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WWE Fastlane is set to take place on Sunday, and the elation is sky-high. Since it will be the final pay-per-view before the Show of Shows, several surprises can be witnessed. The event is set to take place at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
The match card is looking imposing for the night, and it is expected to be a good PPV. Though Fastlane has been an atrocious PPV after its inception in 2015, the scenario could alter this year. Considering it will be a dual brand PPV, we could observe some blockbuster bouts.
Several titles will be on the line in Cleveland, but the some will not be defended at the event. The Universal, Intercontinental, Cruiserweight, and United States Championships will not be defended at Quicken Loans Arena. Considering it is the WrestleMania season, we can witness some unforeseen surprises on the Raw after Fastlane.
WWE brought many surprises in the last couple of weeks, and it could continue next week. Since WrestleMania is less than one month away, Vince McMahon's billion dollar company will be eager to offer mind-boggling Raw episodes in the coming weeks.
Here we discuss three things WWE could be planning on the Raw after Fastlane (11 March 2019)
#3 Finn Balor could get a new challenger for the Intercontinental Championship
Finn Balor is the current Intercontinental Champion who won the belt at Elimination Chamber. Balor grabbed his maiden Intercontinental title last month when he defeated Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush in a handicap match. However, Balor is not scheduled to defend itat Fastlane.
Balor won the Intercontinental Title after a lean patch of two years. He was the inaugural Universal Champion, but he had to relinquish the title. Considering he is a fan favourite, he's expected to have a remarkable reign as the Intercontinental Champion. In fact, Balor put the Intercontinental Title on the line a couple of weeks ago on Raw when he defeated Lio Rush in a one-on-one bout.
With Bobby Lasley involved in a rivalry with The Shield, he is not likely to challenge Balor. Johnny Gargano could be a great choice to be the next challenger of Finn Balor. Moreover, Sami Zayn is expected to return before WrestleMania 35, and he could appear on Raw to challenge Balor at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
#2 The Shield could attack Paul Heyman
The return of Roman Reigns hinted a possibility of a Shield reunion. Subsequently, the trio reunited on the latest episode of Raw, and they are set to face the team of Bobby Lashley, Baron Corbin and Drew McIntyre on Sunday. This match could provide a remarkable momentum to Shield. Seth Rollins will fight Brock Lesnar in New Jersey, and the other two Shield members could be involved in the Universal Title match at the Showcase of the Immortals.
The Shield reunited after six months, and the trio is expected to dismantle the team of Lashley, McIntyre, and Corbin at Fastlane. It is ambiguous if Brock Lesnar will appear on the Raw after Fastlane, but The Shield could send a message to the Beast Incarnate. The focus will be shifted to the Universal Championship match after Fastlane and The Shield could attack Lesnar's advocate, Paul Heyman.
With Dean Ambrose expected to leave Vince McMahon's billion dollar company after WrestleMania, it could be the last Shield reunion in a long time. The trio stopped Braun Strowman from cashing in his Money in the Bank contract last year, and they could play a pivotal if Seth Rollins wants to slay the Beast Incarnate at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
#1 Batista could attack Triple H
The six-time WWE World Champion Batista returned to Vince McMahon's billion dollar company two weeks ago on Raw when he spoiled Ric Flair's 70th birthday celebration. The Animal assaulted Ric Flair backstage and sent a message to Triple H who is expected to face Batista at the Grandest Stage of Them All. There is no denying that Batista's return provoked interest in the WWE Universe and he could appear on the Raw next week.
The rivalry between Triple H and Batista could steal the show at Metlife Stadium. Batista hinted the match when he appeared on the 1000th episode of Smackdown Live last year. Triple H appeared on Raw this week where he called out Batista, and they will meet face-off next week. Considering Batista returned as a heel, he could assault Triple H.
The WWE Universe is no stranger to this rivalry as they locked horns in the past. The two veterans had a memorable feud in 2005 when they mainevented WrestleMania 21. The two men offered one of the best rivalries of the last decade, and they could replicate the same feat this year.
