Which Match Is The Sleeper at Wrestlemania XL?

We all know about the big matches this weekend at Wrestlemania, the main event worthy matches. Roman Reigns defending the WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes, Roman and his cousin The Rock VS Cody and Seth Rollins, Seth Rollins defending the World Heavyweight Title against Drew McIntyre, “Mami” Rhea Ripley defending the Women’s World Championship against Becky Lynch and of course Bayley taking on Iyo Sky for the WWE Women’s Championship. But what’s the sleeper match? What’s a match that nobody’s talking about, that you think will deliver and steal the show.

The first match that jumps out to me is AJ Styles against the white hot LA Knight. Both wrestlers have worked extremely hard to get to this stage. Both are former TNA World Champions. Both have overachieved in WWE. I think AJ Styles can get the best out of LA Knight like he does with so many of his opponents. When you combo that with how popular and charismatic LA Knight is, I think we have a potential match of the night candidate.

The recently announced Philadelphia Street Fight between The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Akam and Rezar) and Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits could be a banger. It all depends on how creative they can be with their spots and how much time they get. This should be a knock out, drag down brawl.

Let’s talk the triple threat for the United States Championship between Kevin Owens, Randy Orton and defending Champion Logan Paul. These three, including Paul have shown the ability to put on tremendous matches. You have one of the greatest wrestlers of all time in Randy Orton, one of the biggest stars of his generation in Kevin Owens and one of the most athletic wrestlers today in Logan Paul. I expect to see a huge spot from Logan Paul during this match.

Finally, Sami Zayn vs Gunther for Gunther’s Intercontinental Championship will tear down the house down. I’m so sure of this. This better get the time it deserves. Gunther and his record-setting reign deserves that. Sami Zayn is a wrestler who has paid more than his fair share of dues and is a former Wrestlemania main eventer in his own right. I’m really looking forward to this match. It’s two of my favourite wrestlers today going at it and I’m sure it’ll deliver.

Which match are you most looking forward to it? One of these non main event “sleeper” matches or one of the main events? It could be hard to beat out Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes. Same with The Rock wrestling again. This is going to be an awesome show and I’m really looking forward to it.

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