The specifics may differ slightly, but the main story arc is the same: Orton at the center of a stable's breakup and a triple threat match on the grandest stage of them all.ĭon't pencil this match in.

Now, it seems as if we're destined to get a repeat of Orton's storyline with Legacy in 20, when 'The Viper' fought his former stablemates Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 26. Randy Orton, but Luke Harper has added another interesting layer to the angle due to his dissension with both Orton and Wyatt. Originally, it looked like this storyline would simply lead to Bray Wyatt vs. The Wyatt Family is on the verge of implosion as conflicts have arisen between all three members of the trio. Look for SmackDown stars like Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler and Apollo Crews to make up the field for this bout, which seems to have become a WrestleMania tradition. Though perhaps not an ideal scenario here, WWE ladder matches tend to be really good, so if we're taking the 'glass is half full' approach, that's one plus about this match. Intercontinental Championship Ladder MatchĪt each of the last two WrestleManias, the Intercontinental Championship has been defended in a seven-person ladder match, which is a trend that is likely to continue this year.Īs much as Dean Ambrose deserves to get a high-profile singles bout on the show after assisting in the elevation of the IC title, it's simply much easier for WWE to throw a bunch of random midcarders together in one match than to build up a few singles feuds instead. The three winners of the bout (Cesaro, Big Show and Baron Corbin) haven't really benefited much from winning the battle royal, at least not immediately, but the match serves its purpose in giving mid and lower card performers something to do on a show that they wouldn't be on otherwise. It's a logical move for WWE to use O'Neal here as he has ties to the area due to his time with the NBA's Orlando Magic, and Big Show is the best opponent for him as the biggest guy on the roster.Ī staple of the last three WrestleManias, the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal is a way to get just about everyone on the roster onto the card without giving them a high-profile match. Though some will surely complain about this match taking a spot from a full-time star, WWE often has celebrities perform at WrestleMania, and this is a tradition that likely won't end anytime soon. The clash of two giants has been confirmed for WrestleMania as the celebrity attraction for the event.

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