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WWE Fastlane has set up a promising pay-per-view that will help determine the direction of major feuds right before WrestleMania. While several big rivalries are brewing on both RAW and SmackDown, a few unexpected returns could completely change the narration. The presence of these big names will undoubtedly have a significant impact on certain storylines.
In this article, we will take a look at five superstars who can return at WWE Fastlane.
#1 ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt (adds to Randy Orton’s misery at WWE Fastlane)
WWE Fastlane could mark the return of ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt to television after three months. The former world champion was last seen back in December when he faced Randy Orton in a Firefly Inferno match at the TLC 2020 pay-per-view. The Viper took things to a whole new level when he set his opponent on fire.
Bray Wyatt has since gone missing from RAW. Orton thought that he had gotten rid of The Fiend, but Alexa Bliss was not yet ready to let go of her friend. She warned Orton that he would have to pay and has left no stone unturned in mentally torturing Orton on RAW. Interestingly, one of those segments featured a glimpse of a tall figure who is apparently on his way. Now that Bliss is set to face Orton at WWE Fastlane, The Fiend might finally come back for his revenge.
The booking of an intergender match took the fans by surprise. But how Bliss has controlled Orton by costing him title opportunities and forcing him to bleed from the mouth justifies the bout. Orton will look to end all of this once and for all at WWE Fastlane, but this will likely lead him to a dreaded confrontation with The Fiend.
Both Superstars are eventually expected to face each other in a match at WrestleMania. The Fiend should make his return before we get too close to The Grandest Stage of Them All. It will also allow both Superstars to add more to their respective sides of the story between WWE Fastlane and WrestleMania.
Bliss has been heavily relying on tricks to win her biggest matches lately. She will look to do the same while facing Orton at WWE Fastlane. However, the creative must ensure that neither of the two Superstars looks weak. Once The Fiend returns, Bliss should turn her attention towards the RAW Women’s Championship picture.
#2 Brock Lesnar (To call out Bobby Lashley at WWE Fastlane)
As of this writing, Bobby Lashley is not scheduled for a match at WWE Fastlane. He is set to defend the WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 37 next month. However, that has not stopped Lashley from discussing a potential match against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. It is the one in-ring battle that fans have eagerly anticipated ever since both these names signed with WWE.
In his recent interviews, Lashley talked about facing McIntyre and Lesnar. He even entertained the idea of a triple-threat match between these Superstars. Lashley did mention that he wants to face The Beast Incarnate before he gets too old. Lesnar’s returns have been kept secret before, and the creative can surprise us with his return at WWE Fastlane to kickstart a final feud.
Lesnar quietly distanced himself from the squared circle after putting over Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania. That feud proved how much effort Lesnar puts in when he is invested in the storylines. If Lesnar returns, the creative will have an opportunity to bring Lesnar’s run with the promotion to a full circle. That said, Paul Heyman has a found a new client in Roman Reigns. The creative will have to find a way around that, especially if Lesnar has a message for Lashley.
#3 Jimmy Uso (Roman Reigns’ secret weapon at WWE Fastlane)
Jimmy Uso could make a surprise return at WWE Fastlane to join Roman Reigns’ entourage. He was last seen during the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view when Reigns and Jey Uso faced each other in an ‘I Quit’ match. After that, Jey Uso turned heel and acknowledged Reigns as his Tribal Chief. He has also been one of the biggest reasons behind Reigns’ successful Universal Championship reign.
While Jey Uso has done more than enough to help Roman Reigns, there have been times when he wasn’t enough. He has benefitted a lot from his alliance with his Tribal Chief, but he needs a feud of his own. He has a lot of momentum, and Jimmy Uso’s arrival will help him compete in the tag team division. The latter has recovered from his injury and is expected to return at WWE Fastlane.
Jimmy Uso will add more to Roman reigns’ dominance, and it would be best to save his return for a pay-per-view. Given that there will be a guest enforcer in the Universal Championship match between Reigns and Daniel Bryan at WWE Fastlane, controversy is inevitable. Before the pay-per-view, Edge and Jey Uso will compete in a singles match on SmackDown for the special guest enforcer's role.
Reigns would want Jey Uso to win the match, but Edge won’t make it easy. If The Rated-R Superstar lands a role in Reigns’ match, it will set up the perfect plot for a surprise interference from the heels. While everyone would expect Jey Uso to help Reigns, Jimmy Uso doing the same would account for a welcome surprise at WWE Fastlane.
#4 Keith Lee (sets up a feud with Riddle at WWE Fastlane)
Mustafa Ali challenged Riddle for the United States Championship on the go-home episode of RAW before WWE Fastlane. Since Riddle retained his title after an untimely distraction from T-Bar, Ali might demand a rematch at the pay-per-view. If that happens, it would be the perfect opportunity to bring back Keith Lee as long as he is medically cleared for a return.
Lee was initially scheduled to face Riddle and Lashley at Elimination Chamber, but he missed the pay-per-view. Riddle walked out as the new champion, and he is currently feuding with Mustafa Ali on RAW. He could defend his title against Ali at WWE Fastlane, following which Lee would demand his shot at the US title.
Interestingly, this will also allow the creative to turn Keith Lee into a heel. Lee could attack Riddle after the match to set up their feud, leading to a WrestleMania match. As for Ali, his loss at WWE Fastlane would finally prompt RETRIBUTION members to confront their leader.
#5 Aleister Black (sends a warning at WWE Fastlane)
WWE Fastlane could witness the return of Aleister Black to television. He was last mentioned during the 2020 Draft when he moved to SmackDown. Ever since his real-life partner and former WWE Superstar Zelina Vega or Thea Trinidad was released, we have barely seen or heard of Black. He is too talented to be kept on the sidelines for long.
Black could return to WWE Fastlane and make a strong statement by attacking Big E or Apollo Crews after their match. He might also gain Kevin Owens' attention, with whom he feuded before leaving television. Booking his return at WWE Fastlane will allow the creative to reintroduce him as a promising superstar.
Black is one of the unique superstars in WWE today. He can do a lot more for the roster if he is booked in better storylines. His rivalry with Kevin Owens was promising, but it came to an abrupt end. As a heel, Black will have more options on SmackDown, including a shot at joining Roman Reigns' entourage owing to their mutual hatred for KO.
