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With WrestleMania 36, the biggest show of the year, coming closer with each passing day the anticipation is rising within the WWE Universe. WWE has already announced a couple of matches for the Show of Shows and many more will be announced in the next few weeks.
For the past three decades, The Undertaker has been one of the special attractions of WrestleMania, participating in twenty-five matches on the Grandest Stage of Them All in his career. Given The Undertaker still makes sporadic appearances, the fans will be hoping to see him wrestle this year, having missed it for the first time in many years, as he was kept off of the 2019 iteration of the event.
The 54-year-old is not too far away from his retirement day, and it will be interesting to see if he decides to hang up his boots after one last match at 'Mania this year, which would be a perfect way to bid farewell to his illustrious career. A number of big names could be great opponents for The Deadman at the Showcase of the Immortals this year.
Let's talk about three WWE Superstars who should face The Undertaker at WrestleMania 36 and two who shouldn't.
#3 Should face: Cain Velasquez
Arriving in WWE last year, Cain Velasquez, a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, has had just one feud, as he battled his old foe from The Octagon, Brock Lesnar. Even though Velasquez stood tall against Lesnar in their MMA fight, he failed to repeat the same feat inside the squared circle, losing to the Beast Incarnate at Crown Jewel. Velasquez has not appeared in WWE since that match in Saudi Arabia.
Being a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, Velasquez possess a legit threat, and he certainly brings it in the ring. Even though Cain didn't participate at Royal Rumble, he could return to the ring at WrestleMania, which would be his maiden voyage (inside a stadium with a ship inside of it, too!) if he gets a match this year.
While things didn't go the way Velasquez had planned against Lesnar, he could set his eyes on an even bigger name, one of the biggest stars in pro wrestling history. Velasquez would be a great choice to face The Undertaker on April 5th. Whether he comes away with a victory or walks out defeated, just being in the match would make big statement for his goals and expectations of his career in WWE.
#2 Shouldn't face: The Fiend
As the current Universal Champion, The Fiend has a monumental task in front of him at the end of this month, as he will defend his title against Goldberg. A former Universal Champion in his own right, Goldberg is arguably Bray Wyatt's biggest challenge yet. The two Superstars are set to collide at Super ShowDown, which will take place in Saudi Arabia.
Bray Wyatt has been just about the most popular man in WWE for a while since his scintillating return with a new character. It didn't take long for him to get his hands on the Universal Championship, as Wyatt won it in his second attempt, beating Seth Rollins at last year's Crown Jewel event. The Fiend has been enjoying a great run as the holder of the title, and he has a good chance of still being the champion heading into WrestleMania 36, considering his momentum at the moment.
If The Fiend walks into Tampa, Florida as Universal Champion, it may not be the best decision for him to have a match against The Undertaker. While many fans may appreciate the chance for Bray Wyatt to avenge his WrestleMania 31 loss to The Undertaker, the Universal Champion would be better served defending his title against a full-time Superstar at the biggest event of the year.
#2 Should face: AJ Styles
Dreams become reality at the biggest show of the year on many occasions, and it seems like WWE tries to put together at least one dream match on each WrestleMania card. With that in mind, a clash between AJ Styles and The Undertaker would be nothing short of spectacular.
The rumor of a match between the two behemoths has been floating for a while, especially after Randy Orton shifted his focus away from AJ Styles and toward Edge. The Phenomenal One suffered an injury at Royal Rumble but made his comeback on RAW this week, delivering an impressive promo which seemed to be pointed towards The Phenom. With less than two months left to build up the rest of the card for WrestleMania 36, it might be the right time to start building up the mega clash.
A match between The Phenom and The Phenomenal One has the potential to steal the show in Tampa. Although The Undertaker has slowed down in recent years, he always delivers on the big stage of WrestleMania. Styles always makes the man standing across the ring from him look good. Regardless of the outcome of the bout, AJ Styles versus The Undertaker would be a triumphant contest for both men, and more importantly, the WWE Univere.
#1 Shouldn't face: Goldberg
Goldberg is returning to the ring, as he will challenge The Fiend at Super ShowDown for the Universal Championship. As Goldberg will be competing before WrestleMania, it's safe to say that he may also make an appearance, likely in a match, on April 5th at WrestleMania 36. If Goldberg wins the Universal Championship in Saudi Arabia, a rematch is feasible inside the giant stadium in central Florida. However, if he fails to capture the belt, the question remains who could be next for the WCW legend.
A number of full-time Superstars could face Goldberg, yet WWE often leans towards booking gigantic names against each other for big events. With that in mind, a rematch between Goldberg and The Undertaker can't be ruled out, as they already faced each other at Super ShowDown last year and the match did not go well for either man.
While a match between Goldberg and The Undertaker may seem like a goof idea because their last encounter failed to live up to the hype, it's probably best to avoid doing it again. With the way their original match went, it's more likely to be a repeat of the encounter in Saudi Arabia than a redeeming match for the two legends. WWE should keep these men far away from each other, which would therefore rule out a match at WrestleMania 36.
#1 Should face: Sting
While discussing dream matches, Sting versus The Undertaker is one of the first pairings that rolls off of the tongue fof just about every wrestling fan, and it could turn into a reality at WrestleMania 36. Since Sting didn't get a proper farewell before hanging up his boots, a match against The Undertaker could be a perfect way to bid farewell to his glorious wrestling career, which had lasted over three decades.
Known as The Icon in WCW and TNA, Sting wound up having a short-lived career in WWE. He arrived in 2014 and had his first match 4 months later against Triple H at WrestleMania 31. He would only go on to have 3 more matches in WWE, as he suffered a career-threatening injury at Clash of Champions in 2015, less than one year after his initial appearance at the previous year's Survivor Series. Even though it has been well over 4 years since he has stepped inside the ring, a recent report suggests that Sting is cleared to wrestle, which raises the possibility of a dream match between The Phenom and The Icon at the Showcase of the Immortals.
Neither Undertaker nor Sting are in the prime of careers -- far from it, as a matter of fact -- but the fans would love to see this fantasy match become a reality. The build-up would be very interesting, considering Undertaker and Sting are the two greatest dark characters in professional wrestling. While The Undertaker hasn't weighed in on the matter, Sting has made it clear that he wants to match, and it's certainly possible that he could be one of The Undertaker's last opponents before The Phenom retires. WrestleMania is definitely the time and place to do it, and it may very well be their last chance.
