WWE Fastlane Recap #WWEFastlane

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, brings you the WWE Fastlane pay per view recap. WWE Fastlane was live in Triple Threat CLE's hometown of Cleveland, Ohio at Quicken Loans Arena.

Who would walk out of WWE Fastlane the new #1 Contender and go on to meet Triple H at Wrestlemania 32 for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship? Also hometown boy, Dolph Ziggler, who attended St Edwards High School in Lakewood, Ohio and also Kent State University, battles Kevin Owens for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

*** Pre-Show ***

- "WWE United States Championship, 2 Out Of 3 Falls Match": Kalisto (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio: The battle went to the floor where Kalisto ran the barricade, landed a hurricanrana on Del Rio and sent Del Rio over the barricade. Kalisto leaps off the barricade and catches a steel chair shot by Del Rio, giving Kalisto the first fall DQ victory. Del Rio attacks Kalisto after the DQ and throws Kalisto into the barricade several times before the second fall could even begin. Back in the ring, the second fall begins and Del Rio quickly ties things up at 1-1, with the tree of woe double foot stomp on Kalisto for the pinfall. The match closes out with, Kalisto going to the floor and Del Rio gets warned for grabbing a steel chair again. Del Rio hits the tree of woe double foot stomp on Kalisto while hanging him upside down from the barricade.

Kalisto just makes it back into the ring at a 9 count and Del Rio unloads more stomps. Del Rio goes for the tree of woe double foot stomp again, but Kalisto dodges it, sends Del Rio into the turn buckle and rolls Del Rio up for the deciding pinfall.
Winner: Kalisto, 2-1, to retain the WWE United States Championship.

*** WWE Fastlane ***

- Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch vs. Tamina Snuka and Naomi: The match closes out with, Naomi hitting the rear view on Sasha for a near fall. Tamina tags in and lands a super kick on Sasha for a near fall as Naomi stops the pinfall. Becky gets tossed to the floor and Team BAD goes for a double suplex on Sasha. Sasha counters out as Becky comes back in and nails a drop kick. Tamina misses a clothesline and Sasha locks Tamina in the Banks Statement. Naomi tries to break up the submission, but Becky is in and locks Naomi in the Dis-Arm-Her submission. Both Tamina and Naomi tap out on both submission holds.
Winners: Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch, by submission.

- "WWE Intercontinental Championship Match": Kevin Owens (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler: The match closes out with, Owens countering Zig Zag and lands a super kick on Ziggler. Both men are up and Ziggler hits a super kick on Owens for a near fall. Owens and Ziggler take the action to the floor. Owens goes for a power bomb, but Ziggler counters with a hurricanrana that sends Owens into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Ziggler hits the Famasser on Owens for a near fall. Ziggler goes for another super kick, but almost hits the referee. Owens kicks Ziggler's leg out and hits the pop up power bomb for the pinfall. After the match, Owens raises his IC Title in the air and stares down Michael Cole at the announcers table.
Winner: Kevin Owens, by pinfall, to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

- Backstage, Kane says he, Big Show and Ryback will send the Wyatt Family straight to hell tonight.

- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Erick Rowan, Luke Harper and Braun Strowman vs. Kane, Big Show and Ryback: The match closes out with, Ryback slamming Harper and then nailing a running powerslam for a near fall. Kane grabs Rowan and delivers a chokeslam, but Strowman knocks Kane down. Show tosses Strowman to the floor, but gets jumped by Harper. Show picks up Harper and throws him on top of the Wyatts. Show goes outside and spears Strowman, as Ryback hits the Meat Hook on Harper. Bray Wyatt distracts Ryback allowing Harper to get a near fall super kick. Kane takes Bray out as Ryback hits Shell Shock on Harper to score the pinfall.
Winners: Kane, Big Show and Ryback, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Roman Reigns says things won't be the same after tonight and all that matters is that he's the last man standing. Dean Ambrose interrupts and trades a few jabs at Reigns. Ambrose says Brock Lesnar may be strong and scary but Lesnar isn't winning. Ambrose says his crystal ball showed either he or Reigns battling Triple H at Wrestlemania 32.

- "WWE Divas Championship Match": Charlotte (c) vs. Brie Bella: The match closes out with, Charlotte going for a Figure Four, but Brie counters. Brie hits two apron drop kicks on Charlotte and unloads Yes Kicks, while sporting a leg injury. Brie hits a spine buster on Charlotte and gets a near fall. Brie locks Charlotte in the Yes Lock submission as Ric Flair goes nuts on the floor. Brie readjusts with a single leg crab submission, but her injured leg goes out again. Charlotte kicks Brie away, locks in the Figure Eight submission and forces Brie to tap out.
Winner: Charlotte, by submission, to retain the WWE Divas Championship.

- Backstage, Chris Jericho says he has the upper hand on AJ Styles because he won their last match. Jericho says if AJ wins it could cement his spot in the WWE, if he loses he may force AJ to pack up and leave the WWE. Jericho says he's the best in the world and wants to see if AJ really is phenomenal.

- AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho: The match closes out with, Jericho locking AJ in the Walls of Jericho submission, but AJ reaches the ropes. Jericho sends AJ outside and locks AJ in the Liontamer on the floor. AJ makes it back into the ring barely and eats a Jericho Code Breaker for a near fall. Jericho slaps AJ around in the corner and calls him a "stupid son of a bitch". AJ lands a boot on Jericho, unloads a series of punches and gets a near fall Styles Clash on Jericho. AJ catches Jericho and locks in the Calf Crusher submission. Jericho fights for his life and reaches for the bottom rope. Jericho can't reach it and finally taps out. After the match, Jericho and AJ go nose to nose and Jericho threatens to punch AJ. AJ says they can go again if he wants. Jericho backs down and shakes AJ's hand in respect.
Winner: AJ Styles, by pinfall.

- The Cutting Edge Peep Show With Edge and Christian, Special Guests, The New Day: E & C plug their new WWE Network show, Christian talks about history he had in Cleveland, but The New Day interrupt. The New Day and E & C go back and forth and New Day claim to be the best WWE tag team now. The League of Nations suddenly interrupt and New Day says they'd love to fight, but it's their day off. New Day leave and the LON are now the guests. The LON threaten E & C and Del Rio takes credit for ending Edge's career. E & C leave the ring and meet up with The New Day. E & C call the LON The International House of Dumbasses. The New Day dance around as E & C plug their WWE Network show again.

- R-Truth vs. Curtis Axel: The match closes out with, Bo Dallas shoving Truth off the top rope as the referee was distracted. Goldust hits the ring to help Truth. Goldust goes after the Social Outcasts as Truth is distracted. Axel rolls Truth up from behind and scores the pinfall. After the match, Goldust apologizes to Truth, but Truth isn't hearing it.
Winner: Curtis Axel, by pinfall.

- "Triple Threat Match for the #1 Contendership": Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose: The match closes out with, Reigns and Ambrose sending Lesnar into the barricade and then power bombing Lesnar through the announcers table. Reigns and Ambrose bury Lesnar in table parts and go at it. Reigns goes for a power bomb on Ambrose, but Ambrose counters with elbows to Reigns. Ambrose escapes but gets hit with the Reigns Superman Punch.

Ambrose counters the Reigns spear and gets a near fall Dirty Deeds on Reigns. Ambrose goes for another Dirty Deeds, but Lesnar returns and hits a german suplex on both Reigns and Ambrose at the same time. Reigns hits a spear on Lesnar, but Lesnar counters it on the mat with the Kimura Lock submission. Reigns tries to power out, as Ambrose lands a series of steel chair shots on Lesnar, forcing the submission break.

Ambrose tees off on both Lesnar and Reigns with steel chair shots, until Lesnar rolls to the floor. Ambrose turns toward Reigns and eats the spear. Reigns covers and scores the pinfall, making Reigns the #1 Contender. After the match, Reigns looks up at the Wrestlemania 32 sign as Triple H interrupts. Triple H and Reigns circle, stare each other down and look at the Wrestlemania 32 sign as Triple H raises up the WWE World Heavyweight Championship to end the show.
Winner: Roman Reigns, by pinfall, to become the #1 Contender to Triple H and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania 32.

WWE Fastlane Preview #WWE #FastLane

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, brings you the pay per view preview edition for this Sunday's WWE Fastlane event. WWE Fastlane takes place right in Triple Threat CLE's backyard, in Cleveland, Ohio, live at Quicken Loans Arena.

As always if you can't catch the event live or on WWE Network, follow us @TripleThreatCLE on Twitter and I'll be providing the recap of the show on Monday afternoon.

- "Triple Threat Match, Winner Meets Triple H At Wrestlemania 32 For The WWE World Heavyweight Championship": Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Brock Lesnar: The Authority successfully screwed Roman Reigns out of his WWE World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal Rumble, as Triple H returned and made sure Reigns was eliminated from the match. Triple H not only screwed Reigns, but walked out the new champion and claimed that "If you want to be champion in this company, than prove it". Dean Ambrose has been on a roll, defeating Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing Match at Royal Rumble. The Authority included Ambrose in this match not only for his accomplishments, but also because he's Reigns' best friend. Are The Authority looking to continue to rip Reigns' life apart by making him fight with his best friend? It looks that way. Then there is "The Beast" Brock Lesnar. Lesnar and his manager Paul Heyman looked to shoehorn their way right into a main event title match at Wrestlemania 32, back before the Royal Rumble. The Authority, however, had no part of it and have forced Lesnar to get in line like the rest of the company and earn a title shot. Which one of the company's top three number one contender's will walk out of WWE Fastlane and meet Triple H at Wrestlemania 32 for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship?

- "WWE Intercontinental Championship Match": Kevin Owens (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler: Kevin Owens and Dolph Ziggler have had quite a feud throughout the month of January and February. Owens recently defeated Dean Ambrose and three other superstars, one being Dolph Ziggler, in a Fatal Five Way Match to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Ziggler immediately asked for a shot at Owens' newly won title, only to be turned down by the champ for a title shot. The Authority however went ahead and made the match for WWE Fastlane anyway, because it's what's best for business. Can Dolph Ziggler add another WWE Intercontinental Championship reign to his resume? Will Kevin Owens fend off the hungry Ziggler and retain his newly won title?

- "WWE United States Championship, 2 Out Of 3 Falls Match": Kalisto (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio IV: You are reading that right, it says IV after Alberto Del Rio. Why? Because this will be the fourth match these two have had the past month and a half with the WWE United States Championship on the line. Kalisto defeated Del Rio for the championship on a RAW episode in January. Three days later on Smackdown, Del Rio defeated Kalisto to win back the championship. Kalisto got another shot at the WWE United States Championship at the Royal Rumble and again defeated Del Rio to win back the championship. At WWE Fastlane we'll see Kalisto and Del Rio battle in round four with the WWE United States Championship on the line again, and this time their next go round will also be a classic "2 Out Of 3 Falls Match". Will Del Rio win back the championship or can Kalisto hold on and retain the title?

