WWE Fastlane 2016
February 21, 2016
Quicken Loans Arena
Cleveland, Ohio

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Transcription by Josh Lopez

First Match: Kalisto (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio in a Two Out Of Three Falls Match For The WWE United States Championship 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Del Rio backs Kalisto into the turnbuckles. Kalisto applies a wrist lock. Del Rio takes down Kalisto with an arm-ringer. Del Rio whips Kalisto face first across the top turnbuckle pad. Del Rio kicks Kalisto in the ribs. Del Rio transitions into a Corner Mount. Back door escape by Kalisto. Kalisto delivers a series kicks across the hamstring of Del Rio. Del Rio sends Kalisto crashing shoulder first into the steel ring post. Del Rio throws Kalisto out of the ring. Del Rio chases Kalisto around the ringside area. Kalisto hits a Spike Hurricanrana for a one count. Del Rio is trying to regain him composure on the outside. Kalisto connects with a SpringBoard Crossbody Block. Del Rio whips Kalisto sternum first to the ring apron.

Del Rio kicks Kalisto in the back. Del Rio mocks Kalisto. Del Rio rolls Kalisto back into the ring. Del Rio with the lateral press for a two count. Del Rio follows that with a Snap Vertical Suplex. Del Rio taunts the Cleveland Crowd. Del Rio bounces Kalisto’s head on the steel ring post. Del Rio goes for The Lawn Dart, but Kalisto lands back on his feet. Kalisto with the cover on Del Rio for a two count. Kalisto drives Del Rio rib first into the ringside barricade. Kalisto launches Del Rio into the time keeper’s area with a Running Hurricanrana.

Del Rio hits Kalisto in the shoulder with a steel chair to cause the disqualification. Del Rio decks Kalisto with a nasty leg lariat. Del Rio throwing Kalisto around the ringside area like a little toy. Coming out of the commercial break, Referee John Cone is checking on Kalisto in the corner. Kalisto levels Del Rio with a Back Elbow Smash. Kalisto kicks Del Rio in the face. Del Rio gets Kalisto tied in the tree of woe. Del Rio with a SlingShoot Double Foot Stomp to score his first pinfall of the match. We’re even at one fall a piece. Kalisto is trying to regain his stamina on the floor.

Del Rio clotheslines Kalisto for a two count. Del Rio is trying to rip off Kalisto’s mask. Kalisto returns to the tree of woe. Del Rio attacks the midsection of Kalisto. Del Rio goes for another Flying Double Foot Stomp, but Kalisto counters with a FrankenSteiner. Kalisto creates distance with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Kalisto lands a SpringBoard Seated Senton. Kalisto follows that with a SpringBoard Spinning Corkscrew Splash. Kalisto thrust kicks the midsection of Del Rio. Kalisto with a Basement Hurricanrana for a two count.

Del Rio responds with a Tilt-A-Whirl Back Breaker. Kalisto levels Del Rio with a Big Boot. Kalisto with a Standing Tornado DDT for a two count. Del Rio has Kalisto perched on the top turnbuckle. Del Rio connects with an Avalanche Inverted Suplex. Kalisto wisely rolls himself out of the ring. Del Rio delivers a Flying Double Foot Stomp off the ringside barricade. Kalisto avoids the referee’s ten count. Del Rio repeatedly stomps on Kalisto’s back. Kalisto goes for The Salida Del Sol, but Del Rio blocks it. Kalisto sends Del Rio face first to the top turnbuckle pad. Kalisto rolls Del Rio over to pickup the victory.

Winner: Still WWE United States Champion, Kalisto 2-1 via Pinfall 

Second Match: Becky Lynch & Sasha Banks vs. Team Bad 

Becky and Sasha are immediately arguing with each other before the bell rings. Naomi attacks Sasha from behind. Naomi drags Sasha to the corner. Naomi tags in Tamina. Sasha ducks a clothesline from Tamina. Sasha kicks Tamina in the face. Becky tags herself in. Stereo Dropkicks from Sasha and Becky. Becky follows that with Two Running Leg Drops for a two count. Tamina uppercuts Becky. Tamina delivers a clubbing HeadButt. Tamina tags in Naomi. Becky bounces Naomi’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Becky fires off a SpringBoard Side Kick. Becky lands two deep arm-drags. Becky goes for a Body Slam, but Naomi lands back on her feet. Naomi repeatedly kicks the shoulders of Becky. Becky hits The BexPloder Suplex.

