WWE: WrestleMania 34 Predictions

WrestleMania 34 is finally upon us and some of us here at FantasyAlarm we wanted to give our match by match predictions for what will go down on the Grandest Stage of them All.

Kick Off Show

Cruiserweight Championship: Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali 

Dom Murtha: Classic WrestleMania matchup of two up and comers who will likely put on a much better performance than many of the main event matches on this card. Tough to choose. Winner: Alexander

Justin Fensterman: It has to be Cedric! Ever since Enzo Amore was booted, all of the focus has been on Alexander. The Cruiserweight's are running out of options and with Amore and Rich Swan out of the picture, WWE has given Alexander the slow baby face build for months and he's going over. LOCK CITY! Winner: Alexander

Michael Stein: No one watches 205 Live and no one will be watching this match either.  The superstars have tremendous talent and should put on a captivating match, but there is no investment in the characters which makes it hard to care about this title.  I think WWE wants to continue marketing some of its superstars in foreign markets, so I predict Mustafa Ali wins in advance of the Greatest Royal Rumble ever later this month.  Winner: Ali

Dan Malin: WWE might lean on Alexander going forward to save the 205 Live program and he has the skillset to potentially do so but Ali takes it for now: Winner: Ali

Ben Scherr: Alexander wins the belt in a 25% full arena. Winner: Alexander

Jon Impemba: I think I have spent about 15 minutes watching 205 Live this past year so this match really does not move the needle for me.  I am in agreement with Stein however that given the WWE’s push in the Middle East I can see Ali taking this one down.  Truthfully, I am hoping Neville comes back. Winner: Ali

Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

Murtha: While I picked him to win the Royal Rumble earlier in the year, Dolph Ziggler instead captures this prize – the Rumble's ugly stepsister. Winner: Ziggler

Fensterman: A lot of big guys have won this event and with The Show Off having a brand new contract, the WWE will want to keep him and his whining and complaining relevant. He'll get to show off for the Smackdown audience that he won the battle royal and how no one believed in him and he deserves more respect. Winner: Ziggler

Stein: This is the fifth year of the Andre the Giant Battle Royal yet WWE has failed to make this match matter.  Giving the winner a giant trophy means nothing.  There should be something on the line here such as a future opportunity for either the Intercontinental or United States championship.  Baron Corbin’s push has been stopped and started so many times since he won this event a couple years ago and I think WWE will give it another shot making him the first two-time winner.  Winner: Baron Corbin

Malin: I know Slater probably doesn’t win. But if I’ve learned anything about this match it’s that it hardly propels superstars (right Mojo Rawley?) but this would be a great moment for Slater. Why? Cause he’s got kids! Winner: Heath Slater

Scherr: Winner: Matt Hardy

Impemba: It wasn’t too long ago the WWE was starting a singles run for Big Cass, but he ended up suffering a knee injury that put him on the shelf.  Rumors are that he is ready to return with some speculating he may be the mystery tag partner for Braun Stroman.  I think he makes his mark and wins the Battle Royal to restart his singles run. Winner: Big Cass

WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal 

Murtha: Sasha is the best in the field and should be rewarded as such. Winner: Sasha Banks

Fensterman: Bayley eliminates Sasha to win the Battle Royal. She continues to lose momentum and this win puts her back in the title picture (long term) while growing her feud with Sasha Banks. Bayley and Sasha's feud will continue through Summerslam. Winner: Bayley

Stein: The Raw women’s division suffered a major loss now that Paige cannot wrestle, but she is still the mouthpiece for Absolution.  Sonia Deville is clearly the best worker of the group and a victory here would solidify the faction as a serious threat.  Winner: Sonia Deville

Malin: Not particularly a big fan of Bayley as I’m hoping Sasha Banks wins the match in a full-fledged heel turn. But I just think this they give this one to the hugger. Winner: Bayley

Scherr: Should be on the main card, but instead will finish off the pre-show before the is plus hour main show.  Bayley wins! Winner: Bayley

Impemba: I agree with the guys above that this match will be used to boost the Sash/Bayley feud but more in a sense that one eliminates the other and then they go full tilt against one another on the outside with both losing.  For the actual winner I am again going to agree with Stein here and go with Deville and she uses this win to put herself in line for the Raw Women’s Championship. Winner: Sonia Deville

Main Card

Ronda Rousey & Kurt Angle vs. Stephanie McMahon & Triple H

Murtha: You don't bring in a star of Ronda's class to bury her underneath fellow "part-timers." Her losing at WM would do no good for her future with the company either. Expect a win by her (oh yea, and Kurt) and to hear a lot about it on every news and sports outlet for the next week or so. Winner: Rousey and Angle

