11 WWE Fastlane 2019 Impulse Reactions

4. The Boss 'n' Hug Connection Vs. Nia Jax & Tamina

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Back in 2015, Bayley carried Nia Jax to what remains the 'Irresistible Force's greatest ever match as NXT took over London, and whilst The Boss N Hug Connection couldn't top that with Tamina alongside Nia, the match was at least an enjoyable first defence for the new babyface Champions.

It also perhaps dropped a clue for a surprising WrestleMania contest - or at very least the inclusion of two more women to challenge the new titleholders on the 'Grandest Stage'.

After Bayley and Sasha wrapped up the challengers following a slightly botchy battle, the post-match surprisingly dragged in guest commentator Beth Phoenix and her former Divas Of Doom partner Natalya. The division's former dominant duo stood down their contemporaries here, but the four may yet form just some of the moving parts in whatever the company has planned for the 'Show Of Shows'.

'The Hugger' and 'The Boss' threw down the gauntlet to every team past, present and future upon scoring their historic win. Beth and her bestie could join a raft of challengers just in time for the biggest night of year for the belts.

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