WrestleMania XL Preview + Staff Picks

Dates: April 7th and 8th, 2024

Time: Pre Show 7am AEST, Main Show 9am AEST, both days

Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

How to Watch: YouTube (Pre Show only), Binge, Kayo Sports, Foxtel

Match Card:

Day 1:
• Women’s World Championship:
Rhea Ripley (c) vs Becky Lynch

• WWE Intercontinental Championship:
Gunther (c) vs Sami Zayn

• 6-Pack Ladder Match for Undisputed Tag Team Championship:
The Judgement Day (Damien Priest and Finn Bálor) (c) vs #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) vs The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R Truth) vs A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) vs The New Day (Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston) vs New Catch Republic (Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne)

• Singles Match:
Jey Uso vs Jimmy Uso

• 6-Woman Tag Team Match:
Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill and Naomi vs Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane and Asuka)

• Tag Team Match:
Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee) vs Santos Escobar and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio

• Tag Team Match:
The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) vs Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin” Rollins

Day 2:
• World Heavyweight Championship:
Seth “Freakin’” Rollins (c) vs Drew McIntyre

• WWE Women’s Championship:
Iyo Sky (c) vs Bayley

• Singles Match:
LA Knight vs AJ Styles

• Triple Threat Match for the United States Championship:
Logan Paul (c) vs Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens

• Six Man Philadelphia Street Fight:
The Pride (Bobby Lashley, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) (with B-Fab) vs The Final Testament (Karion Kross, Akam and Rezar) (with Paul Ellering and Scarlett)

• Undisputed WWE Universal Championship:
Roman Reigns (c) vs Cody Rhodes

Staff Picks:
1. Women’s World Championship:
Rhea Ripley (c) vs Becky Lynch
This looks to be a great match. Both women are great workers. I have Rhea Ripley winning.
Winner: Rhea Ripley
Staff Picks: Samuel, Larance, Andy: Rhea Ripley

2. WWE Intercontinental Championship:
Gunther (c) vs Sami Zayn:
Gunther has been phenomenal as IC Champion. He has truly elevated the championship to new heights that it hadn’t been to in decades, and this match will only add to the, not only the Intercontinental Championships legacy, but the legacy of both competitors. Now, for this match, I have Sami winning. Sami has put in the work and this will be his big payoff
Winner: Sami Zayn
Staff Picks: Samuel, Larance, Marek, Andy: Gunther

3. 6-Pack Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships:
The Judgement Day (Finn Bálor and Damien Priest) (c) vs #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) vs The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) vs The New Day (Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston) vs A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) vs New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate)
This match looks to be hectic. From what I understand, this match is for big the Raw and Smackdown Tag Team Championships individually, rather than as a singular Unified Championship, a both championships need to be pulled down in order for the match to end, leading to two possible winners. If that’s the case, then I can see Judgement Day retaining the Raw Tag Team Championships and, maybe, the New Day winning the SD Championships. If not, Judgement Day retains both
Winner: The Judgement Day (and possibly The New Day)
Staff Picks: Samuel, Larance: The Judgement Day, Andy: The Awesome Truth (Raw Championships), New Catch Republic (SD Championships)

4. Brother vs Brother:
Jey Uso vs Jimmy Uso
For just the third time in history (or sixth of you go by kayfabe) we have brother vs brother at WrestleMania as Jey Uso takes on Jimmy Uso. This won’t be a technical masterpiece like Bret vs Owen, nor a daredevil may care mess like Matt Hardy vs Jeff Hardy, but this match will be amazing in it’s own right. Jey seems to be the one getting the push, so he is my pick to win
Winner: Jey Uso
Staff Picks: Samuel: Jey Uso, Larance: Double Disqualification, Andy: Jimmy Uso

5. Six Woman Tag Team Match:
Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill and Naomi vs Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane and Asuka)
This match will be, not only her debut WrestleMania match, but Jade Cargill’s first proper match in WWE. This match will be a true test for her, and she’s got two great women on her team to guide her and mask any flaws that may show up. Due to this being Jade’s first regular match, I have her team winning
Winner: Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill and Naomi
Staff Picks: Samuel, Andy: Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill and Naomi, Larance: Damage CTRL

6. Tag Team Match:
Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee) vs Santos Escobar and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio
Dragon Lee is officially in LWO, joining his mentor in his WrestleMania debut. The rivalry between Rey and Santos has been rather heated, and adding Dominik to the match just adds to that. I have LWO winning
Winner: Latino World Order
Staff Picks: Samuel, Andy: Latino World Order, Larance: Double Countout

7. Tag Team Match:
The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) vs Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin’” Rollins
This match is to determine the stipulation of the Night 2 main event, whether it be a regular singles match or a Bloodline Rules. For this match, I have The Bloodline winning
Winner: The Bloodline
Staff Picks: Samuel, Larance, Marek, Andy: The Bloodline

8. World Heavyweight Championship:
Seth “Freakin’” Rollins (c) vs Drew McIntyre
This match was originally supposed to go to CM Punk, but he got injured during the Royal Rumble, although he will be in commentary during the match. It would be great to see Drew win, but I have Seth winning.
Winner: Seth “Freakin'” Rollins
Staff Picks: Samuel, Larance, Andy: Drew McIntyre, Marek: Seth “Freakin'” Rollins

9. WWE Women’s Championship:
Iyo Sky (c) vs Bayley
Bayley won the 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble and chose Iyo Sky due to Damage CTRL talking poorly about her behind her back. Bayley is looking to redeem herself. Bayley is my winner
Winner: Bayley
Staff Picks: Samuel, Andy: Bayley, Larance: Iyo Sky

10. Singles Match:
LA Knight vs AJ Styles
This has been pretty heated. LA Knight went to AJs house to attack him. LA should win this.
Winner: LA Knight
Staff Picks: Samuel, Marek: LA Knight, Larance, Andy: AJ Styles

11. WWE United States Championship:
Logan Paul (c) vs Randy Orton vs Kevin Owens
Logan Paul vs KO has been great to watch, as has KO and Orton teaming up. KO lost to Logan by DQ at the Royal Rumble when the ref saw the brass knuckles that Logan brought in but KO used, and Logan knocked out Orton in the Elimination Chamber match with the same brass knuckles in Perth to cost Orton the match. This should be a great match with Logan winning
Winner: Logan Paul
Staff Picks: Samuel: Randy Orton, Larance, Andy: Logan Paul

12. 6-Man Philadelphia Street Fight:
The Pride (Bobby Lashley, Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) (with B-Fab) vs The Final Testament (Karion Kross, Akam and Rezar) (with Paul Ellering and Scarlett)
Who doesn’t love gang warfare, because that’s what this match is. It’ll be messy. The Pride needs the win here to gain momentum, and that’s who I’m picking to win
Winner: The Pride
Staff Picks: Samuel, Andy: The Pride

13. Undisputed WWE Universal Championship:
Roman Reigns (c) vs Cody Rhodes
The match everyone is waiting for. Will the story finally finish or will it continue until a future show? As mentioned earlier, I believe this will be contested under Bloodline Rules, and the Bloodline will take full advantage of that. Cody will have a mountain to climb if he wants to finish the story, and I believe he will on the Grandest Stage of Them All. And I have an inkling he will get some help, but not sure who from.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
Staff Picks: Samuel, Marek: Cody Rhodes, Larance, Andy: Roman Reigns