- "WWE Divas Championship Match": Charlotte (c) vs. Brie Bella: Charlotte has been on quite a tear as the current champ, lastly defeating Becky Lynch at the Royal Rumble. Charlotte's feud with Brie Bella began after Charlotte made some negative comments about Brie's career being nothing without her sister Nikki, who is suffering from a serious neck injury. Brie humiliated Charlotte on an episode of RAW and pinned the champ in a non title match. Charlotte now looks to get her revenge on Brie at WWE Fastlane, as Charlotte puts the WWE Divas Championship on the line. Will Charlotte defeat Brie or can Brie win one for her sister?

- AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho: AJ Styles made his WWE debut last month in the 30 man Royal Rumble. Styles came up short on winning, but still made a nice impact on the company. Chris Jericho immediately took notice of Styles and demanded a shot at the former ROH and TNA World Heavyweight Champion, to properly welcome him to the WWE. Styles and Jericho faced off in two different matches on RAW and Smackdown and traded wins with each other. Styles challenged Jericho to one more match for the tie breaker at WWE Fastlane, in which Jericho happily accepted.

- "Six Man Tag Team Match": The Wyatt Family vs. Big Show, Ryback and Kane: The Wyatt Family have sent a warning to the WWE and to the fans that there is a Apocalypse coming and The Wyatts are leading it. Big Show, Ryback and Kane have been the recent targets of the sadistic family in the past few weeks. The unlikely team of good guys look to finally end the Wyatts' end of the world threats they have unleashed on the WWE.

- Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch vs. Naomi and Tamina: Sasha Banks started this feud after ending her relationship with Naomi and Tamina and leaving Team BAD. At first Naomi and Tamina were fine with Sasha wanting to move on to bigger things, but then they showed their true colors and attacked Sasha. Becky Lynch, who had issues with Team BAD in the past, made the save and helped Sasha. Becky and Sasha agreed that they didn't need each other's help in the fight with Team BAD, however, agreed to team up anyway and face Naomi and Tamina at WWE Fastlane.

- The Cutting Edge Peep Show With Edge and Christian: Special Guests, The New Day: One of the most charismatic tag teams in WWE history, Edge and Christian, return to the WWE to host their talk show The Cutting Edge Peep Show. Team E & C welcome the WWE World Tag Team Champions, The New Day, as their very special guests. With Edge and Christian's hilarity along with The New Day's goofiness, The Cutting Edge Peep Show is looking like comedy gold waiting to happen.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 2.19.16: #NXT & #SmackDown

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, is here with your NXT Recap Edition.

This week's NXT took place at their home base of Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida. The best of the NXT tag team division squared off this week in a huge eight man tag team match. One week after making her presence felt on NXT Women's Champion, Bayley, Japanese newcomer, Asuka, had a singles match. This week's main event had Sami Zayn facing Samoa Joe to determine a new #1 Contender to Finn Balor and the NXT World Title.

*** NXT ***
  

- "Eight Man Tag Team Match": Enzo Amore, Big Cass, Jason Jordan and Chad Gable vs. Wesley Blake, Buddy Murphy, Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson: The match closes out with, Gable getting a near fall roll up on Blake. Dawson is in, hits Gable with a drop kick and traps Gable in the heel corner. Jordan and Big Cass are in and clean house. Cass tosses Blake onto Murphy as Jordan suplexes Wilder.

Jordan and Gable hit their double team finisher on Dawson, but Wilder breaks the pinfall. Wilder gets taken out as Enzo and Cass hit the double team Rocket Launcher on Dawson to score the pinfall.
Winners: Jason Jordan, Chad Gable, Enzo and Big Cass, by pinfall.

- Asuka vs. Deonna Porrazzo: The match closes out with, Deonna hitting a clothesline on Asuka. Asuka smiles and unloads a kick to Deonna's gut. Asuka applies an Ankle Lock submission, but Deonna escapes only to be dropped by an Asuka german suplex. Asuka unloads a series of strikes on Deonna, eventually knocking Deonna unconscious. Asuka covers and scores the easy pinfall.
Winners: Asuka, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Eva Marie and Nia Jax threaten to destroy NXT Women's Champion, Bayley, and warn Asuka to mind her own business.

- Tye Dillinger vs. Alex Riley: The match closes out with, Riley hitting a clothesline, applying a head lock and punches Tye in the mouth. Riley goes for a scoop slam, but Tye pulls out a roll up and scores the pinfall on Riley.
Winner: Tye Dillinger, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Baron Corbin tells NXT GM William Regal that its not to late to put him in the #1 Contenders match. Regal says it isn’t happening.

- "#1 Contenders Match": Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe: The match closes out with, Joe and Zayn trading blows. Joe with a splash and an enziguri on Zayn. Joe attempts another enziguri, but gets hit with an exploder suplex from Zayn. Joe counters Helluva Kick and applies the Coquina Clutch submission on Zayn. The submission is broken by a rope break so Joe goes for the Muscle Buster. Zayn escapes and hits Helluva Kick on Joe.

