WWE Fastlane 2021: 38 Things You Probably Missed

5. How Impactful The Basics Can Be

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Watch and learn, fellow pro wrestlers.

So many workers forget that the basics can be really effective if executed correctly and with conviction. Roman Reigns proved that at Fastlane by getting a lot of mileage out of a simple side headlock takeover. The way he wrenched Daniel Bryan's body to the mat and then remained in control was a thing of beauty.

This is (partly) why Reigns is killing it right now. He does everything with purpose, and doesn't need to fly around performing endless spots to produce stunning, eye-catching work.

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