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WrestleMania season is always exciting, as we see some unforeseen surprises every year. With just nine days left for the Grandest Stage of Them All, the excitement is growing each day. Following mind-boggling episodes of RAW and Smackdown this week, the final week before WrestleMania should be stupendous.
WrestleMania 35 is set to take place at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. All the titles could be on the line at Grandest Stage of Them All. Most of the title matches are confirmed while some title matches should be finalized in the next week.
The Universal Champion Brock Lesnar will take on Seth Rollins, who challenged Lesnar after winning the Men's Royal Rumble, while Kofi Kingston will challenge Daniel Bryan for the most coveted prize of the blue brand. Ronda Rousey will fight Becky Lynch and the recently crowned Smackdown Live Women's Champion Charlotte Flair at Metlife Stadium.
The Intercontinental Champion Bobby Lashley will put the belt on the line against Finn Balor while the US Champion Samoa Joe will fight Rey Mysterio. The Boss N Hug Connection will defend the twin belts against three other teams, and the Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy will face Tony Nese at the Showcase of Immortals.
With all the belts on the line, some titles, we might see some new champions in New Jersey. Here we discuss three titles that could change hands and three might not.
#3 Might not change hands: The United States Championship
Samoa Joe and Rey Mysterio will collide for the United States Championship. The storyline is more exciting as Mysterio's son Dominic is involved in it. It is the first title run of Samoa Joe on the main roster, and he is expected to have a lengthy title reign.
Joe won the title from R-Truth when he won the Fatal-4 Way match for the US title. Subsequently, he defended the title against the three opponents at Fastlane. Following a rematch at Fastlane, Rey Mysterio announced he would face Joe at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Though the build-up of the match has not been exceptional, the two men are expected to produce a top-notch bout at Metlife Stadium. Mysterio never grabbed the United States Championship in his illustrious career, and he will be aiming to win the belt next month.
#3 Might change hands: The Intercontinental Championship
The long feud between Bobby Lashley and Finn Balor could end at the Show of Shows. Balor and Lashley will tussle for the Intercontinental Championship, and the rivalry began after Royal Rumble. In fact, Balor won the title at Elimination Chamber, but the title reign did not last long. Hence, he will be aiming to reclaim the belt at the Show of Shows.
Though Balor won the Intercontinental title from Lashley, he did not pin him. Since it was a handicap match, Balor pinned Lio Rush at Elimination Chamber. The scenario could alter at Show of Shows, as it will be a singles match.
The former Universal Champion could surprise the fans if he brings the Demon Balor persona in New Jersey. Considering the popularity of the Demon Balor, WrestleMania could be an ideal place to bring back the alter ego
#2 Might not change hands: The Women's Tag Team Championship
Sasha Banks and Bayley made history when they won the first ever Women's Tag Team Championship match at Elimination Chamber. The Boss N Hug Connection defeated five other teams inside the steel chamber. Moreover, they defended the twin belts at Fastlane.
The Women's Tag Team Championship storyline was in serious jeopardy as it was ambiguous who will be the new challenger. WWE announced that the Boss N Hug Connection will defend the twin belts against three teams in New Jersey and the team of Nia Jax and Tamina, Natalya and Beth Phoenix, and the IIconics will be the opponents.
Banks and Bayley have been lionhearted champions as they wanted to put the titles on the line against any team from any brand. Considering they are two of the four horsewomen and they have been impressive as a team, they might defend the twin belts successfully at Metlife Stadium.
#2 Might change hands: The WWE Championship
Kofi Kingston earned his chance to face Daniel Bryan this week, and he will be in a marquee match at WrestleMania 35. It has been a turbulent journey for Kingston as Vince McMahon put him through several obstacles in his road to WrestleMania. Considering the incredible journey of Kingston, he could become the WWE Champion in New Jersey.
Kingston's fate altered when he was announced as the replacement of Mustafa Ali in the Elimination Chamber match. The New Day member gave an astounding performance in Elimination Chamber where he lasted thirty-one minutes. Subsequently, he was denied the WWE Championship opportunity at Fastlane, and he was given an insurmountable task in the Gauntlet match.
The build-up of the match has been nothing short of spectacular. The fans are heavily invested in this feud, and it is expected to be an extraordinary bout at the Show of Shows. Considering Kingston's momentum and popularity, he is likely to conquer Daniel Bryan.
#1 Might not change hands: The Universal Championship
It might come as a surprise, but Brock Lesnar could remain champion if Vince McMahon convinces him to sign another deal. Lesnar is the most marketable superstar in WWE, and the Chairman will do everything to keep the current Universal Champion in WWE.
Lesnar was speculated to leave Vince McMahon's billion dollar company after Summerslam last year. Surprisingly, Lesnar returned to the company, and he reclaimed the Universal title.
Rollins is a great in-ring performer, but he might not be a believable candidate to get the job done. Lesnar dismantled the Universal Championship challenger on the RAW after the Royal Rumble when he delivered six F-5s. Moreover, Lesnar destroyed Rollins in the past when the two men faced each other.
#1 Might change hands: The RAW Women's Championship
The RAW Women's Championship match will make history this year when the three women will main event WrestleMania 35. There is no denying that the excitement is sky-high for this bout as Vince McMahon's billion dollar company has been building this feud for months. The storyline began after Becky Lynch won the Women's Royal Rumble match and decided to challenge the RAW Women's Champion, Ronda Rousey.
Charlotte Flair is also part of this match, but Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey have been getting plenty of attention in this storyline. Lynch and Rousey attacked each other on different shows, and they also fought on social media. With a prodigious build-up of this match, it could steal the show.
Considering Rousey could take a break after the Showcase of Immortals, Becky Lynch is undoubtedly a favourite candidate to lift the belt. However, Charlotte Flair cannot be ruled out, and it will be interesting to see if the current Smackdown Live Women's Champion becomes a double champion at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