Joe and Zayn hit the mat with both shoulders down and arms on top of each other. The referee counts and its a double pinfall. After the match, NXT GM William Regal asks the referee who the winner was. The referee says neither cause they pinned each other. NXT closes out with still no #1 Contender to Finn Balor's NXT World Title.
Winners: Draw, due to Double Pinfall.

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Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, is here with your Smackdown Recap Edition.  

This week's Smackdown took place in Ontario, California. Tonight's Smackdown was the go home show to WWE Fastlane, live this Sunday on WWE Network. Six man tag team action kicked off Smackdown with Dolph Ziggler and The Lucha Dragons facing the League of Nations. Sasha Banks prepares for her tag match at WWE Fastlane, going one on one with Tamina. Chris Jericho faces The Miz and gives his answer to AJ Styles on whether they'll face each other at WWE Fastlane. Charlotte took on Nattie Neidhart in one on one action. In the main event, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose took on The Dudley Boys while watching their backs for Brock Lesnar, who was in the building as well.

*** Smackdown ***
 

- Dolph Ziggler and The Lucha Dragons vs. The League of Nations: The match closes out with, Ziggler hitting a DDT as The Lucha Dragons brawl with Del Rio and Rusev on the floor. Ziggler ducks a Sheamus Brogue Kick and gets a near fall roll up. Ziggler knocks Del Rio off the apron, hits a super kick on Rusev and a Famasser on Sheamus. Kevin Owens appears on the apron and distracts Ziggler, allowing Sheamus to hit the Brogue Kick for the pinfall.
Winners: League of Nations, by pinfall.

- Sasha Banks vs. Tamina: The match closes out with, Naomi getting knocked off the apron by Sasha. Tamina goes for a clothesline, but Sasha counters with a bulldog. Banks applies the Bank Statement on Tamina and makes her tap out. After the match, Naomi and Tamina beat down Sasha until Becky Lynch hits the ring and clears it. Becky helps Sasha up, but Sasha shoves Becky away.
Winner: Sasha Banks, by submission.

- Backstage, Becky Lynch asks Sasha Banks if she understands that they will lose to Team BAD if they go into Fastlane as enemies. Becky says she's there for Sasha, but Sasha is letting her ego get in the way. Sasha says they're not friends, but she hates losing. They agree to kick ass like a boss.

- Chris Jericho Promo: Jericho is about to give AJ Styles his answer when The Miz interrupts. Miz says he's sick of Jericho and Styles both. Miz announces he's fighting Jericho tonight.

- Chris Jericho vs. The Miz: The match closes out with, Miz dodges the Lionsault and gets a near fall DDT on Jericho. Jericho counters the Skull Crushing Finale and gets a near fall back breaker on Miz. Jericho slaps Miz, Miz fires back with a boot to Jericho's face. Miz goes for a flying lariat, but Jericho counters and locks Miz in the Walls of Jericho submission, forcing Miz to tap out. Winner: Chris Jericho, by submission.

- Chris Jericho Promo: After the match, Jericho calls out AJ Styles. Jericho tells Styles he knows that Styles is trying to make a name for himself in the WWE, but it won't be at Jericho's expense, so the answer is no. Jericho says he respects Styles, but doesn't like him. Styles asks if he can do anything to change Jericho's mind. Jericho says no, so Styles unloads punches on Jericho. Jericho escapes to the floor, grabs a microphone, tells Styles he just made a stupid move that he'll regret and agrees to the match at WWE Fastlane.

- Backstage, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose are preparing for the Dudley Boys tonight. Reigns tells Ambrose not to pull that Dirty Deeds stuff again. Ambrose doesn't think Reigns can take a joke. Paul Heyman interrupts, says he respects Reigns and warns Ambrose that Brock Lesnar is here, looking for Ambrose and isn't in a good mood.

- Backstage, The New Day mock Edge and Christian, will prove that they are stuck in the 90's and no one has flash photography anymore cause this is 2016.

- Charlotte vs. Nattie Neidhart: The match closes out with, Nattie hitting a clothesline and a german suplex on Charlotte. Charlotte takes out Nattie's legs and applies the Figure Eight submission for the tap out victory. After the match, Charlotte mocks Brie Bella by doing the "Yes" chants. Brie hits the ring and goes after Charlotte. Brie unloads the Yes Kicks on Charlotte until Charlotte rolls out to the floor to escape.
Winner: Charlotte, by submission.

- Backstage, R-Truth is on the phone apologizing to his wife. Goldust appears dressed as a rapper. Goldust and Truth battle rap each other with Truth humiliating Goldust.

- Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose vs. The Dudley Boys: The match closes out with, Ambrose dodging the Bubba senton. Reigns hits a lariat on Devon and drops Bubba with a samoan drop. Reigns hits a series of corner clotheslines and sets up for the Superman Punch. Brock Lesnar's music hits distracting Reigns and Ambrose, who get attacked by the Dudleys. Reigns counters the 3D and hits a Superman Punch on Devon. Bubba lands a boot on Reigns, but gets taken out by an Ambrose elbow. Ambrose suicide dives onto Devon and then goes full steam toward Lesnar. Lesnar unloads a series of knees into Ambrose and hits a german suplex. Reigns hits a Superman Punch on Lesnar and goes for the spear.

Lesnar dodges and Reigns almost hits Ambrose. Ambrose goes for Dirty Deeds on Reigns, but gets dropped by a Reigns samoan drop. Lesnar grabs Reigns and hits an F-5. Lesnar leaves as Reigns and Ambrose are laid out. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H arrives and stares down Lesnar to end the show.
Winners: Draw

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, 2.16.16: #RAW Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, is back with the RAW Recap Edition. 

