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Fastlane is the final PPV before WrestleMania 35, and the excitement is sky-high. With some blockbuster matches announced this week on Raw and SmackDown Live, it is expected to be an impressive show. Though some titles will not be defended at Fastlane, they could be put on the line at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Fastlane is set to take place at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. In all honesty, Fastlane has been a substandard PPV since its introduction in 2015. Nevertheless, the scenario could alter this year as the match card is looking impressive for the show.
Fastlane will be a dual brand PPV this year. Daniel Bryan is set to defend the WWE World title against Kevin Owens who returned last week and the WWE SmackDown women's champion Asuka will put the title on the line against Mandy Rose.
Shane McMahon and Miz will get a rematch after losing the SmackDown tag titles to The Usos, and the newly crowned women's tag team champions, Sasha Banks and Bayley, will tussle against Nia Jax and Tamina.
Some mind-boggling bouts were announced this week, as Becky Lynch will fight Charlotte Flair, and the Shield will face the team of Bobby Lashley, Baron Corbin, and Drew McIntyre.
Rey Mysterio and Andrade will face each other on the pre-show, and the Raw tag team champions, Revival will put the titles online against Ricochet & Alistair Black, and Chad Gable & Bobby Roode.
Here we discuss three matches that could steal the show in Cleveland.
#3 Kevin Owens vs Daniel Bryan
Vince McMahon stunned the WWE Universe last week when he replaced Kofi Kingston with Kevin Owens. The former Universal Champion returned to Vince McMahon's billion dollar company after recovering from a knee injury. The title match has the potential to produce a remarkable bout in Cleveland.
There is no denying that Owens is a credible opponent for Bryan. Owens has had plenty of success in WWE as he has won a total of 6 titles since making his main roster debut. He has also headlined several PPVs in the past as he had a memorable run as the Universal Champion.
Considering the proficiency of the two men in the squared circle, they can offer an astounding bout in Cleveland. It will be compelling to see if Erick Rowan or Kofi Kingston could get involved in this match. Though the match did not have a long build-up, the match has provoked interest in the fans.
#2 The Shield vs McIntyre, Lashley, and Corbin
The Shield is an iconic stable in WWE history, and they are set to take part in a six-man tag team match at Fastlane. The trio teased a reunion last week when Roman Reigns returned to WWE, but they finally reunited this week after Ambrose decided to join the other two Shield members. They are scheduled to take on the team of Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, and Baron Corbin who are heels.
Shield's last reunion was six months ago when they came together and stopped Braun Strowman from cashing-in the Money in the Bank contract against Roman Reigns. Unfortunately, Reigns left the company due to leukemia and the Shield reunion did not last long.
With Ambrose scheduled to leave WWE after the Show of Shows in New Jersey, it could be the last Shield reunion in a long time. However, the match can steal the show at Fastlane, and it will be exciting to see the trio in action.
Shield always provides blockbuster bouts when they take part in a tag team match, and it will be no different this time. The stable offered several top-notch matches against the Wyatt Family, Evolution, and many more. Considering it will be the first match of Reigns after his return, the Shield could humiliate the team of Lashley, McIntyre, and Corbin.
#1 Becky Lynch vs Charlotte Flair
There is no denying that the fans will be eagerly waiting for this bout at Fastlane, and the match will decide the future of Becky Lynch. Though Becky Lynch won the women's Royal Rumble match, she was removed from the WrestleMania 35 headline match.
Charlotte Flair was announced the replacement of Lynch, but the latter will get another opportunity at Fastlane.
Lynch and Charlotte will lock horns in Cleveland, and Lynch could become part of the Raw women's title match if she defeats the Queen. Since the Raw women's title match has a gigantic possibility to main-event the Show of Shows, Charlotte and Lynch could close the show in Cleveland.
The two women have had numerous memorable bouts, and they are ready to produce another mind-boggling battle at Fastlane. After Stephanie McMahon announced the match on Raw, the two women had an altercation on SmackDown Live.
Considering Ronda Rousey wants Becky Lynch in the Raw women's title match, it will be interesting to see if the champion helps Lynch win the bout. Lynch has a kayfabe injury, but she could be ready to take on the Queen in Cleveland. The WWE Universe is heavily invested in this feud, and it could be the match of the night at Fastlane.
