WWE Fastlane 2019: 2 reasons Mandy Rose should win the SmackDown Women's title and 2 reasons she should not

WWE Fastlane, the final pay-per-view before WrestleMania 35, will take place this Sunday in Cleveland, Ohio. WWE has announced 8 matches for the show thus far, including 1 one for the kick-off show. The match card looks as follows -

1. WWE Championship -- Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Kevin Owens
2. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair
3. The Shield vs. Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin & Bobby Lashley
4. SmackDown Women's Championship -- Asuka (c) vs. Mandy Rose
5. SmackDown Tag Team Championship -- The Usos (c) vs. The Miz & Shane McMahon
6. Women's Tag Team Championship -- Boss 'N Hug Connection (c) vs. Nia Jax & Tamina
7. Raw Tag Team Championship -- The Revival (c) vs. Aleister Black & Ricochet vs. Bobby Roode & Chad Gable
8. Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade (Kickoff Show)

One of the most interesting match-up on this card is the match between Mandy Rose and Asuka. Nobody expected the Golden Goddess to rise up so high in the women's division, but the absence of Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch in SmackDown Women's title picture helped Rose get a title shot.

In this article, we will look at the 2 reasons why Mandy Rose should win the SmackDown Women's Championship and 2 reasons why she should not -

#1 Should win - Asuka may be hurt

The SmackDown Women's Champion, Asuka recently got injured at a WWE Live Event during a match against Mandy Rose. While the severity of the injury is not known yet, WWE should try to give Asuka some rest before WrestleMania 35.

Rose and Asuka can have a quick match-up just like the Mandy Rose vs Naomi match that took place this week. WWE can build the match by showing an injured Asuka backstage, who will come out to defend her title inspite of her injury. But, ultimately, Sonya Deville's interference will lead to the title changing hands.

They can protect Asuka and give her a big WrestleMania match with Mandy Rose if they use this angle.

#2 Should win - Mandy Rose needs a big win

Mandy Rose has never won a title in WWE

The commentators have always hyped up Mandy Rose as the God's greatest creation and the Golden Goddess, but never has Mandy been showcased as the talented wrestler she is.

WWE Universe knows that Mandy Rose has the talent and capability to spearhead the division, and looking at the current situation on the blue brand, we can say that SmackDown Live is in dire need of some new female stars.

Carmella has become R Truth's valet while Naomi has just lost too many matches to be called relevant now. Zelina Vega is primarily the business manager of Andrade, the same goes for Lana's character. The IIconics look better as a tag team, and Lacey Evans perhaps has the most puzzling character on WWE TV right now.

So, it would be apt if Mandy Rose gets the big win she needs at Fastlane to kick off her first ever title reign in WWE.

#1 Should not win - Asuka deserves to walk into WrestleMania as the champion

Asuka should walk into WrestleMania as the champion

At Fastlane 2018, Asuka announced that she will battle for the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 34. The then undefeated Asuka's streak came to an end after she failed to capture the title. And now, almost an year from that night, Asuka is defending her SmackDown Women's Championship at Fastlane.

Though she had lost a ton of momentum in the middle, she has been able to garner it back after winning the title at TLC. Asuka's reign has been dominant thus far. She had defeated Becky Lynch clean at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view earlier in January. This shows the trust that the Creative team has in the Japanese superstar.

She is always a bigger draw than Mandy Rose and it would be great if WWE allows Asuka to retain her title and defend it against this woman....

#2 Should not win - Asuka vs Nikki Cross must happen at WrestleMania 35

I would highly recommend you to watch the matches that Asuka and Nikki Cross had in NXT

Anyone who had watched the Last Woman Standing match between Asuka and Nikki Cross in NXT would know the amazing level of chemistry that these two female superstars share in the ring. Asuka had retained her championship in that match. NXT's Twisted Sister had received her main roster call-up in November last year, but she has not been a part of a major storyline yet.

The WWE Universe would be very excited for WrestleMania 35 if WWE announced a match between Asuka and Nikki Cross for the SmackDown Women's Championship. Looking at the available options, Nikki Cross seems to be the best opponent for Asuka.