This week's RAW was live in Anaheim, California. Tonight's RAW served as the go home show to this Sunday's WWE Fastlane pay per view. (Quick Note: Stay tuned this week as I'll be posting the WWE Fastlane pay per view preview). Dean Ambrose is forced to defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship in a Fatal Five Way Match. The New Day end their friendship with Mark Henry and challenge him one on one. Brie Bella and Charlotte continue their feud leading up to their match at WWE Fastlane. The Miz battled AJ Styles one on one. Becky Lynch battled Naomi. Braun Strowman went one on one against The Big Show in the main event.

*** RAW ***

- Dean Ambrose Promo: Ambrose says he's looking forward to WWE Fastlane and if Brock Lesnar is in California maybe he should come to the ring and get some. Stephanie McMahon interrupts and begins to taunt Ambrose. Stephanie tries to get Ambrose to turn on Roman Reigns and asked Ambrose if he really wanted an F-5 like he's getting at WWE Fastlane. Stephanie announces Ambrose will defend his WWE Intercontinental Championship in a Fatal Five Way Match tonight and if Reigns interferes Ambrose will be DQ'ed and lose his #1 Contenders shot at WWE Fastlane.

- "WWE Intercontinental Championship, Fatal Five Way Match": Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Kevin Owens vs. Stardust vs. Tyler Breeze vs. Dolph Ziggler: The match closes out with, Ambrose taking out Stardust with a clothesline and a running bulldog. Ambrose fights off Stardust and Breeze while on the top rope, but Ziggler runs up and hits an X-Factor on Ambrose off the top rope. Owens hits a series of cannonballs on everyone accept Breeze, who super kicks Owens and then hits the Beauty Shot for a near fall. Ambrose goes for Dirty Deeds, but Ziggler interrupts with the Zig Zag. Owens hits a pop up power bomb on Breeze as everyone is down and scores the pinfall to win the title.
Winner: Kevin Owens, by pinfall, to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

- Backstage, Dean Ambrose says losing the WWE Intercontinental Championship is a step back, but at WWE Fastlane he's winning and moving on to Triple H for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

- Backstage, Dolph Ziggler challenges Kevin Owens to a WWE Intercontinental Championship Match at WWE Fastlane. Owens says nope.

- The New Day Promo: The New Day talk about being guests on The Cutting Edge Peep Show with Edge and Christian at WWE Fastlane. The New Day then taunt Mark Henry since he stranded them last week and call Henry the World's Strongest Booty Hole.

- Mark Henry vs. Big E.: The match closes out with, Big E getting a near fall running splash. Big E then gets another near fall splash. Henry hip tossed Big E on a abdominal stretch. Henry goes down in pain as Big E went for the Big Ending. Big E covers Henry and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Big E, by pinfall.

- Brie Bella Promo: Brie talks about her husband, Daniel Bryan, retiring last week and gets interrupted by Charlotte and Ric Flair. Charlotte talks about how great Bryan was, Brie should be home taking care of him and knows Brie is only wrestling Charlotte at WWE Fastlane for the money they now need. Brie is disgusted by Charlotte. Charlotte says she's worried about how ugly Brie's kids will be when they have them. Brie attacks Charlotte, until Charlotte escapes.

- The Miz vs. AJ Styles: The match closes out with, Styles getting a near fall Pele Kick and then goes to the top rope. Miz crotches Styles, but Styles regains himself and hits a springboard forearm on Miz. Miz is able to hit the Skull Crushing Finale on Styles and just gets a near fall. Miz misses a corner splash, Styles rolls through and locks Miz in the Calf Crusher submission, forcing Miz to tap out. After the match Styles challenges Chris Jericho to one more match. Jericho says he'll think about it and answer him on Smackdown.
Winner: AJ Styles, by submission.

- The Dudley Boys Promo: The Dudleys fake out the fans by pretending to pull out a table. Bubba says everyone wants to see The Usos, but that's not happening after last week. Devon says they are the baddest team on the planet. Bubba says their legacy will not be defended by a table.

- Paige vs. Summer Rae: The match closes out with, Paige hitting a series of knees on Summer and sets Summer up for the PTO. Summer counters out and rolls Paige up for the pinfall.
Winner: Summer Rae, by pinfall.

- Paul Heyman Promo: Heyman hypes up WWE Fastlane, Brock Lesnar is extremely confident and calls Roman Reigns out so he can tell him something face to face. Reigns arrives and Heyman has something to say. Heyman says at WWE Fastlane no one will get by his "Beast" and Reigns will have a huge decision to make that will involve his best friend Dean Ambrose and the promise Reigns made to his daughter. Reigns says he's beaten Ambrose before and has beaten Lesnar's ass before. Reigns promises that Heyman will witness that again. Heyman and Reigns shake hands when suddenly the Dudley Boys attack Reigns from behind. Dean Ambrose hits the ring to make the save and helps Reigns fight off the Dudley Boys. After the attack, Ambrose grabs Reigns and goes for a surprise Dirty Deeds, but Reigns counters out. Reigns and Ambrose stare each other down, Ambrose smiles and points to the Wrestlemania sign.

