The Mavis Report

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Thursday 7 January 2016

The Best WWE Wrestlemania 32 Card (In Theory)

With injuries piling up, the WWE Card for the "Grand Daddy of them all" is looking bleak, with John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Sting, Seth Rollins, Tyson Kidd, Cesaro, Sin Cara and Nikki Bella all possibly not making it to the AT&T Stadium on April 3rd. So, what is the best the WWE can hope to do with what they currently have (and what they could have) on the WWE roster?

This list includes talent that is currently not on the injured list, talent that has a good chance of actually completing (which rules The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Daniel Bryan out) and talent that will more that likely be employed by the WWE at the time (which rules out Batista, Goldberg and Kurt Angle)


Pre-Show
Andre The Giant Battle Royal

Knocking the trend of 2 matches on the Wrestlemania pre-show, this will be the only match before the PPV stream starts. I anticipate a big winner (in terms of size, not manpower) to actually showcase what this match should be used for (a way to kick-start talent, not a throwaway for the Big Show to win). Expect Braun Strowman to pick up the large trophy in this one after eliminating Heath Slater last.

Winner - Braun Strowman


WWE Divas Title Match - Fatal Four Way Elimination
Charlotte (with Ric Flair) (c) vs. Paige vs. Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks

The Divas Revolution actually starts here. Expect this match to showcase what the whole of the last 9 months should have done. It feels awful that three of these four would have to lose, however this will be where Sasha Banks proves why most of the WWE Universe views her as the best women's wrestler in the world. Charlotte will attempt to use her father to keep the belt around her waist, but Sasha will overcome those odds to win her first WWE Diva's title. She will also remain undefeated.

Winner (and new Champion) - Sasha Banks


Goldust vs. Stardust

A match that in theory should have happened last year will happen this year. This will come across after Goldust eliminates his brother at the Royal Rumble. The Gold one will lose this match to actually give the younger brother his Wrestlemania moment and the older brother a retirement to be proud of.

Winner - Stardust


Dolph Ziggler, Ryback & Jack Swagger vs. The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan)

A throwaway match designed to put as many people on the card as the WWE can (Lazy Booking). This match will be formed by The Wyatt Family going after all three during Raw's leading up to Wrestlemania. The Family will triumph in this one, continuing the revival of The Wyatt Family gimmick.

Winners - The Wyatt Family


WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Chris Jericho

Dean Ambrose (in a rather un-needed manner) gets the Y2J rub at Wrestlemania. The last time Jericho performed in a WWE ring (at time of writing), he stormed out after a loss to the Wyatt's, bumping into Ambrose and Roman Regins. This rivalry will actually start at Fastlane, after Jericho attacks Ambrose after a successful title defence. Expect Jericho to take Ambrose to the limit here, and Ambrose to take it after a technical match that actually shows a different side to Ambrose (not the bar-brawler we are used to)

Winner (and still Intercontinental Champion) - Dean Ambrose


WWE United States Championship Match
Alberto del Rio (c) vs. AJ Styles

So this one pushes the boat out slightly of my own rules of making this article (as technically AJ Styles hasn't signed a WWE contract) but with the news "breaking" on the WWE website about the 4 NJPW stars being signed, this one is almost a definite to keep the IWC very happy. This will be AJ's first match after making his debut at Fastlane and he will come in to the match as face to Del Rio's heel character. This will result in AJ Styles winning his debut match by disqualification as Samoa Joe will interfere, attacking AJ. AJ will then follow Joe to NXT.

Winner (but not winning the title) - AJ Styles


Brock Lesner vs. Kevin Owens

Yeah, so this one will brutal, but brilliant to watch at the same time. Do not expect Brock to dominate this match, and expect some broken furniture (Spanish announce table sweepstake time!). Kevin Owens will eliminate Brock from the Royal Rumble (after Brock Eliminates Owens) and that will trigger this match. This match will go back and forth, with KO hitting at least 3 Pop-Up Powerbombs and Lesner to hit at least 3 F5's, with Owens kicking out of them all. Expect Lesner to take this eventually, but expect a staged EMT crew to help both to the wrestlers to the back after.

Winner - Brock Lesner


The Undertaker vs. Finn Balor

Hear me out on this one, because again, it pushes the limits of what I am allowed to put in this article. The Undertaker enters the Royal Rumble. The Undertaker gets to the final two. Then, the lights go out, and Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson attack the Undertaker, and then Finn Balor eliminates him (and no, Finn isn't in the match at this point), setting up The Phenom vs. The Demon at Wrestlemania and The Balor Club in WWE. This will also tie into The Undertaker's retirement. Yep, especially if Taker is inducted into the Hall of Fame the day before, this will be The Phenom's last match. Finn wins with interference and retires the legend.

Winner - Finn Balor


WWE Tag Team Title Match - Tables, Ladders and Chairs
The Usos (c) vs. The Dudley Boys vs. The New Day

Yes, you read that right. I do anticipate that The Uso's will go into this match as Tag Team Champions. This will occur at The Royal Rumble after interference from The Dudleys. Expect The New Day to go mental in the ring the Raw after, battering the other 4 with Chairs, while Kofi Kingston flies off a ladder. I expect this match to be breathtaking at times, and for complete nostalgic purposes, expect the Dudleys to take it. They will then lose the night after to The New Day.

Winners (and new Champions) - The Dudley Boys


WWE World Heavyweight Championship - No Disqualification Match
Triple H (c) vs. Roman Reigns

The other consequence of The Balor Club eliminating The Undertaker from the Royal Rumble is that Triple H wins the title. He then makes Roman jump through hoops in order to get a title rematch (you may notice Rusev is not on the main card, he will be kayfabe nursing an injury inflicted by Reigns at Fastlane) and eventually sets up this match. This match will be a typical heel vs. face battle with the COO bossing large parts of the battle. Roman will eventually get some offense in, which will cause some Authority goons to come along. A beat down will commence until "If You Smeeeeeeeelllll" hits the arena (I only said I would exclude talent that had little chance of completing, we all know The Rock will be there) and he comes to save his cousin. Roman will spear the COO and win the title back.


Winner (and new Champion) - Roman Reigns

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