Though suffering from a less-than-ideal build, Wrestlemania 31 still has significant possibilities insofar as providing Wrestlemania moments for members of the company's roster of talent. From a new star to be crowned via the main event, to relative newcomers being turned into major players, anything is possible. However, for as much as the expected happenings are likely to occur, it's in the possibility for incredible surprises that makes the 31st Wrestlemania likely worthwhile-to-watch. In one night, WWE could crown Seth Rollins as the next World Champion as well as turn Rusev babyface with Triple H and Sting stealing the whole show, plus set up a money match between Brock Lesnar and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Does that sound insane? Likely, but it's also completely possible. WWE's in a unique position with its roster being in flux. This is THE showcase moment, and the one night of the year where they have the most eyes on the product and can show off any great number of entertaining talents, while at the same time also show off the Steve Austins, Rocks, Ric Flairs, Stings and Hulk Hogans of the world, too. However a sentimental favorite eight-year old that never had an official match in the company could upstage every single performer in the company (active or otherwise) and steal the whole weekend. Actually, moreso than anything else on this list, expect Connor "The Crusher" Michalek to be the big star of Wrestlemania weekend. He deserves it.
Besides having been an independent professional wrestling manager for a decade, Marcus Dowling is a Washington, DC-based writer who has contributed to a plethora of online and print magazines and newspapers writing about music and popular culture over the past 15 years.