- Heath Slater vs. Zack Ryder: The match closes out with, Bo Dallas distracting Ryder after Ryder flew over the ropes and took out the Social Outcasts. Slater takes advantage of the Dallas distraction and hits Ryder with an implant DDT to score the pinfall.
Winner: Heath Slater, by pinfall.

- "Six Man Tag Team Match": The Lucha Dragons and Neville vs. Rusev, Alberto Del Rio and Sheamus: The match closes out with, The Lucha Dragons and Neville hitting suicide planchas to the floor on the League of Nations. Back in the ring, Sin Cara gets distracted by King Barrett, allowing Del Rio to hit a kick to Sin Cara's head. Del Rio puts Sin Cara in the tree of woe and nails the double foot stomp to score the pinfall. After the match, Del Rio challenges Kalisto to a "2 Out Of 3 Falls Match" for the WWE United States Championship at WWE Fastlane. Kalisto accepts the challenge.
Winners: Rusev, Alberto Del Rio and Sheamus, by pinfall.

- Becky Lynch vs. Naomi: The match closes out with Becky landing a suplex on Naomi and plants a series of elbows. Naomi fires back and lands a series of kicks on Becky. Becky locks Naomi in the Dis-Arm-Her submission and forces Naomi to tap out. After the match, Naomi and Tamina double team and beat down Becky. Sasha Banks comes to the ring, but does it really slow allowing Becky to get beat down more. Sasha finally gets into the ring and Naomi and Tamina escape.
Winner: Becky Lynch, by submission.

- The Wyatt Family Promo: Bray Wyatt targets the WWE Universe and offers us freedom from what the Wyatts are about to unleash. Each member state their case and Strowman tells us to wake up or run! Big Show is out next for tonight's main event.

- Braun Strowman vs. The Big Show: The match closes out with The Wyatt Family hitting the ring and helping Strowman beat down Show. After the match, Ryback hits the ring and helps Show fight off the Wyatt Family. The Wyatts regain control in the 4-on-2 beat down, until Kane pops up through the canvas from under the ring and helps Show and Ryback clear the ring to end this weeks RAW.
Winner: Big Show, by DQ.

WWE Fast Lane Recap #WWEFastLane

By @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, brings you the WWE Fast Lane pay per view. Incase you didn't know, it's only $9.99 on WWE Network!! But wait......this month it's free!! So you could've enjoyed all the non-stop action and not paid a single dime. (You're welcome for the cheap pop, Triple H, and I expect my check in the mail for advertising for you).

Fast Lane was live last night in Memphis, Tennessee, home of the late great "King of Rock and Roll" Elvis Presley. Memphis is also called home by the WWE's own "king", Jerry "The King" Lawler. Alright enough with the advertising and hometown history lessons, it's time for WWE Fast Lane!!!

*** Pre Show ***

- Miz TV: The Miz and Damien Sandow come to the ring, with Sandow getting the usual cheers from the fans, pissing off Miz. Miz makes Sandow sit in the corner and then introduces Paul Heyman as his guest. Heyman teases a Brock Lesnar sighting tonight, but says he's not in the building. Heyman gets pissed because Sandow is staring at him. Miz yells at Sandow and orders him to turn around and sit in the corner. Sandow looks like he wants to deck Miz, but follows orders. Heyman says that Lesnar wouldn't be concerned if Daniel Bryan won. Heyman calls Roman Reigns the baddest dude from a vicious samoan tribe, but would lose at Wrestlemania. Heyman closes out by saying whoever wins tonight will be defeated at Wrestlemania by Brock Lesnar.

*** WWE Fast Lane ***

- "Six Man Tag Match": The Authority (Seth Rollins, Big Show and Kane) vs. Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and Erick Rowan: Ziggler and Rollins start out and go back and forth. Rowan tags in and goes to work on Rollins' arm. Rowan with a pumphandle slam, backbreaker and an elbow on Rollins for a near fall. Kane is in and catches an elbow from Rowan from the second rope for a near fall. Show is in and gets sent into the outside ring post by Rowan. Rowan misses a kick and hits the ring post. The Authority tag in and out, and work over Rowan's leg. Rollins gets a near fall and Show kicks Rowan in the face and applies a leg submission hold on Rowan. Show goes for the choke slam but Rowan counters and hits a DDT. Rollins is in and gets a kick to the face by Rowan after Rollins wastes time knocking Ziggler off the apron. Ryback is tagged in and thesz presses Rollins but misses a splash. Ryback counters the "Curb Stomp" and power bombs Rollins.

Ryback "Meat Hooks" Kane, then goes for "Shell Shock" on Rollins. Mercury and Noble distract Ryback from following through. Rollins super kicks Ryback. Ryback catches Rollins coming off the top rope and hits "Shell Shock". Kane and Ziggler are in and Kane goes for the choke slam but Ziggler counters and shoves Kane into Show. Kane counters the "Famasser" with a side slam and Ziggler counters with a super kick. Ziggler hits the "Famasser" on an interfering Rollins. Ziggler hits corner punches on Kane until Show lands the knockout punch on Ziggler. Kane covers and scores the pinfall.

- After the match: Rollins "Curb Stomp's" Ziggler. The Authority beat down Ryback and Rowan. Rollins "Curb Stomp's" Rowan. Randy Orton's music hits and "The Viper" finally returns to the WWE. Orton throws out Noble, clotheslines Kane, "RKO" to Noble, "RKO" to Mercury, Rollins runs for cover and an"RKO" to Kane. Orton stands in the ring as Rollins runs out to his car.

