5 unexpected matches that could take place for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 38

AJ Styles, Edge, Bobby Lashley, Brock Lesnar, Riddle, And Randy Orton
AJ Styles, Edge, Bobby Lashley, Brock Lesnar, Riddle, And Randy Orton

The 38th annual WWE WrestleMania premium live event is set to take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3.

WWE is billing it as "The Most Stupendous Two-Night Event In WrestleMania History."

So far, two matches have been announced for the event, which include:

  • Roman Reigns (c) vs. Brock Lesnar - Universal Championship Match
  • Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Ronda Rousey - SmackDown Women's Championship Match

Both of these matches are likely going to the main event the two-night event this year.

Apart from these matches, the WWE Championship match is also going to be a major bout at the event, but who will compete for the title at the Show Of Shows is still unknown.

The only thing which is known about the WWE Championship right now is that Bobby Lashley is its holder, and is set to defend it in an Elimination Chamber match. He will be up against 2022 Men's Royal Rumble winner Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles, Seth Rollins, Riddle, and Austin Theory at the Elimination Chamber premium live event in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, February 19.

Anything can change on the road to WrestleMania, and the WWE title picture has a good chance of shaking up before the event.

So let's take a look at 5 possible matches that could take place for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania.


#5 Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar

2022 Men's Royal Rumble winner Brock Lesnar will compete in his first-ever Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship on February 19.

Meanwhile, WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg will challenge Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship in their first-ever encounter.

This scenario has created the possibility of a fourth Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar match, which could have the highest stakes ever.

If Goldberg dethrones Roman Reigns as the Universal Champion at Elimination Chamber, it would mean Lesnar will face the WWE Hall of Famer for the title at WrestleMania.

To add to that, if The Beast Incarnate ends up winning the WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber, he may put it on the line against Goldberg to make it a Winner Takes All match at WrestleMania.

That said, the majority of fans wouldn't be interested in watching another match between the two former rivals, and are more excited at the prospect of Lesnar facing Reigns.

#4 Riddle vs. Randy Orton

RK-Bro has been one of the most popular acts on RAW since last summer. The unlikely pairing of Randy Orton and Riddle has managed to put on some hilarious performances outside of the ring, and they have also rocked it inside the ring.

The two men are currently in a feud with RAW Tag Team Champions Alpha Academy. Riddle is also set to participate in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

WWE has had plans to split RK-Bro for a while, and it may finally be time to pull the trigger on it.

The company could shock the fans by having Riddle win the WWE Championship. This possible win for Riddle could easily become the reason for a Riddle vs. Orton feud.

Orton is great at being a heel, and he could end up turning on his tag team partner to get a WWE Championship match. Another possibility could be Riddle turning on The Viper, as he may not want to share his spotlight with the veteran star after such a huge possible win.

Both superstars are extremely over with the fans right now, so a potential WWE Championship match between them at the Grandest Stage Of Them All could be something to look forward to.

#3 Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins

Roman Reigns is set to defend the Universal Championship against 2022 Men's Royal Rumble winner Brock Lesnar in one of the main events of WrestleMania.

The Beast Incarnate is looking to make it a Winner Takes All match for the WWE and Universal Championship by attempting to win the WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber this Saturday.

If that happens, it wouldn't be much of a surprise, as the match has been rumored to take place for a while.

But what would be unexpected is if Seth Rollins wins the WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber, and gets himself added to Reigns vs. Lesnar to make it a Winner Takes All Triple-Threat match.

The Drip God has unfinished business with The Tribal Chief from the Royal Rumble, so he could try to settle it at a big stage like WrestleMania.

If Rollins manages to do so, it won't be the first time he makes his presence felt in a Reigns vs. Lesnar match at WrestleMania, as he cashed in his Money In The Bank contract during Reigns vs. Lesnar for the WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 31 back in 2015.

#2 Bobby Lashley vs. Edge

Bobby Lashley defeated Brock Lesnar to win the WWE Championship with an assist from Universal Champion Roman Reigns at last month's Royal Rumble.

The All Mighty's first title defense in his second reign will come inside the Elimination Chamber, and he's a favorite to win the match alongside Brock Lesnar.

It would make sense for WWE to not have the WWE Championship change hands at Elimination Chamber, as it already happened at the Royal Rumble.

However, WWE hasn't dropped a hint about plans for a big WWE Championship match at WrestleMania so far, and the Champion already had the biggest match of his career at the Royal Rumble.

One match that would sell, though, would be Bobby Lashley vs. WWE Hall of Famer Edge.

WWE could advertise it as a Spear vs. Spear contest, and have the two veterans get into a heated feud for the title heading into WrestleMania.

Lashley and Edge have never met in a singles match before, so this would also help WWE in making the match a special attraction. In addition, it could finally lead to The Rated-R Superstar getting his hands on a top title in the company, as the last time he won one, he had to retire from in-ring competition due to a neck injury.

#1 Edge vs. AJ Styles

WWE Hall of Famer Edge vs. AJ Styles is a dream match for many pro wrestling fans.

Styles was one of the first wrestlers to get physical with Edge on the night The Rated-R Superstar returned to the ring. He was on the receiving end of a Spear.

The two men want to face each other, and have expressed their desire for it on many occasions.

Neither Styles nor Edge has any proper direction heading into WrestleMania right now, so WWE has a chance to book them into a program together.

The Phenomenal One is set to compete in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match this Saturday, and the company could have him win his third major title there.

Meanwhile, Edge has gained momentum by coming out on top in his feud against The Miz, so he would have the right to demand a possible title match from Styles.

The Phenomenal One vs. The Rated-R Superstar just writes for itself. All WWE has to do is give them the chance to work together, and it would probably lead to one of the greatest matches in the company's history.

Having the WWE Championship on the line in their potential match would just make things more exciting.