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In the world of professional wrestling, WrestleMania is widely adulated as the biggest event of the year, and rightfully so because the visual extravaganza offers us moments we, as fans, never forget.
WWE have been influential in booking some of the most clinical bouts at the Grandest Stage of Them All that resonated with the fans, as well as, entertained them to the core.
Since Vince McMahon is heavily involved in keeping his WrestleMania plans intact, character transformations or the reception of audience sometimes coerce the management to think otherwise.
Judging by the reaction of the WWE Universe on certain segments and storylines, WWE have reportedly altered the path of many original WrestleMania plans.
Considering the fact that Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch are now heading as the headlining acts of WrestleMania 35, both the competitors weren't even supposed to be in such a marquee match, let alone be in the main event.
So, why did WWE change their original WrestleMania 35 plans and cancelled it to fit what the audiences wanted? Let's find out.
Here are the 5 shocking WrestleMania 35 plans WWE reportedly cancelled.
#1 Ronda Rousey to defend her Raw Women's Championship against a heel Natalya
While this may genuinely come as a shocker to many, WWE reportedly planned having Ronda Rousey lock horns with a heel Natalya at MetLife Stadium for the Raw Women's Championship.
The original plan, however, was The Rowdy One going one-on-one with Charlotte Flair, but since the latter ignited such a heated rivalry with Becky Lynch, it coerced the WWE management to think otherwise.
Considering the fact that Natalya has been prominently featured alongside Ronda Rousey, it certainly felt that the former SmackDown Women's Champion would turn on Rousey and start a solid feud with her.
However, the unfortunate death of Jim ''The Anvil'' Neidhart led Vince McMahon to scrap the original idea and continued promoting Natalya as a babyface on Monday Night Raw.
Since Becky Lynch is now confirmed to tear the house down with the Rowdy One with the possible addition of Charlotte joining them in the main event, would you have preferred to see Ronda Rousey go one-on-one against Natalya at WrestleMania 35?
#2 Roman Reigns facing Dean Ambrose in the main event of WrestleMania
It's a damn shame that Dean Ambrose has not received the push he deserves on Monday Night Raw despite being one of the most talented superstars this industry has ever seen.
The Lunatic Fringe pulled off one of the greatest heel turns in wrestling history and was successful in dividing the entire wrestling community after Roman Reigns made his heartbreaking exit.
However, the heel turn wasn't supposed to happen the way it did. The former WWE Champion was supposed to turn on both his brothers and start a blockbuster program with the Shield that would have seen him in the main event against Roman Reigns.
Considering that the Rock was supposed to square off against the Big Dog, Ambrose's inclusion only brought a naturally built-up rivalry to the table and with the company having a prominent villain under their belt, this would have been a classic.
While Seth Rollins' involvement in the original plan remains unknown, The Big Dog's unfortunate exit coerced Vince McMahon to cancel these plans and think of something else.
#3 Drew Mcintyre defeating Braun Strowman for the Universal Championship
Another main event plan that didn't involve Seth Rollins was Drew Mcintyre dethroning the Monster Among Men for the Universal Championship in New Jersey.
There's no denying that Vince McMahon sees the former NXT Champion as the next big thing and reportedly decided to propel him to unimaginable heights at WrestleMania 35.
Considering the fact that Braun Strowman would walk in this match as the Universal Champion, he would have definitely slayed The Beast Incarnate at the Royal Rumble.
According to many reliable publications, it was Triple H who intervened and coerced Vince McMahon to push Seth Rollins to the top of Monday Night Raw.
Since the Architect is now the favorite to walk out of WrestleMania 35 as the Universal Champion, one wonders how these two behemoths in Drew Mcintyre and Braun Strowman would have fared in the main event of WrestleMania.
#4 Shawn Michaels facing Daniel Bryan in his last match
Ever since Shawn Michaels returned to the squared circle in a tag-team match against The Brothers of Destruction, many felt that this was the start of something beautiful.
There were tons of rumours surrounding the Heart Break Kid, and most of them reported that the former WWE Champion would be interested in having more matches before he closes the curtain on an incredible career.
While a match with the Undertaker was also in the works for Survivor Series, it was Daniel Bryan who was being pencilled in as the final opponent for the Show Stopper at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Judging by how the match at Crown Jewel transpired, Michaels certainly felt the wrath of returning back to the squared circle and has remained mum on an in-ring return in the future.
Considering that he may have not been interested in wrestling again, this led to the management dropping the idea and keeping Bryan as the WWE Champion.
#5 A marquee match for Kenny Omega
Kenny Omega is widely regarded as one of the most prolific competitors in the entire professional wrestling industry and the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion has earned his reputation through his incredible charisma and fantastic body of work.
Ever since the Road to WrestleMania 35 began its course, there were multiple rumors connecting Omega to a blockbuster move to Vince McMahon's billion dollar company.
It was reported that the Chairman reportedly did everything in his power to bring the Cleaner on Monday Night Raw which would have also seen him in a major match at WrestleMania 35.
However, the inception of All Elite Wrestling played an influential part in Omega reportedly dropping the option to join WWE.
A potential match with A.J. Styles would have been incredible, but Omega's refusal coerced the management to cancel the entire plan and divert their attention.