Naomi is trying to regain her composure on the outside. Stereo Wrecking Ball Dropkicks from Becky and Sasha. Becky rolls Naomi back into the ring. Becky is distracted by Tamina. Naomi sends Becky crashing to the outside. Becky gets back in the ring at the count of nine. Naomi transitions into a ground and pound attack. Naomi tags in Tamina. Tamina clotheslines Becky for a two count. Tamina applies a rear chin lock. Becky gets back to a vertical base. Tamina drives Becky’s head to the canvas. Tamina knocks Sasha off the ring apron. Team Bad are cutting the ring in half.

The referee is trying to calm down Sasha. Tamina drops Becky with a Big Haymaker. Tamina tags in Naomi. Naomi with a Leg Drop for a two count. Naomi delivers a Bow and Arrow Stomp. Naomi is trying to wear down Becky with the rear chin lock. Naomi levels Becky with a Big Boot. Naomi tags in Tamina. Tamina drives Becky first into the turnbuckles. Tamina is mauling Becky in the corner. Becky goes for the hot tag, but Naomi gets in the way. Tamina launches Becky over the top rope. Naomi clotheslines Becky on the floor. Tamina tags in Naomi. Becky uppercuts Naomi. Becky lowers the top rope which sends Naomi tumbling to the outside. Becky knocks Tamina off the ring apron. Becky finally makes the hot tag to Sasha.

Sasha clears the ring. Sasha dropkicks Naomi. Sasha follows that with a Big Boot. Sasha with a Leaping Double Knee Strike. Naomi side steps Sasha into the turnbuckles. Naomi goes for The Slice Bread, but Sasha blocks it. Sasha hits with Draping BackStabber. Tamina drags Sasha out of the ring. Sasha chases Tamina around the ringside area. Naomi connects with The Rear View for a two count. Naomi is yelling at the referee. Sasha sends Naomi crashing shoulder first into the steel ring post. Tamina tags herself in. Tamina SuperKicks Sasha for a two count. Naomi throws Becky out of the ring. Sasha negates the Double Vertical Suplex from Team Bad. Becky lands a Double Missile Dropkick. Sasha ducks a clothesline from Tamina. Sasha floats over into the Bank Statement which forces Tamina to tap out.

Winner: Becky Lynch & Sasha Banks via Submission 

Third Match: Kevin Owens (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler For The WWE Intercontinental Championship 

Owens avoids a double leg takedown from Ziggler. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Owens backs Ziggler into the ropes. Owens HeadButts Ziggler. Owens delivers a clubbing blow to the back of Ziggler. Owens drops Ziggler with a knee lift. Owens with a vicious crossface to Ziggler. Owens applies a side headlock. Ziggler reverses the hold. Ziggler transitions into a Sleeper Hold. Owens runs through Ziggler with a Shoulder Tackle for a one count. Owens applies a front facelock. Owens goes for a BodySlam, but Ziggler lands back on his feet. Ziggler dropkicks Owens. Ziggler follows that with a Stinger Splash. Ziggler is unloading haymakers in the corner. Owens launches Ziggler sternum first across the turnbuckles. Owens transitions into a ground and pound attack. Owens with a Single Leg Foot Stomp to Ziggler. Owens continues the sequence with a Running Senton for a two count.

Owens applies a rear chin lock. Ziggler gets back to a vertical base. Ziggler creates distance with a JawBreaker. Ziggler takes down Owens with a Running Lariat. Ziggler lands another Stinger Splash. Ziggler follows that with a Swinging NeckBreaker. Ziggler goes for a Elbow Drop, but Owens ducks out of the way. Owens with a Running Senton to the back of Ziggler for a two count. Owens is wearing down Ziggler with the rear chin lock. Owens blows a kiss to the Cleveland Crowd. Ziggler drives Owens shoulder first into the steel ring post. Ziggler side steps Owens into the turnbuckles. Ziggler with Two More Stinger Splashes to Owens. Ziggler drops Owens with a NeckBreaker. Ziggler follows that with a series of Elbow Drops for a two count.