- Backstage, Goldust and Dusty Rhodes talk. Goldust says he's not leaving the ring till he brings home Cody. Dusty says they both mean the world to him.

- Stardust vs. Goldust: The brothers shove each other to start the match. Mat wrestling next, until Goldust goes for the "Director's Cut", but Stardust escapes to the floor. Goldust lands punches, a slam and clotheslines Stardust out. Goldust off the second rope but catches a Stardust boot. Stardust lands stomps, rams Goldust into the outside apron and applies a body scissors after the referee orders them back in. Stardust continues to mat wrestle Goldust until Goldust catches Stardust with a backslide out of nowhere and scores the pinfall. After the match, Goldust offers a hand shake to his brother. Stardust briefly shakes it then leaves the ring.

- Backstage, Goldust tells Dusty Rhodes he did his best not to hurt Stardust. Stardust arrives and shoves Goldust into production boxes then lands mounted punches on Goldust. Dusty yells for "Cody" to stop. Stardust says Dusty killed "Cody" and Dusty is living in Stardust's shadow. Stardust lands a final kick into Goldust's head then walks away.

- "WWE World Tag Team Championship Match": The Usos (c) vs. Tyson Kidd and Cesaro: The Usos double team Kidd. Jimmy hits Kidd with a top rope corkscrew for a two count. Cesaro takes the advantage after some double teaming on Jimmy. Kidd tags in and applies submission wrestling on Jimmy's leg. Cesaro stomps on Jimmy's leg, does a one legged swing and applies a half boston crab. Kidd tags in and we get more double team moves, a two count and more submission wrestling on Jimmy's leg. Jey is in finally, hits a samoan drop but misses the butt splash. Cesaro roll up for two. Jey butt splash on Cesaro for two. Kidd top rope elbow on Jey for two. Jey counters the "Sharpshooter" attempt by Kidd.

The Usos hit a double team samoan drop on Kidd for a near fall. Jimmy flies over the ropes and takes out Cesaro. Jimmy samoan drops Kidd into the barricade. Jimmy goes for the "Superfly Splash" but hits Kidd's knees and Kidd gets a near fall. Kidd locks in the "Sharpshooter" on Jimmy but Jey breaks the submission. Cesaro and Jey brawl to the floor. Kidd hits Jimmy with the suplex/swinging neck breaker combo and scores the pinfall. Kidd and Cesaro are the NEW WWE World Tag Team Champions.

- Triple H and Sting Meet Face To Face: Triple H says he apologized to Ric Flair for shoving him on RAW. Tonight, Triple H is "The Game" and the heartbeat of WWE and then calls out Sting. Sting comes to the ring and goes face to face with Triple H. Triple H says Sting was a loyal soldier in WCW, respects him for sinking with WCW and Triple H was one of the ones that made that ship sink. Triple H says Sting failed at putting The Authority out cause failure is what Sting is best at. Triple H offers to give Sting his legacy back with DVD's, merchandise, action figures and a hall of fame spot, all he has to do is walk away. Triple H takes off his jacket and says if not they can do this the hard way and Triple H will beat the rest of Sting's legacy out of him. Sting still stares down Triple H and gives no answer. Triple H swings at Sting but Sting counters and unloads punches on Triple H. Triple H hits Sting with the microphone and beats down Sting with punches. Triple H grabs his sledgehammer and goes after Sting, but Sting reveals his bat and puts it to Triple H's throat, forcing Triple H to toss his sledgehammer out of the ring. Sting points at the Wrestlemania 31 sign and turns to walk away. Triple H tries another cheap shot but Sting gut shots Triple H with his bat, dropping Triple H. Sting hits the "Scorpion Death Drop" on Triple H, points at the Wrestlemania 31 sign again and leaves.

- "WWE Divas Championship Match": Paige (c) vs. Nikki Bella: Paige and Nikki brawl on the mat. Nikki takes advantage and rams Paige into the outside apron and then the barricade. Nikki gets a near fall. Nikki hits an "Alabama Slam" on Paige for a near fall. Paige now on offense, hits a couple clotheslines on Nikki, a drop kick and gets a near fall. Nikki rolls up Paige for a near fall. Paige hits a kick to Nikki for a near fall. Nikki counters the "Ram-Paige", but Paige hits another kick for a two count. Nikki lands a sunset flip into a power bomb on Paige for a near fall. Paige goes for the "PTO" but Nikki counters and tosses Paige face first into the turnbuckles. Nikki rolls up Paige, grabs a handful of tights and scores the pinfall. Nikki Bella retains the WWE Divas Championship.

- "WWE Intercontinental Championship Match": Bad News Barrett (c) vs. Dean Ambrose: Back and forth action to start. Ambrose drops an elbow for a two count. Barrett takes advantage, kicks Ambrose to the floor and gets a near fall back in the ring. Barrett running knee to the gut for a near fall. Ambrose and Barrett brawl on the floor. Ambrose hits a tornado DDT. Ambrose hits punches, forearms and a bulldog. Ambrose counters "Winds of Change" and rolls Barrett up for a near fall. Ambrose hits the top rope elbow for a near fall. Barrett hits "Wasteland" on Ambrose for a near fall. Ambrose ducks the "Bullhammer" and rolls Barrett up for a near fall. Barrett escapes "Dirty Deeds" and slides to the floor. Barrett grabs his belt and walks out. Ambrose flies over the ropes and sends Barrett into the barricade. Barrett tries to leave through the crowd but gets tossed into the steel steps. Ambrose unloads on Barrett in the corner and refuses to let up. The referee calls the match and DQ's Ambrose. Bad News Barrett retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship. After the match, Ambrose stomps on Barrett, hits Barrett with "Dirty Deeds" and leaves with Barrett's I-C Title.

