WWE WrestleMania 37: Night One Main Event Revealed?
Will McIntyre vs. Lashley or Banks vs. Belair headline WrestleMania 37's first night?
Sasha Banks has claimed that her SmackDown Women's Title defence against Bianca Belair will headline WrestleMania 37's first night.
Speaking with Erika Nardini on the Token CEO podcast, Banks stated that their clash will main event the Showcase of the Immortals, pointing out that it'll be the first time two African-American women have ever taken the headlining spot (h/t Fightful for the transcription):-
"I’ve been crying all morning. It’s Monday, WrestleMania is on Saturday. I can’t believe this 10-year-old girl is about to live her dream and main event WrestleMania, I truly believe that. To see someone like Bianca Belair, who is brand new and just came into the game. She won the Royal Rumble, she’s so athletic and so incredible. She is the future of WWE, and so am I, I’m younger, don’t forget. At WrestleMania, we will be main eventing. This is my first singles match at WrestleMania and it’s the first time it’s two African-American women will be headlining WrestleMania. This is crazy because it’s bigger than me."
Banks vs. Belair was effectively set up when Belair won the women's Royal Rumble back in January, though their saga has taken several twists and turns since then, including the duo teaming up to challenge for Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler's Women's Tag Team Titles at Elimination Chamber.
Now, the clock is ticking on their big battle.
This match had been the subject of a noticeable social media campaign for the headlining spot, with WWE Champion Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre seemingly Banks and Belair's stiffest competition. For now, it looks like the SmackDown Women's Title fight will close night one (10 April).