4 WWE Legends Who Could Show Up At WrestleMania 35

With WWE's biggest show of the year right around the corner, it's probably time for some of the biggest names from the past to start coming out of the woodwork, as the company usually likes to involve its legends at WrestleMania, even if it's just for a quick cameo.

Naturally, you should expect to see all of the Hall of Fame inductees be present at this year's Mania show, so we're going to be seeing D-Generation X, Bret Hart, and others take the stage at some point in the show.

As for other legends, well, in the past, we've seen several big names make a surprise appearance, which is usually just what a long show like WrestleMania needs.

So who are some of the big names that could be making an appearance when WWE heads to MetLife Stadium on April 7? Well, here are four former World Heavyweight Champions who might show up at WrestleMania 35.

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#4 - The Undertaker

The Undertaker hasn't missed a WrestleMania event since back in 2000 when he was out of action for the 16th instalment of the annual show.

As of this writing, The Undertaker doesn't have a match at WrestleMania, and according to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the future WWE Hall of Famer will not be at the show's 35th instalment, but he will wrestle in Saudi Arabia.

Of the names on this list, The Undertaker is the only one who could have a match if he shows up as a surprise, and since John Cena isn't going to face Kurt Angle in his retirement match, you could do Taker vs. Angle should WWE decide to call off the Baron Corbin match, which would be a smart move.

Sure, both Angle and Undertaker have their limitations, but if the match is kept short, and they're both able to do some of their signature spots, then the fans will probably be satisfied with the match -- a lot more than they would be if the company actually goes through with Corbin vs. Angle.

#3 - Steve Austin

The last time we saw "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at a WrestleMania event was back at the show's 32nd instalment where he joined forces with fellow Hall of Famers Mick Foley and Shawn Michaels.

Obviously, no one expects the "Texas Rattlesnake" to actually have another match at this point because if he were ever going to do so, he would've done it already. But he could be a candidate to interrupt Elias' live performance, which would really be a crowd pleaser.

Of course, there is someone else who is far more likely to interrupt Elias' concert, which we'll get to a little bit later, but if that person isn't available, the company should go with Steve Austin in that spot. In fact, compared to the two potential candidates, Austin would likely be a bigger surprise, and for that reason he'd for sure get a bigger reaction.

#2 - Hulk Hogan

Back in January, Hulk Hogan made his first Raw appearance since being fired by the company back in 2015, but the company did bring him back several months beforehand at the Crown Jewel show in Saudi Arabia.

Since he's officially back in the company, one would expect to see the legendary "Hulkster" make an appearance at WWE's biggest show of the year. If he does appear, it'll obviously be in a non-wrestling role, and it's unlikely that WWE would be okay with the 65-year-old Hogan doing anything physical.

As for a potential role for Hogan, well, he could do something with John Cena either backstage or in the ring, and by in the ring, I certainly don't mean a match. However, he could be in Cena's corner for the former 16-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion's match, which will be, as of this writing, against a mystery opponent.

#1 - The Rock

The last time The Rock had an official match was back at WrestleMania 32, where he squashed Erick Rowan, who was then a member of the Wyatt Family, and it's probably safe to assume that he won't be wrestling at next Sunday's show.

As previously mentioned in the Steve Austin entry, The Rock is the guy who will more than likely disrupt Elias' live show. In fact, the confrontation is somewhat expected, as Elias has called out The Rock numerous times in the last few months, including once on television.

There's a good chance that The Rock will be there to "lay the smackdown" on Elias, but if it were up to me, and unfortunately it isn't, I'd have Elias and The Rock beat down a pair of heels who interrupt their segment. Perhaps it can be a team like Gallows and Anderson, who are reportedly on their way out of the company following the event.