Editorial: My Very-Confident WrestleMania 32 Predictions

Tonight is the night where superstars become legends.

WrestleMania is still the Granddaddy of Them All and the biggest night in professional wrestling. Despite what the card may look like, the WWE will deliver nonetheless.

If it weren’t for injuries, tonight would look a lot different.

Moving forward, WrestleMania 32 has the potential to be a legendary day in wrestling. With Dean Ambrose, Shane McMahon, Triple H and the women headlining the card, every match can “steal the show.”

Vince McMahon and co. aren’t done making changes, even when the show begins. Last year, Seth Rollins’ cash-in wasn’t decided until the night before. Surprises can, and most-likely will happen.

With all of that being said, here are my no-so confident WrestleMania 32 predictions for the entire card:

Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal: There are a lot of possibilities in this match, obviously, but not many actually make sense to walk away with this prize.

Due to the last two years, the booking for this award post-Mania has been horrid. Cesaro and Big Show did absolutely nothing with the AGMBR victory. So, why should it matter this year? One man has the chance to surprise the WWE Universe, and that’s Cesaro.

Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet reported that Cesaro was walking around Arlington without a sling. He’s supposed to come back during WWE’s European Tour next month. If anyone could win this and make it mean something, it’s the Swiss Superman. Prediction: Cesaro

Kalisto vs. Ryback for the United States Championship: Unfortunately, this match has no hype, and not even a good reason to be at WrestleMania.

Perhaps in NXT, where talents not in the main event are invested in, this would do a lot better. Ryback and Kalisto are at the mercy of WWE programming, which doesn’t help their case. If they let them be free creatively, they will surprise a lot of people. Prediction: Ryback

Team Total Divas vs. Team B.A.D & Blonde: Wrestling purists aren’t putting this match as a potential show-stealer, but it will feature something to watch. This is presumably Brie Bella’s last match in the WWE.

After Daniel Bryan’s retirement, she’s suggested retiring early to start family and be a wife first, not a wrestler. Therefore, it will be nice seeing Bella wrestle one last time. As for Lana, who will make her wrestling debut, that’s also a wild card in the match. Then again, Paige and Natalya being there is a travesty, but that’s besides the point.

With Charlotte, Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch preparing to put on a spectacle, these 10 women won’t have that luxury. Flip a coin here folks. Prediction: Total Divas

The Usos vs. the Dudley Boyz: Just like the U.S. championship match, this bout hasn’t received good treatment as far as hype is concerned. With proper guidance, WWE officials had the chance to make this fight mean something.

Bubba Ray and Devon are back as heels and it’s worked on occasion. The Usos have no story, so WWE fans are left guessing what their identity is. Match quality will be great, but not enough to warrant any undivided attention. WWE loves to leave the fans happy, so expect a face victory here. Prediction: The Usos.

Intercontinental Title Ladder Match: Much like the HIAC match, Street Fight and WWE title bout, Kevin Owens and his six opponents have an opportunity to keep a new tradition going with a great ladder match.

Just to get it out of the way, Sin Cara, Stardust and The Miz, Zack Ryder have absolutely no chance to win here. It will come down to Dolph Ziggler, Owens and Sami Zayn.

It’s unknown as to how high the WWE is on Zayn, who was the heart and soul of NXT for the past two years. They won’t have to try too hard getting him over, as his natural charisma will do that for them. Ziggler was given a lot more time in the spotlight recently, which makes this prediction tough.

The Intercontinental title hasn’t been successfully defended since 2001, when Chris Jericho retained his belt against the William Regal at WrestleMania 17. Given that, Owens may be due to retain. Prediction: Kevin Owens

The New Day vs. League of Nations: Since this isn’t for the title, the obvious answer of League of Nations capturing the belts isn’t so obvious anymore.

Right now, it’s a 4-on-3 bout. The New Day is rumored to bring out a fourth partner, which is set as a surprise at this point. Being that the New Day is a face tag-team, and the mystery partner they bring in will probably get a huge pop, there’s no way they are losing tonight. Prediction: The New Day

AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho: What hasn’t the WWE Universe seen from these two men since Styles’ WWE debut in January? That’s the all-important question as they get ready for another match. Match quality will remain off the charts, just like their last match.

However, to keep WWE fans tuned in, they need step it up even higher. There isn’t a stipulation to the bout, at least one that wasn’t already advertised. So, it’s going to be based on pure wrestling.

If Jericho wins, then WWE officials simply don’t believe in Styles. Yes, it’s that obvious. This is exactly why the Phenomenal One must win again to keep up that momentum. Samoa Joe is rumored to be on the main roster soon, so expect Styles to get another win here. Prediction: AJ Styles

Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks vs. Becky Lynch for the Women’s championship: This is the match I’m most-excited for on the card. Sure, that sounds premature with Shane McMahon and Dean Ambrose in two, great matches, but the women are finally getting a chance to show the world what they can do.

This all comes with the rumor of a new Women’s championship belt and re-design. WrestleMania 32 is where woman, not divas, are getting a chance.

As for the victor, Lynch is the least-likely to win here. It’s then down to Banks and Charlotte, with Ric Flair at ringside. An angle will take place where he is forced to leave, which doesn’t help his daughter’s chances. If the new belt is a reality, I’m taking the Boss to be the one to debut it. Prediction: Sasha Banks

Dean Ambrose vs. Brock Lesnar in a Street Fight: This one should be fairly simple to all. There won’t be any interference, shenanigans or heel-like moments. Both are faces who just want to destroy each other with weapons galore.

This is also Dean Ambrose’s singles’ debut at WrestleMania and his chance to “get over” for the WWE fans, which Vince McMahon still believes hasn’t happened yet.

Lesnar also knows his duty in the WWE, and that’s to put wrestlers over. That will happen in this case. Prediction: Dean Ambrose

Roman Reigns vs. Triple H for the WWE Championship: Let’s just sit back and enjoy this match for what it is, and that’s to get Reigns his time in the spotlight at WrestleMania 32.

Unless he gets passed over for the second year in a row, the former-Shield heavy will walk out of Arlington, Texas with gold. AT&T Stadium will boo Reigns out of the building, which is why it won’t main event the show.

Only one thing can be done to ensure a good reaction. That one thing is a Reigns heel turn.

How can that be accomplished? The Rock is already confirmed to be at WrestleMania. Rock and Reigns are cousins. When Reigns wins the match, the Rock should go out and congratulate his family member on the big win.

Just before he leaves, Reigns delivers a huge spear to the Great One and beats the living daylights out of the former-WWE champion. He told me in an interview that he wants to make a statement. That would be making the statement of the year. Prediction: Roman Reigns

Shane McMahon vs. Undertaker in Hell in a Cell: This match has a lot on the line, even though that’s quite obvious. It also has a lot on the line with WWE fans. They’ve stacked the deck and put a lot of eggs in one basket, when putting this match together.

If Shane wins, the Undertaker can never perform at WrestleMania. If Undertaker is victorious, then Shane doesn’t get control of Monday Night Raw. Therefore, which side bends the furthest?

With all of the rumors of a brand split, Shane appearing after Mania and the different branding of both Raw and Smackdown, Shane’s victory is the most-probable. There will be a lot of smoke and mirrors, which isn’t a surprise.

Consider it similar to Triple H and Sting from last year’s event. Given that reality, here’s my prediction for the main event of WrestleMania 32. Prediction: Shane McMahon.