Ziggler slides under Owens. Ziggler kicks Owens in the gut. Owens dumps Ziggler sternum first on the top rope. Owens fires off a Running Cannonball Strike for a two count. Owens goes for a PopUp PowerBomb, but Ziggler counters with a UpperCut. Ziggler decks Owens with a Jumping DDT for a two count. Ziggler HeadButts Owens. Ziggler places Owens on the top turnbuckle. Ziggler goes for a SuperPlex, but Owens counters with an Avalanche Death Valley Driver. Ziggler wisely rolls himself out of the ring. Ziggler SuperKicks Owens on the floor.

Owens blocks The Zig Zag from Ziggler. Owens SuperKicks Ziggler. Ziggler responds with another SuperKick for a two count. Owens now rolls himself out of the ring. Owens bodyslams Ziggler on the floor. Owens goes for a PowerBomb, but Ziggler counters with a Hurricanrana which sends Owens crashing face first into the steel ring steps. Ziggler rolls Owens back into the ring. Ziggler hits The Famouser for a two count. Ziggler nearly takes out the referee with Sweet Chin Music. Owens thrust kicks the midsection of Ziggler. Owens plants Ziggler with The PopUp PowerBomb to pickup the victory.

Winner: Still WWE Intercontinental Champion, Kevin Owens via Pinfall 

Fourth Match: The Wyatt Family w/Bray Wyatt vs. Ryback, Kane, and Big Show in a 6-Man Tag Team Match 

Ryback and Rowan will start things off. Rowan kicks Ryback in the gut. Rowan applies a side headlock. Rowan HeadButts Ryback. Rowan repeatedly stomps on the chest of Ryback in the corner. Rowan goes back to the side headlock. Ryback is ramming his shoulders into the midsection of Rowan. Ryback starts delivering a series of haymakers. Ryback decks Rowan with a Back Elbow Smash. Ryback follows that with a Missile Dropkick. Ryback applies a wrist lock. Ryback tags in Show. Show bounces Rowan’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Show is lighting up Rowan’s chest. Show with a Clubbing Blow to the back of Rowan. Show tags in Ryback. Ryback is throwing more haymakers at Rowan. Rowan creates distance with a High Elbow Strike. Rowan tags in Harper.

Harper with Clubbing Palm Strikes to Ryback. Ryback responds with a Body Avalanche. Harper dropkicks Ryback. Harper tags in Strowman. Strowman with a Shoulder Block to Ryback. Strowman follows that with a Back Elbow Smash. Strowman is ramming his knee across the back of Ryback. Strowman launches Ryback back first to the turnbuckles. The Wyatt Family are cutting the ring in half. Ryback with a Vertical Suplex to Rowan. Ryback tags in Kane. Kane levels Rowan with a DDT. Kane knocks Strowman off the ring apron. Kane bodyslams Rowan. Kane follows that with a Basement Dropkick for a two count. Kane runs through Rowan with a Body Avalanche. Kane drops Rowan with a Big Boot.

Kane uppercuts Harper. Kane throws Rowan over the top rope. Kane with a Big Boot to Strowman. Kane rolls Rowan back into the ring. Rowan knocks Kane off the ring apron. Rowan tags in Strowman. Strowman sends Kane shoulder first to the steel ring post. Strowman kicks Kane in the ribs. Strowman is targeting the back of Kane. Strowman tags in Harper. Harper and Kane are trading back and forth shots. Following a snap mare takeover, Harper applies a rear chin lock. Harper tags in Strowman. Strowman is demolishing Kane in the corner. Strowman goes for a Big Boot, but Kane ducks out of the way. Kane tags in Ryback.

Ryback with Two Shoulder Tackles to Harper. Ryback levels Harper with a series of Running High Knee Strikes. Ryback follows that five bodyslams. Ryback connects with a Running PowerSlam for a two count as Rowan breaks up the pin attempt. Kane ChokeSlams Rowan. Strowman runs through Kane with a Body Avalanche. Show launches Strowman over the top rope. Show sends Harper crashing into Strowman and Rowan on the outside. Show Spears Strowman. Ryback ducks a clothesline from Harper. Ryback delivers The Meat Hook Clothesline. Ryback is distracted by Bray Wyatt. Harper rolls Ryback over for a two count. Harper SuperKicks Ryback. Kane takes out Bray Wyatt with a Big Boot. Harper goes for a PowerBomb, but Ryback counters with The Shell Shocked to pickup the victory.

