It's a funny new era that we're living in when it comes to WWE, with a whole host of new Championships being introduced following the brand split. Obviously, that was to be expected, but as we approach the biggest show of the year in a few weeks time, everyone is asking themselves the same question over and over again - which titles will be left off of the WrestleMania card?
Of course, there are some people who seem to believe it's a certainty that all of the belts will be on the line at the showcase of the immortals, but to those people, we simply shake our heads and sigh. Year in and year out there is a mid-card or tag title of some sort that isn't included on the main four-hour show, which almost always draws universal criticism from the WWE Universe.
No, that wasn't a pun.
So this time round, we thought we'd get out in front of the knives and pitchforks by predicting what titles we think are going to fall at the final hurdle and either be thrown on the pre-show or forgotten about altogether. It's not a nice thought and none of the Champions on either roster right now deserve it, but that's the way this business goes.
With that being said, here are the five Championships most likely to be left off the WrestleMania main card.
#4 - Raw Tag Team Championships
As revealed on Monday Night Raw, Gallows & Anderson will be facing either Enzo & Cass or Sheamus & Cesaro for the Raw Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania. On the face of it that sounds pretty good, but if you're been watching the red brand for the last few months, then you'll understand why those two potential match-ups don't fill us with the most excitement.
Whilst all three of these teams are more than capable of putting on great matches, the character work is severely lacking for all six guys involved. Sure they're talented, but that isn't enough to warrant a main card position sometimes and it feels as if some matches are just a little bit more deserving right now. Fact.
It's time for Little Miss Bliss.
#3 SmackDown Women's Championship
This one would really sting as Alexa Bliss has been phenomenal as SmackDown Women's Champion. Sure she had a bit of a setback at the hands of Naomi, but she's since reclaimed the title and looks better than ever as the female representative for the blue brand.
Unfortunately, it doesn't seem as if her hard work will pay off in Orlando.
The title picture on SD Live when it comes to the women is certainly interesting, but it's not fascinating enough to warrant a main roster place right now. It's sad too because the Raw Women's Championship looks set to be featured extremely prominently, with it being defended by Bayley in a triple threat match against Sasha Banks & Charlotte.
Poor old Alexa. We'll stick with Team Blue for this next pick.
#2 SmackDown Tag Team Championships
American Alpha are the SmackDown Tag Team Champions - and they're just kind of there. The belts don't really mean all that much right now considering how thin the division is on SD Live, which is a shame because Jordan & Gable really are fantastic together.
A bout against The Usos seems to be on the cards and if that's the case, they may as well start prepping for the pre-show right now.
The Samoan tag team have appeared on a staggering five of the last six kick-off shows/dark matches at WrestleMania, which is understandable considering their move set and ability to liven up the crowd. In this instance, however, it would likely be a case of role reversal with American Alpha being the ones to get the fans on their feet before the main show begins.
We conclude with The King and The Greatest Man That Ever Lived.
#1 Cruiserweight Championship
Whether it's a singles match between Neville and Aries or a multi-man ladder match, it doesn't seem as if WWE will be busting out the purple ropes on the grandest stage of them all. Well, they might - but it'll be on the pre-show, as it usually is due to the sheer star power of so many of the other competitors.
If they allow Neville and Austin Aries to go out there and put on a show, the Cruiserweight Championship could easily be the opening match of the night. Unfortunately, it seems unlikely, and you'll have to tune in a few hours earlier if you wish to see two of the best performers in all of WWE right now, give it their all at the showcase of the immortals.
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