5 Rising Superstars Who Should Make It To The Wrestlemania 35 Card 

Wrestlemania season is around the corner, and while fans love to see the biggest stars in the business at the event, it is also the perfect place to build a future superstar. It is the ultimate opportunity for rising performers to make their mark on the wrestling industry.

Daniel Bryan's emotional win in Wrestlemania 30 was the crowning moment of a superstar who fought every obstacle possible to achieve the victory that will live on forever in the memories of fans. He needed that opportunity.

All focus will be on Wrestlemania 35, which may provide us with the moments from which a new breakout star emerges. It's a very tough prediction to make, given the fact that at last year's Wrestlemania, what could have been Shinsuke Nakamura's breakout moment, only translated into a heel turn that spelt misery on the main roster for him.

But fans can always be hopeful, and here's a list of 5 rising superstars who should get their opportunity at Wrestlemania 35:

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#5 Nikki Cross

Nikki Cross should be given more opportunities on the main roster

Asuka defeated Becky Lynch clean at Royal Rumble, and yet she wasn't even featured on both episodes of SmackDown Live after the Royal Rumble.

Due to the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match at Elimination Chamber, it is somewhat possible that Asuka may not be required to defend her title at the PPV. Also, given that both Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair are intent on facing Ronda Rousey, who will face Asuka at Wrestlemania?

How about Nikki Cross?

The new NXT call-ups (EC3, Heavy Machinery, Lacey Evans, Lars Sullivan, and Nikki Cross) haven't been designated to a particular brand yet, so Nikki's chances of challenging Asuka isn't beyond possibility.

An Asuka-Nikki feud is something really worth looking forward to. While WWE has pushed the Becky Lynch-Charlotte Flair match at Evolution last year as the first ever last woman standing match, Asuka vs Nikki Cross in NXT was the actual first ever last woman standing match under the WWE banner. And what a gruelling encounter that was.

There is history between them, and a match between these two is definitely a very enticing concept that WWE can put to paper in the coming weeks. An excellent showing on the grandest stage of the year should propel Nikki Cross to main-event level status, rather than being just another NXT call-up.

If you need an idea of what these two individuals can do, have a look at the video below.

#4 Drew McIntyre

It would be a shame if WWE don't include McIntyre at Wrestlemania 35

Drew McIntyre is arguably one of the best characters on the RAW brand. The Scottish Terminator should definitely not miss out on an opportunity to be part of the grandest event of the year. His rise to the main event scene has been comprehensive, and it is being rumoured that Drew may be the first in line to receive a Universal Title shot after Wrestlemania.

After a rather eventful 2018 for McIntyre, it seems like WWE are interested in paying off on all of the talent and potential that McIntyre has shown since he returned to the main roster.

Drew maybe involved in the Strowman-Corbin storyline as of now, but a wrestler of his calibre deserves at least a title match at the Metlife Stadium this April. An Intercontinental Title program involving Drew would certainly make fans interested in the bout. A win for Drew Mcintyre will provide him with his first singles gold in his second homecoming, and a clear signal that he is the one to look out for in 2019.

Or maybe, John Cena vs Drew McIntyre, the dream match. Book it, Vince!

#3 Ruby Riott

Ruby Riott is one of the most underrated women in the WWE roster

Ruby Riott is massively underrated. Not only is she a technical wrestling genius, but she also possesses the charisma that can make her a big star one day. She already has battled the likes of Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey, but WWE didn't use her to her full ability. At this moment, they could have easily built her up as the next challenger to the SmackDown Women's Championship, but sadly she is on RAW and SmackDown's women's division desperately needed someone like her.

She looks formidable, her wrestling is believable and her aforementioned matches with Flair and Rousey, in addition to her impressive showing at TLC 2018 against Natalya will have certainly raised some eyebrows backstage. Ruby comes across like a star even when she's defeated.

The Raw Women’s Championship scene looks more or less set. So, Ruby should certainly go for the Tag-Team gold. In all honesty, the team that should win the Women's Tag Team Championship at Elimination Chamber is the Boss N Hug Connection. But, at Wrestlemania, the Riott Squad should emerge victorious over them. Ruby Riott should be in the team combination, rather than the duo of Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan.

Ruby deserves a lot more, but for now, a tag team title victory at the biggest stage of the year is something that WWE officials should do to reward her for her efforts. Ruby Riott is definitely a big player in the future of the women's division and they need to put her in this year's Wrestlemania to solidify her position.

#2 Andrade

Andrade deserves a spot in this year's Wrestlemania

Judging by the way he's been booked recently by the WWE, the Mexican should be a big player in 2019. Andrade has proved time and again, that he is one hell of a performer, maybe even the best on the SmackDown roster. This year should be his year to shine.

His on-screen pairing with Zelina Vega, which has been a hit ever since his days in NXT, gives his character a bit of an edge. His matches with main event stars like AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan have given him a chance to impress backstage officials. Also, apparent rumours of Andrade impressing Vince with his matches on SmackDown were gaining a lot of interest among fans.

All these factors led to Andrade receiving a push from the management and it was evident at this year's Men's Royal Rumble match, in which he was among the final four members. That was a bold move by WWE, and certainly, one that should boost his position on the main roster.

A feud that has been building steam on SmackDown Live over recent months, is that of Rey Mysterio and Andrade. Mysterio will definitely be the perfect opponent to help elevate Andrade to become a bonafide top-tier talent and the next big Latin superstar Vince McMahon always wanted.

Even if their feud fails to make it all the way to Wrestlemania, Andrade at least deserves to be in the mix for the United States Championship, a title program that desperately needs a better feud and a worthy superstar to hold the belt.

#1 Mustafa Ali

Can this be Ali's breakout year on the main roster?

Mustafa Ali is a wonderful act to watch and since his debut on the blue brand, he has been successful in keeping the audience engaged in whichever match he is involved in. Vince McMahon has been vocal about his abilities as well. Ali is a babyface who sets the ring ablaze with his performances, that too on a consistent basis and he is the kind of character that gets genuine sympathy from the crowd when he's being punished. That's a skill not a lot of babyfaces have today.

He is very similar to the babyface Daniel Bryan character and he also possesses a lot of the skills that Bryan does. In a short span of time, Ali has proved that he can hang in with the biggest and the best in the main roster. His inclusion in the WWE Championship match at Elimination Chamber over the likes of Rey Mysterio and Andrade is a testament to this.

His performances and his genuine babyface character are enough reasons for WWE to consider the thought of providing him an opportunity at Wrestlemania. Whether it be for the WWE Championship or for any other match, he deserves a place on the card regardless of the outcome of the title match at Elimination Chamber.