10 WWE Fastlane 2018 Impulse Reactions
1. Leg It
AJ Styles' successful WWE Title defence was greeted with relief more than out-and-out joy after John Cena's Monday Night Raw promo struck fear in the hearts of the fanbase that he'd sneak his way into their main event. It was an inspired touch from WWE to use their vaunted headliner to put the long-awaited battle under threat and install the tiniest shred of suspense into Sunday's six-pack smasher.
People needn't have worried - the result had really been foreshadowed within seconds of the pay-per-view's start.
Shinsuke Nakamura looked f*cking magnificent in his striped ensemble. 'The King Of Strong Style' hasn't delivered a wealth of matches to prove his worthiness on the 'Grandest Stage', but his sartorial elegance has more-than justified the spot. A spiritual sequel to the hooped numbers he'd saved for NXT TakeOver title matches and the best look he's had since his Survivor Series SmackDown Live! blue, the stripes have opened up a world of opportunities for the 'Show Of Shows'. Does he now swap the palette for WrestleMania? Jagged lines? Stripes and hoops, one on each leg?!
'The Phenomenal One' wasn't to be out-done. His luxurious turquoise tights bettered the stunning red-and-blue photoshopped efforts that adored the pay-per-view poster.
Ronda Rousey's debut clash might be considered the true main event of WrestleMania, and Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns may go on last. But AJ and Shinsuke reminded the world exactly who'll be wearing the trousers at the 'Show Of Shows'. Long Style has arrived.