MSB Staff Predictions: WrestleMania 2019
The road to WrestleMania is always one of the best parts of wrestling, but this year was much more. With Kofi’s struggle to get his title match against Daniel Bryan and Becky’s push to get back into her title match against the baddest woman on the planet, Ronda Rousey, this year’s buildup to WrestleMania has been the best in a while. With 12 matches on the main card and 3 on the kickoff show, this could be the best WrestleMania in years. The team at MSB Fight Club has been discussing this event for a while and we have our predictions for the matches.
Cruiserweight Championship: Buddy Murphy (c) vs. Tony Nese
After teaming up with Wesley Blake on NXT, Murphy has found himself a nice home on 205 Live. Defeating Cedric Alexander at the Super Showdown in November, Murphy has defended and retained the title numerous times, creating a name for himself and sustaining a successful title reign.
Prediction:
Mike- Buddy Murphy
Chris- Buddy Murphy
Damon- Buddy Murphy
Tom- Buddy Murphy
Women’s Battle Royal
Following the debut at WrestleMania 34, the women faceoff again this year. There are 13 confirmed contestants for this match. The favorite for this match, after losing her title last Tuesday to Charlotte Flair is Asuka.
Prediction:
Mike- Asuka
Chris- Asuka
Damon- Asuka (Lacey Evans is dark horse)
Tom- Asuka
Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
For the 6th year in a row, the battle royal is taking place at WrestleMania. There are currently 29/30 confirmed contestants for the event, including The Hardy Boyz, Braun Strowman, Andrade, and even Michael Che and Colin Jost from SNL’s Weekend Update will be entering after an altercation with Braun a few weeks ago on Monday Night Raw.
Prediction:
Mike- Andrade
Chris- Braun Strowman
Damon- Braun Strowman (Kevin Owens is dark horse)
Tom- Braun Strowman
SmackDown Tag Team Championship: The Usos (c) vs. Ricochet and Aleister Black vs. The Bar vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Rusev
After almost being left off the card for forfeiting to the New Day which allowed Kofi to go to WrestleMania, Alexa Bliss appeared on SmackDown last night to tell the Usos they would be entering a fatal four-way match to defend their titles.
Prediction:
Mike- Shinsuke Nakamura and Rusev
Chris- Ricochet and Aleister Black
Damon- Ricochet and Aleister Black
Tom- Ricochet and Aleister Black
Women’s Tag Team Championship: Sasha Banks and Bayley (c) vs. Beth Phoenix and Natalya vs. Nia Jax and Tamina Snuka vs. The IIconics
After becoming the first tag team champs at Elimination Chamber, the Boss and Hug Connection look to defend their titles again. After teaming up with Beth Phoenix and Natalya on Monday Night Raw, tensions have started to rise between Phoenix, Banks, Bayley, and Natalya.
Prediction:
Mike- The IIconics
Chris- Sasha Banks and Bayley
Damon- Sasha Banks and Bayley
Tom- Nia Jax and Tamina Snuka
United States Championship: Samoa Joe (c) vs. Rey Mysterio
This is Samoa Joe’s first ever WrestleMania match and it’s Rey’s first in years. Mysterio announced on SmackDown a few weeks ago he would be facing Joe for the title. However, Mysterio sustained an ankle injury in a match against Baron Corbin on Monday Night Raw. This could be Joe’s key to retaining the title.
Prediction:
Mike- Rey Mysterio
Chris- Samoa Joe
Damon- Samoa Joe
Tom- Samoa Joe
Intercontinental Championship: Bobby Lashley (c) vs. The Demon
The Demon is back!!! On Monday night, Finn Balor responded to Bobby Lashley saying he had demons of the own and transforming into the Demon slowly after. Balor took the title from Lashley before Lashley took it back.
Prediction:
Mike- The Demon
Chris- The Demon
Damon- The Demon
Tom- Bobby Lashley
The Miz vs. Shane McMahon (Falls Count Anywhere)
The two former teammates look to faceoff at WrestleMania in a Falls Count Anywhere match. Following the vicious attack at Fastlane by Shane on not only the Miz, but on his father as well. The Miz is seeking vengeance.
