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Anytime it is Wrestlemania season many fans have a surreal feeling, as throughout the WWE calendar year we feel like the showcase of the immortals is an event far away into the future, but one does not realise how fast Wrestlemania approaches.
And it that time of the year again where wrestling fans from all across the globe gather on one night to experience the ultimate spectacle of wrestling. While many feel that Wrestlemania is not of the same standard in quality it was decades ago, there is no denying that it still holds the same pop culture relevance it did all those years ago.
Now we finally know what the Wrestlemania 35 match card would look like, rumours have been circulating on what will go down at the event, and while rumours can be nothing but speculation, it is interesting to know what are some of the plans WWE have in store for us. So let us go through some of the biggest rumours surrounding Wrestlemania 35.
#1 New Day Splits
One of the more exciting narratives on the road to Wrestlemania this year is Kofi Kingston's pursuit of the WWE title, as WWE threw a curve ball at their fans when they elevated Kofi Kingston to main event prominence.
This saw Kofi enter the Elimination Chamber and come within a hair strand of winning the WWE title, but fans knew that the New Day member would not go any further in the main event picture. However, we were wrong as WWE handpicked Kofi as the next top babyface on Smackdown Live, and now we are fully engrossed in Kofi's journey to Wrestlemania.
From Daniel Bryan labelling Kofi a B+ player to Vince McMahon throwing obstacle after obstacle at the man, Kingston's journey on this road to Wrestlemania has not been an easy one, and according to rumours it does not seem like Kofi's path will get any easier.
A few weeks back rumours have indicated that the New Day are going to split up, while nothing of that sort has happened, it seems likely that it could as Kofi addressed these rumours.
The veteran stated that the New Day will never split, as he feels that they are in the best position of their careers and by breaking up it does them no favours, but if we know WWE's booking by now it is quite clear that they will swerve us once more on this road to Wrestlemania.
From a fan's perspective, the New Day's splitting up makes little sense, but WWE is known to give the fans the opposite of what they desire, and in all honesty, the New Day turning on Kofi will be more beneficial to his rise in the main event.
#2 Lesnar Might Drop The Title
The Universal Title Reign of Brock Lesnar has not been the type of title reign fans had envisioned when he destroyed Goldberg for the title at Wrestlemania 33, as Lesnar's absence from Raw and multiple pay-per-views.
Now it seems like WWE could finally take the title of Lesnar as their new golden boy Seth Rollins is primed to fill Lesnar's position as Universal Champion, but rumours and speculations have been all over the place with regards to who will win this match.
Some rumours indicate that it will be Brock Lesnar that walks out of Wrestlemania as the Universal Champion, while others feel that it is Seth Rollins time to ascend to the main event. In all honesty, the rumour that seems most plausible is the one that sees Seth Rollins walk out of Wrestlemania the new Universal Champion.
Since the new reports have surfaced that WWE could be drafting Brock Lesnar to Smackdown Live when the blue brand moves to FOX Sports later this year, it seems like Lesnar could take hiatus after Wrestlemania and return in time for Smackdown Live's new home.
Furthermore, Seth Rollins has developed into a draw for the WWE as his merchandise sales, overall popularity on the product, and renowned status as a capable main eventer logically positions him as the next Universal Title holder.
#3 Kofi Mania
It has been a long hard road for Kofi Kingston in the WWE, from reaching the main event scene to being thrown down the ranks of the midcard, Kofi has persisted, persevered and patiently waited for his chance to show the world what he is truly capable of.
And it seems like Kofi is finally getting the opportunities he has toiled hard for, but as mentioned in an earlier point, Kofi's road to Wrestlemania has not been a bed of roses, as the challenges facing him from Vince McMahon, Daniel Bryan and even Kevin Owens have seemed insurmountable to say the least.
But according to rumours that have been circulating for a while now Kofi will have his day in the sun, as many believe at Wrestlemania Kofi will take on Daniel Bryan for the WWE Title. Even though on Smackdown Live this week Kofi was tricked out by Vince McMahon out of the WWE Title picture, it is clear as daylight that Kofi will go to Wrestlemania.
#4 Rousey To Leave
Ronda Rousey first year as a professional wrestler was a good indication of how successful she would be in the business, as her in-ring work, character development and overall persona have improved within her tenure in the WWE.
But it seems that Rousey's time in the company could be coming to an end, as rumours have indicated that Rousey will go on a hiatus after Wrestlemania, and the reasons for her departure is due to Rousey wanting to start a family.
Now, what does this mean for the Raw Women's Title picture? Well, it could mean the rumours of Becky Lynch winning the title at Wrestlemania could be true, as Becky has been comfortably positioned as the next top star in the women's division.
Even though Rousey had received a lot of criticism in the WWE, she did elevate and legitimise women's wrestling.
#5 Cena Might Not Compete
John Cena has not been seen on WWE television for a while now, as his Hollywood commitments have crowded his schedule, and while it is sort of odd to witness the build-up to Wrestlemania without Cena, it is not such a big surprise as WWE have started over without John Cena in the limelight.
According to rumours, Cena might not compete at Wrestlemania this year as speculation arose when other superstars filled the two potential matches slated for Cena at Wrestlemania. Many expected Cena to take on Kurt Angle in his retirement match at Wrestlemania, but Baron Corbin filled that spot.
And another one of Cena's dream matches slated for the show which was a showdown with Samoa Joe is not looking likely as Rey Mysterio has filled that position. Even though the rumours that Cena might not compete at Wrestlemania in a match, he could make a cameo.