Fensterman: Rousey and Angle. How does Rousey not win this match up? She's the hottest signing with no reputation in the business and a win over the bosses will give her the push she needs to compete with the other Women on Raw. My prediction is that Angle gets FIRED by Stephanie and HHH the next night on Raw and the GM spot is vacated. Winner: Rousey and Angle

Stein: There is no other match on the card with more of a lock for the outcome.  Ronda Rousey is one of the biggest signings the company has ever had, and if you think they are going to have her lose in her debut match on the grandest stage of them all then you haven’t watched enough WWE.  This match is the culmination of events that have taken place since WrestleMania 31 so you can bet your bottom dollar that the former UFC champion will make the Billion Dollar Princess tap out.  On a side note, it will be great to see Kurt Angle in his first WrestleMania match since 2006.  Winner: Rousey and Angle

Malin: To establish Rousey they would be wise to give her the win. I know she’s green and still learning the ropes so I’m not sure how much action she’ll see in this one. Winner: Rousey and Angle

Scherr: Intros and stare downs likely will be longer than in-ring action.  Rousey and Angle win with a Stephanie tap out. Winner: Rousey and Angle

Impemba: Hopefully Rousey’s wrestling is better than her mic skills or this is going to be an UGLY match.  Kurt is well past his prime and Stephanie is well Stephanie.  I think we see Ronda actually take out HHH, who will be doing a number on Kurt, before locking in an arm bar on Step for the win. Winner: Rousey and Angle

Daniel Bryan & Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn

Murtha: Similarly, to Ronda, you don't bring Daniel Bryan back without it being a triumphant return. I expect to bathe myself in some joyful "YES!" chants on the grandest stage of them all – something that I haven't been able to do in a few years. Winner: Bryan & Shane

Fensterman: Owens and Zayn will win. As much as I want to see the Kevin and Sammy show back on Raw, Smackdown needs them to keep the rosters somewhat balanced. Will Shane McMahon turn on Daniel Bryan? Will DB turn on Shane? Either way, with their jobs on the line Kevin and Sammy will come out on top and this will help Daniel Bryan transition back into being a Wrestler and he'll feud with them. Winner: Owens & Zayn

Stein: The Yes Movement is back in full force as Daniel Bryan makes his return to the ring after a couple years.  The story behind this feud goes back seven months which is a rare occurrence in today’s WWE.  The dynamic between Bryan and McMahon has fueled a lot of speculation over who turns heel.  Right now they are on the same page which gives more credence to one screwing the other.  The condition of Owens and Zayn being fired for good if they lose makes the outcome predictable, but it will be cool as hell to see Shane O’Mac make the full heel turn and save Kevin and Sami’s jobs.  Winner Kevin Owns and Sami Zayn

Malin: Personally, I usually hate the “you’re fired” angle of wrestling storylines, but I love how Zayn and Owens have shined through it. They’ll “get their jobs back” and win on Sunday. Winner: Owens and Zayn

Scherr: This is an interesting one, as I have a feeling Daniel Bryan may be standing on the apron for a large majority of this match.  Although he receives the hot tag, Sami and KO take the win. Winner: Owens and Zayn

Impemba: I am expecting the hottest of all hot tags with Bryan clearing the ring and taking it to KO and Zayn with his entire move set but ultimately, I think you see Owens and Zayn take the victory with a pin over Shane-O-Mac to save Bryan from getting beat.  Winner: Owens and Zayn

SmackDown Women's Championship: Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Asuka 

Murtha: The work in this match is going to be great. Ultimately though, Asuka comes out on top and completes the cinderella story. Carmella finally cashes in? Winner: Asuka

Fensterman: Charlotte! All streaks are meant to end and this is the perfect situation for Asuka to be in because even if she loses, she'll still be popular and she can even get her revenge in a year from now. Let Asuka be the chaser for a bit. If she's going to lose to anyone on the roster, Charlotte is the perfect candidate. She's the top overall skilled woman and Asuka will still be pushed after having an excellent match with Charlotte. The streak needs to end in order for her and her career to grow. ALSO, where was the last time a streak ended at Wrestlemania? NEW ORLEANS when Brock beat the Undertaker. Winner: Charlotte

Stein: This could be one of the best women’s matches in history as the Queen looks to end Asuka’s undefeated streak.  Moving Asuka to Smackdown was the right move and sets up a match for the ages between these two.  Charlotte has dominated the female division for a couple years now, but now it is time for Asuka to become champion and pave the road towards next year’s WrestleMania where she will defend it against Ronda Rousey.  Winner: Asuka

