Joe had already carved out quite a path of destruction for himself on NXT, but in one night, he solidified himself as the biggest threat of anyone on Raw, especially considering his ties to Triple H. News broke later that week Rollins had been injured during the attack, which Joe took complete credit for in the storyline. This marked the official main roster debut of Joe, and he immediately made an impact by brutalizing Rollins on Triple H's behalf.įrom tossing him into the barricade to choking him out in the ring, Joe was ruthless in his assault of Rollins. His fighting words drew The Architect out to the squared circle, and it appeared as if the two were finally set to go to war.īefore Rollins could come in contact with HHH, however, Samoa Joe emerged from the audience and laid waste to the former two-time WWE World Heavyweight champion. Once in the ring, Triple H explained his actions from months earlier when he severed ties with Rollins, calling him the "weak link" of The Authority. Instead, he went face to face with Stephanie McMahon, who announced her husband's long-awaited return to Raw later that evening. From championships changing hands to shocking debuts, Raw has undoubtedly seen a surge in quality en route to Fastlane.īefore Raw's final major pit stop on the road to WrestleMania 33 on April 2, we will take a look back at the most memorable moments that have occurred on the rocky road to Fastlane 2017.Ĭonspicuous by his absence at the Royal Rumble, Seth Rollins resurfaced on Raw the very next night to call out Triple H. In the weeks from the Rumble to Fastlane, many historic happenings have transpired on Monday nights, laying the groundwork for what should be a sensational event on Sunday night. That extended period of time has paid off for Raw, with most matches on the Fastlane card carrying meaning and having WrestleMania implications. Then again, Raw has benefited from having more time to build to their upcoming event, unlike the Elimination Chamber, which took place two weeks after the Royal Rumble on January 29. The blue brand has outshined Raw almost every month to date in the pay-per-view department, yet Sunday's Fastlane could very well be as good if not better than Elimination Chamber once the smoke clears. Since the dawn of the brand split over the summer, the competition has been heated between Raw and SmackDown. Although the build to the event has been entertaining, the show itself will have the tough task of topping SmackDown Live's Elimination Chamber from February. In years past, WWE Fastlane has typically set the stage for what we are bound to witness at WrestleMania, and the latest installment appears to be no exception. Kevin Owens' shocking betrayal of Chris Jericho highlighted an interesting road to Fastlane.
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