5 last-minute changes WWE may make for WrestleMania 36 - Undertaker's "Holy Trinity", SmackDown match scrapped, new stipulation added 

The Undertaker (L); SmackDown match to be changed
The Undertaker (L); SmackDown match to be changed

WrestleMania 36 has gone haywire due to the coronavirus pandemic with WWE moving all of their shows to the Performance Center. WrestleMania 36, which was set to take place at the Raymond James Stadium on April 5, has also been moved to the Performance Center and a few undisclosed locations.

WWE have been using a few personnel which has resulted in them making WrestleMania 36 a two-day affair, with the show now set to take place on April 4 and April 5. Sportskeeda's Tom Colohue has reported that WWE could make last-minute changes to their storyline at WrestleMania 36.

Let's take a look at 5 last-minute changes WWE may make for WrestleMania 36:


#5 Elias vs Baron Corbin match scrapped

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Elias and Baron Corbin have been in a feud on SmackDown over the last few weeks, and WWE confirmed that the two will be in a singles match at WrestleMania 36. During last week's SmackDown, Elias was performing from an elevated area in the Performance Center, when Corbin attacked from behind and Elias fell flat onto the floor from quite a height.

WWE.com revealed that there's uncertainty over Elias' availability for WrestleMania 36, which perhaps hints at WWE changing the storyline a bit. This is what the WWE report stated:

"Elias’ status remains uncertain for his WrestleMania match against King Corbin after last Friday’s brutal fall on SmackDown. As Elias performed from the perch of the WWE Performance Center, Corbin viciously blindsided him and kicked the songbird from the railing, resulting in a brutal fall."

Perhaps WWE are looking to bring in a big-name star to have a WrestleMania match to get fans interested in the show, and who better to face than a hated heel like Baron Corbin to get fans excited. Who knows, maybe new WWE signing and WrestleMania host Rob Gronkowski could make his in-ring debut at The Show of Shows.

#4 Guest commentators

Asuka on commentary
Asuka on commentary

WWE have used few people in their recent programming, which includes wrestlers, backstage personnel, as well as commentators. WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler missed a few episodes of RAW but returned recently. Over on SmackDown, Corey Graves has been missing, as he is quarantining and we aren't quite sure if he will be on the WrestleMania show.

WWE have used guest commentators on the blue brand due to Michael Cole not having a partner at the desk, and it's gone down well with the WWE audience. Asuka stole the show over on RAW, while Triple H was hilarious behind the mic on SmackDown, as was Sami Zayn.

But with Asuka having to defend her Women's Tag Team titles at WrestleMania 36 and Zayn to put his Intercontinental title on the line against Daniel Bryan, we could have a few other guest commentators to fill the commentary booth at WrestleMania 36 and make it a memorable night.

Perhaps WWE could bring in a few Hall of Famers, or those that are set to go into the Hall of Fame, like JBL, on the show.

#3 24/7 title match announced

R-Truth
R-Truth

If WWE decides to scrap the Elias vs Baron Corbin match altogether, perhaps they could add a 24/7 match for The Show of Shows. R-Truth, the current 24/7 Champion, could maybe have a mini-feud with someone during the course of WrestleMania 36 and it would make the show a little more enjoyable thanks to the hysterics of the veteran Superstar.

The title can be defended anytime and anywhere, which works well for WWE as they have an entire arena that they can use innovatively. This year's Show of Shows will not have the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, which has been a part of the last six WrestleManias. WWE may have scrapped the match as they do not want to take the risk of having too many Superstars in the arena and the ring.

But, perhaps the 24/7 title segments could replace the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and allow lower-card Superstars to feature on the WrestleMania card. With WWE pre-taping the matches, they wouldn't need to have had all Superstars fighting for the 24/7 title at the same time.

#2 Unusual stipulation for SmackDown tag team match

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The SmackDown tag team match is one of nine titles that will be on the line at WrestleMania 36 this weekend. But, WWE may have a problem with this match as The Miz was reportedly sent home for being unwell. This reportedly infuriated The Usos as they were worried about the safety of the rest of the locker room. Roman Reigns later pulled out of WrestleMania 36 due to safety concerns.

The Miz and John Morrison, the current SmackDown Tag Team champions were set to defend their titles in a triple threat ladder match against The Usos and The New Day. If The Miz is not cleared to wrestle, WWE will have to scrap the match altogether or add a stipulation to the match.

Dave Meltzer revealed on Wrestling Observer Radio that one Superstar from each team could feature in the ladder match, which is quite unusual considering it's a match for the tag team titles! We will have to wait and see what WWE does and we will learn more about it on the SmackDown go-home show.

#1 The Undertaker to have a backup in the match against AJ Styles

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The Undertaker was on this past week's RAW where he put out a chilling promo, warning AJ Styles - his opponent at WrestleMania 36 - that he made a mistake by bringing Undertaker's family into the feud. The Phenom also revealed that he would be bringing an "Unholy Trinity" with him at WrestleMania 36 and he told Styles to bring Gallows and Anderson with him.

"And I hope you bring those two ass-clowns Gallows and Anderson with you. All three of you can feel the wrath of the Unholy Trinity I'm bringing with me."

Many fans have wondered who the Unholy Trinity could be. Perhaps The Deadman may bring his wife and former WWE Superstar Michelle McCool, who has been dragged into this feud by Styles. 'Taker could also bring an old ally in Kane, who would add more star power to WrestleMania and to the Boneyard match between Styles and Undertaker.

Some fans have speculated that the Unholy Trinity could be Undertaker's characters in WWE.

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