Scherr: No reason to have Asuka lose before they build up Rousey to beat her streak.  Wish there was more build to this match, but Asuka wins. Winner: Asuka

Impemba: This should be a really great match and after the long build up towards Asuka’s eventual championship reign and it only makes sense that she begins her title run at WrestleMania.  I do think that WWE might save Charlotte from taking the outright loss here though with Carmella cashing in her Money In The Bank contract at some point in this match and Asuka making her tap out to win the title.  This sets up a rematch between Charlotte and Asuka at a later PPV and allow for this rivalry to build up a bit more steam than. Winner: Asuka

Raw Women's Championship: Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Nia Jax 

Murtha: This is going to be the beatdown of a lifetime. Thinking something similar to when Brock nearly suplexed John Cena to death at SummerSlam in 2014. Winner: Nia Jax

Fensterman: Bliss has held on to the title for a while and Nia getting the title has been teased to us a bunch over the last few months. Bliss may win it back sooner rather than later, but Nia (who has been bullied in this feud) is going over. Winner: Nia Jax

Stein: This rivalry is right out of Mean Girls and is completely nauseating most of the time.  Fans want to see Nia Jax destroy Bliss which is probably what they will get, but the title is not going to change hands.  Jax will likely dominate the match, but either Mickie James will cause a crucial distraction or Jax will end up getting disqualified.  Winner: Alexa Bliss

Malin: I’ve loved Alexa Bliss ever since she debuted with the “fairy” gimmick back in NXT. I thought she had a lot of potential despite her small stature and still believe she’s got a phenomenal future coming up. But Nia Jax gets her revenge this Sunday. Winner: Nia Jax

Scherr: Probably the best storyline that hasn’t been fully developed yet.  If it’s on the main card, then it’s a quick five minute Nia Jax win! Winner: Nia Jax

Impemba: I have long felt that Jax should have won the Women’s Royal Rumble and used that win to have a Bautista/HHH thumbs down I want your title build up towards WrestleMania but instead we got some “hot mic”, mean girl, I thought we were friend’s drama feud instead.  Either way Jax deserves to be champion here in my opinion and I am hoping we see her feud with Sonya Deville and Absolution following her win in the Women’s Battle Royal.  Winner: Nia Jax

Intercontinental Championship: The Miz (c) vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor 

Murtha: Love each of these guys and would hate to see any of them lose. Miz retains though because he's the best on the mic. Winner: The Miz

Fensterman: This sets the stage (in my opinion) for The Miz to take time off to spend time with his Baby and it will put Rollins and Finn in an excellent program for the IC title with Finn eventually going over. Rollins wins this time around. Winner: Seth Rollins

Stein: The Miz has become one of the best all-around superstars in WWE and has really elevated his game in the ring.  He will be in there with two of the best workers in the world but should be able to keep up with Rollins and Balor.  The Intercontinental championship has regained its prestige thanks to the Miz, and now it can be used to elevate Balor who still hasn’t found his way to the top of the card since returning from his shoulder injury.  Winner: Finn Balor

Malin: For the love of God, never take this belt off of Miz. He’s the real MVP of WWE. Winner: The Miz

Scherr: Should be a fun one to watch, as a case can be made for all three to win this belt.  Keep the belt on the Miz until SummerSlam as this feud is one that will likely continue past Sunday night. Winner: The Miz

Impemba: This match should be great with Rollins and Balor putting on a show while Miz likely does his best to stay out of harms way. I am a total Miz mark and in true “heel” fashion he likely sneaks in for a Skull Crushing Finale after Rollins or Balor hit their finisher on the other to retain his title: Winner: The Miz

United States Championship: Randy Orton vs. Bobby Roode vs. Jinder Mahal vs. Rusev

Murtha: Would love to see Rusev win this one, but won't be surprised (and shamefully won't be too mad) when it turns into an RKO fest. Winner: Orton

Fensterman: Randy Orton getting the title was just used to fulfill the narrative of the U.S. Title being the one title Randy never won. Roode's got the moves, charisma and support and he will be the victor in this match up. My 2-seed is Rusev because of how popular Rusev Day has gotten, but Rusev has been a better title-chaser than Champion. Winner: Bobby Roode

Stein: Orton became a grand slam champion when he captured the US title recently, but his run with the title will be short-lived.  WWE needs to finally pull the trigger with a full-blown face turn for Rusev who has clearly connected with the WWE Universe.  This Sunday will officially be Rusev Day as the Bulgarian Brute pins Jinder Mahal to win the title.  Winner: Rusev

