Black at NXT Takeover: New Orleans when Black ended his 140 days run as the NXT champion.
Moreover, Andrade's run has been ordinary on the main roster, but he could have a memorable feud with Black if WWE books them perfectly.
WWE can build this feud around Zelina Vega, who is the real-life spouse of Aleister Black. Since Vega is currently the manager of Andrade, she might turn on Andrade for Black. The build-up could be exciting if the two superstars lock horns in New Jersey.
#1 Finn Balor
Finn Balor is a perfect opponent for Aleister Black, and the two men could steal the show in New Jersey. Balor is the current Intercontinental Champion and is having a remarkable rivalry with Bobby Lashley. In fact, Balor grabbed the title after beating Lashley and Lio Rush in a handicap match at Elimination Chamber. The rivalry is not likely to continue until WrestleMania 35 and Aleister Black could be a suitable challenger for the former Universal Champion.
Balor is a prominent name on the red brand, and WWE signed him in 2014. The leader of the Balor Club had massive popularity in Japan where he wrestled several years. Balor had a memorable run in NXT where became the NXT Champion, and he held the title 292 days. Subsequently, he grabbed the Universal champion after making the main roster debut in 2016.
Unfortunately, Balor had to relinquish the Universal title as he got injured. However, his impressive run halted after he came back from the injury. He was not in the title picture for two years, but he got the Universal title shot at Royal Rumble, and he won his maiden Intercontinental title at Elimination Chamber.
There is no denying that Black and Balor are incredible performers in the squared circle. It will be a fresh rivalry for the WWE Universe, and their dexterity in the ring can produce an awe-inspiring match at WrestleMania 35. It might be too early to make Black Intercontinental Champion, but the rivalry might extend after the Show of Shows in New Jersey.
