WWE FASTLANE 2023 PAY-PER-VIEW RECAP & REVIEW
WWE FASTLANE 2023 MATCH CARD
Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso defeated The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest). Tag team match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship
WINNER: CODY RHODES & JEY USO
OUR PREDICTION: THE JUDGMENT DAY
RATING: 8/10
In a match that had an unexpected ending, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso became the new Undisputed Tag Team Champions. The Judgment Day had the upper hand throughout most of the match as they had help from Rhea Ripley. The match started to favour Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes however after JD McDonagh hit Priest with the Money in the Bank briefcase by accident. This left Finn Balor alone to be hit with the Cross Rhodes for the win. WWE did a good job on the surprise and the place went nuts on the win.
Carlito and Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar) (with Zelina Vega) defeated Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Six-man tag team match
WINNER: CARLITO & LWO
OUR PREDICTION: BOBBY LASHLEY & THE STREET PROFITS
RATING: 7/10
In a weird choice, the match started with Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar staring the match alone without a third partner. They got dominated all match until Carlito made his shock return with a generic new theme song. The match itself was fine, but it will always be remembered for the return of Carlito. They made Lashley and The Street Profits look strong in defeated although it still may have been the wrong choice. Carlito won with his signature backstabber. Fine match made good by a great return.
Iyo Sky (c) defeated Asuka and Charlotte Flair. Triple threat match for the WWE Women’s Championship
WINNER: IYO SKY
OUR PREDICTION: CHARLOTTE FLAIR
RATING: 9/10
This match was arguably the best of the night just behind the main event. You put three of the most talented women in the ring and tell them to just fight for a good 20 minutes and this is what you get. Iyo Sky looked like a superstar when she pinned Charlotte Flair for the win. Asuka also didn’t look weak in defeat either. The best spot of the match was the ending when Flair had Asuka locked in the figure 8 and Iyo Sky landed a Moonsault onto Charlotte pinning her out of no where. This got better as it kept going, but we all know this story ends, Flair is coming for that title.
John Cena and LA Knight defeated The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa) (with Paul Heyman). Tag Team match
WINNER: JOHN CENA & LA KNIGHT
OUR PREDICTION: JOHN CENA & LA KNIGHT
RATING: 8/10
What a fun match, and a huge moment for LA Knight. Usually tag team matches with John Cena end uo making him the main focus, but this one was all about LA Knight. When LA Knight finally got into the match everyone was chanting for him, and it ended when Cena and Knight both used their finishers on Jimmy Uso for the win. The Bloodline also looked good, and Cena vs Sikoa is definitely a possible WrestleMania matchup. Hopefully Knight faces Roman. Great stuff.
Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) defeated Shinsuke Nakamura. Last Man Standing match for the World Heavyweight Championship
WINNER: SETH ‘FREAKIN’ ROLLINS
OUR PREDICTION: JOHN CENA & LA KNIGHT
RATING: 9/10
This match had everything. It had exposed concrete, high falls, tons of attacks on the back of Rollins, and Nakamura looked like a star even in the loss. In the highlight of the match Nakamura sent Rollins flying off of a ladder after spitting mist into his face. The match ended after Nakamura was hit with a Pedigree and a Stomp and Rollins won. A hard hitting, and exciting match that left the audience stunned, and sent home happy.