Malin: I’m secretly hoping Rusev wins either this or the Andre the Giants Battle Royal but I don’t see either happening. I imagine this as a great opportunity to put Roode over because the only thing more awesome than Roode is his entrance music. Winner: Roode

Scherr: Sorry Orton, but selling out a calendar that lists every day as Rusev Day is too hot right now.  Rusev Day wins!   Winner: Rusev

Impemba: I have always been a big fan of Rusev even when it seemed the WWE brass was not. They killed his title momentum when he first debuted by having Cena beat him and the Rock make a random appearance to toss him out of the ring.  The guy has the look and the in-ring ability to be a beast of a heel but how can you not love this Rusev Day gimmick he has going on.  Give the man the strap and sell that merch.  Winner: Rusev

SmackDown Tag Team Championship: The Usos (c) vs. The New Day vs. The Bludgeon Brothers

Murtha: The New Day and The Usos are the only real ones in contention here. While I love The Usos and the consistent, exciting work that they put on in the ring, The New Day will make for a great WM win and a really fun celebration (also Vince makes good on not giving them a match last year). Winner: New Day

Fensterman: Giving the Bludgeon Brothers the title gives us something new and it expands the tag team division because the Usos and New Day can still battle for the #1 contender spot. There will be some good spots in this one, but the New Day and Usos have been on top for a while and WWE could be looking to go another direction. Winner: Bludgeon Brothers

Stein: This will be the Usos first main card WrestleMania match of their career, and I think it will become an instant classic.  Their feud with the New Day last year was awesome, and now adding Harper and Rowan to the mix and we have the makings of a great triple threat match.  It would have been a good idea to make this a ladder match, but the teams will find creative ways to use weapons and take bumps.  The Bludgeon Brothers are destined to be champions, but their time will have to wait until after WrestleMania.  Winner: The Usos

Malin: Thoughts: While the Bludgeon Brothers (Horrible Name) wear the ripoff outfits of Old School Kane, they are most certainly a dominant force and giving the belts to some new heels would freshen things up. Winner: Bludgeon Brothers

Scherr: I hope they give this match a solid 15 minutes as they can tear the house down.  New Day can survive without the belts, and the Usos are killing it right now.  Usos win! Winner: The Usos

Impemba: It would not make much sense to build up the Bludgeon Brothers to the point that they are total destroyers only to have them lose at WrestleMania so I am expecting them to completely dominate this matchup.  The Usos likely move to Raw following the talked about roster shakeup in my opinion. Winner: The Bludgeon Brothers

Raw Tag Team Championship: The Bar (c) vs. Braun Strowman & TBD

Murtha: No one shows up as Braun's partner but he still destroys The Bar. He goes so bonkers though, that he loses by disqualification, leaving The Bar with the belts in a battered heap on the canvas. Winner: Braun Strowman & No One (not Arya Stark)

Fensterman: I think Braun's tag team partner will be Big Cass but they'll lose to DA Bar. I have a feeling that Samoa Joe will come in and take out Braun and Big Cass/Elias will be double-teamed and pinned by DA BAR. This will start up a feud between Braun, Joe and Roman Reigns after he wins the title. Braun is much more useful for the main event picture considering his push. Somehow, someway, DA BARRR is coming out on top. Winner The Bar

Stein: There has been a lot of speculation over who Strowman’s partner will be including the likes of Rey Mysterio, Bray Wyatt, Samoa Joe, Dean Ambrose, Elias and even Hulk Hogan.  I am going to go with Mysterio who made a surprise return at the Royal Rumble and has been in talks with WWE about a longer commitment.  The idea of the biggest superstar teaming with the smallest superstar will be visually intriguing.  The Bar is one of the most consistent teams in the company and I don’t see their 4th championship reign ending just yet.  Mysterio will be there to take the pin.  Winner: The Bar

Malin: It doesn’t matter who they pair Stroman with. This is a massive waste of the monster among men and they can pair him with anyone and he’ll win and run the Raw tag team division on his own. Winner: Stroman and Partner

Scherr:  Rey Mysterio or Ellias?  I hope Ellias gets the call for Stroman’s partner, but either way, the WWE has missed their opportunity with Braun this mania season, but he’ll at least have a championship come Sunday night.  Stroman and partner wins!   Winner: Stroman and Partner

Impemba: Lets start off with the mystery partner shall we? Sister Abigail….. I mean why not right?  Wyatt needs some sort of boost after losing to Broken Matt Hardy and we have not seen him since The Ultimate Deletion.  We were supposed to get Sister Abigail during his feud with Fin Balor before Wyatt got sick.  Let’s see what creative comes up with here.  I see The Bar changing brands after WrestleMania which should lead to Braun and Wyatt snagging the titles.  Winner: Stroman and Wyatt