Prediction:
Mike- The Miz
Chris- The Miz
Damon- Shane McMahon
Tom- The Miz
Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre
Following a triumphant return to the ring after a battle with leukemia, Roman Reigns looks to defeat The Scottish Psychopath, Drew McIntyre in his first singles match back. Drew McIntyre has been taking personal jabs at Reigns these past few weeks and brutally attacked him Monday night. The Big Dog needs to step up if he wants a chance at beating McIntyre.
Prediction:
Mike- Drew McIntyre
Chris- Drew McIntyre
Damon- Roman Reigns
Tom- Drew McIntyre
AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton
This feud has been building up for months, and ultimately reaching its peak last night. After numerous attacks and Orton ruining the match between Styles and Kurt Angle, the two sat down on the KO show last night and it got heated. AJ called out Orton for his numerous failed drug tests and how he had help from his father and other WWE legends. Orton fired back telling styles that since John Cena left, he has become the “corporate bitch”. This led to a fight between the two and Styles going for the Phenomenal Forearm, but Orton caught him with an RKO, leaving Styles knocked out cold. This is probably going to be one of the best matches on the entire card.
Prediction:
Mike- Randy Orton
Chris- AJ Styles
Damon- AJ Styles
Tom- AJ Styles
Triple H vs. Batista: (No Holds Barred)
Following a vicious attack on Ric Flair on Monday Night Raw, Batista followed up by challenging Triple H to a No Holds Barred match. Batista also told Triple H to put his career on the line, meaning if he loses, Triple H can never compete in the ring again. Triple H has never beaten Batista in a singles match, this should be a good one.
Prediction:
Mike- Triple H
Chris- Triple H
Damon- Triple H
Tom- Triple H
Kurt Angle vs. Baron Corbin: (Farewell Match)
After 20 years, Kurt Angle has announced his final match will be at WrestleMania 35. Due to his impact and contributions, the McMahons allowed Angle to choose his final opponent. He decided to pick the man who took his job as Raw General Manager, Baron Corbin. This feud has been building up for a while, but most people don’t think Corbin is worthy enough to be Angle’s final opponent. Angle came out at the end of Raw on Monday and injured Corbin’s ankle, this could play a crucial role in how the match will go.
Prediction:
Mike- Kurt Angle
Chris- Kurt Angle
Damon- Kurt Angle
Tom- Kurt Angle beats John Cena (Corbin can’t go)
WWE Championship: Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Kofi Kingston
Kofi has probably had the toughest time getting to the title match at WrestleMania. His performance at Elimination Chamber won the hearts of many fans who were ready to see Kofi become champ. After being replaced by Kevin Owens at Fastlane, Kofi entered a gauntlet on SmackDown live in which he beat the 5 opponents until Mr. McMahon told him there was a 6th, Daniel Bryan. Bryan beat Kofi and he thought his dreams of going to WrestleMania were crushed. Last week, Big E and Xavier Woods entered a gauntlet in which they won and Kofi earned his spot in the title match.
Prediction:
Mike- Kofi Kingston
Chris- Kofi Kingston
Damon- Daniel Bryan
Tom- Kofi Kingston
Universal Championship: Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Seth Rollins
Following his victory at the Royal Rumble, Seth chose his opponent for WrestleMania and he picked the Beast. However, Rollins faced injury the past few weeks. The two met on Monday night and Seth attacked Lesnar and left him with a low blow before raising the title over his head as if he had slayed the Beast. This match could go either way, but it will be good regardless of the outcome.
Prediction:
Mike- Brock Lesnar
Chris- Seth Rollins
Damon- Brock Lesnar
Tom- Seth Rollins
Women’s Championship Winner Take All: Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Becky Lynch
After entering in Lana’s place in the Royal Rumble, Becky Lynch won and picked the baddest woman on the planet for her WrestleMania opponent. However, she was suspended shortly after and removed from the match, her replacement was Charlotte Flair. Becky was added to the match again and the three have been going at it since. Following her victory over Asuka last week, Charlotte became SmackDown’s Women’s Champ again. Stephanie McMahon came out on Monday and said all titles would be up for grabs. The Man herself has faced the most struggles other than Kofi to get to this point, but this match could go either way.
Prediction:
Mike- Becky Lynch
Chris- Becky Lynch
Damon- Becky Lynch
Tom- Charlotte Flair
