5 WWE Superstars and who’s rumored to face them at WrestleMania

This week, WWE confirmed that NXT Women's Champion Rhea Ripley will defend her title against the 2020 Royal Rumble match winner, Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 36. It will be the first time when an NXT title is going to be defended at the 'Shows of Shows'.

So far, WWE has only announced 3 matches for this visual extravaganza and we know that there's more to come.

Several WWE superstars will likely make their return for WrestleMania and provide the fans with a memorable match. In this very article, we will talk about 5 WWE matches that are reportedly pegged to happen at WrestleMania. As always let us know your thoughts about these matches, and if you’d like to see them happen at ‘Mania.

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#5 The Undertaker - AJ Styles

AJ Styles returned to RAW this week

The Undertaker has reportedly chosen his WrestleMania opponent: AJ Styles. The Phenomenal One suffered an injury at Royal Rumble when Edge speared him, but it didn't happen as expected. He made his return on this week’s RAW in a segment with Ricochet and teased a dream match against The Deadman.

‘Taker believes Styles is a modern-day Shawn Michaels and he is the best choice to face him at 'Mania. Most probably, WWE will showcase The Phenom vs The Phenomenal One storyline between these two Superstars and while this may seem a little underwhelming, we know that this is the most likely scenario.

AJ Styles vs The Undertaker is a match fans have been waiting to see and if this happens at this year’s WrestleMania, everybody would enjoy it. It’ll also be the first time in two years when The Phenom would have a WrestleMania match. Styles will carry on this match for ‘Taker and handle things inside the ring.

#4 Bayley - Sasha Banks

Could Sasha Banks turn on Bayley?

The current SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley will defend her title at the upcoming Super ShowDown pay-per-view. WWE is advertising a singles match between Naomi and Carmella to determine Bayley's next challenger.

However, this doesn't seem like a storyline WWE will continue until WrestleMania. It'll most likely end with Super ShowDown and then, Sasha Banks could return to SmackDown. Since both stars (Bayley and Banks) are heels, one would have to turn babyface.

Fans have been demanding this rivalry for a long time, and although at one point they turned against each other, their feud took a comedic turn when WWE booked their appointment with Dr. Shelby.

Fortunately, this time, there wouldn't be anything but action. Banks could end her best friend’s SmackDown Women's Championship reign to become a 5-time Women’s Champion in WWE. Mind you, she hasn’t won the SmackDown Title in her career, so it’ll be a historic win for her.

#3 Becky Lynch - Shayna Baszler

Becky Lynch to lose her title at WrestleMania?

Last week on Monday Night RAW, Shayna Baszler from NXT came to the main roster to attack Becky Lynch, after she gained a victory over Asuka. Baszler went on to bite Lynch’s neck and it was one of the most exciting (and horrific) segments of the night.

The former NXT Women’s Champion was rumored to win the Royal Rumble match and face The Man at WrestleMania for the RAW Women's Championship, where she would dethrone her and become the new champion.

However, WWE changed their plans and Charlotte Flair got the victory. Now that Baszler has laid her hands on Lynch at RAW, WWE has guaranteed that she will indeed face Lynch at The Grandest Stage of Them All, WrestleMania.

As per some rumors, Lynch will take a break from wrestling after WrestleMania which indicates she might lose her title. Could Ronda Rousey play a role in this rivalry? She might come to help her real-life friend at WrestleMania!

#2 Roman Reigns - The Fiend

Roman Reigns wants his title back

Roman Reigns was also the original winner of Royal Rumble 2020, but WWE changed the plans and Drew McIntyre walked out victorious.

Reigns is rumored to receive a Universal Championship shot at WrestleMania against The Fiend, who's been thriving as a champion. He has expressed his interest in facing Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania already, and rightfully so.

“I mean, I just want my title, to be honest. Nobody took it from me. I had to relinquish it due to circumstances. I honestly just prefer my title. Honestly, from a completely honest standpoint, I would rather face The Fiend. He’s busted his ass all year long for it.”

“No offense to Goldberg, I think he’s a great performer, a great Superstar, but I’m into the future right now and helping out the guys who are gonna be in the locker room with me.” (Source)

He never lost the title, and now he wants it back. Vince McMahon wanted this match to main event WrestleMania but after some talks backstage, he settled with Brock Lesnar vs Drew McIntyre to close the show.

Elimination Chamber will happen next month and Reigns is featured in a 6 Man Elimination Match to determine The Fiend's WrestleMania opponent. He'll likely win this match, considering the odds.

#1 John Cena - Elias

John Cena vs Elias at 'Mania 36?

The 16-Time WWE Champion will return to the company on 27 February edition of Friday Night SmackDown. Cena has been given full creative control over his WrestleMania opponent, but the news may disappoint the fans. Dave Meltzer recently reported that Cena's 'Mania opponent is 'underwhelming'.

Meltzer: Cena is going to wrestle at WrestleMania this year.

Alvarez: Who’s he wrestling?

Meltzer: I’ll tell you tomorrow because I actually have been told but it’s not like I don’t believe it because I know that it’s probably true. But, I can’t believe it. Put it that way. It’s so underwhelming that it’s ridiculous. And absolutely confusing and makes no sense.

Alvarez: Sounds like either Corbin or Elias.

Meltzer: Ok. It’s not Corbin. So there you go. The mentality is that he’s going to get the rub from losing to John Cena. You know that they think that way. I actually think that they’re going to come… [to their senses], somebody is going to wake up and go ‘what the hell is this?’ And it will change. But that is the match listed right now.

Elias faced Cena at WrestleMania 34 before The Undertaker turned up to accept his challenge and defeat him. The former 24/7 Champion receives massive pops from the WWE Universe; does that make him eligible to face Cena? Maybe. And as Meltzer also pointed, he's a babyface so should we expect a heel turn?