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WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view will happen next month and it’s the final stop before WrestleMania 36. WWE has already confirmed 3 matches for the show (Becky Lynch's challenger is yet to be announced). One of the things about WrestleMania is just how many Superstars want to become a part of it.
Everybody wants their ‘Mania moment but only some get that. Things become much better when Vince McMahon shakes things up with surprise returns. We know that for this year's show as well, McMahon would've planned something similar. But at the same time, not everybody will get to be a part of this visual extravaganza; some are going to miss WrestleMania.
In this article, we'll talk about 3 WWE Superstars who will probably miss WrestleMania and 2 that won’t. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
#5 Miss WrestleMania: Goldberg
Goldberg will be facing The Fiend at Super ShowDown for the Universal Championship. It's assumed that he'll lose this match and sit on the sidelines. Many fans were wondering whether Goldberg will work at WrestleMania or not. As per Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Goldberg isn’t part of the show’s card.
He’ll probably lose to The Fiend and then wait for a few months before turning up for another Saudi Arabia pay-per-view -- if WWE shows the interest in him again.
Once, the former Universal Champion was believed to win against Bray Wyatt in Saudi Arabia and then face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 36 for the title. This would’ve been an amazing match but Reigns (and many fans) don’t want it to happen. When he was given a choice between Goldberg and The Fiend, Reigns picked Wyatt as his desired ‘Mania 36 opponent. WWE could always book a Goldberg vs Reigns in the future, perhaps even this year.
#4 Won’t miss WrestleMania: The Undertaker
The Undertaker wrestled his last WWE match more than 7 months ago at Extreme Rules. He teamed up with Roman Reigns to take on Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre, with the Deadman pinning the Best in the World. Since then, ‘Taker hasn’t returned for another match. He missed last year’s Saudi Arabia show and when asked the reason, he stated that WWE didn’t need him at that moment.
He isn’t scheduled for the upcoming Super ShowDown either. Fans are quite surprised by WWE’s decision of not bringing ‘Taker back. However, this could have something to do with his WrestleMania match. The Deadman will perform at The Grandest Stage of Them All this year if rumors are to be believed.
He’s handpicked AJ Styles as his ‘Mania opponent; mainly because he sees a modern-day Shawn Michaels in him. Last week on RAW, the former WWE Champion even teased this dream match when he called himself “Mr. WrestleMania” -- a nickname fans gave to Michaels. Are you excited for this dream match?
#3 Miss WrestleMania: Matt Hardy
Matt Hardy has probably made his final appearance in WWE. He was advertised to have a No Holds Barred match on RAW but it didn’t happen. Instead, he was demolished by Randy Orton with steel chairs. Hardy’s contract is set to expire on March 1 and he’s rumored to be leaving the company as he has already rejected a new contract. Recently, Hardy made a brief reference to what happened on last RAW and said that he didn’t get what he deserved.
From the past few weeks, he’s been teasing to debut in AEW and become the leader of The Dark Order. Perhaps this is going to happen once Hardy leaves WWE. Almost three years ago, The Hardy Boyz made a shocking return to WWE at WrestleMania and this was one of the biggest highlights of the show. Since then, Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy haven’t worked as a tag team at ‘Mania and it seems like their reunion won’t happen in WWE again. Jeff is currently injured and he could also miss the show.
#2 Won’t miss WrestleMania: John Cena
Next week on SmackDown, John Cena will make his return. Cena isn’t announced for any segment as of yet, but it could have something to do with his WrestleMania 36 match. The former WWE Champion has already confirmed on several interviews that he’ll not miss ‘Mania this year. It’s going to happen in his hometown and Cena wants to do something special for his fans.
According to Wrestling Observer Radio, Cena is currently scheduled to face Elias at the show. While this doesn’t seem like exciting news for his fans, the plans are always subject to change. Last year, he returned as the Doctor of Thuganomics and had a segment with Elias. At WrestleMania 34 too, Cena and Elias had a segment and even a brief brawl.
Whatever the case might be, one thing is confirmed. Cena will be at WrestleMania and he’ll probably wrestle. His upcoming SmackDown appearance might reveal who his opponent might be and because of this, more fans will be tuning into the show.
#1 Miss WrestleMania: Ronda Rousey
The former RAW Women’s Champion lost her title to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 35 after a lengthy reign. Since then, Ronda Rousey hasn’t appeared on WWE Television; she was also injured during her ‘Mania match. While the fans are hoping that Rousey would return to WWE soon, this probably wouldn’t happen for a few more months.
Becky Lynch might lose her championship to Shayna Baszler in Tampa and could take some time off. When she would return, WWE could bring Rousey back and rekindle their rivalry. Both Superstars have unfinished business with each other and it makes sense why the creatives could book Becky vs Ronda in a singles match.
Stephanie McMahon believes The Rowdy One will return to WWE, once she’s done with a few things:
In all seriousness, I hope so. I know that she's very excited about coming back. I think she has some things in her personal life that she wants to do. When the time is right, she'll be back. I have no doubt about that.
