#4 To test the WWE Universe
While it’s true that the fans want Kofi Kingston to win the WWE Championship, the company can't do things in a hurry. They may want to take other things into consideration as well and act upon it. Any step taken in a hurry could hurt them.
What point I’m trying to make right now?
Well, as we all know, the WWE Universe is completely behind Kingston at the moment but it doesn't mean that it will last longer. Let’s say that the WWE makes him the new World Champion but what if Kingston lose all of his momenta after some time? Not only will it hurt him but it will also damage the title.
I know that a loss could destroy Kingston’s momentum but, not if the fans are truly behind him. Becky Lynch, too, has taken some losses after in recent times but it didn't hurt her a lot because the fans were behind her. Maybe the WWE is testing the fans to see whether or not they will lose their interest on Kingston anytime soon by giving him some losses. Considering WWE’s plans for Kingston right now, it could be the reason for his loss at Fastlane.