10 Best WWE PPV Matches Of 2019 (So Far)

8. US Title Fatal-4-Way (Fastlane)

WWE Fastlane 2019 Samoa Joe Rey Mysterio R Truth
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In the 'worst of' list, it was said that both Nia Jax and Tamina vs. The Boss N' Hug Connection and Kofi Kingston vs. The Bar matches were unnecessary additions to Fastlane's lineup. Before the show, the same could've been said about Samoa Joe's Fatal-4-Way US Title defence against R-Truth, Rey Mysterio and Andrade.

This rematch from the 5 March SmackDown may have been viewed as lazy booking by some fans. It turned out to be an 11-minute race through dizzying sequences, a splash of comedic fun from Truth and more of the same hard-nosed power from Joe people have grown accustomed to.

When stuck in the blender and served up ice cold to an audience in Cleveland who desperately wanted a fun night, everything clicked. This is living proof that Fatal-4-Way matches, when kept relatively short, can be a credit to any pay-per-view. If you haven't done it since or can't remember the match, go back and check this one out.

You'll be glad you did.

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