WWE WrestleMania 37: Full match-card predictions for Night 1

By Vatsal Rathod
Modified Mar 23, 2021 20:46 IST
The Grandest Stage of Them All
The Grandest Stage of Them All

The biggest two nights of the year for WWE, WrestleMania 37, is less than three weeks away. Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida is set to host the buzzworthy event this year on April 10 and April 11.

WrestleMania 37 will be an extra special event because it will feature the return of live fans to WWE shows for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started. WWE has announced eight matches for WrestleMania 37 so far. But considering it will be a two-night event, fans can expect several more matches to be added in the coming weeks.

Let's take a look at the full match-card predictions for Night 1 of WWE WrestleMania 37.

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#8 Drew McIntyre will have his rightful moment at WrestleMania 37

It has already been announced that WWE Champion Bobby Lashley will be defending his title against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 37. On the Monday Night RAW after WWE Fastlane, WWE also announced that this match will take place on Night 1 of WrestleMania 37.

Though this bout could be the main event, it might just be the opening match on the first night of WrestleMania 37. Both Superstars have been booked quite strongly heading into this clash. Lashley is looking more dangerous and exciting than he ever has, whereas McIntyre had been a dominant champion.

It is tough to call either of these men a clear favorite heading into WrestleMania 37, but a victory for McIntyre is a safe bet. With fans present this time, he will finally get his WrestleMania moment in front of an electric arena.

As for Bobby Lashley, let's hope WWE continues to establish him as a force to be reckoned with. That way, a showdown between Lashley and Brock Lesnar could still happen sometime soon.

Prediction: Drew McIntyre becomes the new WWE Champion

#7 The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal could return at WrestleMania 37 (Pre-show)

The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal was a trend that WWE started at WrestleMania XXX in 2014. The match is a great way for WWE to feature several Superstars on the WrestleMania match card. It can also be used as a platform to push a mid-card Superstar into the title picture.

The match did not take place last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But WWE could bring the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal back at WrestleMania 37, possibly on the pre-show of Night 1. Several Superstars don't have any proper feud heading into WrestleMania, and they could benefit from a win in this match. Mustafa Ali, who hasn't had a lot of success as the leader of RETRIBUTION, could win this match and change the direction of his career.

Prediction: Mustafa Ali wins

#6 WrestleMania 37: The Miz (w/ John Morrison) vs. Bad Bunny (w/ Damian Priest)

WWE history has told us that WrestleMania and celebrity involvement go hand in hand. From Muhammad Ali to Arnold Schwarzenegger, several celebrities have appeared at WrestleMania in the past. This year, Bad Bunny is all set to continue this pattern and compete at WrestleMania 37.

It was previously rumored that Bad Bunny would be teaming up with Damian Priest to take on The Miz and John Morrison at the show. But this week on Monday Night RAW, it was announced that Bad Bunny will go one-on-one against The Miz instead. In all likelihood, he will walk away with the victory in this match.

Prediction: Bad Bunny wins

#5 Seth Rollins vs. Cesaro should happen at WrestleMania 37

Cesaro in WWE
Cesaro in WWE

One of the matches that hasn't been announced yet but looks very likely to take place at WrestleMania 37 is Seth Rollins vs. Cesaro. The Messiah returned to WWE earlier this year after his paternity leave, and he regained his prominent status. While many fans expected him to come back with a notable character change, that didn't happen.

The only good thing about this outcome is that it could give someone like Cesaro a chance to have a major singles match at WrestleMania 37.

Seth Rollins has recently taken up the role of putting over other talents. At WrestleMania 36, it was Kevin Owens, and late last year, it was Murphy's turn. From the way this feud is unfolding, it looks like he might put over Cesaro at WrestleMania 37.

Is a major push and a potential world championship victory be on the way for the Swiss Superman? If so, that positive momentum will officially begin at WrestleMania 37.

Prediction: Cesaro wins

#4 The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship should be defended at WrestleMania 37

No one expected Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler to ever become a team, let alone win the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. But they have stuck together for several months now. WWE hasn't announced their match for WrestleMania 37 yet, but they might defend their titles in a triple threat match.

The two teams that could get a shot at the Women's Tag Team titles are the duos of Lana and Naomi, and Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan. The alliance between Jax and Baszler will probably end soon, possibly even at WrestleMania 37 itself. While Lana and Naomi have won some major matchesrecently, it would be better to put the titles on the Riott Squad.

Prediction: Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott become the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions

#3 Big E should defend the Intercontinental Championship against Apollo Crews at WrestleMania 37

Another match that is likely to take place at WrestleMania 37 is the culmination of the feud between Intercontinental Champion Big E and Apollo Crews. Big E has had a very solid run as the Intercontinental Champion, but Crews might end it at WrestleMania 37.

With a new gimmick, look, and accent, Crews finally has a proper character, something that he was lacking throughout his main roster career. While he unsuccessfully challenged Big E at WWE Fastlane, he might finish the job at WrestleMania 37.

Crews' new character has a lot of potential, and he could redeem himself with a solid title run. As for Big E, hopefully, he'll moves up and enter the Universal Championship picture in the near future.

Prediction: Apollo Crews becomes the new Intercontinental Champion

#2 WrestleMania 37 should feature a ladder match for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship

The SmackDown Tag Team Championship picture is fairly interesting right now. The champions, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode have several solid challengers to feud with, and fans might be in for a multi-team match at WrestleMania 37.

The Street Profits have made their intentions clear, as they want to regain the titles. Plus, Chad Gable and Otis have been on a roll in recent weeks. Otherwise, Rey Mysterio and Dominik have teamed up to chase the titles.

A fatal-four-way ladder match between all these teams could be an instant classic. If this match happens, the Mysterio father and son duo might win the titles.

Prediction: Rey Mysterio and Dominik become the new SmackDown Tag Team Champions

#1 Sasha Banks (c) vs. Bianca Belair for the SmackDown Women's Championship should main event WrestleMania 37

The main event of WrestleMania 37 Night 1 should be Sasha Banks defending her SmackDown Women's Championship against Bianca Belair. WWE has already announced that this match will be held on Night 1 of WrestleMania 37.

While it could be argued that the WWE Championship match can also main event this night, the winner of the 2021 Women's Royal Rumble Match should get this honor.

Banks and Belair teamed up at WWE Fastlane 2021 and challenged for the Women's Tag Team Championship. When they lost the match after some communication issues, Banks seemingly turned heel by attacking Belair.

With all the babyface sympathy towards her, The EST might have her big WrestleMania moment this year by defeating Banks. Belair holding the title high and celebrating with the WWE Universe in attendance would be a great way for Night 1 of WrestleMania 37 to end.

Prediction: Bianca Belair becomes the new SmackDown Women's Champion

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