Fastlane 2019: 3 reasons WWE added Mustafa Ali to the WWE title match

The final PPV on the road to WrestleMania 35 is done and dusted with, and we're a month away from the grandest stage of them all. Although tonight's Fastlane PPV managed to shock the viewers in more ways than one, no one expected that the WWE title match would be turned into a triple threat bout at the last minute.

The Superstar whose injury led to Kofi's rise to the top, was abruptly added to the match. Mustafa Ali came out to the utter delight of the fans in the arena and proceeded to steal the show with Bryan and Owens. Let's see why WWE made the right decision by adding Ali to the match.

Also read: 3 reasons why we'll get Kofi vs Owens vs Bryan at Mania

#3 Ali deserved a chance to shine

Ali proved he can hang with the big guns

Several weeks ago, Mustafa Ali was slated to feature in a gauntlet match on SmackDown, followed by the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE title. A sudden injury changed all that, as Ali was replaced by Kofi, who proceeded to tear the house down on two separate occasions.

Tonight, Ali finally got his chance on the big stage and managed to wow the audience with his incredible athleticism, even though the fans clearly wanted Kofi Kingston.

Mustafa Ali was pinned by Bryan to retain the WWE title, but this performance by the former 205 Live will go a long way in cementing him as a top performer on the blue show.

#2 Bryan vs Owens isn't enough to keep the fans glued

Bryan vs Owens would have been booed out of the building

Even though Kevin Owens came back as a face, fans weren't thrilled one bit when he came in as a replacement for the more deserving Kofi Kingston. The sea of fans on SmackDown booed Mr. McMahon out of the building when he screwed Kofi Kingston out of the WWE championship.

Although Owens received a fine reaction, the fact remains that his return cost the white-hot, fan favorite Kofi, a chance at the coveted title. The matches on recent SmackDowns pitting Kevin Owens and Bryan on opposite ends have gotten a mind response at best.

The match at Fastlane would have bombed had it been a traditional one-on-one encounter. Turning it into a triple threat bout not only made it a better match, but gave the fans a full blown babyface to cheer for in the form of Ali.