5 burning questions heading into WrestleMania 34
On Sunday, April 8th, WWE will feature its 34th edition of WrestleMania. The event may not have a numeric association tied to its name any longer, but that doesn't mean that fans are unaware of how many have taken place.
There has been a steady build to this year's event beginning at this past year's Royal Rumble to where it stands today, but there have been a number of twists and turns along the way. For example, injuries to the likes of Dean Ambrose and Samoa Joe may have changed original plans.
As each week passes, ongoing developments make the picture become clearer for the event. However, for all that clarify, there are still more and more questions that are asked, muddying the waters in the process.
Will Alexa Bliss face consequences for her actions towards Nia Jax? Will The Usos and The New Day have to work together to thwart the efforts of the Bludgeon Brothers? Here are five burning questions heading into WrestleMania 34.
#1 How will the inaugural 'WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal' move past its initial controversy?
When the inaugural WrestleMania women's battle royal was announced, it was presented as another first for the women's division (though WWE has had many women's battle royals on its regular television programs in the past).
This time, however, what should have been a momentous occasion was undermined in a manner WWE would rather have not happened. It was initially named the Fabulous Moolah Memorial Battle Royal, and video packages tried to heap praise on Moolah for her contributions to the sport.
However, what was quickly put forward in contrast to WWE's positive spin was old stories re-emerging, discussing Moolah's past and how she may have negatively impacted the lives of past women wrestlers.
After fans voiced their displeasure (and reached out to sponsors), the name of the match was changed, with no past performer's name associated with the battle royal. What will be interesting is what the commentary will be like during the match itself.
Which wrestlers from the past will they make mention of as notable contributors to the women's evolution of wrestling? With a match involving (presumably) 20 women from Raw, Smackdown Live and NXT, there seems little room for surprises, but that doesn't mean some interesting things can't come from it.