WWE should add stipulation to major WrestleMania 40 match to avoid a potential flop

WrestleMania 40 is just a few days away, and it boasts an incredible lineup of matches. This highly anticipated event is not only expected to be the most monumental edition of The Show of Shows, but it will also pave the way for numerous potential rivalries and storylines in the future.

The upcoming event boasts a stacked match card, including a highly anticipated bout between LA Knight and AJ Styles. This rivalry between the two began back in December of 2023 when The Phenomenal One made his return after a two-month hiatus. On the December 15, 2023, episode of SmackDown, Styles joined forces with Knight and Randy Orton to fend off The Bloodline, but ended the segment by attacking the Megastar. Later, at the 2024 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event, Orton, Knight, Styles, and Roman Reigns faced off in a Fatal Four-Way Match, which was ultimately won by Reigns. Following this, Styles suffered a loss to Drew McIntyre on the February

The upcoming WrestleMania 40 event will feature a highly anticipated match between the two wrestlers, despite its seemingly simplistic nature compared to the ongoing storyline that began in December 2023. It is expected that a match of this caliber, involving SmackDown’s rapidly rising fan favorite, would have a more intriguing stipulation.

Both The Phenomenal One and the Megastar have their sights set on coming out as winners at The Show of Shows in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

4 Reasons Why LA Knight and AJ Styles Need a Stipulation at WrestleMania 40

A week ago, LA Knight made his way to AJ Styles’ residence and launched an attack on him in the front yard. The authorities were alerted and Knight was taken away in handcuffs. This event brought back memories for fans of Triple H’s invasion of Randy Orton’s house on the March 9, 2009 episode of RAW. This eventually led to their match at WrestleMania 25, where The Game put his WWE Championship on the line with the stipulation that he would lose the title if he lost by count-out or disqualification. Similarly, the WWE could enhance the Knight vs. Styles rivalry by adding a stipulation that guarantees the match’s significance.

To enhance the excitement of the match, WWE could potentially incorporate a special rule, such as a Steel Cage match or a No Holds Barred match. At present, the match does not seem to have generated as much buzz as the Jimmy Uso vs. Jey Uso match.

Ultimately, it is crucial for LA Knight to secure a victory in order to keep his popularity momentum going following his successful push last year. Implementing a high stakes stipulation, such as a ‘Last Man Standing’ or ‘No DQ Match’, will greatly aid him in achieving a significant win over The Phenomenal One.

It is uncertain if the Stamford-based promotion will introduce any intriguing stipulations to this match at The Showcase of The Immortals.

Double the Action: WWE Superstars Take on Multiple Matches at WrestleMania 40

Despite the excitement from fans to witness WrestleMania 40, all WWE champions are prepared to defend their titles at the event. Notably, two champions will be featured on both Night One and Night Two of The Show of Shows this year.

The highly anticipated Night One of WrestleMania 40 will feature an explosive tag team match between The Rock and Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. On Night Two, Rollins will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre while Reigns and Cody will face off for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the night’s main event.