Winner: Ryback, Kane and Big Show via Pinfall 

Fifth Match: Charlotte Flair (c) w/Ric Flair vs. Brie Bella For The WWE Divas Championship 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Charlotte backs Brie into the turnbuckles. Charlotte drives Brie face first to the canvas. Charlotte backs herself in between the ropes. Test of strength in the center of the ring. Charlotte with a HeadScissors LegLock to Brie. Brie connects with a Fireman’s Carry TakeOver. Brie applies an arm-bar. Charlotte with a Running Knee to the jaw of Brie. Charlotte goes for a Hip Toss, but Brie counters with a Knee Lift. Brie delivers a deep arm-drag. Brie is mocking Ric Flair. Brie drops Charlotte with The SnapMare FaceBreaker. Brie with YES! Kicks to Charlotte. Charlotte uses her legs to send Brie crashing to the outside.

Charlotte rolls Brie back into the ring. Charlotte is ramming her shoulders into the midsection of Brie. Charlotte goes for a Alabama Slam, but Brie counters with a SunsetFlip for a two count. Charlotte clotheslines Brie. Charlotte with the lateral press for a two count. Charlotte repeatedly drives her knee to the back of Brie. Charlotte locks in the Bow and Arrow Stretch. Charlotte dumps Brie’s head on the canvas for a two count. Brie with a Rolling Crucifix for a two count. Brie applies a Sleeper Hold. Charlotte with a Back Pack Senton for a two count. Charlotte follows that with Figure Four FaceBusters.

Charlotte goes for a Big Boot, but Brie ducks out of the way. Brie drop toe holds Charlotte to the bottom rope. Brie declares it’s Brie Mode Time. Brie delivers a Running Knee Strike. Brie with Forearm Shivers to Charlotte. Brie with a Nasty Forearm Smash for a two count. Charlotte responds with a series of knife edge chops. Charlotte levels Brie with a Big Boot. Brie blocks The Figure Four Leg Lock.

Brie dropkicks Charlotte off the ring apron. Brie lands a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Brie rolls Charlotte back into the ring. Brie connects with a Missile Dropkick. Brie with YES! Kicks to Charlotte. Brie follows that with The Bella Buster for a two count. Charlotte goes for the Figure Four Leg Lock, but Brie counters with The YES! Lock. Brie transitions into the Single Leg Boston Crab. Charlotte catapults Brie face first across the middle rope. Charlotte locks in the Figure Eight which forces Brie to tap out.

Winner: Still WWE Divas Champion, Charlotte Flair via Submission 

Sixth Match: AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Jericho backs Styles into the ropes. Jericho applies a waist lock. Styles reverses the hold. Jericho applies a wrist lock. Styles responds with a side headlock. Styles rolls Jericho over for a two count. Jericho applies a side headlock. Styles leapfrogs over Jericho. Jericho rolls Styles over for a one count. Styles blocks the Walls of Jericho. Styles goes for the Calf Crusher, but Jericho immediately heads to the bottom rope to create separation. Jericho is trying play mind games with Styles. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Styles with a Back Elbows Smashes to Jericho. Styles follows that with a HeadScissors TakeOver. Styles delivers a knife edge chop. Styles bodyslams Jericho. Styles with a Running Knee Drop for a two count. Jericho and Styles are trading back and forth shots.

Jericho lands a Flying Double Axe Handle Strike. Styles responds with a Dropkick. Styles with a Snap Vertical Suplex. Styles dives over Jericho. Jericho hits The Back Body Drop. Jericho clotheslines Styles over the top rope. Jericho with a Baseball Slide Dropkick to Styles. Jericho sends Styles shoulder first to the ringside barricade. Jericho rolls Styles back into the ring. Jericho with a Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Jericho applies a rear chin lock. Styles gets back to a vertical base. Jericho with a Knee Lift to Styles. Styles launches Jericho over the top rope. Styles goes for a SlingShot Crossbody Block, but Jericho counters with a Dropkick.

Jericho follows that with a SlingShot Splash for a one count. Jericho goes back to the rear chin lock. Styles with a Running Clotheslines to Jericho. Following a snap mare takeover, Styles decks Jericho with a Basement Forearm Smash. Styles goes for the Ushigoroshi, but Jericho lands back on his feet. Styles with a SpringBoard NeckBreaker for a two count. Styles fights out of the Walls of Jericho. Jericho decks Styles with The Step Up Enzuigiri for a two count. Jericho goes for a Running BullDog, but Styles counters with a SitOut FaceBuster for a two count. Styles kicks Jericho in the shoulder. Jericho responds with a Back Elbow Smash. Jericho lands The LionSault for a two count.

