The second annual Fastlane pay-per-view is just a few days away as the WWE gears up towards the biggest WrestleMania in history. Here are the updated match card and latest rumors heading into Sunday's event in Cleveland, Ohio.
Ronda Rousey is reportedly on the shortlist of possible guests on the next Stone Cold Podcast on WWE Network. The UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion is a lifelong WWE fan and was part of WrestleMania 31 this year.
"WWE Battleground" emanates from St. Louis, Missouri, where Randy Orton will definitely get his hometown cheers, but the show is not about him as two matches will overshadow him.
WWE presents its newest pay-per-view event with "Fastlane" from Memphis, Tennessee, and the main event may guarantee frustration among the WWE Universe.
Kevin Owens, former Ring of Honor (ROH) champion, made his debut at "NXT Takeover: R Evolution" making his presence felt at the expense of new NXT Champion Sami Zayn, El Patron Alberto signs with ROH after winning the AAA World Championship and CM Punk continues his post-pro wrestling career as comic book writer having signed on to work DC Comics Vertigo label.
After retiring from professional wrestling, CM Punk has made the move into the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) signing a multi-year deal with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), WWE is planning along the lines that The Undertaker will be competing at "Wrestlemania 31" possibly against Sting, NXT's next live event card -- "NXT Takeover: R Evolution" -- is set and WWE's quest to sign indy star Uhaa Nation has hit a snag.
Also, Randy Orton and Wade Barrett set to return to action soon, Sheamus undergoes surgery, "NXT Takeover: R Evolution" card begins to flesh out, TNA Wrestling has a new television contract and Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling (GWF) looking to work with Ring of Honor (ROH).
Also, news involving Rusev after he disposes of the Big Show, Randy Orton possibly going "face" and battling Seth Rollins, and potential spoilers regarding the next NXT live event to air on the WWE Network.
Also, potential "Hell in a Cell" plans for John Cena, Dean Ambrose, Randy Orton and Seth Rollins; Batista gets a new Hollywood role alongside Robert De Niro; Hideo Itami (KENTA) and Finn Balor (Fergal Devitt) make their NXT debuts as former Ring of Honor champion Kevin Steen waits his turn; and El Patron Alberto (Alberto Del Rio) plans to compete in AAA's "Lucha Underground" program airing on El Rey Network.
Also, news on Bray Wyatt's next feud, Daniel Bryan's return to the WWE from injury, Batista may be done with the WWE for 2014, CM Punk finally communicates with the WWE, KENTA makes his debut, and former WWE / WCW Sean O'Haire passes away.
One of the WWE's "big-4" pay-per-views returns Sunday with "SummerSlam" featuring the in-ring of two major talents. Although the match card features matches from July's "Battleground" show, the WWE Universe
Also, Fergal Devitt and KENTA give their first WWE / NXT interviews as they prepare to make their debuts, news on possible NXT promotions to the main roster, and Hulk Hogan teases reuniting with his nWo stablemates Scott Hall and Kevin Nash on "Monday Night Raw."
For the second consecutive pay-per-view event, Daniel Bryan will not be performing in the ring, but the WWE World Heavyweight Championship will be in the hands of a new owner. Live from the TD Garden in Boston, Money in the Bank -- taking place at 8 p.m. EST -- will host two ladder matches and three titles are on the line.
Also, NXT "Takeover" results, former Ring of Honor champion Kevin Steen heading to the WWE, Ronda Rousey possibly making an appearance at "SummerSlam" and the Von Erichs are the subject of an upcoming ESPN "30 For 30" documentary.
Also, United States Champion Sheamus battles Alberto Del Rio, Adam Rose brings "Exotic Express" to London, Bo Dallas makes his "Smackdown," The Funkadactyls compete in tag team action against fellow E! "Total Divas" Eva Marie and Nikki Bella, and Evolution's Batista prepares for "Payback" against Dolph Ziggler in a "No Disqualification" match.
WWE stock crashes, and McMahon loses $350 million. Friday was not a pleasant day for WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. He started the day as a billionaire and ended it about $350 million poorer.
Also, update on Batista's time off from the company after "Extreme Rules" to promote the upcoming "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie, the "WWE Tough Enough" series will return on the WWE Network, changes are motion for NXT and NOAH's KENTA may be headed to the WWE.
