WWE Fastlane 2018

WWE Fastlane 2018 was the final pay-per-view event of the SmackDown brand before WrestleMania 34. The main event saw WWE Champion AJ Styles defend his title against Shinsuke Nakamura. Other key matches included Roman Reigns taking on Brock Lesnar's advocate Paul Heyman (as Lesnar was absent), and a Six-Pack Challenge for the WWE Championship.

While the main event between Styles and Nakamura was generally well-received for its in-ring action, the overall event received mixed reviews. Many critics and fans were critical of the booking decisions, particularly the finishes of several matches and the perceived predictability of the main event, which set up a highly anticipated rematch for WrestleMania.

• The main event match between AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura was a highlight, showcasing strong in-ring chemistry.

• Several booking decisions and match finishes were met with disappointment and criticism from fans and reviewers.

• The event served primarily as a go-home show for WrestleMania, with many outcomes feeling predetermined to set up larger matches.

Google audience: Audience reception for WWE Fastlane 2018 was largely polarized. While many fans appreciated the technical wrestling in the main event, a significant portion expressed frustration with the booking, particularly the way certain matches concluded and the perceived lack of surprise.

The main event between AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura was the first-ever singles match between the two at a WWE pay-per-view event, despite their history in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.