Even as WrestleMania 33 draws ever nearer, there isn’t the same sense of palpable excitement in the air that one feels during WrestleMania season. From the dream matches that we expected this year, we get a hodge-podge of contests that do not belong on a show that is being dubbed ‘the ultimate thrill ride’.
Oh sure, the show will definitely sell many tickets, and the brand name alone will make millions tune in (us included); but not one of the matches in this card is a must-watch affair.
As long time fans of the product, we hope the following events do not transpire for the betterment of the WWE product in the long run. Read on.
#5 Have Roman Reigns defeat The Undertaker as a babyface
WWE views Roman Reigns as a very different character, as compared to fans of sports entertainment.
While Reigns is a universally reviled and detested character because of the massive push that he’s been given, WWE sees him as someone that can carry professional wrestling into tomorrow.
Reigns squares off against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 33 and it is not just possible but likely that he wins. We only hope that he turns heel immediately after.
As much as WWE has tried, they haven't been able to make the crowd cheer for their golden boy.
He goes up against a man who has been respected for the better part of two decades. There is no way that Reigns wouldn't be drowned in a sea of boos were he to defeat The Undertaker, irrespective of how good the match is.
This is the ideal time to turn him heel, snapping at the fans for not respecting him despite everything he has accomplished. It would be a natural progression and make sense.
And if the Undertaker wins, then all is well!
#4 Have Goldberg retain the belt
Whatever you may say about Brock Lesnar’s laziness inside the ropes (especially if you’re Dean Ambrose), he can still have a really good match with his opponents. Unlike the current Universal Champion, Goldberg, that is.
With Goldberg contesting for the Universal Championship, the much-awaited Owens-Goldberg encounter eventually just became a squash match, much like the many matches he had during his rather meteoric WCW ascent.
While Lesnar too is a part timer, at least he is a part-timer who can still go in the wrestling ring. If Lesnar wins the Universal Championship, we can see competitive matches for the top spot one more time at least.
If Goldberg carries the title into Summerslam, it would be a disaster on quite many levels, truth be told.
Let's hope WWE agrees with us in this regard.
#3 Have an old-timer win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
The Big Show was supposed to face Shaquille O’Neal at WrestleMania 33, but the match is likely being called off. We see it likely that WWE makes him win the Battle Royal as a consolation to him, 30 years after Andre the Giant was slammed to the mat by Hulk Hogan.
This would be a great feel-good moment, but it would also be a lost opportunity. We would prefer it if the Battle Royal was used to push the next big stars, such as Braun Strowman, Luke Harper or heck, even Samoa Joe, if he doesn’t have a singles match.
We know Big Show wouldn't mind, as he cares about the future of the company with all his heart.
#2 Not have the John Cena-Nikki Bella proposal segment
Everyone expected John Cena to face The Undertaker at WrestleMania 33 this year. Instead, we get a tag team match featuring John Cena and Nikki Bella vs. The Miz and Maryse at the show.
The only plausible explanation for this has to be the fact that Cena will propose to Nikki Bella in front of a packed house. This rumour has been further substantiated by how many references to Maryse’s ring we've been seeing.
We do hope we’re right. If not, this would be a pointless feud and a pointless match. Will Cena be bringing a wedding ring inside the wrestling ring? Can we call it Ring-ception already? Okay, sorry.
#1 Have Shane McMahon take the dreaded Styles Clash
You take The Styles Clash differently from other professional wrestling moves. Instead of tucking your chin, you pull your head back when the move is delivered. Even a seasoned veteran like James Ellsworth look it wrong. Many others have taken it wrongly and had their necks broken, outside the WWE.
Now, Shane McMahon may be fearless but he is not really a wrestler. If he takes this move wrong, he could be put on the shelf for good. For his safety and the betterment of the product, we really hope AJ Styles does not hit Shane McMahon with this dangerous move.
AJ has a bigger repertoire of finishers than anyone else in the world and we’re certain the match would be good enough without the Styles Clash as well.
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