Two New Matches Announced for WrestleMania 36, Updated Card

During tonight’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown in Boston, Massachusetts, two new matches for the card of WrestleMania 36 were officially announced.

During the opening segment of the show, Roman Reigns issued an official challenge to Goldberg for his Universal Championship at WrestleMania 36. Prior to the end of the show, “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt challenged John Cena to a match at the event.

WWE confirmed afterwards that both matches have been officially added to the card of WrestleMania 36.

Official press releases:

Universal Champion Goldberg vs. Roman Reigns

At WrestleMania, it will be the ultimate battle of Spears as the two-time Universal Champion Goldberg will go head-to-head with Roman Reigns.

Hungry to reclaim the Universal Championship, Goldberg returned to the squared circle in order to challenge “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt at WWE Super ShowDown and ultimately handed the monstrous titleholder his first loss on the back of four earth-shattering Spears and the Jackhammer.

There is no rest for the furious, however, especially when you’re dropping the gauntlet inside The Big Dog’s yard. Less than 24 hours after winning the title, the WWE Hall of Famer returned to Friday Night SmackDown with one simple question: “Who’s next?” Ask and you shall receive.

Always ready for a fight, Roman Reigns boldly emerged to answer Goldberg’s challenge head-on, setting the stage for a major showdown on The Grandest State of Them All. Fresh off his victory over adversary King Corbin inside a Steel Cage at WWE Super ShowDown, the 4-time World Champion was more than ready to relaunch his pursuit to get back to the top of the mountain. Time-and-time again, he has proven that he’s willing to go through the best to capture gold.

John Cena vs. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt

At WrestleMania, it will be “you can’t see me” against the horror most Superstars hope you’ll never see. John Cena is set to return to The Showcase of the Immortals for what promises to be an incredible showdown against “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt.

The WWE Universe has witnessed Cena compete in a slew of classic WrestleMania matchups against some of the squared-circle’s most iconic Superstars, from The Undertaker to Triple H to Shawn Michaels to The Rock. But, just when it seemed as if the 16-time World Champion may have fought his final battle on The Grandest Stage of Them All, HE was there to pull him back in.

“The Fiend” Bray Wyatt emerged on the ramp and pointed to the WrestleMania sign, setting up the ultimate battle of good vs. evil at The Show of Shows. Save a single loss to Goldberg at WWE Super ShowDown, the monstrous competitor has been virtually unstoppable against some of the best WWE has to offer. But does he have what it takes to take down the likes of John Cena?

Updated Card for WrestleMania 36

Here is the updated card for WrestleMania 36, which takes place on April 5th at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

• Universal Championship – Roman Reigns vs. Goldberg (c)
• WWE Championship – Drew McIntyre vs. Brock Lesnar (c)
• NXT Women’s Championship – Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley (c)
• John Cena vs. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt