WWE WrestleMania 36: Ranking the potential quality of all 16 matches

This is going to be an interesting watch.
This is going to be an interesting watch.

#14 Otis vs Dolph Ziggler

Otis vs Ziggler
Otis vs Ziggler

Otis vs Dolph Ziggler might have a better build than most of the matches on the SmackDown side of the WrestleMania 36 card, with the Heavy Machinery star's affection for Mandy Rose keeping the WWE Universe on their toes for the better part of the Blue brand's tenure on FOX so far.

The inclusion of Ziggler has given Otis a villain to vanquish on his way to Rose's heart and while the story has been told decently, the match will likely be in a similar vein to Elias vs Corbin. The shenanigans surrounding the match are probably going to overshadow the in-ring action.


#13 Bayley vs Lacey Evans vs Tamina vs Naomi vs Sasha Banks (Fatal-5-Way Elimination Match for the SmackDown Women's Championship)

Bayley vs Lacey vs Tamina vs Naomi vs Sasha
Bayley vs Lacey vs Tamina vs Naomi vs Sasha

The SmackDown Women's Championship has seen better days, and it could have for WrestleMania as well, but the stacked nature of the card and the lack of time made WWE hold off on the elusive Sasha Banks vs Bayley main roster one-on-one match that everybody has been craving.

While the 5-way elimination contest could help progress the story between Bayley and Sasha, it is still a throwaway match. The eliminations will probably be rushed as there are more important things to get to on either night. These women will see better days, particularly Bayley and Sasha Banks.


#12 Aleister Black vs Bobby Lashley

Black vs Lashley
Black vs Lashley

In a match that was announced out of nowhere and without a concrete build or reason, Aleister Black will take on Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania. It is completely random but the lack of fans in attendance could prove to help these two.

Without any live fans to engage, Black and Lashley could pull out an entertaining contest and maybe have one of the sleeper hits of the show. They are certainly capable of it, but a pay-per-view match without a story does have a ceiling.

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