WWE WrestleMania 35: 10 Shocks That Could Happen

5. AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton Steals The Undercard Thunder

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Digs at Dixie Carter, jibes about failing WWE drug tests, barbs at John Cena's expense, indy bashing and calling one another spoiled or self-entitled bitches. Yes, AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton has been a feud built on behind-the-scenes know-how, and that realism has made it one of WrestleMania's slow burners. Don't discount this bout's potential on Sunday.

It could steal the show. The undercard portion of it anyway.

AJ remains one of the best workers in the industry, and Orton is smooth as silk when motivated and in there with the right opponent. His foes over the past few years at 'Mania (Jinder Mahal, Rusev and Bobby Roode last year, Bray Wyatt the year before that) haven't suited him. Styles, if life is fair on the night, will.

This could be a 10-15 minute stunner that surprises everyone by grabbing some unforeseen headlines. Between Randy's natural aggression, AJ's skilled selling and the pair's combined love of tearing the house down, this match may well be a sneaky gem.

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