Fastlane 2019 Preview, Predictions And Thoughts

So right here we’re, with the display that has been handled as an afterthought to an afterthought and is now simply being handled like a not anything display. There are some things at the display which may be fascinating, however WWE has been performing like Fastlane, as within the display they’re striking on, is only a nuisance that they’re required to hide. Just watch Raw and spot how a lot effort they’ve put into it as in comparison to selling Wrestlemania. Hopefully issues select up somewhat bit and the display finally ends up being amusing. Let’s get to it.

Kickoff Show: Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade

Well in the event you insists. This has been a perfect feud up to now and some of the absolute best issues on SmackDown this 12 months. These guys mesh really well in combination and this one can function the rubber fit after their earlier giant blowoff formally went to a no contest as a result of WWE doesn’t know the definition of a no contest.

I’ll take Andrade to win right here as he must be increased somewhat bit extra. Mysterio is already a legend and has been for approximately ten years now so giving Andrade the large win (once more) is the proper name. It wouldn’t be the worst factor on this planet if Mysterio received to provide the fanatics a really feel just right second, however on the identical time there’s little reason why to do it, as Andrade can be harm through a loss a lot worse than Mysterio. Andrade must win, even though I don’t know if he’s going to.

In case you want their lengthy shape model:

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Kickoff Show: New Day vs. Shinsuke Nakamura/Rusev

This feels love it has one more reason for current, because the fit was once added on Friday with out a specific reason why (or announcement in the event you ask Xavier Woods). It seems like a reason why to have New Day within the construction for one thing in a while within the display, possibly with Kofi Kingston in the principle match. It’s no longer like there’s the rest occurring right here, so it makes as a lot sense as the rest.

I’m going with Rusev/Nakamura to win right here, as they may move someplace as a tag workforce and if one thing larger is coming for New Day, having them lose early on is extra fascinating than having them win a meaningless fit. The SmackDown tag department desperately wishes some recent blood and Rusev/Nakamura are as just right as any person else. Just getting them on TV extra can be a smart decision so I’ll move with them right here.

See, they promised:

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SmackDown Women’s Title: Asuka(c) vs. Mandy Rose

I figured I’d get some of the absolute best ones out of the way in which first. Rose pinned Asuka in a non-title fit a couple of weeks again as a result of having her beat any individual else in a #1 contenders fit or successful a couple of fits in a row and being granted a name shot (like the way in which issues labored for years) simply wasn’t within the playing cards. Asuka is coming in somewhat banged up so they may have to move with some smoke and mirrors.

That being stated, is there any doubt right here (a line that hasn’t ever gotten me into hassle earlier than)? Asuka must steamroll Rose right here with a grand general of no hassle as it’s Asuka vs. Rose in a name fit. At the instant, Asuka wishes an opponent for WrestleMania and I don’t assume Rose goes to play into the cardboard, outdoor of a place in a large girls’s fit. Asuka keeps, as she must.

Here’s the way it all were given began:

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SmackDown Tag Team Titles: Usos(c) vs. The Miz/Shane McMahon

Can any individual inform me why that is nonetheless a factor? Are we actually nonetheless enjoying up Miz’s daddy problems (which got here out of nowhere) and the way nice and influential McMahon is to the entire thing? This tale hasn’t been neatly won from the beginning and that hasn’t modified a bit of but. I do not know why we’re caught with one thing like this in case you have different tag groups who may get a rub out of the article, however common sense hasn’t ever been an element when the McMahons are concerned.

I’ll move with the Usos to retain right here as a result of we want to arrange Miz vs. McMahon for WrestleMania by some means. I’m no longer positive what the tale goes to be and I’m no longer positive how WWE thinks they’re going to get other folks fascinated by the entire thing, however that appears to be the place we’re going. The Usos must be in a large fit at WrestleMania, possibly with the Hardys, which is more or less 194x extra fascinating than this. At least the Usos must retain, as they must.

These groups simply don’t get alongside:

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Shield vs. Bobby Lashley/Baron Corbin/Drew McIntyre

I’m no longer going to faux like that is going to be the rest rather than a close to assured win. The Shield were given again in combination previous this week and there’s nearly no method, rather than the workforce splitting (AGAIN) that they’re dropping, particularly to not a workforce together with Corbin. It must be a perfect second to have the workforce again in combination and extra importantly Reigns again within the ring, however there’s no longer precisely a doubt right here.

