WWE Fastlane comes to your TV sets and WWE Network this Sunday, from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The show has a line-up that has some of the best matches as we head towards WrestleMania. The company had various shows this year, and while every show has its good and bad, this show has all the ingredients to hype up the matches and storylines heading into the Grandest Stage of them All.
The Shield may be fighting together for the last time, as Dean Ambrose is set to leave the company after WrestleMania. Along with this, another match that has everyone intrigued is the match between The Queen and The Man. The stakes of this match are at an all-time high because the match has an amazing stipulation to it.
With so much on the line, including a title match opportunity for The Lasskicker, I share the possible outcomes of the matches at this show. So without further ado, let's get down to it:
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#8 Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade (Kickoff Show)
With a match between a Mexican superstar and a WWE legend, the stakes of this fight are at an all-time high. The two wrestlers have been a part of a powerful storyline, for quite some time now, but it seems like their feud is far from being finished. The masked superstar is a fan-favorite, while Andrade is not over with the fans.
It would make sense if Andrade wins the match as the wrestler has a lot to offer. On the other hand, a loss for Rey Mysterio will not hamper the legend's career or his statistics. This will be a display of great high-flying moves from the two Mexican performers.
Result: Andrade wins the match clean
#7 The Revival (c) vs. Aleister Black & Ricochet vs. Chad Gable & Bobby Roode - Raw Tag Team Championships
This match doesn't seem like a match between three teams but instead a match between NXT call-ups and veterans. Aleister Black & Ricochet have been phenomenal since their debut on the main roster, and have made quite the impact by pinning out the current Raw Tag Team Champions.
With so much to offer, the match will be a testament to their caliber, as the two will put on a clinic at WWE Fastlane, leaving Chad Gable & Bobby Roode as well as The Revival stunned.
While they shouldn't be able to win the title at the show, their performance will definitely provide a boost, and they will be the #1 contenders for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania. This will be a great match, and the champions will be able to retain the titles at the show.
Result: The Revival retains the Raw Tag Team Championships
#6 Boss 'n' Hug Connection (c) vs. Nia Jax & Tamina - WWE Women's Tag Team Championships
Sasha Banks & Bayley are part of the famous Boss 'n' Hug Connection and are the current Women's Tag Team Champions as well. Their opponents Nia Jax & Tamina Snuka have seen good days inside the squared circle, but they never got this close to a shot at the titles. The last time they competed, the decks were stacked against them as they had to fight five other teams to claim the coveted titles.
With no more interference and no other team as part of the match, Nia & Tamina have the absolute opportunity to get their hands at the titles, but the fact that Sasha Banks & Bayley have won the titles at WWE Elimination Chamber, the gold may not change hands at this show.
This will be a good way to make the champions look strong, and then have them lose the titles at WrestleMania. A quick loss will be catastrophic for the current women's tag team champions.
Result: Sasha Banks & Bayley retain the Women's Tag Team Titles
#5 The Usos (c) vs. The Miz & Shane McMahon - SmackDown Tag Team Championships
The current SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The Usos did put on a great show when they defended the titles against The New Day, the last time they held the coveted gold. They won the championship from Shane McMahon & The Miz at Elimination Chamber and have been putting on great promos on the blue brand on Tuesday Nights.
With the win not even a month old, chances are that The Usos will retain the titles at the show, and that will be a good idea considering the fact that The Miz can put on great promos with or against Shane McMahon, or The Usos and make the storyline interesting as WrestleMania approaches. This is the one segment that we can't miss because the storytelling will be of top-notch.
Result: The Usos retain the SmackDown Tag Team Championships
#4 Asuka (c) vs. Mandy Rose - SmackDown Women's Championship
Even before I talk about this match, let's make one thing clear that this match was made instantly with little to no storyline at all. The match and the constant Twitter interaction between these two didn't add much to the feud, including the attack by the SmackDown Live Women's Champion Asuka on Mandy Rose this week on Tuesday night.
This match has no hype or value at this juncture, but if Mandy Rose loses it, and then challenges the champion in a better fashion the following week, the match could really be built well for WrestleMania.
With no proper promo as we head towards Fastlane, it is clear that Asuka will emerge victorious from this match, and will go on to WrestleMania to defend her championship against Mandy Rose again. This will be a great match at the Grandest Stage of them All, and the match at Fastlane should serve as the launch pad to this match heading into Wrestlemania.
Result: Asuka retains the SmackDown Women's Championship
#3 Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch (If Becky wins, she gets added to Raw Women’s Title Match at WrestleMania, else she quits the WWE)
Becky Lynch has been phenomenal since turning heel at SummerSlam last year. 'The Man' gimmick has been phenomenal, and if her connect with the fans post this gimmick change is any indication, we know that she can pull off any storyline with ease.
Becky has been creating waves in the field of professional wrestling and was scheduled to face Ronda Rousey at Survivor Series, but the mistaken attack by Nia Jax set the tone for a phenomenal match at WrestleMania.
With the twist and turns in Becky's character and storyline, The Lass Kicker has created waves for self, and the result of this match is a no-brainer. The odds will be stacked against her, as Mr. McMahon wouldn't want her to win, but her amazing performance will be the talk of the town when the show is over.
The involvement of Vince and Stephanie in this storyline will be a boost, and the company should not let this opportunity slip.
Result: Becky Lynch wins the match and is added to the Raw Women's Championship match at WrestleMania 35
#2 Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Kevin Owens - WWE Championship
Daniel Bryan is playing the perfect heel right now, and so is Kevin Owens as the babyface. The two performers can not only put on a clinic inside the ring, but they can also rip their opponents off on the microphone. With so much to offer, these two will have the best match of the night, and the submissions by Daniel Bryan will be countered with a stunner from Kevin Owens.
This match will be a testament to the performers' skillset, and they will definitely entertain the fans. While most of us would want a match that goes down on a one-on-one basis, the involvement of Erick Rowan cannot be ruled out. This would ensure that Daniel Bryan will retain the championship this Sunday.
Result: Daniel Bryan retains the WWE Championship (with interference from Erick Rowan)
#1 The Shield vs. Baron Corbin, Drew McIntyre & Bobby Lashley
The Shield will unite for (possibly) the last time before Dean Ambrose walks out of the WWE, and with their common enemies being Baron Corbin, Drew McIntyre & Bobby Lashley, this fight will see the absolute best from some of the most talented wrestlers in the company.
Roman Reigns is riding high with his recent return and the love from the WWE Universe, and Seth Rollins is surely The Architect of this group. Dean Ambrose is a certified lunatic. The fight between The Shield and Baron Corbin, Drew McIntyre & Bobby Lashley will see the former come out on top at the end of the match.
After losing the match Baron, Drew and Bobby will focus their attention on The Shield members until The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar's music will hit, who will take out his WrestleMania opponent, Seth Rollins. With less than a month to go for the Grandest Show of Them All, this attack will definitely serve as the start of the Universal Championship storyline for WrestleMania.
Result: The Shield wins the match