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We are just days away from WrestleMania 35 in New Jersey, and so much of the WrestleMania card is still up in the air, but over the past few days, we've received some clarity about which performers will be competing in the annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
While a place on the WWE WrestleMania card (albeit on the pre-show, likely) is something that should never be scoffed at, a bathroom break battle royal isn't exactly what anyone wants, and there are some superstars in the match who definitely deserve more.
While the 26 names that have been announced are mostly predictable, there are some in the bout that just shouldn't be there, and today we'll look into them. Here are 4 performers who deserve better than this match at WrestleMania 35.
#4 EC3
EC3 is one of the most gifted performers in all of wrestling right now, and when he was given free rein to be himself on Impact, he was incredibly popular, but right now, it seems like the WWE have absolutely no idea what to do with the former Derrick Bateman.
After being released by the WWE, he made his way to Impact and become one of their hottest stars, and after improving on his already impressive body, it's clear that he was meant to be with the WWE, returning after several years away.
He sped through the NXT system, as it was clear that Vince McMahon wanted him on the main roster, but since his arrival on RAW, he's done absolutely nothing of note.
He's not the best in-ring worker in the company, but EC3 is effective as both a heel and a babyface and is one of the most naturally charismatic and entertaining performers out there. And while his booking has been bad enough to warrant a battle royal appearance, the performer himself deserves more.
#3 Andrade Cien Almas
The WWE has a plethora of young, promising talent, and the former NXT Champion, Andrade, is the most talented of all, so it's surprising that the WWE couldn't find something more significant for him to do.
Originally, the plan was for him to have one final showdown with Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania, but with so much happening on the card, that match was scrapped, and it's left El Idolo with nothing important to do on the Grandest Stage of Them All.
With Zelina Vega by his side, Andrade has all the markings of a main event heel in the WWE, and while that spot is currently occupied by Daniel Bryan on SmackDown, Andrade is just as good in every aspect.
He hasn't had anything significant to do outside of his rivalry with Rey Mysterio since joining the main roster, so a win in the battle royal could be a way to kickstart his career, but at this point, that's highly unlikely.
#2 Matt and Jeff Hardy
The Hardy Boyz is one of the most decorated tag teams in wrestling history, and they've done most of that work in the WWE, so when they began a social media feud with The Uso's, many assumed that it was leading to a WrestleMania Tag Team showdown.
Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case, as not one but both Hardys have been announced for this bout, a big disrespect to one of the greatest teams in history.
Neither The Revival nor the aforementioned Uso's have been announced for this one, so there's always the possibility that this changes and The Hardy's do get a title shot, but it seems unlikely as at least 2-3 teams from SmackDown aren't in this bout.
It was Matt Hardy along with his pal Bray Wyatt (who could be a surprise entrant) who came out on top in this match last year, and while he's not as important as a solo competitor right now, it's unlikely he comes out on top.
#1 Ali
Now going as Ali (sigh), the former Heart and Soul of 205 Live was challenging for the WWE Championship less than a month ago, and now he's been relegated to a pre-show battle royal for WrestleMania.
Last year, Ali was tearing the house down with Cedric Alexander on the pre-show, and while Alexander doesn't even appear in this match, it's clear WWE has bigger plans for Ali, so this is quite disappointing.
Given the run he's been on, the WWE should have found something more substantial for Ali (perhaps a United States Championship match). As mentioned, there will likely be at least one surprise entrant, so that could give the match some excitement, but at this point, Ali could be the only reason some tune in, so the WWE would be wise to have him win the annual battle royal.
