10 Last-Minute WWE Fastlane 2017 Rumours You Need To Know
Is Kevin Owens next?
Tonight, WWE Raw presents Fastlane 2017, the final Pay-Per-View event before WrestleMania 33. The show is appropriately named, as it reflects the winding but always frenetic "Road to WrestleMania" that has enveloped both brands of the company.
Fastlane is more than just another stop on the road, though - it's also the company's last major chance to set up or topple over the card castle that represents the state of affairs leading into the show of shows (apologies for the mixed metaphors). And while the card, short of a few matches, may not be the most newsworthy one WWE's put on in recent memory, there's certainly plenty of room to upset the apple cart (wow, another) before April 2.
In the main event, Universal Champion Kevin Owens - who's held the title since August - will defend against the former and current most dominant man in pro wrestling, Goldberg. With Goldberg already confirmed to be taking on Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, the results of this title match will make a major difference for the show of shows. Fans will also see the undefeated Braun Strowman go toe-to-toe with Roman Reigns in a heated grudge match.
As for what viewers can expect beyond that? Here are 10 last-minute rumors you need to know for Fastlane, ranked from least probable to most likely...
10. Jack Gallagher Wins The Cruiserweight TItle
At the Royal Rumble, Neville completed a dominant return to action by unseating Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann to win the title. Soon afterwards, Jack Gallagher won a five-man elimination match on 205 Live to earn a shot at the belt at Fastlane.
Prior to the Cruiserweight Classic, Gallagher wasn't a well-known commodity like some other stars, but he won a lot of praise in the tournament and got signed to a contract. Since then, his strong ring work and his commitment to his character have earned him a following, and his young age ensures a bright future in the sport.
With all that said, though, there's virtually no chance of him unseating Neville at Fastlane. The former NXT Champion has been set up as the "big bad" of the cruiserweight division, and with WrestleMania right around the corner, he's not getting unseated just yet. Neville's program with Gallagher is the very definition of a placeholder feud, so while fans can certainly expect a good bout, they shouldn't expect a title change.