In case it’s no longer actually transparent, the Shield wins handily right here, expectantly with Corbin taking the autumn. The major factor that springs to my consideration right here even though is how McIntyre is now simply any other man. He’s stopped being any individual all that necessary or feeling like the recent prospect and is now simply preventing random fits on Raw, which is some distance lower than he must be doing. It’s very unhappy, and but no longer unexpected within the slightest.

This is what occurs when those guys get in combination:

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Women’s Tag Team Titles: Boss N Hug Connection(c) vs. Nia Jax/Tamina

It’s the primary name protection for the inaugural champions and whilst I rip on Jax and Tamina for more than a few (and what must be evident) causes, they’re just right alternatives for the primary challengers. They’re bodily implementing and paintings neatly sufficient in combination, so having the champs retain over them is a brilliant first name protection.

Obviously I’m taking the champions to retain as I must, since there’s actually no reason why for a name alternate so early within the titles’ historical past. The champs will probably be advantageous in opposition to a workforce they’ve fought earlier than and expectantly it’s Jax taking the autumn to make it appear somewhat bit extra spectacular. This isn’t one thing that wishes numerous concept put into it however Bayley and Sasha Banks preventing from at the back of is a great way to get issues going for his or her name reign.

The champs are able:

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Raw Tag Team Titles; Revival(c) vs. Aleister Black/Ricochet vs. Chad Gable/Bobby Roode

This one makes me unhappy on such a lot of ranges. While I used to be hoping to peer DIY getting this spot (on their very own this is), I will take Black and Ricochet as an alternative, nevertheless it actually simply makes me call to mind how unhappy it’s that Ciampa needed to get neck surgical operation. The different drawback is how superior the Revival may have been had WWE no longer controlled to sabotage them, which has been the case for years now.

Regarding the real fit, I’ll take Revival to retain, as WWE turns out to assume that simply having the titles is all that issues and you’ll be able to have them lose over and over week after week. Revival wishes a win, however even supposing they get one right here I’m no longer going to be satisfied that issues are going to be higher for them in a single day. They’re almost a misplaced reason, and that’s simply unhappy.

I imply, it would worsen:

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Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte

Now you realize Stephanie McMahon goes to be ringside for this, even though the extra fascinating query is will she be on statement. We for sure want her to provide an explanation for this tale to us much more, as a result of having the McMahons concerned up to now has best achieved sure issues for the entire tale. The deal right here is that if Lynch wins, she’s added to the WrestleMania 35 Raw Women’s Title fit to make it a triple danger. I believe you get this one.

I’ll move with Lynch successful, even though truthfully it wouldn’t marvel me to peer her lose so a definite first circle of relatives of wrestling can come driving in to save lots of her and provides the fanatics what they would like. You know, versus simply giving the fanatics what they would like. The WrestleMania fit goes to be the triple danger it doesn’t matter what, however WWE is doing the entirety they are able to to suck the thrill out of the entire thing for the sake of the McMahon, as a result of….fill within the hole your self.

They’re each somewhat broken:

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SmackDown World Title: Daniel Bryan(c) vs. Kevin Owens

The extra I consider it, the extra fascinating this might be. The fit itself shouldn’t be that unexpected, however the query turns into “What about Kingston?” With New Day being on the town for the display, there’s a just right reason why to imagine that one thing goes to move down. It might be Kingston difficult the winner for WrestleMania or it might be Kingston being added to the fit on the remaining minute. Either method, one thing goes to occur right here and that’s fascinating.

I’ll take Bryan to retain, assuming Kingston isn’t added. Assuming Kingston is added, I’ll take Bryan to retain. The necessary factor is getting Kingston his WrestleMania fit, even though I’m a bit of scared he’ll lose there too for the sake of retaining Bryan sizzling. Bryan is a brilliant heel and merits the mega run, however Kingston wishes his win quickly earlier than he cools off. That win doesn’t come right here even though, and neither does Owens’.

Now if best Kingston can get in there:

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Overall Thoughts

The display has gotten somewhat higher within the remaining week or two, however there’s simply no hiding how little this factor manner within the grans scheme of items. WWE has long past out in their approach to forget about this display and I’m hoping they be informed one thing going ahead. Either deal with the display as one thing that topic or don’t dangle the article, as a result of this has achieved much more hurt than just right.

Thomas Hall has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has observed over 50,000 wrestling fits. He has additionally been a wrestling reviewer since 2009 with over 5,000 complete displays lined. You can to find his paintings at kbwrestlingreviews.com, or take a look at his Amazon writer web page with 28 wrestling books. His newest guide is the the Complete 2000 Monday Nitro and Thunder Reviews Part 1.

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