WWE Fastlane 2018 featured yet another chapter in the storied rivalry between The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) as they battled for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles. Both teams entered with a history of iconic matches, and this showdown promised to be no different.
The match began with a quick pace, as both teams sought to establish control. The Usos leaned on their newfound aggressive style, showcasing hard-hitting strikes and tandem maneuvers. Meanwhile, The New Day countered with their trademark creativity and speed, using quick tags to keep the action fluid.
Early in the match, Kofi Kingston’s athleticism was on full display as he evaded The Usos’ attacks with agility and precision. Xavier Woods followed up with his powerhouse offense, delivering a series of running forearms and a wheelbarrow facebuster on Jimmy Uso for a near fall. The Usos quickly regained control by isolating Woods, utilizing their teamwork and innovative double-team moves to wear him down.
The turning point came when Woods managed to counter a Samoan Drop into a DDT, allowing him to tag in Kingston. Kofi exploded into the match, delivering a series of high-flying moves, including a breathtaking crossbody off the top rope that nearly secured the victory.
The Usos fired back with their signature offense, including a superkick party that floored both members of The New Day. Jimmy and Jey set up for their patented double Uso Splash, but Kingston rolled out of the way at the last moment, leading to another close call.
As the match reached its climax, the crowd was on their feet, sensing a classic unfolding. However, just as it seemed one team would secure the victory, The Bludgeon Brothers stormed the ring. Harper and Rowan unleashed a brutal assault on both teams, laying waste to everyone in sight.
The match ended in a no-contest, leaving fans stunned and setting up a heated rivalry heading into WrestleMania 34. Despite the interruption, The Usos and The New Day once again proved why they are among WWE’s greatest tag teams.
