2019 WWE WrestleMania 35: Matches, previews and predictions- all you need know.
WWE WrestleMania 2019: The road to WrestleMania 35 is done and its now time for the big event itself. WrestleMania 35 takes place this Sunday (early Monday in India). The "Showcase of the Immortals" will see some dream matches this year including the first ever women's main event.
No Undertaker or John Cena?
The Undertaker and John Cena may not appear for WrestleMania 35. While both superstars have been an integral part of WrestleMania for last many years, there is no news on their particiapations this year.
The Royal Rumble 2019: Full match card
Raw and SmackDown Women's Championship: Ronda Rousey (c) vs Becky Lynch vs Charlotte Flair (Winner Takes All)
Universal Championship: Brock Lesnar (c) vs Seth Rollins
WWE Championship: Daniel Bryan (c) vs Kofi Kingston
United States Championship: Samoa Joe (c) vs Rey Mysterio
Intercontinental Championship: Bobby Lashley (c) vs Finn Balor
Women's Tag Team Championship: Sasha Banks & Bayley (c) vs Beth Phoenix & Natalya vs. Nia Jax & Tamina Snuka vs The IIconics
SmackDown Tag Team Championship: The Usos (c) vs The Hardy Boyz vs Shinsuke Nakamura & Rusev vs The Bar vs Ricochet & Aleister Black
Raw Tag Team Championship: The Revival (c) vs Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins
Cruiserweight Championship: Buddy Murphy (c) vs Tony Nese
Triple H vs Batista (No Holds Barred - if Triple H loses, he retires from WWE)
The Miz vs Shane McMahon (Falls Count Anywhere)
Kurt Angle vs Baron Corbin (Angle's retirement match)
Roman Reigns vs Drew McIntyre
AJ Styles vs Randy Orton
Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royale (kickoff show)
Women's Battle Royale (kickoff show)
Here are our previews and prediction for the matches at WWE WrestleMania 2019.
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1. Ronda Rousey vs Charlotte Flair vs Becky Lynch
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Winner Take All: Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Becky Lynch
For the first time in WWE, women will headline the main event of WrestleMania. The Raw and SmackDown women's titles will be on the line in this 'Winner-Takes-All' match between Ronda Rousey, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch. WWE has built Lynch in to too big a star to fail her at this event.
Prediction: Becky Lynch to win
2. Brock Lesnar vs Seth Rollins
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Universal Championship: Brock Lesnar (c) vs Seth Rollins
Brock Lesnar will face off against Royal Rumble winner Seth Rollins. A victory in this match will set Rollins as the top star on Raw.
Prediction: Seth Rollins to win
3. Daniel Bryan vs Kofi Kingston
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WWE Championship: Daniel Bryan (c) vs Kofi Kingston
This may well be the show-stealer match of the night. However, it seems Kofi Kingston's win will be too much of a fairystyle for WWE.
Prediction: Daniel Brayn to win
4. Triple H vs Batista
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Triple H vs Batista (No Holds Barred; Triple H's career on the line)
Triple H is putting his career on the line against his former friend and now foe Batista. This could be the best way for The Game to say goodbye.
Prediction: Batista to win
5. The Miz vs Shane McMahon
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The Miz vs Shane McMahon (Falls Count Anywhere)
Where will Shane McMahon be jumping from? That's the biggest quetion about this feud. There is a lot expected from this 'falls count anywhere' match as The Miz tries to avenge the disrepect he and his father have received at the hands of Shane-O-Mac so far.
Prediction: The Miz to win
6. Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre
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Roman Reigns vs Drew McIntyre
Roman Reigns will return to WrestleMania in his first singles match since his comeback from leukemia. Drew McIntyre will be looking leave his mark on the biggest stage of them all.
Prediction: Reigns to win
7. AJ Styles vs Randy Orton
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AJ Styles vs Randy Orton
The veteran Viper and the 'new face of the place' have bulit the match up well so far. Expect an epic and memorable match between two industry stalwarts.