Jericho slaps Styles in the face. Jericho with a Corner Clothesline to Styles. Jericho has Styles perched on the top turnbuckle. Styles with a Forearm Smash to Jericho. Styles goes for The Phenomenal Forearm, but Jericho counters with a SpringBoard Dropkick for a two count. Styles and Jericho are back to trading back and forth shots int he corner. Styles levels Jericho with the Pele Kick. Styles goes for a FrankenSteiner, but Jericho counters with the Walls Of Jericho. Styles crawls to the bottom rope to create separation.

Jericho drives Styles shoulder to the apron. Jericho swings Styles head across the ringside barricade. Jericho locks in the Lion Tamer on the floor. Styles gets back in the ring at the count of nine. Jericho connects with The CodeBreaker for a one count as Styles hand is firmly placed under the bottom rope. Jericho is talking smack to Styles. Styles kicks Jericho in the chest. Styles delivers the Phenomenal Blitz. Jericho goes for the Tiger Driver, but Styles counters with the Sunset Flip. Styles plants Jericho with The Styles Clash for a two count. Styles locks in the Calf Crusher which forces Jericho to tap out.

Winner: AJ Styles via Submission 

Seventh Match: Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Roman Reigns in a Triple Threat Match. The Winner Will Advance To The Main Event Of WrestleMania 32 

Brock drives Ambrose back first into the turnbuckles. Brock with Muay Thai Knee Strikes to Reigns. Brock knocks Ambrose off the ring apron. Reigns uppercuts Brock. Brock responds with a German Suplex. Brock is ramming his shoulders into the midsection of Reigns. Brock with a Running Clothesline to Ambrose. Brock follows that with another German Suplex. Ambrose lands a Missile Dropkick. Ambrose is teeing off on Brock in the corner. Ambrose goes for a German Suplex, but Brock counters with an Over Head Belly to Belly Suplex. Reigns drags Brock out of the ring. Brock throws Reigns back first to the ringside area. Ambrose goes for a Suicide Dive, but Brock counters with a Belly to Belly Suplex on the floor.

Brock rolls Reigns back into the ring. Reigns returns to Suplex City. Brock connects with The F5 for a two count. Brock is laughing at Ambrose. Ambrose slaps Brock in the face. Brock responds with a series of knee strikes. Brock is choking Ambrose with his boot. Dean Ambrose is a brand new resident in German Suplex. Brock goes for the F5, but Reigns counters with a Spear for a two count. Reigns decks Brock with The SuperMan Punch. Brock rolls himself out of the ring. Reigns goes for a Flying Clothesline off the ring steps, but Brock catches him in mid-air. Ambrose takes down Brock with a low blow.

Ambrose clears the German Announce Table. Ambrose & Reigns sends Brock crashing through the table with The Shield PowerBomb. Ambrose kicks Reigns in the gut. Ambrose whips Reigns shoulder first to the steel ring steps. Ambrose ducks a clothesline from Reigns. Ambrose with a Running Crossbody Block. Ambrose transitions into a Ground and Pound Attack. Ambrose follows that with a Running BullDog. Ambrose with a Flying Elbow Smash for a two count. Ambrose goes for a NeckBreaker, but Reigns counters with a uppercut. Ambrose and Reigns are trading back and forth shots.

Reigns with a Big Boot to Ambrose. Ambrose responds with The Lunatic Lariat. Ambrose and Reigns drives Brock back first to the ringside barricade. Brock receives his second Shield PowerBomb of the match this time through the english announce table. Ambrose & Reigns buries Brock on the floor. Reigns attacks Ambrose from behind. Reigns delivers The Never Ending Story. Reigns drops Ambrose with a Big Haymaker. Ambrose blocks the SitOut PowerBomb.

Ambrose goes for a Flying Clothesline, but Reigns counters with a SuperMan Punch. Ambrose kicks Reigns in the chest. Ambrose sends Reigns crashing shoulder first to the steel ring post. Ambrose connects with The Dirty Deeds for a two count. Reigns goes for a Samoan Drop, but Brock from out of nowhere Brock counters with a Double German Suplex. Reigns Spears Brock. Brock responds with The Kimura Lock. Ambrose repeatedly hits Brock and Reigns with a steel chair. Reigns Spears Ambrose to pickup the victory.

Winner: Roman Reigns via Pinfall 

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