4 feeble WrestleMania 40 feud build-ups that need major upliftment in the final week before the event

The lineup for WrestleMania 40 is filled with intense feuds and storylines that have been building for quite some time. Some rivalries have been highly anticipated by fans, while others may have been put together quickly.

What makes wrestling stand out is its ability to tell a captivating story and create intense rivalries. The background and context provide a solid base for any feud. Although WrestleMania 40 boasts top stars on its card, a few feuds may require some last-minute adjustments before the event.

#4. The Uso Brothers must break away from The Bloodline at WrestleMania 40

Jimmy and Jey Uso have been a cohesive tag team for numerous years, solidifying themselves as one of the few sets of siblings to achieve this feat. They hold the record for the longest reign as SmackDown Tag Team Champions in the history of the company.

As time passed, The Bloodline’s problems became more apparent and a decision had to be made. Jimmy Uso opted to remain by Roman Reigns’ side while Jey Uso ventured to RAW and achieved success as a solo wrestler.

During last week’s episode of SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns were met with opposition from Jey and Seth Rollins. However, Jey and Seth Rollins ultimately came to Cody’s aid.

Despite Jey Uso’s personal grievances with his family, his involvement in the Reigns and Rhodes feud has overshadowed his desire for revenge against his brother. The Usos continue to exchange verbal jabs at each other.

Despite The Bloodline’s dominance, the Samoan twins have long felt overlooked. As a result, they see WrestleMania 40 as the ideal opportunity to finally turn the spotlight on each other.

#3. Logan Paul’s Plot Against His WrestleMania 40 Opponents

As a WWE champion, one must shoulder a great deal of responsibility and often experience feelings of paranoia regarding potential adversaries.

At WrestleMania 40, Logan Paul is set to defend his United States Championship against both Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. The two have a long-standing rivalry in the WWE, with KO and the rising star having a history together. This feud was further intensified when The Viper encountered Paul at the Elimination Chamber press conference.

It appears that WWE is encouraging Orton to participate in matches with multiple opponents in order to alleviate the strain on his back after his comeback. Since Nick Aldis’ declaration, the titleholder has been constantly on guard and aggressively targeting his challengers in order to make a statement whenever the chance arises.

However, on SmackDown, Owens and Orton, who are both faces, have joined forces and are collaborating in matches. As they are both vying for a title at The Show of Shows, the two former champions must find a way to intimidate or at least make their opponent aware of their upcoming clash.

#2. The Impact of Rey Mysterio’s SmackDown Decision at WrestleMania 40

At WrestleMania 40, Rey Mysterio declared that he and Dragon Lee would team up to take on Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio in a tag team match.

In the latter half of 2022, the feud between Mysterio and his son continued to captivate the wrestling world’s attention. Despite their collision at The Show of Shows last year, their issues remained unresolved. Recently, Dirty Dom surprised The Judgment Day by aligning with Escobar without their knowledge. When questioned about his intentions, he defended his actions as something that had to be done.

Despite the LWO and Legado Del Fantasma’s rivalry appearing to become stagnant, it was inevitable that Dominik Mysterio would eventually become involved. Rey Mysterio had been openly praising Dragon Lee’s skills and even referred to him as his successor. However, not all members were pleased with Lee’s appointment, notably Carlito.

In the upcoming week, it would be beneficial for Carlito to have a discussion with Rey Mysterio, considering his determination to seek vengeance while he is recovering. This could potentially lay the groundwork for a possible heel turn at ‘Mania, adding to the anticipation and excitement.

#1. Creating High-Stakes Rivalry: AJ Styles and LA Knight

The feud between AJ Styles and LA Knight began when the former became upset about the latter taking his title shot while he was recovering.

Last year in September, Styles was taken off television after being ambushed backstage by Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa. He was originally scheduled to team up with John Cena to face The Bloodline at Fastlane, but was ultimately replaced by Knight due to the attack.

In December, the ex-leader of the Bullet Club made a comeback and launched an attack on Knight, sparking a feud between the two. Although this is expected in the competitive world of wrestling, the slow buildup and predictable attacks leading up to an event like WrestleMania detract from the authenticity of the rivalry. It is suggested that the two stars should introduce a significant stipulation, such as a Steel Cage match or No Holds Barred, in the upcoming week to elevate their feud.