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We're slowly but firmly on the road to WrestleMania 35. Things are finally falling into place for the show of shows, and the pieces are all finally adding up. I think that next week's show could be critical in setting the stage for WrestleMania 35. This is because several important angles could play out on screen with serious 'Mania implications.
In this article, I will suggest a few surprises that could potentially take place on this mega show. As always let me know your thoughts and opinions in the comments. Feel free to suggest a few surprises of your own.
Mind you that the show will emanate from Chicago and therefore, the crowd will be quite raucous indeed. Therefore, there's no better city to pull a surprise or two in.
I can foresee one or more of these things happening during the show for sure...
#5 Cena returns to answer Kurt Angle's challenge
All of us know not to take John Cena's Instagram account seriously, but this post could certainly be different. This week, Kurt Angle said that he would wrestle the final match of his career at WrestleMania 35, against an opponent who's yet to be announced. Shortly after this post went up, leading to speculation that it could be an Angle vs. Cena match.
John Cena is a very different person from the rookie who started his career against a veteran named Kurt Angle. He's perhaps the biggest star in the industry at the moment and is also legitimately, a big star in Hollywood. Also, Cena was handpicked to induct Kurt Angle into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Any match between these two men is a big deal. Heck, John Cena's return to action in itself, is a big deal.
#4 The Demon King challenges Lashley for the Intercontinental Championship
Last week on RAW, we saw Finn Balor defend his Intercontinental Championship against Bobby Lashley, in a contest that he essentially lost. I know a lot of our readers were aghast at this move and are possibly missing the bigger picture. Balor lost the Championship because a bigger plan may be in store for him at WrestleMania 35.
We have not seen The Demon King in action since last year, at the culmination of Balor's feud with Baron Corbin. If The Demon only comes out at special occasions, is there a better stage than WrestleMania to book a battle between Balor and Lashley? Finn Balor could reclaim the Intercontinental Championship and carry the title far beyond WrestleMania.
This is the only explanation that makes sense with regard to why Balor lost his title. Actually, wait, there could potentially be yet another reason...
#3 Luke Harper returns for a singles run, challenges Lashley
Last week, much to the delight of the crowd at a Live Event in Rochester, Luke Harper made his official comeback from injury, to return into the thick of things again. If Harper's comeback comes before WrestleMania, I can totally see him in the Intercontinental Championship picture against Lashley.
Because Rowan is doing his own thing with Daniel Bryan right now, I think it's safe to assume that the Bludgeon Brothers are no more right now. I don't even think that an alliance with Bray Wyatt makes sense at this particular point in time.
Rowan needs to branch out on his own and establish himself as his own man. Much like Braun Strowman did, although I doubt he can become as big a star.
But I can see Luke Harper remain an important player in the mid-card, going forward, strengthening the Intercontinental Championship picture.
#2 The Divas of Doom challenge the Boss n' Hug connection at WrestleMania
The crowd has not been about Beth Phoenix's return as I'd imagined they'd be. I think the Natalya and Beth Phoenix pairing, while a feel-good moment, is inconsequential unless it's for a certain purpose at WrestleMania. To be, there's could only be one reason why the Divas of Doom reunited.
Natalya can go at the highest level and considering how good Beth Phoenix has looked in her part-time appearances, I'm sure that 'The Glamazon' can, as well. I think they could have an absolutely incredible match against Sasha Banks and Bayley at WrestleMania, which would not involve the Boss n' Hug connection doing all of the work. I think it would be a very competitive and engaging match.
Honestly, there's no excitement in the Women's Tag Team Division at the moment. This is certainly one way to make it exciting again.
#1 Brand new feud sparks off
Last week on WWE RAW, Little Miss Bliss announced that she would be this year's WrestleMania host. Immediately after the announcement, WWE put up this clip of one Nikki Cross. She was in the back listening to everything and reacting to Alexa Bliss' announcement, upset that she was never invited to such shows at all. It's clear that a feud could certainly spark off between these two talented women.
What a contrast it would be? The drop dead gorgeous looks of Alexa Bliss against the twisted and sadistic nature of Nikki Cross. Bliss is also a veteran and an established performer who can get Cross over with the WWE Universe.
I personally think that Nikki Cross would do much better on RAW than on SmackDown Live, at least for the moment. It may make sense to keep her away from SAnitY.
What surprises do you guys want to see?
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