10 Cancelled WWE WrestleMania Matches

2. Roman Reigns vs. Goldberg - WrestleMania 36

It’s a minor miracle that WWE managed to put on WrestleMania 36 at all, with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting the world down as everyone stared into the great unknown. 

By hook or crook, WWE managed to deliver a very different type of WrestleMania, with some matches altered and others taking on a cinematic form. 

One wrestler who didn’t make it to the show was Roman Reigns, who was scheduled to challenge Goldberg for the Universal Title. 

With a deadly virus on the loose, The Big Dog wasn’t about to risk his or his family’s health – even with WWE taking as many precautions as possible – because of his compromised immune system (owing to his previous struggles with leukaemia).

Appreciating the increased risk that performing presented to one of their biggest stars, WWE respected his decision to withdraw from the event. 

Braun Strowman ended up taking his place and beat Goldberg to win the Universal Title.