10 Ways WWE Can Guarantee A WrestleMania 32 Sell-Out

9. Neville vs Finn Balor

Much like the Charlotte/Banks matchup, WWE would be wise to acknowledge that, while Wrestlemania is the show that casual fans tune in for, it's the show that hardcore fans travel for, and there are few men more beloved by the hardcore fans that (Adrian) Neville and Finn Balor. There's much to play with in terms of story; both men are highly experienced and highly traveled, and both men could claim to be supreme ruler of the independent circuit. They've composed classics not only abroad - such as their excellent NJPW Best of Super Juniors match - but also within the WWE itself. The two men had a #1 Contender's match for the NXT Championship at NXT:Takeover Rival, which was simply stunning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muqsNFNEK4k Few pairings would be able to produce such an enticing mix of in-ring psychology, technical acumen, and jaw-dropping high spots. If the two men genuinely just put on a repeat of the match shown above, it would be up there with the very best Wrestlemania matches of all time. The hardcore fans know that, and promising them a marquee match for two indy idols would make even the most mainstream-shy alternative fans consider the trip to Texas.
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