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We are just over a month away from WrestleMania 35. The road to the biggest professional wrestling show of the year has been a little bumpy so far. With just a few weeks remaining until the event, we are still uncertain about the directions of many top Superstars like Drew McIntyre, Braun Strowman, Elias etc.
Now that Fastlane is behind us, the path to WrestleMania is finally clear. All attention will now be given to the Mania programs. We can expect the returns of part-timers like The Undertaker, John Cena and Hall of Famers. We can also witness the WrestleMania card shaping up in the upcoming weeks.
It will all start on tonight's Raw. In addition to featuring fall-out from last night's Fastlane pay-per-view, the show will also kick-off a number of Wrestlemania feuds. Thus, it is important for WWE to write a slobber-knocker edition of Monday Night Raw that can create hype for Wrestlemania.
To make tonight's show one of a kind, WWE must avoid making the following 4 mistakes.
#4 More Filler, Less Build-up
As discussed above, Wrestlemania 35 is now closer than ever. Normally, the Show of Shows is given nearly 2 months of build-up. However, this time was a little different due to the addition of an extra pay-per-view between Elimination Chamber and Wrestlemania. Due to Fastlane, most of the supposed WrestleMania feuds might have been derailed.
Now with only 4 editions of WWE's flagship show until the Showcase of Immortals, it is necessary for WWE to dive straight into the 'Mania storylines. Thus, tonight's show should heavily feature the build-up to the event, instead of the usual filler. For any match to look credible, the build-up which it follows should be one of a kind and that should be the priority for WWE tonight. Every Superstar who will have a significant role at Wrestlemania should be prominently featured tonight and given proper direction.
#3 Setting up Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre
Ever since Roman Reigns announced that he is in remission, rumors have been circulating about his WrestleMania match. A superstar like Roman Reigns, who has main evented the last 4 WrestleManias will undoubtedly be featured in a marquee match this time too. Most likely, he will square off against one of the top heels of Monday Night Raw such as Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre or Baron Corbin
Although Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre sounds the most interesting match out of the possible options, Wrestlemania 35 is simply the wrong place and time for this match. Both Superstars are in a position where they cannot afford to lose. While Reigns is on his way to reclaim his position as the top Superstar of the company, McIntyre has been built as an unstoppable monster heel over the last year.
Thus, this blockbuster match will be a must-see bout, but it should take place later this year. As of now, both Superstars deserve a dominant outing at Wrestlemania and it is best if they are kept far from each other. So, starting tonight, WWE should put the Reigns/McIntyre feud on the back-burner.
#2 A Title changing hands
Even though Finn Balor missed last night's Fastlane pay-per-view, he is all set to defend his Intercontinental Championship against Bobby Lashley on tonight's Raw. It is still unclear what WWE has in store for both these Superstars at Wrestlemania.
However, we may find this out tonight or get a hint. As much as these two Superstars have contributed to the show over the last few months, they deserve to be placed in significant matches at the Show of shows.
However, one thing should be taken care of. Finn Balor should not lose the IC Championship before Wrestlemania. He has paid his dues to enter Wrestlemania as the reigning and defending Intercontinental Champion.
Although his match is yet to be revealed, it is a guarantee that it will steal the show. Thus, it is important for him to successfully defend his Intercontinental Championship tonight. A loss tonight can seriously hurt his credibility as Raw's upper mid-card Superstar.
#1 Interaction among Shield Members
The main-event of Fastlane was an emotional roller coaster. The six-man tag match last night was supposed to be the end of an era for The Shield as a group. From witnessing their debut at Survivor Series 2012 to following their careers over the last 6+ years, it was an eye-watering moment for Shield fans when the trio celebrated for one last time in the ring at Fastlane.
Starting tonight, all 3 Superstars should pursue their own paths and be kept far away from each other. Dean Ambrose is rumored to leave WWE shortly, Rollins is supposed to resume his feud with Brock Lesnar while Reigns is also scheduled to be involved in a Mania program soon.
Thus, to ensure that last night's emotional Shield moment is actually honoured, WWE should do everything in its power to make the WWE Universe believe that The Shield is finally over. Also, it should start looking like all 3 Superstars have left this chapter of their life behind them for good.
