WWE WrestleMania 34: Predictions for Brock Lesnar, Undertaker and More
WWE's biggest stars will appear at WrestleMania 34 on April 8, with Brock Lesnar set to defend his Universal Championship against Roman Reigns.
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans will be packed to the rafters as the former Shield member attempts to lift the title for the first time in his career.
Reigns is a three-time world champion, but he has been unable to climb to the top of the ladder and capture the universal crown since Lesnar beat Goldberg at last year's 'Mania.
With Lesnar reportedly considering an exit from WWE, the time could be right for Monday Night Raw to have a new kingpin.
According to Wrestling Inc, Lesnar is out of contract after WrestleMania, opening the door for change (h/t Randall Ortman of Cageside Seats).
Brock Lesnar to Drop Title in Passing of the Torch
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It's become a tradition in wrestling for an outgoing star to give their final nemesis a push up the ladder as they depart the scene.
With Brock Lesnar's future unknown, the time has finally arrived for Roman Reigns to step forward.
However, Reigns remains unpopular with older fans in particular, much in the same way John Cena has been for the majority of his run as the company's headliner.
If Lesnar is departing WWE, Vince McMahon would have the perfect excuse to give a wrestler who is clearly one of his favourites the help he needs.
The Beast has been untouchable since beating Goldberg at WrestleMania 33, and dethroning him would give Reigns the best shot at grabbing top billing.
There could be a new king on Monday nights, but the WWE Universe might not appreciate the company's direction if Reigns becomes champion.
Undertaker and John Cena to Play to the Crowd
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The Undertaker and John Cena are on course to clash on The Grandest Stage of Them All.
Randall Ortman of Cageside Seats reported the fight could be made official on Monday's Raw, setting up two icons of the business to meet in New Orleans.
Cena has had a tricky year balancing his commitments in and out of the ring, and he's had fewer storylines than ever before since he proposed to Nikki Bella at last year's 'Mania.
The Undertaker remains the ultimate face in WWE and is still one of Vince McMahon's top draws despite losing his fabled streak.
Despite not possessing much technical prowess, each man has enjoyed a lengthy period at a main-event level, and they will rely on every inch of their experience to muster a memorable match.
With Taker on the final stretch of his career, expect a Cena win as WWE attempts to keep Mr. Hustle, Loyalty and Respect at the top of the industry.
AJ Styles to Produce Instant Classic with Shinsuke Nakamura
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As Raw continues to produce the big-hitting affairs, SmackDown Live has developed as the technical wrestling fans' brand.
AJ Styles' run at the top of the company has epitomised WWE's commitment to listening to its audience when it comes to plotting storylines.
Styles' arrival in January 2016 had the WWE Universe in raptures, but his time as WWE champion will surely come to an end at 'Mania.
Shinsuke Nakamura's rise in WWE has been a long and planned-out affair, and he is ready to become a world champion.
Expect to see both men produce all-time great performances before the Japanese star grabs the famous title.
Daniel Bryan to Receive the Biggest Pop
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As WWE runs down its storylines on The Road to WrestleMania, Daniel Bryan's in-ring return could not be better timed.
The SmackDown Live general manager appears set to leave his backstage office behind and once again forge a career doing what he loves most.
Bryan's elevation to the top of WWE relied on his ability to sell angles to the fans in a way only true artists can do in the ring.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn beat the living daylights out of Bryan after he announced he could return to action, and the Yes! Man is booked to feature in tag action with Shane McMahon against the pair in New Orleans.
There is some doubt over McMahon's availability for the show after he recently spent time in hospital with a hernia, but it seems certain that Bryan will make his in-ring return regardless.
The WrestleMania 34 card has a number of high points planned, as Ronda Rousey is set to make her in-ring debut and Asuka is contending for the SmackDown women's title.
However, Bryan's emergence could produce the biggest pop of the night. The crowd will go wild, and the Yes! Movement will have more energy than ever before.
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