How WWE should book Fastlane

#5 Bobby Roode vs Rusev (c) for the U.S. Championship

There must be more to Roode's character than occasionally shouting "Glorius!"

While quick title changes are often frowned upon, I believe they could really add something in terms of setting up this match. While Roode is a great in-ring performer, he has been given very little in terms of character and so the fans have not taken to him.

In comparison, Rusev has seen his popularity organically skyrocket in recent times. It is because of this that I would have Rusev win the title next week on SmackDown Live. The following week Roode can call Rusev down to the ring to congratulate him before attacking Rusev from behind and announcing he will be inducting his rematch clause at Fastlane.

Roode can return to the cocky, opportunistic heel he portrayed in NXT, where he was a much more believable, well-rounded character. Roode can showcase his new, conniving ways in the build-up to Fastlane before stealing back his title at the pay-per-view via underhand tactics. This gives Rusev the limelight that his popularity demands at the moment and makes Roode a far more interesting character.

Roode should then hold the title into WrestleMania where a multi-man ladder match for the title would be a good way of showcasing SmackDown's many talents in the likes of Baron Corbin, Jinder Mahal and maybe even a returning Randy Orton.

Winner: Bobby Roode