In footage from earlier today, Carmella is seen asking for signatures for a petition for R-Truth to get a rematch for the WWE United States Championship, and Zelina Vega says R-Truth should give up. As Zelina and Carmella argue, Samoa Joe shows up and says he is United States Champion, and if anybody from Tuesday's night's match has a problem, he could put them and their problems to sleep. He then signs the petition. It is then announced that R-Truth vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Andrade vs. Samoa Joe in a rematch for the United States Championship is official for tonight.
We hear from Aleister Black and Ricochet. Aleister says our life comes in moments, and he will never forget getting into wrestling or his first WWE pay-per-view match. Tonight, the latter dream comes true. Aleister says people fear the unknown, and with each victory, the fear in the locker room manifests. He says this is destiny choosing them to win the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships tonight. He says one will fly and one will strike while everyone else fades to black.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Kevin Owens. Owens says he agrees that Kofi Kingston deserves a shot at the WWE Championship, but he will not turn tonight's chance down, either, as he has been watching "The New" Daniel Bryan talk down to the fans for the last five months from home. As Owens says that he will shut Daniel up at take the WWE Championship, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) shows up. Kofi tells Owens he has no problem with him and wishes him luck, as tonight is his moment. Owens says that tonight is a magical night, and the way Kofi feels makes it even better. He wishes them luck on their match tonight, then leaves. Suddenly, a backstage worker tells Kofi Kingston that the McMahon family wants to see them in their office.
The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat Shinsuke Nakamura and Rusev after Big E throws Nakamura into the timekeeper's area.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) retain the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships against The Miz and Shane McMahon. After Shane takes out one of The Usos with a drop kick to the leg to stop a splash onto The Miz, Miz's father tells Miz to go up top again from the front row. Miz gets caught and put in an inside cradle, and The Usos retain their titles. After the match, The Miz and Shane McMahon get a standing ovation, and The Miz hugs his father afterwards. Afterwards, Shane assaults The Miz from behind for costing them the titles. Shane then rips Miz's shirt off, wipes his forehead off with it, then throws the shirt back at Miz before stomping him a couple of times. Miz's father tells Shane to stop, then Shane shoves Miz's father to his seat before beating Miz up again. Shane then puts Miz in an armbar and sends Miz into unconsciousness in front of his father before leaving.
We hear from Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley and Baron Corbin. McIntyre says The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) rides one last time to be crushed at his hands. Corbin says that they are dominating while The Shield has dealt with their problems, and the power lies with them now. Lashley says tonight's match will crush The Shield, and McIntyre says that The Shield will be defeated by the new dominant force in WWE.
Elias is in the ring. He sings about tonight's show so far, and mocks Shane McMahon turning on The Miz, The Miz's father and Cleveland, Ohio itself, and says that he will go to Los Angeles and hang out with LeBron James after the show is over.
Asuka retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Mandy Rose after Mandy Rose slips on the ring apron, which is on the surface of the ring as Sonya Deville pulls a Kendo stick out from underneath the ring. After the match, Sonya apologizes to Mandy, but Mandy doesn't want to hear it as they head to the back.
Backstage, Xavier Woods and Big E still see Kofi Kingston waiting at the McMahon family office. The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) walk in and find out Vince has been waiting for Kofi, and tell Vince that Kofi has been box office material under his nose for over 11 years. They ask that tonight's WWE Championship match be a Triple Threat Match. Vince McMahon makes it official, and the newly-amended match is happening right now. Big E and Xavier Woods, however, are banned from ringside.
When Kofi Kingston heads to the ring, it is then announced that the WWE Championship match will be taking place later tonight, and that Kofi Kingston will have to face The Bar. It is announced that Sheamus and Cesaro will be in the ring at the same time.
The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) beat Kofi Kingston in a 2-on-1 Tornado Handicap Match after Big E and Xavier Woods come to the ring only to be attacked from behind by Rusev and Shinsuke Nakamura.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Bayley and Sasha Banks. Bayley gives a shout-out to Kofi Kingston for the inspiration, and tells him not to stop fighting. Bayley says they may be considered the underdogs, and Sasha Banks says they have worked hard for the women's tag team titles. Sasha says she and Bayley want to be the greatest tag team of all time, and Bayley says the work begins with Nia Jax and Tamina tonight.
Elias is in the ring again. Once again, Elias makes fun of tonight's show so far as well as the Cleveland Cavaliers and the fans before saying that the Pittsburgh Steelers are the best.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Shane McMahon. Shane simply walks away with a sneer after being asked why he attacked The Miz.
The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against the team of Aleister Black and Ricochet and the team of Bobby Roode and Chad Gable. After the match, all three teams continue to attack each other, and Aleister Black and Ricochet get the last word with a top rope 630 splash on Dash Wilder.
Samoa Joe retains the WWE United States Championship against Rey Mysterio, R-Truth and Andrade after Rey passes out from a Coaquina Clutch.
Beth Phoenix guests on commentary for the next match.
Sasha Banks and Bayley retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Nia Jax and Tamina. After the match, Nia and Tamina continue to attack Sasha and Bayley. Tamina superkicks Bayley, then Nia tosses Sasha over the announce table. Suddenly, Beth Phoenix confronts Tamina, telling her this is not the way to do things. Beth punches Tamina, then Tamina and Nia gang up on Beth. Natalya runs into the ring, but the numbers game also catches up to her and referees have to stop the assault.
Before the next match, it is announced that the third participant in the WWE Championship match is the returning Mustafa Ali.
"The New" Daniel Bryan retains the WWE Championship against Mustafa Ali and Kevin Owens with a running kick to a mid-air Mustafa Ali. The crowd is heard cheering for Kofi throughout. After the match, Rowan slams Mustafa Ali into the mat.
WrestleMania 35 is live on pay-per-view and WWE Network on April 7th!
Becky Lynch beats Charlotte Flair by disqualification after "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey runs into the ring and knees Becky in the face as Charlotte has Becky in the Figure Eight. As per pre-match stipulation, the WWE Raw Women's Championship match at WrestleMania 35 is officially a Triple Threat Match with Becky Lynch as the third participant.
Tomorrow night on Raw: Finn Balor vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE Intercontinental Championship!
Elias is in the ring. This time, he mocks Becky Lynch, saying her fifteen minutes of fame are almost up and that she is so desperate for failure that he is surprise she wasn't born in Ohio. He then says he has no faith in The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) much like he has no faith in the Cleveland Browns. Elias is then surprised that he has not been interrupted tonight, and says it is because everyone agrees with him when he says that Cleveland, Ohio is the worst place to host Fastlane. After he says that his time here is up, Lacey Evans shows up, walks down the ramp, poses and walks back up the ramp to the back. As Elias watches, he is suddenly RKO'd out of nowhere by Randy Orton. After he says that his time here is up, Lacey Evans shows up, walks down the ramp, poses and walks back up the ramp to the back. As Elias watches, he is suddenly RKO'd out of nowhere by Randy Orton. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles then shows up and hits Orton with a Phenomenal Forearm.
The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley in what is billed as Roman Reigns' first match since his leukemia diagnosis and remission as well as The Shield's final match as a unit.
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