WWE Fastlane 2019: 4 Major takeaways from the PPV

Fastlane is most notably mentioned as the last PPV before the Showcase of Immortals, WrestleMania. This PPV is where intriguing WrestleMania storylines are shaped and set to enthrall the immensely excited WWE Universe!

While Fastlane might not be as gigantic as WrestleMania or as authentic as Survivor Series or as happening as the SummerSlam, the event still holds a lot of significance in the company.

The PPV has not been on WWE's schedule for too many years as its origin lies back in 2015 when the first Fastlane PPV took place. With all that said, in this rather short time, there have been a handful of great matches to feature on this young PPV event.

Talking of great matches at Fastlane, the recent edition was no different as the WWE Universe was treated with a string of spectacular matches. The event lived up to the hype and successfully captured the imagination of many.

Here we list down 4 major takeaways from Fastlane,2019.

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#4 Seeds planted for The Miz vs Shane O'Mac at WrestleMania

The Miz and Shane McMahon celebrate their victory at Royal Rumble

Miz and Shane had quite a journey together up until this point. All started at Crown Jewel when Shane replaced The Miz in the final of the World Cup tournament and beat Dolph Ziggler to bring the trophy to the blue brand of the company.

The two have since been involved together as they joined forces to become the SmackDown Tag Team Champions by defeating The Bar at Royal Rumble. Their reign soon came to an end as The Usos prevailed over the duo of Miz and Shane at Elimination Chamber.

The WWE enthusiasts predicted that something was to brew between the two in future that will probably lead to a matchup somewhere down the road but the WWE creative played its cards perfectly as no one would’ve expected Shane to be the one to break it up by attacking his partner from behind.

The Usos retained their title at Fastlane as a result of which Shane couldn’t hold his feelings and the commissioner of SmackDown lashed out at the Miz. Shane O'Mac even insulted Miz’s father and it seems the seeds are planted for a showdown at WrestleMania 35.

Following Shane’s brutal assault, it remains to be seen how The Miz addresses his partner’s actions on the upcoming episode of SmackDown.

#3 Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville’s friendship might be over

Rose and Deville have been alongside each other for a long time

Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville have been together for a long time as the duo debuted together on the main roster and have ever since been alongside each other on the road. The two are often considered as the shining stars of the women’s division and it seems that the company recognizes their potential as well.

At Fastlane, Mandy faced Asuka for the SmackDown Women’s Championship as Sonya stood in her corner. The match was a feisty one as both the competitors put on a commendable show to excite the WWE Universe.

While many wouldn’t have predicted Mandy leaving as the champion, they too wouldn’t have predicted how the match would end as, in the turn of events, a surprise finish is what the WWE Universe got treated with.

Deville unintentionally cost Mandy the match and the “God’s Greatest Creation” wasn’t really pleased with the outcome after the match. Expect the two to have a face-off anytime soon!

#2 Future holds something special for Kofi Kingston

Vince McMahon with all the members of The New Day

It’s often noted in the WWE that when Vince McMahon gets involved in a storyline, it’s ought to be special. The same can be said about Kofi Kingston’s ongoing scenario with Vince in the frame.

Kofi has had a phenomenal 2019 so far as the New Day sensation has won the WWE Universe with his athletic prowess and his performances have propelled his status in the company.

A few weeks ago when Vince replaced Kofi from the WWE title match at Fastlane, it was simply obvious that he is set to be part of something special. At Fastlane, this prediction became all the more concrete as the chairman of the company once again robbed Kofi of an opportunity by putting him in a rather arduous situation in a handicap match against The Bar.

WWE Universe is pretty curious to see how this story unfolds in the coming weeks but one thing is confirmed that Kofi Kingston is onto to something special here!

#1 Styles and Orton set for Mania?

WWE all but confirmed AJ battling Orton at WrestleMania

AJ Styles and Randy Orton are two veterans who’ve been adored and appreciated by wrestling enthusiasts for their mastery in the world of sports entertainment. Not many men boast a CV like that of Styles and Orton and it’s clear that the WWE Creative is going all out to make WrestleMania 35 a marvelous outing.

Putting Styles and Orton in a match against each other is an enticing prospect as the two supreme in-ring performers have it all to deliver a 5-star match at the Grandest Stage of Them All.

WWE had been teasing the idea for the past few weeks but AJ clearly let the WWE Universe know at Fastlane that he isn’t afraid to go to Viperville come April 7, 2019. AJ Styles vs Randy Orton is main-event material but the fans are pretty excited to see the legends battle it out at the Showcase of Immortals.

What a startling scene it would be to watch AJ go for a Phenomenal Forearm only for Orton to counter it into an RKO in the air.