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We've got our predictions for WWE's Fastlane, the final pay-per-view before WrestleMania 35,which is set to air this Sunday. There are eight confirmed bouts with four title matches on the card which can lead to a shakeup of the 'Mania lineup.
If we're being honest, Fastlane - on paper - is pretty predictable but it could be very entertaining.
The wins this Sunday are tied to WWE's WrestleMania plans, if what our panel of wrestling "experts" think is to be believed.
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If you like guys arguing over tie breakers and who should win this Sunday you can watch the video on our Facebook page. Below are our predictions for who wins at Fastlane.
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CHARLOTTE FLAIR VS BECKY LYNCH
The road to WrestleMania for the women's division has been a long and winding one.The latest twist involves Becky Lynch trying to make the RAW Women's Championship match at WrestleMania into a triple threat.
All she has to do at Fastlane is defeat her eternal rival, Charlotte Flair, to make that happen.
The money is on Becky vs Charlotte vs Ronda Rousey in April so it seems predictable that The Man goes over.
Bob - Becky
Phil - Becky
Rocco - Becky
Mo - Becky
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REY MYSTERIO VS ANDRADE
The one and only match on the kickoff show, Rey Mysterio and Andrade will square off again in a continuation of their weeks-long feud.
Our panel is split on this result. Rocco and Mo feel Andrade could use a good win on a pay-per-view while Bob and Phil believe Rey would go over to get the crowd excited to start the night.
Bob - Rey
Phil - Rey
Rocco - Andrade
Mo - Andrade
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THE REVIVAL (c) VS ALEISTER BLACK/RICOCHET VS BOBBY ROODE/CHAD GABLE - RAW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
The recent call up of Ricochet and Aleister Black has added a spark to the tag division on both brands, but we are all convinced that it's too soon to take the RAW tag team titles off of The Revival so soon after they won them.
Expect someone on Roode/Gable's side to take the pin.
Bob - Revival
Phil - Revival
Rocco - Revival
Mo - Revival
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SASHA BANKS/BAYLEY (c) VS NIA JAX/TAMINA - WOMEN'S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Similar to the RAW tag Team Championship match, the experts all feel it's too soon to have Sasha Banks and Bayley to drop the titles, especially on their first defense.
While Vince likes monster heel tag teams, it's hard to see the Boss n Hug Connection losing before they can defend it on NXT and at Mania.
Bob - Sasha/Bayley
Phil - Sasha/Bayley
Rocco -Sasha/Bayley
Mo - Sasha/Bayley
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ASUKA (C) VS MANDY ROSE - SMACKDOWN WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
WWE is building up it's SmackDown women's division after Charlotte and Becky's adventures on RAW. Current champ Asuka hasn't had a suitable opponent since the Royal Rumble so it's not surprising that Mandy Rose heeled her way to a victory over the "Empress of Tomorrow."
While Mandy has improved in the ring, it's hard to see Asuka lose it before WrestleMania.
Bob - Asuka
Phil - Asuka
Rocco - Asuka
Mo - Asuka
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THE USOS (c) VS SHANE MCMAHON/THE MIZ - SMACKDOWN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Another pay-per-view storyline based on whether the tag team of Miz and Shane will implode.
Rocco, Bob and Phil feel this is the last straw for Shane and Miz to build up their match at WrestleMania. Usos deserve to hold onto the titles too.
But Mo feels it's a better story to put the belts back on Shane and Miz.
Bob - Usos
Phil - Usos
Rocco - Usos
Mo - Shane/Miz
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THE SHIELD VS BARON CORBIN/DREW MCINTYRE/BOBBY LASHLEY
The feel-good story heading into Fastlane is the return of Roman Reigns and The Shield. In what should be the most predictable match on the card, it's hard to see The Shield failing in what may be their last match together.
Bob - Shield
Phil - Shield
Rocco - Shield
Mo - Shield
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DANIEL BRYAN (c) VS KEVIN OWENS - WWE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
What was supposed to be Kofi Kingston's spot was given to the returning Kevin Owens. This seems to suggest that Kofi will get his shot at WrestleMania against the man he has pinned before.
But Rocco and Mo feel that KO will somehow win to complicate matters heading into April.
Bob - D. Bry
Phil - D. Bry
Rocco - KO
Mo - KO
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