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WWE Fastlane was the final stop before the much-awaited pay-per-view, WrestleMania. It is now time to build-up exciting feuds for The Show of Shows, and the creative has several options right in front of them. Some of the biggest names across RAW and SmackDown are about to kickstart memorable rivalries on their respective brands. Some of these feuds can help create a classic match at WWE's biggest show of the year.
In this article, we will take a look at six new WWE feuds that can start on the main roster following Fastlane 2021.
#1 Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka (WWE RAW)
Ever since she allied with ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt in WWE, Alexa Bliss has been nothing short of brilliant. She truly embraced the gimmick after her heel turn and has portrayed her character convincingly on RAW.
After Randy Orton set The Fiend on fire, the latter spent almost three months away from the ring. During his absence, Bliss took it upon herself to make Orton pay for his actions. She worked well in mentally torturing Orton and cost him ample opportunities on WWE RAW. This eventually led to a match between the two superstars at Fastlane.
Bliss ended up winning the match after The Fiend returned and helped her. Now that Orton’s real nemesis is back, Bliss is free to pursue more challenges on the side. Earlier in the year, she managed to pin Asuka after a dominant performance. The creative can revisit that booking and insert Bliss into the WWE RAW Women’s Championship picture.
Asuka still doesn’t have a challenger for her title at WrestleMania. Bliss can be the perfect opponent for The Empress of Tomorrow. The former would pose a serious threat to the title due to her recent run and she has a good chance of winning the championship at WrestleMania.
Alexa Bliss can then possibly enter into a feud with Rhea Ripley. The latter eliminated Bliss from the women’s Royal Rumble even before she could summon her dark side. The two WWE Superstars already share bad blood, and this would be the easiest rivalry to book on RAW. As a champion, Bliss can also be involved in other exciting feuds with the top superstars of the Red brand.
#2 Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn (WWE SmackDown)
Last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown teased a potential feud between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. The two superstars are close friends in real life, and together, they always deliver epic storylines. Fans have been waiting for them to work together ever since they were drafted to the same brand.
Zayn spent weeks talking about his consecutive losses on SmackDown is a part of an elaborate controversy. He asked Kevin Owens to stay at ringside and look for anything bizarre during his match. As it turns out, Zayn was right as a WWE official purposely delayed the attack that led to him losing the match.
Owens did not see that part, and Zayn begged his friend to understand that he can’t say anything. Out of nowhere, Zayn ran towards KO, who was still seated at the announce desk, and hit him with a Helluva kick. The latter is expected to address the turn of events on SmackDown later this week, and it could lead to a match at WWE WrestleMania.
Considering that Zayn is telling the truth, this storyline won’t be over with a match between the two superstars. Owens will eventually find out that his friend was right, and he will help him against the common enemy. KO and Zayn’s real-life relationship allows them to create very convincing narrations on the screen. They always work wonders together, and the WWE Universe is looking forward to an exciting storyline involving the two best friends once again.
#3 Mustafa Ali vs. RETRIBUTION (WWE RAW)
WWE Fastlane witnessed the fallout between Mustafa Ali and RETRIBUTION. Ali faced Riddle in the United States Championship rematch at the recently concluded pay-per-view. The champion successfully retained his title, and Ali once again started blaming RETRIBUTION members for his loss. Only this time, they were prepared to confront their leader.
Ali tried to humiliate his fellow group members once again and paid a hefty price for the same. T-Bar and Mace joined forces to assault Ali inside the ring and send a clear message to the WWE RAW Superstar. Knowing Ali, he would want to reclaim his position as the leader of RETRIBUTION, and it could lead to a match between him and T-Bar.
Ali and RETRIBUTION have struggled for good storylines on WWE RAW. The recent turn of events could be a massive opportunity for everyone involved to showcase their true potential on WWE RAW. Somehow, the two couldn’t work together, but things might be different now that they are feuding. We hope that the creative will make the most of this rivalry on the Red brand.
#4 Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair (WWE SmackDown)
Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair teamed up at WWE Fastlane to challenge Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler for their women’s tag team championships. Jax and Baszler ended up defending their titles following an underwhelming match between the two teams. However, this loss finally marked the beginning of a feud between Banks and Belair ahead of their SmackDown Women’s Championship match at WrestleMania.
At the pay-per-view, Belair was on the verge of pinning Baszler, but the match official was distracted by Banks and Reginald at ringside. Belair started blaming her tag team partner for being distracted. An arrogant Banks then yelled at Belair and labeled her as a ‘rookie’. While Banks was busy sending Belair away from the ring, Baszler sneaked up from behind and pinned The Boss to pick up an easy win at Fastlane.
Frustrated with the loss, Banks slapped Belair, and the latter did not respond kindly to the same. She sent a clear message that, come WrestleMania, she will go after Banks’ title with no remorse. The feud between the two superstars needed to heat up on WWE SmackDown. The creative now have a few weeks to make their title rivalry more intense as we inch closer to The Show of Shows.
#5 Riddle vs. Keith Lee (WWE RAW)
Keith Lee made a promising debut on WWE RAW as he immediately found himself involved in the world championship picture. Over the next few months, he seemed to have lost a little momentum on the Red brand. Lee was then scheduled to face Bobby Lashley and Riddle in a triple-threat match, with The All-Mighty's United States Championship on the line at Elimination Chamber.
Lee was forced to miss the show, and Riddle walked out with the championship. Keith Lee might return to action soon. Once he is back on WWE RAW, Lee will likely turn his attention towards the United States Championship. This would lead to a feud between Lee and Riddle and a potential title match at WrestleMania.
Lee could also turn heel upon his return on RAW. He is a talented superstar and has already managed to impress everyone backstage in WWE. All he needs is one good storyline to establish himself as a credible challenger on the main roster. Even as a babyface, Lee can do wonders with the right booking.
#6 Natalya and Tamina vs. Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler (WWE RAW/SmackDown)
Natalya and Tamina were evidently unhappy about the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match at WWE Fastlane. They believe that they deserved a shot at Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler’s title instead of Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair. Natalya and Tamina also attacked Belair and Baszler when they faced each other on SmackDown last week.
Natalya and Tamina certainly made a strong statement in front of the champions. They seem to be next in line to challenge for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. Both Natalya and Tamina have been booked strongly over the last few weeks, and they could use that momentum to pose a credible threat to the tag team gold.
Baszler and Jax have done well with the tag team championships. However, they are now under more pressure with the emergence of new tag teams. This feud could help develop an intense rivalry around the titles and may encourage other teams to step up for the competition.
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