Universal Championship: Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Roman Reigns

Murtha: Reigns has been tearing through the entire WWE roster for what feels like an eternity now, and whether the Universe likes it or not, he's clearly the company's hand picked face of the future. While Lesnar's dominant run at the top has been an exciting ride ever since he conquered "The Streak" at WM XXX, it's now Reigns' turn to reign. Winner: Roman Reings

Fensterman: This doesn't need an explanation. Brock doesn't care about his fans. He doesn't care about the title and doesn't care about the WWE (In reality) and he'll be moving on to UFC. He's held the title for over a year. It's Roman's time to hold the title. He's never been Universal Champion. Again, LOCK CITY! Winner: Roman Reings

Stein: Reigns will be main eventing his fourth straight WrestleMania in this rematch from three years ago.  It is plainly obvious that Vince McMahon wants Reigns to be his top guy, so the stars are aligned for him to dethrone the Beast.  Reigns can hold his own in the ring with anyone, so the match should be on par with what they accomplished in 2015 before Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract.  The WWE Universe may crap all over the match, but Reigns will be walking out of New Orleans with gold around his waist.  Winner: Roman Reigns

Malin: This is Roman’s redemption from losing three years ago when Seth Rollins cashed in MITB during his match with Lesnar. But at the same time he was in this championship spot two years ago against Triple H. The company loves Roman and they’ve actually done well building this feud up. Winner: Roman Reigns

Scherr: Not overly excited for this one except to see how they have the finished plan.  Roman wins, but how is the key question. Winner: Roman Reigns

Impemba: Paul Heyman realizes that Brock plans on returning to the UFC which leaves him without a job in the WWE unless he is able to secure another client.  Sure, we have seen this movie before but the WWE has no problem rehashing old story lines so why not here?  Heyman screws Lesnar and costs him the tile.  Reigns wins with his advocate Paul Heyman by his side.  Winner: Roman Reigns

WWE Championship: AJ Styles (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura

Murtha: Expectations are that this match is going to rival the Wrestlemania perfection of Savage vs. Steamboat (WM III), Michaels vs. Hart at (WM XII), etc. and while I’ll be there watching with my popcorn ready, eventually there has to be a single winner... Styles is the best in the world right now and should go home as the WWE Champion, however I won't be surprised or angry to see Nakamura crowned either. Winner: A.J. Styles

Fensterman: Everyone is intrigued to see what Nakamura can do with the title. Nakamura wins cleanly and at the end of the match as the Confetti is flying, Styles and Nakamura will shake hands in the middle of the ring to cap off the event. Nakamura will at least get a couple of months with the belt. Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura

Stein: This is dream match for many fans who have followed their careers overseas.  Styles is by far the best overall performer in WWE and Nakamura is coming off of his Royal Rumble victory.  This should be a five-star match that could easily go 30 minutes and see many exciting near falls.  Styles is inevitably bound for Monday Night Raw whenever the next draft or superstar shake-up takes place, so it makes sense to pull the trigger on the push for Nakamura.  Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura

Malin: Both of these guys are awesome. And both can thrive as champion. Styles has proven it and despite his limited mic skills, Nakamura could be a great champ also. But WWE rarely has the champ of either the WWE Championship or the alternative big belt (in this case the Universal belt) retain said championship at WrestleMania. I don’t think it’s happened since CM Punk beat Chris Jericho six years ago to retain. I think WWE swerves here and lets Styles keep the belt. And if I’m wrong, I’ll still enjoy the outcome. Winner: A.J. Styles

Scherr: Please allow them 20 plus minutes to do their thing, and hopefully the rumored AJ Styles injury doesn’t ruin this match.  Nakamura wins! Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura

Impemba: This match better close out the show as it figures to be a total five-star spot fest.  Styles has done well as the Face That Runs The Place but I think he finds his way to Raw following the roster shakeup and therefore Nakamura wins the title to end Wrestlemania 34. Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura

Bonus Match: John Cena vs The Undertaker

The staff here at FantasyAlarm all agree that some sort of confrontation will occur between these two at WrestleMania but whether or not it is a full-blown match we are not sure. This card is pretty stacked, and we question how long the Undertaker could really last in the ring.  My theory is we see a return of the American Badass seeing as Kid Rock was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.  Undertaker confronts John Cena, gives him a last ride and these two have their match NEXT year.  Not the first time Cena’s WrestleMania opponent was set a year in advanced as it is what happened when he faced The Rock.