Prediction: AJ Styles to win
8. Kurt Angle vs Baron Corbin
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Kurt Angle vs Baron Corbin (Farewell Match)
Kurt Angle will turn up for the final match of his career against Baron Corbin. However, given the outrage regarding Corbin being Angle's farewell opponent, WWE may have something else in store.
Prediction: Kurt Angle to win
9. Sasha Banks & Bayley vs Beth Phoenix & Natalya vs Nia Jax & Tamina Snuka vs The IIconics
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Women's Tag Team Championship: Sasha Banks & Bayley (c) vs. Beth Phoenix & Natalya vs. Nia Jax & Tamina Snuka vs. The IIconics
The first ever wonen's tag team champions will face quite the challenge as they take on three big teams at the biggest stage of them all.
Prediction: Boss 'N' Hug Connection to retain
10. Samoa Joe vs Rey Mysterio
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United States Championship: Samoa Joe (c) vs Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio will be facing Samoa Joe for the title on the grandest stage of 'em all. His son Dominic will be sitting ringside. However, there is some doubt over the match as Mysterio suffered an injury last week. He's set to be evaluated up until Sunday.
Prediction: Samoa Joe to win
11. Bobby Lashley vs Finn Balor
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Intercontinental Championship: Bobby Lashley (c) vs Finn Balor
Finn Balor's alter ego The Demon is coming in this match- so expect Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush to get no mercy.
Prediction: Finn Balor to win
12. The Usos vs Ricochet & Aleister Black vs The Bar vs Rusev & Shinsuke Nakamura
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SmackDown Tag Team Championship: The Usos (c) vs. Ricochet & Aleister Black vs. The Bar vs. Rusev & Shinsuke Nakamura
Alexa Bliss made a surprise appearance on SmackDown and forced Jimmy & Jey into this fatal four-way affair just one week before WrestleMania. While the odds are stacked against the champs they will have to find a way to retain the titles.
Prediction: The Usos to retain
13. The Revival vs Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins
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Raw Tag Team Championship: The Revival (c) vs. Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins
There is only one thing at stake for WWE fans here- could the vaunted losing streak of Hawkins be coming to a close on the biggest stage of the year as he helps earn tag team gold with Ryder once again?
Prediction: The Revival to retain
14. Buddy Murphy vs Tony Nese
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Cruiserweight Championship: Buddy Murphy (c) vs Tony Nese (Kickoff Show)
The cruiserweight title matches have stolen the show at previous WWE pay-per-view. It is expected to set the tone for rest of the night here as well.
Prediction: Buddy Murphy to retain
15. Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
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Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal (Kickoff Show)
Confirmed entrants: Braun Strowman, Michael Che, Colin Jost, Andrade, Apollo Crews, Titus O'Neil, Tyler Breeze, Jinder Mahal, No Way Jose, Bobby Roode, Chad Gable, Lucha House Party, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel, Heath Slater, Rhyno, Viktor, Konnor, Ali, Shelton Benjamin, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Otis, Tucker, EC3
Prediction: Braun Strowman to win
16. Women's Battle Royal
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Women's Battle Royal (Kickoff Show)
Confirmed entrants: Asuka, Carmella, Naomi, Lana, Mandy Rose, Soya Deville, Nikki Cross, Dana Brooke, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan, Mickie James, Zelina Vega
Prediction: Asuka to win
17. When & where to watch WrestleMania in India (TV channel and time in IST)
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The WWE WrestleMania 2019 will take place on 8 April, Monday (7 April, Sunday in USA). The WrestleMania 2019 Kickoff Show will start on 8 April, Monday at 2.30 am IST. The WWE WrestleMania 2019 Main Event will start at 4.30 AM am IST on 8 April, Monday. The WWE WrestleMania 2019 will be live on on Sony Ten 1 & Sony Ten 1 HD (English) and Sony Ten 2 & Sony Ten 2 HD (Hindi) TV channels. WWE WrestleMania 35 live streaming will be on WWE Network.
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