- In Ring Segment with Bray Wyatt: The arena goes dark, we see druids with torches, a bell tolls, The Undertaker's music plays and out comes two druids pushing a casket to the ring. The casket lid opens, revealing Bray Wyatt. Bray laughs and says he'll never forget the first time he saw "him", but "he" has become weak, broken and a shell of a man. Bray says "his" soul is stuck in limbo and Bray fears "him" no more. It's time for "him" to go home and at Wrestlemania he will claim the soul of The Undertaker. The casket lid closes and the arena darkens, ending the segment.

- "WWE United States Championship Match": Rusev (c) vs. John Cena: Rusev works over Cena in the corner, connects with a kick and gets a near fall. Rusev hits a couple rib kicks and hits a splash for two. Cena hits a drop kick for a near fall. Rusev returns with his own drop kick for a near fall. Cena lands punches, but gets caught attempting a shoulder block and dropped with a fall away slam for a near fall. Rusev drops three elbows in a row for a near fall. Rusev goes to mat wrestling next. Cena lands a suplex for a near fall. Cena goes for the "AA" but Rusev counters with a DDT for a near fall. Rusev lands a couple splashes in the corner for a near fall. Cena goes into "Super Cena" mode and hits the shoulder blocks, a side slam and the "Five Knuckle Shuffle". Rusev counters the "AA" and kicks Cena in the face for a near fall. Cena counters a stomp and locks Rusev in the "STF" submission. Rusev escapes and gets a near fall with a tilt-a-whirl slam on Cena. Cena hits a tornado DDT for a near fall. Cena goes for the "AA", but Rusev again counters and escapes from the ring. Cena locks in the "STF" submission again but Rusev breaks it.

Cena applies the "STF" a third time after countering a stomp. Rusev claws his way to the ropes to break the hold. Cena goes for "AA" but Rusev again counters out and gets a rib shot in on Cena. Cena ducks a kick and finally plants Rusev with an "AA". Cena covers but Rusev kicks out at two. Rusev catches Cena off the top rope and power bombs Cena. Rusev applies "The Accolade" and Cena fights for his life. Rusev retightens the hold but Cena is able to power out and lift Rusev on his back. Lana gets in the ring and distracts the referee. Rusev low blows Cena and then kicks Cena right in the head, knocking Cena unconscious. Rusev reapplies "The Accolade" and the referee stops the match and declares Rusev the winner due to Cena being knocked out and unable to continue. Rusev retains the WWE United States Championship.

- "#1 Contender's Match": Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan: Bryan with mat wrestling and Reigns with power move wrestling early. Bryan gets a near fall. Bryan with stiff kicks until Reigns shoves Bryan away. Reigns with stomps, a tilt-a-whirl slam and a clothesline sending Bryan to the floor. Reigns tosses Bryan into the barricade and the outside apron. Bryan with more stiff kicks and then works on Reigns' leg. Reigns hits a samoan drop and a clothesline then hits Bryan with another clothesline, countering a Bryan charge for a near fall. Reigns hits two suplexes, then hits the leaping apron drop kick. Bryan staggers Reigns with another stiff kick and the referee checks on Reigns.

Bryan unloads with more stiff kicks and knees on Reigns, forcing the referee to step in and check on Reigns again. Bryan hits more stiff kicks and three straight running drop kicks. Reigns counters a hurricanrana and powerbombs Bryan for a near fall. Reigns unloads on Bryan in the corner and goes for a superplex. Bryan crotches Reigns on the ropes and hits a super back drop for a near fall. Bryan locks in the "Yes Lock" submission but Reigns makes it to the ropes. Bryan suicide dives Reigns into the barricade twice. Bryan goes for three, but Reigns catches Bryan and belly to belly suplexes him on the floor. Reigns misses a charge on Bryan and kisses the steel steps.

Bryan flies off the top rope but Reigns connects with the "Superman Punch" in mid-air for a near fall. Bryan counters the spear and gets a near fall. Bryan hits the running knee, but Reigns kicks out at two. Bryan slaps Reigns, angering him and then locks in the "Yes Lock" submission. Reigns escapes and unloads massive forearms down on Bryan's head, repeatedly. Bryan goes for a submission hold but Reigns hits a sit down power bomb. Bryan unloads stiff kicks on Reigns, then goes for the running knee. Reigns pops up and spears Bryan in half. Reigns covers and scores the pinfall. Roman Reigns will meet Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania 31 for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, Bryan shoves Reigns but then shakes his hand and tells him he better kick Brock Lesnar's ass. Fast Lane closes out with Reigns celebrating.

*** My Predictions ***
- John Cena def. Rusev WRONG
- Roman Reigns def. Daniel Bryan RIGHT
- Nikki Bella def. Paige RIGHT
- Bad News Barrett def. Ambrose RIGHT
- The Usos def. Kidd/Cesaro WRONG
- Stardust def. Goldust WRONG
- The Authority def. Ziggler/Ryback/Rowan: RIGHT

- Tonight's final score 4-3
- My record now stands at 8-5 for the year.

Thanks for reading, tap or snap.

~B~