Raw Promises a “Clash of the Titans,” and the Rock Is There, Too

We’re just two weeks away from the final pay-per-view before WrestleMania, and that means it’s time to kick it into gear in the Fastlane on the road to–oh, sorry, a little too much WWE marketing speak leaked in there. Let’s try that again.

After beating up Mark Henry last week, Braun Strowman is set to take on WWE’s other most prolific big man–the Big Show himself. While I’d have yawned at this match up six months ago, Strowman has been such an effectively-built monster that I have to admit I’m curious how this one will go. Especially considering that these two have had tons of practice together.

Of course, either Strowman wins or Roman Reigns interferes in anticipation of their Fastlane match. What can you do?

Mark Henry vs. Braun Strowman: Raw, Feb. 13, 2017

The Rock’s in town and backstage for the production of the upcoming Paige biopic, and with the Great One around there’s every possibility that he’ll make an on-screen appearance and deliver a few catchphrases. If he does show up, there might even be a tease of some WrestleMania plans–assuming there are any, of course.

The venue is also advertising an appearance from Brock Lesnar–whether that’s on the show itself or a post-show dark segment remains to be seen.

Bayley captured the Raw Women’s Championship last week, but the story on social media has been Charlotte’s displeasure over Sasha Banks’ interference in the match. The easy money is on a Fastlane rematch, and you can expect some setup for that tonight.

.@MsCharlotteWWE Sasha has always had my back but I was focused on beating you myself…..Again. I had no idea she would do that.

— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) February 15, 2017

Similarly, last week’s Festival of Friendship sets up a heartbroken rivalry between Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens. While Owens is going on to face Goldberg at Fastlane, the seeds for Y2J vs. KO are being planted for WrestleMania.

Kevin Owens attacks Chris Jericho during the "Festival of Friendship": Raw, Feb. 13, 2017

Samoa Joe is also seeking out a new opponent for Fastlane, since we’re temporarily absent one Seth Rollins. The target is looking like Sami Zayn, and it seems that this pair is a safe bet for the Fastlane card.

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