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Predicting the biggest heel and face turns at WrestleMania 41
Seth Rollins during the Men’s Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Rumble. Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Predicting the biggest heel and face turns at WrestleMania 41

WWE's biggest weekend of the year is upon us as WrestleMania 41 descends upon Las Vegas. 

WrestleMania 41 will take place as a two-night event on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium.

Boasting a matchup card with eight championship matches, WWE's annual flagship event in Sin City promises no shortage of excitement or drama, with multiple wrestlers expected to turn face or heel.

Let's take a look at five of the most likely heel and face turns at WrestleMania 41. 

Seth Rollins could enter his villain era

Seth Rollins has been teetering on the line between face and heel for a while now. 

At times, his charisma, impressive in-ring ability and humor win him over among fans, making him an exciting face.

Other times, glimpses of Rollins' sadistic nature can be seen. This was evidenced when he betrayed CM Punk at Elimination Chamber, shouting at him to die as John Cena submitted him after Rollins stunned him with his patented curb-stomp.

Now pitted against two of his most storied rivals, CM Punk and Roman Reigns, in a triple-threat main event match, Rollins could fully transition to heel at WrestleMania 41. 

Randy Orton hears voices (again)

As of this writing, Randy Orton is still without a WrestleMania opponent following an untimely injury to Kevin Owens. 

Despite this, Orton may take out his frustrations on whatever poor soul opposes him in Las Vegas. 

During an episode of SmackDown last month, Orton noted that he, once again, hears voices in his head — a daunting sign that a heel run is looming.

"Something came over me that I haven't felt in over a decade," said Orton. "The voices started talking to me again. Those voices told me to back up, measure my mark, and kick Kevin Owens so hard in the head that even his closest family members wouldn't recognize his face."

Though he won't be able to fight Owens, Orton could finish his transition back to the dark side at WrestleMania 41.

A championship win could make Jacob Fatu a fan favorite

Fatu established himself as a heel from the moment he joined WWE. Fatu helped The Bloodline attack Kevin Owens, Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes during his highly anticipated WWE debut.

Since then, Fatu has done nothing but take names and chew bubble gum (and he's all out of bubble gum). 

Despite his heinous debut, Fatu's passionate, intimidating promos have earned him more than a few fans among the WWE Universe.

Fatu could earn his first WWE title with a win over United States Champion LA Knight and begin a new era as a beloved face. 

Dirty Dom cleans up his act

Once just the happy-go-lucky son of veteran high-flyer Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio became the most despised figure in wrestling when he joined The Judgment Day by betraying his father.

Although his heel run has been fantastic, Dirty Dom has enough charisma and flair to thrive as a face. Perhaps an upset win in Sunday's Fatal 4-Way match could be the catalyst for his face turn. 

Bianca Belair unapologetically turns heel

On the surface, the triple threat match between Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair is a battle of the women's division's most notable baby faces.

However, Bianca Belair may be on the cusp of a heel turn at WrestleMania 41.

Recently, over the last few weeks, especially, Belair has begun drawing major heat from the crowd. During Friday's episode of Smackdown, Belair could hardly make through her promo due to the roar of boos reigning down on her.

Given that she can be such a heat magnet, similarly to Edge or Dominik Mysterio, WWE should consider turning the three-time singles champion heel.

Jalyn Smoot

Jalyn Smoot is a University of North Texas graduate passionate about writing, sports, and film. Throughout his near decade-long career as a freelance reporter, he has been featured on Bleacher Report, Major League Baseball, Apple News, Fox Sports, and NewsBreak.

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