Meltzer says the WrestleMania card is 'up in the air' + news on Stephanie the internet will love

**slik** · 02-08-2018, 09:24 AM

In today’s Wrestling Observer newsletter Dave Meltzer reported nothing is clear at the moment for WrestleMania 34, a sharp turn from the past where he has mentioned specific matches being planned. According to Meltzer several people are holding WWE up from deciding what they have planned for biggest show of the year. Those several people are:

Brock Lesnar
The Undertaker
The Rock

Brock’s contract expires at WrestleMania, though his non-compete extends until August and he might be required to make promotional appearances of some sort from April to August. There has been nothing clear on whether he will re-sign or not with the WWE. Last time Brock had contract negotiations it came down to the very last day and involved Brock walking out of a RAW at one point, which led the show to being re-written around his absence. If Brock re-signs it is believed he will work a program with Bobby Lashley sometime following WrestleMania 34.

Neither Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson or The Undertaker have indicated to WWE yet if they will be appearing at WrestleMania. Cena vs Undertaker has been planned for some time but if Undertaker decides against wrestling then plans for Cena will be altered. The Rock was being discussed as teaming up with Ronda Rousey to face Stephanie McMahon and Triple H.

Speaking of Rousey, Meltzer reports — and the internet will love this — the real reason Ronda has been brought to the WWE is secondly to bring in significant PR, ratings and subscriptions (the financials essentially) but the primary reason Ronda was hired was to help elevate Stephanie McMahon to being a mainstream name the way Vince McMahon is. Vince isn’t getting any younger and just like Mike Tyson/Steve Austin brought Vince’s name to the mouths of the general public in the late 90’s the goal is for Ronda to feud with Stephanie, ala Vince vs Stonecold, to bring Stephanie McMahon to the same name value Vince McMahon has. Meltzer notes Ronda was the most searched female athlete of 2017 on the internet.

At WrestleMania Seth Rollins vs Jason Jordan may or may not happen depending on Jordan’s injury status. Finn Balor/Seth Rollins are being discussed for a tag team to feud with The Bar. Asuka still might end up facing Charlotte, despite WWE saying on RAW she would face Alexa Bliss, as WWE has gone back and forth on Alexa vs Nia, Charlotte vs Ronda, Charlotte vs Asuka and even Ronda vs Asuka for WrestleMania at this point. Nothing is set in stone, despite how it plays out on TV.

02-08-2018, 09:24 AM	#1
slik Trickster Demon Posts: 59,750	Meltzer says the WrestleMania card is 'up in the air' + news on Stephanie the internet will love In today’s Wrestling Observer newsletter Dave Meltzer reported nothing is clear at the moment for WrestleMania 34, a sharp turn from the past where he has mentioned specific matches being planned. According to Meltzer several people are holding WWE up from deciding what they have planned for biggest show of the year. Those several people are: Brock Lesnar The Undertaker The Rock Brock’s contract expires at WrestleMania, though his non-compete extends until August and he might be required to make promotional appearances of some sort from April to August. There has been nothing clear on whether he will re-sign or not with the WWE. Last time Brock had contract negotiations it came down to the very last day and involved Brock walking out of a RAW at one point, which led the show to being re-written around his absence. If Brock re-signs it is believed he will work a program with Bobby Lashley sometime following WrestleMania 34. Neither Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson or The Undertaker have indicated to WWE yet if they will be appearing at WrestleMania. Cena vs Undertaker has been planned for some time but if Undertaker decides against wrestling then plans for Cena will be altered. The Rock was being discussed as teaming up with Ronda Rousey to face Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. Speaking of Rousey, Meltzer reports — and the internet will love this — the real reason Ronda has been brought to the WWE is secondly to bring in significant PR, ratings and subscriptions (the financials essentially) but the primary reason Ronda was hired was to help elevate Stephanie McMahon to being a mainstream name the way Vince McMahon is. Vince isn’t getting any younger and just like Mike Tyson/Steve Austin brought Vince’s name to the mouths of the general public in the late 90’s the goal is for Ronda to feud with Stephanie, ala Vince vs Stonecold, to bring Stephanie McMahon to the same name value Vince McMahon has. Meltzer notes Ronda was the most searched female athlete of 2017 on the internet. At WrestleMania Seth Rollins vs Jason Jordan may or may not happen depending on Jordan’s injury status. Finn Balor/Seth Rollins are being discussed for a tag team to feud with The Bar. Asuka still might end up facing Charlotte, despite WWE saying on RAW she would face Alexa Bliss, as WWE has gone back and forth on Alexa vs Nia, Charlotte vs Ronda, Charlotte vs Asuka and even Ronda vs Asuka for WrestleMania at this point. Nothing is set in stone, despite how it plays out on TV.