WrestleMania 42 Match Card: 5 Rivalries That Need Extreme Rules

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Sumit Kushwaha
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The WrestleMania 42 match card is slowly coming together, and a lot of rivalries are at their peak. Fans are already excited to see some of the biggest names in the business go head-to-head on the biggest stage of the year.

Only a few matches have special rules so far. For instance, Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu will fight in an Unsanctioned Match, and Penta will defend his title in a ladder match.

But a lot of other rivalries have gotten very personal and heated. That means that some matches could be even more fun if special rules were added.

These five matches at WrestleMania 42 should have their own set of rules.

5. Dominik Mysterio vs Finn Balor Could Be Perfect for a Steel Cage Match

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After leaving their old group, Dominik Mysterio and Finn Balor’s rivalry has gotten very personal. Their stress has been building week after week, and both stars want to show who is stronger.

This contest would be more exciting if it were in a steel cage. The cage would keep people from getting involved and make both wrestlers work out their differences on their own.

Cage matches make fans feel scared and excited, which is why they like them. This kind of match would be perfect for them because they are so competitive.

4. Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi Could Become a Last Man Standing Battle

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A fight between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi sounds like it would be great, but adding a special rule could make it even better.

A Last Man Standing match would be hard on both wrestlers’ bodies and minds. In this style, the match goes on until one player can’t stand up before the referee counts to ten.

This rule would let both superstars use their strength and fighting skills in a more aggressive way. It would also make for a dramatic ending that fans would remember for a long time.

3. Seth Rollins vs Gunther Could Become a Match Without Rules

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Seth Rollins and Gunther’s fight has become one of the most talked-about rivalries in the past few weeks. They have fought both physically and emotionally.

A No Disqualification match would get rid of the usual rules and make the action more intense. Wrestlers could use weapons, fight outside the ring, and go as far as they wanted without any rules.

This kind of match would fit the aggressive styles of both fighters and make the outcome less certain.

2. CM Punk vs Roman Reigns Could Be an Extreme Rules Match Main Event

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The fight between CM Punk and Roman Reigns has become one of the biggest stories leading up to WrestleMania. Their rivalry has included fights, insults, and dramatic moments.

An Extreme Rules match would let the two stars settle their feud in a more exciting way. In this format, almost anything goes, which often makes for surprising turns in the match.

This rule would also make the main event seem more important and exciting to the audience.

1. Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton Could Become a Falls Count Anywhere Match

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After betrayal and heated arguments, the rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton has changed a lot. Fans are very emotional about this match because of their history together.

A Falls Count Anywhere match would let the fight go outside of the ring. Wrestlers could fight all over the arena, even behind the scenes or near the entrance stage.

This kind of match would make for a one-of-a-kind WrestleMania moment and a great ending to the feud.

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