It’s the most wonderful time of the (wrestling) year, and that means Greg DeMarco is here with your WWE WrestleMania 38 Bold Predictions!

You may not like them, but WWE is the king of the sports entertainment–and pro wrestling–world. WrestleMania is the jewel of the kingdom, setting the state for what’s to come. WWE business has never been stronger, which means the wrestling business in general has never been stronger. AEW… MLW… NJPW… Impact Wrestling… they’re all stronger thanks to the business of WWE.

But this isn’t about business, this is about pleasure! It’s BOLD Prediction time, and if you don’t know what that means, here you go…

• Bullheaded
• Outlandish
• Lascivious
• Deplorable

Seth Rollins’ Opponent Is….Everyone You Think

Seth Rollins’ road to WrestleMania has been one of the more intriguing stories told along the way. and now he’s been given his “main event” on the grandest stage. Who will his opponent be? Well, whoever Vince McMahon says, that’s who.

BUT, this is for BOLD Predictions, right? Here’s what will go down…

• We start with Ted Dibiase Jr, who disappoints the fans. But he lasts but a moment before eating The Stomp, and suffering the 1-2-3.
• Next we have Shane McMahon, who is another disappointment, but brings the fight to Seth Rollins in typical Shane McMahon fashion. This doesn’t end with The Stomp, but in a nod to Triple H, it ends with the Pedigree.
• But that isn’t enough for Vince, who FINALLY gives the people what they want: Cody Rhodes. Seth continues to put on a brilliant performance, but after a brutal fight with Shane McMahon, he finally succumbs to the Cross Rhodes, and loses.

This takes the fans for a ride, establishes Seth Rollins as the babyface he needs to be right now, and gives Cody Rhodes a big win in return–while still protecting Seth. At that point, their feud truly kicks off.

One Major Match Moves Nights

Two nights of WWE action that are packed to the gills, as we have musical performances, special segments, and more. Currently we have 7 matches on each night, but you still have the KO Show on Saturday that will be match-length at a minimum. We have seen matches move nights more than once, and I think one final move will be a major one.

I believe Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair will swap nights and end up on WrestleMania Sunday. I could even see the match opening the night, and being given plenty of time. WrestleMania Saturday has what basically amounts to 8 matches, and WrestleMania Sunday is likely to have a shorter finale in Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar.

In exchange, I see the 4-way WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match moving to Saturday–complete with a Bella Twins appearance on the stage to signify a future match with the winners.

Edge’s New Stable Debuts At WrestleMania Sunday

Edge and AJ Styles are doing their best Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle impersonation, being one of the most important non-championship matches in WWE history. The build has been amazing, and it’s included a total shift in character for Edge.

Rumors have surfaced that this shift ends in a new stable led by Edge himself, and I have to say it’s clouded my judgement–I LOVE IT. Normally that would be reserved for RawAfterMania, but there is no reason the AJ vs. Edge program needs to end on Sunday.

So we have Edge’s new stable debuting to help him win–in a story that ultimately ends inside Hell In A Cell for our two main combatants.

While we’re here, let’s take a look at the potential members:

• Damian Priest – He makes the most sense aesthetically, and at his age he really only has one major shot at WWE success.
• Roderick Strong – He’s done in NXT, there is nothing else for him to do. No big moment on the way out, no real acknowledgement of his leaving Diamond Mine (who doesn’t need him). Roddy gets his shot at the main roster as the underdog of the group.
• Mustafa Ali – Hey, these are BOLD Predictions. While I would prefer Mustafa be the leader, this is a long term plan. Edge won’t stick around forever, and won’t be a heel faction leader forever, either. An eventual feud with Edge will do wonders for Mustafa Ali.

Pat McAfee Is Being Made A Fool

Pat McAfee is a heel of a talent in and out of a wrestling ring. But it does seem a bit odd for Vince McMahon to randomly give him a match, no? Especially against Austin Theory, who Vince is obviously solidly behind?

While this is a great chance for Pat McAfee, this is truly the coming out party for Austin Theory, who has WrestleMania main eventer potential. But Theory can’t get there on his own, it’s going to take the continued backing of Vince McMahon.

I suspect we see Vince himself, and maybe Shane McMahon appear during this match. They will likely help Theory win after McAfee puts on another legendary performance.

How? McAfee Screwjob, that’s how. Pat McAfee is getting screwed, and we are on the road to United States Champion Austin Theory. And after that? Who knows!

RK-Bro Does NOT Lose.

RK-Bro is a pairing that Randy Orton may not have wanted at the start, but he loves it now. The team has done wonders for both man’s careers, but it obviously has to come to an end–especially for the growth and advancement of Matt Riddle.

And I do think they are breaking up, but not before the team gets their WrestleMania moment. RK Bro wins at WrestleMania…only to lose at RawAfterMania. THAT is where the team breaks up. I long assumed it would be Riddle who turns heel on Orton, but Riddle is crazy over as a babyface, and Orton can–and will–turn on a dime.

But that’s a different prediction. For this one, RK Bro is victorious at WWE WrestleMania 38.

What say you? What do you see going down at WrestleMania? Hit me up on social media @ChairshotGreg, but remember–your predictions have to be BOLD.