For those new to these specials - the bookies have listed a selection of potential - and not so potential - matches that could take place at any point between now and the end of WrestleMania 35. If the match occurs within the rules of the market, then bets will be settled on the winner.
As an example - in June, when these specials were first published - the bookies were accepting wagers on a possible Daniel Bryan .vs. The Miz match.
On this week's episode of Smackdown, the bout was confirmed for SummerSlam so - per the rules - this is eligible.
As you can see in the table above, there was back-and-forth action despite Bryan being the favourite throughout.
A regular match market for SummerSlam has now opened with The Miz a favourite. He's 8/13 and Bryan is 23/20.
Back to the five new additions.
Dean Ambrose .vs. Roman Reigns
With Dean Ambrose rumoured to be on his way back to WWE imminently, the bookies have added a market where customers can punt on the winner of a match between he and Roman Reigns.
Ambrose is a 7/5 outsider while Reigns is 1/2.
I suppose there's a chance of them meeting if either one turns heel.
Dean Ambrose .vs. Seth Rollins
I think this one has a good chance of happening because this is what was a rumoured match for WrestleMania 34 before Ambrose was injured. It wouldn't surprise me if WWE tries to go with this match for Mania 35.
They've placed Ambrose as a 7/10 favourite. A win for Rollins will pay out at EVS.
Dolph Ziggler .vs. Drew McIntyre
This has to happen, right? The bookies have McIntyre as a 4/9 favourite while the current WWE Intercontinental Champion is 6/4.
The Rock .vs. Elias
There's a good reason why this one has been done even though I don't think any bets on this market will be settled as winners. It's because Elias has been mentioning The Rock on TV. With that said, I don't think this will turn into anything other than an angle or something. At best, it'll be something like The Rock .vs. Erick Rowan from WrestleMania 32 where it's a quick surprise win. It's important to note that, if The Rock and Elias have an impromptu meeting like the Mania 32 match Rock had with Rowan, then it won't count as - per the rules - the match has to be advertised at least 24 hours before the show it takes place.
They've priced Rock at 1/10 to Elias' 9/2.
The Rock .vs. Roman Reigns
If The Rock is coming back for one more match, then this should be it. They have listed Rock as a 7/4 outsider. A successful bet on Reigns will pay out 2/5. Unlike the Elias thing, if - and it's a big IF - it's Rock versus Reigns, it'll obviously be announced in enough time for bets to stand.
The markets can be found under 'Feuds (Road to WrestleMania 35) on the websites that publish Kambi's Wrestling odds. A couple of examples can be found below.
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