9 Rising stars who could main event WrestleMania in the future
This year, at WrestleMania 35, we already know many of the main event players.
Brock Lesnar, the Beast Incarnate, will defend his WWE Universal Championship against rival Seth Rollins. Ronda Rousey will put her Raw Women's Championship on the line against two challengers, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch.
However, nothing ever stays the same, and several years from now it could be a completely different main event picture at the biggest sports entertainment extravaganza of the year. Superstars retire, or suffer injuries, or switch to work for different promotions.
With that being said, what will the WrestleMania main event picture look like in the coming years? Which up and coming talent will rise to the very top and gain a coveted main event spot at sports entertainment's biggest annual event?
Here are nine rising stars in pro wrestling that could wind up main eventing WrestleMania in the future.
Potential WrestleMania main eventer #1: King of Bros, Matt Riddle
Real Name: Matthew Riddle
Height and Weight: 6'2", 215 lbs.
Years in the Wrestling business: 5 (journeyman.)
In ring style: Striking and submissions
NXT rising star Matt Riddle, the King of Bros, is no stranger to the spotlight. He was a contestant on the popular Ultimate Fighter reality series, and proved to be quite a draw despite losing his second match and being knocked out of the tournament.
Nevertheless, UFC signed Riddle to a contract, and he had several entertaining bouts before being fired after testing positive for marijuana. For whatever reason, Dana White decided to make an example out of Riddle.
Mixed Martial Arts's loss was pro wrestling's gain. Riddle started working the independent circuit and gained rave reviews for his work ethic, charisma, and ability to tell a story in the ring. He was snapped up by WWE and assigned to NXT where he has been an instant sensation.
Why he will main event WrestleMania someday: Matt Riddle represents the future of pro wrestling, with a mix of athletic ability and mainstream media appeal. His charisma alone would propel him to the main event, but his personality all but seals the deal.