6 Reasons The Rock Vs Rusev Must Happen At WrestleMania 31

2. It Would Stand Out On The Card As A Throwback

For the first time in years, the WWE actually appears to be on the brink of a genuine change. The upheaval many fans thought had begun back in 2011 (started by the infamous Summer of Punk angle) seems to have finally arrived, albeit in a less explosive manner. The gradual transferral of backstage powers from Vince McMahon to Triple H is making itself known in the recruitment of exciting independent stars such as Kevin Steen and Prince Devitt to NXT, as well as the recent push of a new generation led by Daniel Bryan. WrestleMania 31 has the potential to truly usher in this new era. Rumours of the event being Roman Reigns' receiving of the torch started even before the breakup of The Shield, but his old stablemates look similarly positioned to cause a huge impact on the biggest stage of them all. Crucially, Daniel Bryan will also be well back in the picture and looking to capitalise on the amazing support he received at 'Mania 30. While the rise of such relatively new workers is promising news for the wrestling industry as a whole, WrestleMania must be careful to remain an event equally respectful of the past as well as the future. Rusev vs The Rock could be the perfect solution in this regard. The old-school dynamic between the two would give the match a nostalgic old-timey feel, especially given the now legendary status of the Brahma Bull. It would provide a welcome anchor to the past - especially on a card otherwise predicted to be all about the future.