Raw vs SmackDown: 3 Inter-brand matches that should have been planned for WrestleMania 35

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WrestleMania 35 comes live on 7th April as all eyes will be on the grandest stage of them all. The superstars must be thrilled to perform in front of 80,000 or more people at the spectacular MetLife Arena in New Jersey.

Mania is the stage where WWE exercise all their powers in order to deliver an experience for millions of fans worldwide. The upcoming edition is going to be the 35th WrestleMania and we can't thank Vince McMahon enough for masterminding the journey of this enormous company.

Talking about WrestleMania 35, the match card seems pretty exciting as we have some of the biggest names in line set to perform at the Grandest Stage Of Them All. While the match card is definitely on par with the expectations, the prospects of improving never extinct, thanks to the beautiful thing we call as 'Imagination'!

It has been quite some time that we got to witness some inter-brand action i.e. Raw vs SmackDown at WrestleMania simply because the company reserves of matches like those to take place at the Survivor Series PPV.

WWE's ideologies shouldn't be argued but an inter-brand match will be reminiscent of the enthralling past and will surely capture the attention of many!

While we do have the main event which features 2 SmackDown superstars in the mix with the Raw Women's Championship as Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair from SmackDown are set to headline WrestleMania alongside the current Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey in a triple threat match for the Raw Women's Championship.

Here we list down 4 matchups that would've fit perfectly in the execution of Raw vs SmackDown at WrestleMania 35:

#3 Finn Balor vs Jeff Hardy

Finn Balor in action

Finn Balor and Jeff Hardy are 2 high flying superstars who've played babyfaces for the most part of their careers. Hardy is a veteran who's traveled all around the globe with WWE and has been in the ring with some of the most technically gifted performers of all time.

Jeff Hardy's admirable track record tells us that his clash with Finn Balor would've been nothing short of spectacular. The 2 have never really competed on the main roster before thus making this clash all the more pulsating!

Hardy is set to participate in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal whereas Finn will look to win back the Intercontinental Championship from Bobby Lashley.

#2 Elias vs R-Truth

Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting Elias!

This matchup might not be on the fantasy list of many but imagine the scenario with Elias and R-Truth together at Mania.

Think about Elias in the center of the ring holding a guitar and performing when suddenly R-Truth interrupts for guess what? Yes, a 'Dance Break'!

The moment promises to be pretty hilarious and would've definitely been cherished by the WWE Universe. This clash of entertainers has never been seen before and sounds quite interesting on paper.

Truth and Elias indulging in an inter-brand talent battle which then turns into a one-on-one bout would've sold big time with the WWE Universe. Both the superstars haven't got any major plans for WrestleMania thus a probable matchup seems like a cracking proposition.

Maybe Vince McMahon makes it happen at WrestleMania simply because moments like these happen to be played over and over again by the avid WWE fanatics for years.

#1 Dean Ambrose vs Shinsuke Nakamura

The Lunatic Fringe is set WWE post WrestleMania 35

Dean Ambrose and Shinsuke Nakamura are 2 superstars who possess the apt skill set to succeed at the very top! The Lunatic Fringe, Dean Ambrose is set to part his ways with the company after spending numerous years of success and glory.

What better sendoff for The Shield member than to have him face someone like Shinsuke, a man who has never feuded with the lunatic fringe.

The King of Strong Style hasn't really had a remarkable year so far and it's quite a shame that the man who was one of the main attractions last year at Mania, is now nowhere to be found on the match card.

A match with Ambrose would've certainly helped Nakamura as the Japanese Superstar seeks some inspiration, or shall we say motivation to get back to the top.

Dean Ambrose versus Shinsuke Nakamura is an enticing prospect and would've been beneficial for all the parties associated.