With almost exactly two weeks left until WrestleMania 42, WWE has ramped up its efforts this week to fill the card’s missing gaps that fans have been eagerly awaiting. Since last week, WWE has announced a total of six matches, with four of them made official this past Monday on Raw.
Headlining the four Raw announcements was the highly anticipated showdown between Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio. We also saw Gunther make his return after nearly a month away, setting the stage for a match with Seth Rollins.
The plans for the Intercontinental Title were also revealed, as Penta will defend his championship in a stacked ladder match against Je’Von Evans, JD McDonagh, Rusev, and Dragon Lee. It has also been hinted that this might not be the final list of opponents, meaning even more names could still be added to the match.
Also announced was a massive Fatal 4-Way tag team bout. Lash Legend & Nia Jax will put their titles on the line against Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, The Bella Twins, and Bayley & Lyra Valkyria.
While there is massive hype about the stakes for these specific WrestleMania matches, there is a much bigger conversation happening among fans regarding the importance of pushing younger talent over the two-night event. This focus on the future is incredibly important right now, as WrestleMania moments can instantly turn a promising young wrestler into a certified superstar.
Each of the three recent call-ups from this past year is a part of the card, starting with Oba Femi taking on Brock Lesnar, a match that has fans buzzing with electricity. Trick Williams will also be taking on Sami Zayn for the United States Championship, which was announced this past Friday. And rounding it out, Je’Von Evans will be involved in the ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship.
While fans are thrilled to see these three on the card, there are a number of people who feel that all three need to go over in their respective matches. Let’s examine just a few reasons why they should all receive the biggest endorsement of all by winning their matches at WrestleMania. Giving these rising stars a major spotlight isn’t just about making them look good; it’s absolutely crucial for building the next generation of WWE main eventers.
Aging Champions
First, we need to speak about the elephant in the room, which is the high number of aging champions in the men’s division. Every single male champion is currently in their 40s, with Cody Rhodes being exactly 40, CM Punk being 47, Penta at 41, and Sami Zayn also at 41. Even the main challengers to these titleholders are all over 40.
Meanwhile, WWE has a plethora of younger talent waiting in the wings, with the most recent additions being Oba Femi, Trick Williams, and Je’Von Evans, who are all much younger. Femi is 27, Evans is 22, and Williams is 31.
If WWE wants to show fans that they are invested in the future by pushing younger talent at WrestleMania, doing it immediately can provide a fresh spark that veterans cannot offer to that part of the audience.
