WrestleMania 35: 4 major titleholders and the impact of their previous WrestleMania encounter
WrestleMania 35 is scheduled to be held on April 7, 2019. The show has created quite some buzz due to respective reasons. The biggest pay per view of the year is also expected to be the longest one in history. There await some exciting matches for sure.
The major title bouts of the event seem promising. We can surely expect high-quality title matches due to the expertise of the champions and the contenders involved. For the first time in history, women's title match main-events the Showcase of the Immortals.
Generally, defending champions are the most significant ones in the event. To enter WrestleMania as a champion is a huge honor for any Superstar. It doesn't happen for everyone. Being a titleholder at WrestleMania means that the Superstar has earned the management's trust.
The four major title holders entering the PPV gave a spectacular showing at the previous WrestleMania. The matches obviously have an impact on this year's show. With that in mind let us have a look back at their respective encounters.
#4 Daniel Bryan - WWE Champion
Daniel Bryan will defend the WWE championship against Kofi Kingston at WrestleMania 35. The rivalry certainly brought the best out of both these men. The match promises to be an outstanding one. Bryan is the right person to put Kofi over in a major way.
Both technically talented in-ring performers would steal the show at WrestleMania. However, if it wasn't for Bryan's miraculous recovery last year, this match wouldn't be happening. In February 2016, Bryan officially retired from in-ring wrestling due to injuries.
Bryan played the role of SmackDown general manager for a while after his retirement. Following a series of medical evaluations and tests for almost two years, Bryan's situation somehow improved and he was allowed to compete.
His return was a huge moment due to the fact that it was completely unexpected. The WWE Universe got thrilled and has completely invested in his return. Daniel Bryan alongside Shane McMahon beat Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 34.
The popularity of Daniel Bryan increased to a whole new level after the match. However, in order to adjust to the landscape of SmackDown, Bryan turned heel. Such a popular figure being a successful lead heel ahead of WrestleMania 35 shows his genius.