10. They're Writing Themselves Into A Corner
WWE is putting all of their eggs into the Shane McMahon-Undertaker basket, and rightfully so. While Shane's popularity may be inexplicable to some, the buzz his return is generating is going to be responsible for getting this match - and WrestleMania 32 on the whole - over. Shane opened up the show with promises about how Raw will look once he wins control. He promised there would be no more Authority, and that there'll be an end to the era of talented stars not getting enough opportunities while those without talent get several. Fans really liked that one, to the extent that a brief "Roman Reigns" chant started. Shane's rosy proclamations are so well-received that not delivering them means sticking with a product that Shane and the fans have buried. On the other hand, is there really any chance that The Undertaker will lose to Shane at WrestleMania? The streak may be over, but that's still a depth to which The Phenom shouldn't fall. It's great that there's a level of doubt over who will win the match, but either outcome causes problems.
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