Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns finally get their hands on each other but who came out on top at Fastlane?
Roman Reigns has been trying to figure out his next path to the Universal Championship but was met by Braun Strowman before Fastlane. The Monster Among Men has been running through everyone in his way since separating from the Wyatt Family after the brand split. He cost Reigns his opportunity at the Universal Title a few months ago at Royal Rumble against Kevin Owens.
Since that time, both Reigns and Strowman have been intent on facing one another. They finally get their chance at Fastlane which could put them on another collision course at WrestleMania.
There's no doubt @WWERomanReigns will have to pick his battles VERY wisely in this match-up... #WWEFastlane @BraunStrowman pic.twitter.com/gPgVMUt31c
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) March 6, 2017
There’s a power struggle begins the match as both men jock for position but it seems like Reigns establishes his pace early. Strowman fights back out of the corner with a spinebuster and the tide seems like it has turned.
WHAT a #Spinebuster by @BraunStrowman! #WWEFastlane @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/xnUcTKRrl7
— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2017
Strowman added insult to injury with by using a Samoan drop on Reigns. Braun grounds Reigns in an attempt to slow his pace from early in the match.
.@WWERomanReigns and @BraunStrowman are TEARING EACH OTHER APART at #WWEFastlane!!!!! @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/7CofD8ATTO
— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2017
Roman Reigns tries to fight his way back into the match but Strowman shuts down his offense. Strowman catches Reigns as he attempts his drive by kick but it only fires him up.
The #SamoanDrop CONNECTS for @WWERomanReigns, but it's going to take a lot more to put away @BraunStrowman! #WWEFastlane pic.twitter.com/WQMrrFKMTg
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) March 6, 2017
The comeback is in full effect by Reigns as he starts to mount some offense. He even uses Strowman’s attacks against him to send him to the outside of the ring.
THROUGH THE ANNOUNCE TABLE goes @WWERomanReigns courtesy of a @BraunStrowman #RunningPowerslam! #WWEFastlane pic.twitter.com/ARKgGH5ebl
— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2017
Reigns connects with the drive by on his second attempt but his spear is caught into a powerslam through the announce table. He tries to finish the match with his signature spear but Strowman kicks out at two.
#SupermanPunch CONNECTS for @WWERomanReigns! He has the #MonsterAmongMen @BraunStrowman REELING! #WWEFastlane pic.twitter.com/XjBZDoxvQB
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) March 6, 2017
The huge moves of the Roman Empire cannot take the big man to the ground. Strowman tries for a top rope splash but misses and is met with a spear.
ONE-TWO-THREEEEEEEEE! @WWERomanReigns nails another HUGE Spear to conquer @BraunStrowman at #WWEFastlane! pic.twitter.com/pm9ha6wgss
— WWE (@WWE) March 6, 2017
Roman Reigns gives Braun Strowman his first defeat.
