Raw-exclusive PPV Fastlane kicks into gear with the underdog from the underground!
LET’S GO! #WWEFastlane is LIVE on @WWENetwork, and we’re kicking things off with @iLikeSamiZayn! pic.twitter.com/onR2A18n8a
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) March 6, 2017
Sami Zayn Vs. Samoa Joe
The bell rings and the two size each other up. The fans chant Ole as they stare at each other. Joe kicks Zayn in the leg, then Sami applies a headlock. Zayn hits the ropes and Joe kicks him square in the chest. Joe quickly wraps in a kneebar and Zayn scrambles to the ropes.
Zayn hits a leadfrog and looks for his arm drag but Joe holds firm and pulls Sami up, only to get caught with a headscissors. Samoa Joe backs Zayn into the corner, then drops him with a jab. Joe tee’s-off on Sami on the mat, then elbows him in the corner and hits and enziguiri.
Joe slams Sami to the mat, then looks for a bow and arrow submission but Sami rolls through for an unsuccessful pin attempt. Joe is still in charge, jabbing Sami around the ring. Zayn starts to fight back but Joe sweeps the legs of Sami by rolling through him. Sami bursts out of the corner with a big clothesline, then lands a blue thunder bomb for a near fall!
BLUE THUNDER BOMB connects for @iLikeSamiZayn as he looks to swing the momentum of this match! #WWEFastlane @SamoaJoe pic.twitter.com/nJsMP3xaXM
— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2017
Zayn takes to the top rope but Joe punches him. The two punch each other on the top rope before Joe falls off and Sami jumps, only to be caught with an inverted atomic drop. Joe lands a senton for a near-fall. Joe catches Zayn with a snap powerslam. Joe jabs Sami again and runs off of the ropes for a kick but Zayn collapses. Joe approaches and Sami was playing possum! Joe kicks out and Zayn goes back to the top rope, this time Joe hits him with an enziguiri. Joe climbs up top and Zayn forearm’s him repeatedly.
Sami flips over Joe for a sunset flip powerbomb but Joe holds the ropes. Zayn pulls Joe’s feet and he hits the top rope. Sami runs to the opposite corner and runs at Joe for the Helluva Kick but gets caught with an STO. Joe quickly applies the Coquina Clutch and Sami passes out.
Winner: Samoa Joe
Consider @iLikeSamiZayn DESTROYED at the hands of none other than #TheDestroyer @SamoaJoe! #WWEFastlane pic.twitter.com/ZWEwhFzu3e
— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2017
We go backstage with Charly Caruso, who interviews the WWE Raw Women’s Champion: Bayley! Caruso asks Bayley if she has any nerves, being this close to WrestleMania and Bayley says of course. Then Bayley suggest Charlotte leave Dana Brooke in the locker room and we find out who the better woman really is. Nia Jax walks up and says poor Bayley, she has so much to worry about. Jax says she will go out tonight and rip Bayley’s best friend to shreds and, if by some miracle Charlotte doesn’t take the title from her, she will.
