United States Championship
Kalisto gets the match going his way, with some kicks and then a flying cross body to the outside. Alberto Del Rio takes over with focus on Kalisto’s arm and then hits a snap suplex. Kalisto falls to the outside and then gets thrown into the ring post. Kalisto walks the barricade and hits a hurricanranna onto Del Rio. Del Rio hits Kalisto with a steel chair and Alberto Del Rio gets disqualified. Kalisto gets the first fall. Del Rio throws Kalisto all over the arena and the second match has not started yet. The second fall gets underway, with Kalisto really hurting. Del Rio hits his finisher in the corner to pick up the second fall.
Alberto tries to hit his stomps again, but Kalisto kicks him and then a Frankensteiner off of the top rope. Kalisto hits a big kick, a seated senton and then a corkscrew. He kicks Del Rio and then a plants him face first for a two count. Backbreaker from Del Rio, but Kalisto hits a DDT for two. Del Rio stomps Kalisto as he was hanging from the barricade. Back in the ring and Kalisto tries to hit his finisher, but has to roll him up to pick up the victory. Kalisto retains.
There is not a better execution artist than Kalisto right now. Alberto Del Rio gets props too because he is in the best shape of his life and looks fantastic with some big moves. I love this feud because it gives Kalisto a former world champion to work with while developing more of his personality. ADR is doing so many little things right now to put himself in a new level of heel work. I do think Kalisto will have another great chance to shine at WrestleMania in some sort of multiple man match. There is no need for Del Rio to win the championship tonight. Great match to kick off Fast lane.
Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks Make a Statement
Becky and Sasha dropkick Tamina, but Naomi gets the quick tag. Naomi unloads a bunch of kicks, but a T-Bone Suplex from Lynch sends her to the outside. Becky and Sasha hit baseball slides and elbow moves from the apron, but Naomi hits a neckbreaker from the top turnbuckle. Tamina hits a clothesline and gets a two count. Naomi applies a headlock and Becky fights out of it, only to get kicked in the face. More punishment on Becky until she finally tags in Sasha. Flying elbow, dropkick and a knee to Naomi’s face echoed throughout the arena. Double knees and Sasha hits another. She wildly misses, but a backbreaker from the middle rope. Tamina pulls her out and Rear View from Naomi. Tamina hits a big boot for a two count, thanks to Becky. She comes back and double missile dropkick. Sasha eyes Tamina and then locks her into the Bank Statement. Dis-Arm-Her and Tamina taps out.
I was very impressed with Naomi in this match. Yes, we know how good Sasha and Becky are, but we forget how GOOD Naomi actually is. I loved her cocky attitude and how she swagged her way throughout the match. The taunting and the small details when he was not in the ring really tells you how far she has come. This match was all about Becky and Sasha, more so to Sasha. All in all, a surprising match to start but very entertaining from all four women.
