WrestleMania 34 Rumor Roundup: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn to remain fired and move to Raw?

The road to WrestleMania just got better!
The road to WrestleMania just got better!

It's WrestleMania babay! The grandest freakin stage of them all will host 14 matches this year in New Orleans and the card is pleasantly as diverse as they come.

Ronda Rousey's debut, Daniel Bryan's in-ring return, Undertaker vs John Cena and of course a Wrestle Kingdom 10 rematch are the major selling points of the biggest night in WWE's calendar year. A PPV of this magnitude has the rumor mill is in overdrive and we picked the most prominent of the lot for you:


#1 Stipulation for Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon vs Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn

It will be a war!
It will be a war!

The brutal beatdown of Daniel Bryan has all but confirmed the tag team match between SmackDown Live's Authority and 'former' WWE stars KO and Zayn.

However, it won't be your typical tag team bout as WWE could make it a street fight or unsanctioned match, according to speculation from Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer.

The added stipulation makes sense considering the barbaric nature of this rivalry.

#2 Jinder Mahal to become US Champion, Finn Balor to win the IC title

Will Balor win his 2nd main roster title at the grandest stage of them all?
Will Balor win his 2nd main roster title at the grandest stage of them all?

According to latest betting odds for WrestleMania, the mid-card titles are expected to change hands at the show of shows with Jinder Mahal going in as the unlikely favorite to win the US Championship.

In the other triple threat title match of the night, Balor could have his WrestleMania moment as odds pick him as the new Intercontinental Champion.

The track record of outcomes from betting odds unfolding on tv has been pretty solid as they are influenced by booking trends and backstage reports.

However, the 'smart money' isn't in yet and it could change al existing plans.

#3 Braun Strowman's mystery partner

Does this man look like he needs a partner?

The speculation regarding Braun Strowman's mystery partner just won't stop and the latest from Cagesideseats states that the identity will be revealed moments before the match.

While Elias was the front-runner to team up with the man who destroyed him, Bray Wyatt's name has been doing the rounds courtesy of Rajah.com.

Wyatt has been rumored to undergo a character change after since taking a dip in the Lake of Reincarnation. He returned for the first time after the Ultimate Deletion match at a Raw house show and teased a character overhaul.

However, Vince McMahon is reportedly in complete control over the storyline and is contemplating a solo tag team titles for the Monster Among Men.

#4 Big Cass cleared to return

What does the creative have in store for the 7ft giant?
What does the creative have in store for the 7ft giant?

Could Big Cass be Braun Strowman's mystery tag team partner? They're both big so you never know. The former Certified G has been given the green signal to return to the squared circle and could be one of the surprise entrants in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

WWE can even choose to save the comeback for the Raw episode after WrestleMania 34.

#5 John Cena vs Undertaker confirmation date

Patience is a virtue.
patience is a virtue.

WWE seems to be in no hurry to add the much-anticipated dream match to the Mania card and according to Cagesideseats, the announcement will be made on the go-home Raw episode on April 2nd.

In the meantime, The Cenation leader will take on Kane in singles competition next week and is expected to come out on top. Additionally, The Undertaker should make a long-awaited return to WWE tv on the final Raw episode.

#6 Asuka to win and carry the title until WrestleMania 35

WrestleMania 35 main event?
Streak vs Streak at WrestleMania 35?

Nobody is ready for Asuak and it seems it will stay the same for the remainder of the year. WWE plans on having the Empress of Tomorrow rightfully go over Charlotte Flair at Mania and go on a Brock Lesnar-like reign with the SmackDown Women's title until next year's showcase of the immortals.

The difference here is that Asuka will show up every week. Adding to the rumors, Ronda Rousey could be the one who conquers the undefeated former NXT Women's Champion at WrestleMania 35.

Don't rule out a Carmella cash-in, though....

#7 Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn to remain 'fired'

Back to Monday nights?
Back to Monday nights?

The Canadian best friends are currently fired as part of the long-drawn-out storyline on SmackDown Live and it is expected to stay the same.

Owens and Zayn are slated to take on Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon with the angle culminating in the duo moving to Raw after their match at Mania.

Bryan Alvarez noted that WWE could introduce Owens and Zayn as part of the red brand on the Superstar Shake-Up episode that is rumored to happen after WrestleMania.

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