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WrestleMania this year is going to look and feel very different from all of the editions that have preceded this one, and it could set new benchmarks and standards for the event as well. This year, WrestleMania 36 will happen across two nights in multiple locations, because of the recent coronavirus outbreak.
And because of the situation that exists in the world at the moment, the matches will take place in front of no crowd at all. For the same reason, it is necessary for the people watching at home to have a reason to be invested in the proceedings.
In this article, I shall mention 5 things that could potentially happen during the show that could be dubbed 'surprises'. Be sure to leave a comment and let me know if you think these surprise will add an element of interest to what is already shaping up to be a very unique show, thus far.
#5 Brock Lesnar loses to Drew McIntyre, Paul Heyman turns on him
Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman have been such an invaluable part of each other's entourage that it is hard to imagine one without the other these days. But what if the plan is for Paul Heyman to realize that Drew McIntyre is the future, and turn on Brock Lesnar, leading to McIntyre picking up the big victory at WrestleMania? It would essentially change everything and could even make Brock Lesnar a babyface.
The problem with WWE's programming has been that there really hasn't been a jolt of this nature in quite some time and if it were to happen, it would shake the foundation and the landscape of WWE to the very core.
We know Brock Lesnar can speak when he needs to, and maybe he could be paired with a brand new manager, going forward. We really haven't seen a battle of the managers yet and that could be very interesting indeed, in my opinion.
#4 Jinder Mahal returns to attack Aleister Black following his win
If one 3MB member is being crowned at WrestleMania, it makes all the sense in the world that another could arrive and take the fight to someone like Aleister Black, who is scheduled to take on Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania 36 and chances are, that he will emerge victorious in this contest.
And while he is celebrating his big win, Jinder Mahal could show up with the Singh Brothers and attack the man from behind. Mahal has been waiting in the sidelines for a chance to come back and there is no greater stage than WrestleMania for such a return.
Even though Jinder Mahal is no longer being pushed in the manner that he once was, back when WWE wanted to dominate the Indian market, I still honestly think that he has a lot to offer the wrestling business even now. Aleister Black and Jinder Mahal could begin their feud on the night after WrestleMania and continue it for most of the summer, as the two men elevate one another.
#3 Goldberg retains the Universal Championship against Roman Reigns
In the eyes of some fans, Goldberg is a star who is far past his prime, well beyond his years. What not a lot of people realize is the kind of mainstream value that he still has owing to his acting projects and because he was the face of pro wrestling alongside Stone Cold Steve Austin during the hottest period it has ever experienced and quite possibly, ever will.
And for the same reason, do not be surprised if WWE decides to put the title around Goldberg's waist, especially if you consider that this won't be Roman Reigns' big crowning moment, especially because there won't be any fans present at all. Goldberg is still one of the biggest draws in the world after so many years and a name who can bring back a whole bunch of casual fans to Friday Night SmackDown whenever he decides to show up, and so don't be surprised if WWE decides to retain him as the Universal Champion.
Would you be a fan of such a decision?
#2 Shayna Baszler absolutely squashes Becky Lynch
The Queen of Spades will take on The Man in what people are expecting to be a titanic affair. But what if the plan is not for it to go long, but it to end before the match even begins? It is clear that Vince McMahon sees Shayna Baszler as the Brock Lesnar of the women's division if you consider how she ran through her competition and how she could prove her dominance by ending Becky Lynch's reign in seconds.
Imagine Becky Lynch coming in, all fired up to take the fight to Baszler, but the Queen of Spades just countering Lynch with her vast array of submission moves and taking the RAW Women's Championship from her for good. This would be the biggest headline to come out of the women's division since Bayley went heel. It would give Becky Lynch a feud for the future considering that she's knocked down every obstacle in her way thus far.
Think John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar and you will know what I mean.
#1 Edge loses his comeback match
Edge received the biggest pop ever when he chose to make his return to the company during the Royal Rumble in what can only be described as one of the greatest WWE moments. People were thrilled to see him return to the ring that he loves after being told that he would never wrestle again.
And now that a match between him and Randy Orton has been confirmed for WrestleMania, everyone expects to see him come away with a big victory. But what if it's not to be and what if Randy Orton defeats a returning Edge at WrestleMania?
Even though the babyface usually stands tall at WrestleMania, one such swerve would definitely get people talking and even if the conversations are negative, they would create more buzz than anything WWE has done since the show moved to the Performance Center.
Edge losing his comeback match would make a lot of people angry, but this is what WWE likes to do, make a bunch of fans angry with controversial booking decisions.
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