John Cena Vs. The Undertaker No Longer Planned For WWE WrestleMania 33?
All the latest on WWE's plans for the biggest show of the year.
According to this week's Wrestling Observer Newsletter, John Cena vs. The Undertaker is no longer on the table for WrestleMania 33.
WWE had been planning on having the duo fight at Mania for the first time this year, potentially with a championship on the line, but plans have been nixed after Vince McMahon changed his mind.
Speculation had suggested that Taker would challenge for a belt in Orlando, but as of this week, he's not scheduled to compete for the Universal Title or WWE Title. There have also been rumours of a match between The Undertaker and Braun Strowman, as was the case this time last year, but this contest isn't in the works either.
The Observer also notes that WWE plan on booking six or seven major main event level singles matches on this year's show, not including any women's or cruiserweight matches. Kevin Owens vs. US Champion Chris Jericho looks likely, but Cena, Taker, AJ Styles, Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and Finn Balor remain without matches.
No decision has been made on the Raw Women's Title, but Charlotte is expected to defend against Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Nia Jax. While the WrestleMania 33 card is far from finalised, three matches look like certainties: Big Show vs. Shaquille O'Neal, Triple H vs. Seth Rollins, and Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg.