WrestleMania 35: Predicted match order of the PPV

The match order is super important
The match order is super important

Match order is extremely important in wrestling, particularly on a seven-hour show. WWE might not go with what's mentioned in this article, but this is what I think is the most likely order.

I'm going to skip the 3 pre-show matches because their order doesn't really matter. Sorry everyone on the pre-show, but after Survivor Series, when Michael Cole literally told us the pre-show doesn't count, there aren't many folks left who care about it.

Moving on to the main card.


#1. The Miz vs. Shane McMahon

Of Course, it's on first, it's Shane McMahon
Of Course, it's on first, it's Shane McMahon

The reason I think this will open the show is partly that Shane is Vince's son, and as much as we don't want to see him wrestle, we have to for some reason.

As it's a falls count anywhere match, it may not end up being as bad as we imagine. The match will probably be incredibly chaotic which would be a hot way to open to the show, much like Shane vs. AJ at WrestleMania 33.

While I don't think it should go on first, I think it holds the most chances of doing so.


#2. AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton

Just two Dads wrestling
Just two Dads wrestling

This could be a good place for this match.

While it won't match the craziness of the opener, it can have a slow start and hopefully build to an exciting finish with either the RKO or a Styles Clash. Both men are great workers, so having a well-worked match should be a normal day at the office for them.

They shouldn't go too slow but there is no need to start big if the opening match is a wild brawl. Hopefully, it won't get the same treatment from the crowd as other matches that went second at mania like Jericho vs Owens. While the crowd wasn't completely dead, they were not into it much either.

#3. Sasha and Bayley vs. IIconics vs. Beth and Natalya vs. Nia and Tamina

Yay! Beth Is Back!
Yay! Beth Is Back!

Let's slow things down a bit now.

No offense to any of the superstars in the match, but this may be the least anticipated match on the main show. It doesn't need to go too short but it definitely won't go very long either.

This can be used to cool the crowd down before the next big match on the card. They can have a fun match with an exciting finish. Going the short and sweet route would be best for this, to get us ready for what's next, because the next match is big.


#4. Triple H vs. Batista

The Animal vs The Game
The Animal vs The Game

While fourth on the card might seem a little early for this match, it's a perfect time.

There are three big title matches later, so it's best to have this grudge match before the middle of the show. It is also a no holds barred contest, thus, having this on after a match that the crowd won't invest much in, will invoke a huge reaction when something big happens.

Considering that the veterans could have a really good match, going in an hour into the show would be a great time for the pair to share a great mania match together.

#5. Samoa Joe vs. Rey Mysterio

Booyaka
Booyaka

There are a lot of big matches on this show, so much so that this match may not have the best spot.

Going on after a no holds barred match between two legends of the business won't be easy, but if anyone can pull it off, it's these two.

Both men have been great recently and they have a chance to have a good match here. It won't be the best on the show because it won't get much time, but babyface Rey can certainly get the fans invested in his match even if they are tired from the last match.


#6. Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre

The Chosen Ones
The Chosen Ones

While there is no title on the line here, this is a huge match for both men.

This will likely be given a really good amount of time, so going on towards the middle of the show seems right. You don't want to have Reigns and McIntyre go on too early as they are the stars WWE can build their brand around in the next few years.

The fans will still be awake and lively as this would be a great time for Roman's first big singles match back.

#7. The Usos vs. The Bar vs. Ricochet and Black vs. Nakamura and Rusev

A last-minute match
A last-minute match

Sorry guys, but this is a cool down match.

I love all the men in this encounter, they are all great. But unfortunately, the mania card has bigger things on it that need more time than this match.

Ricochet can do all his flips and cool moves to get a good reaction, but at the end of the day, this is just a buffer between two of the biggest matches on the show. Sorry guys. You all deserve better.


#8. Daniel Bryan vs. Kofi Kingston

Kofi Rocks
Kofi Rocks

For some people, myself included, this is the match that we care about the most. Kofi could finally get his moment and become WWE champion for the first time.

The crowd may be tired, but as it goes on after a buffer match, it could get a legendary reaction. Doing the card in this order will probably ensure that if Kofi wins, the reaction will be gigantic. If Bryan wins it could also conserve the fans energy more for the main event as they won't be as excited. While that could be a good idea, I just want Kofi to win. Kofi rocks.

#9. Kurt Angle vs. Baron Corbin

Still can't believe this is happening
Still can't believe this is happening

If this is the match that happens, there is no need for it to be anything special. It couldn't be anyway.

Kurt beating Corbin in a few minutes is the best thing to do as it would make the show shorter and the crowd less tired, which is very important as we approach the main event.

Sorry Kurt, but your last match is probably not going to be that good. You are still a legend. You don't really suck, we just say that out of respect and we're sure you know that.


#10. Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins

Burn It Down
Burn It Down

We're now entering the business end of the show folks.

Brock and Seth going on after Kurt and Baron would be a good idea as the show will move from a happy Kurt Angle moment to Brock Lesnar german suplexing Seth Rollins for like 7 straight minutes.

Whoever wins, you have to put it towards the end as Brock is a legit superstar, and WWE is trying to build Seth into one too. I am glad it's not on last, but it will go on towards the end.

#11. Finn Balor vs. Bobby Lashley

The Demon Is Back
The Demon Is Back

Another title match as a cooldown, however, it's necessary. This match will all be about Finn Balor making a really great entrance, hitting all his spots, and winning the IC title. It doesn't have to be anything more.

The crowd will be tired at this point in the show and would be waiting to see Becky Lynch, but hopefully, Finn's entrance can keep them into this match.

As the penultimate one is done and dusted, it's time for the big one.


#12. Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch

Winner Take All
Winner Take All

We already know this is going on last, and it was the right call made by Vince McMahon.

Becky may be the only person on the roster who is capable of keeping the fans interested for an extended period of time after a seven-hour show. Whether she can do it or not, only time will tell.

These women will do great in the main event spot, and hopefully, have a great match that will end in a memorable babyface moment. Or at least it should. It defiantly should.

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