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WWE Hell in a Cell 2021 will take place this Sunday from the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida. The show will air live in June for the first time. Additionally, the namesake pay-per-view will be the last to be broadcast via the ThunderDome.
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Fans can expect this year's event to be fun-filled. Drew McIntyre receives his final opportunity at Bobby Lashley's WWE Championship inside Hell in a Cell. Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair will write another chapter in their heated rivalry as they collide for the RAW Women's Championship. Finally, Rey Mysterio challenges Universal Champion Roman Reigns inside the unforgiving structure.
There is so much more to look forward to at Hell in a Cell. More matches are likely to be announced during this week's edition of SmackDown. Cesaro vs. Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens vs. Apollo Crews could be added to the card.
Let's explore five reasons to tune into WWE Hell in a Cell 2021.
#5. WWE reserves Hell in a Cell matches for this particular one night of the year
Since its introduction in 2009, only two Hell in a Cell matches have taken place outside the namesake pay-per-view. The Undertaker faced Triple H at WrestleMania 28 in a high-stakes battle inside the cell. In 2016, Taker battled the returning Shane McMahon at the Show of Shows within the confines of the steel structure.
In 2019, Batista reportedly wanted to have his retirement match against Triple H inside Hell in a Cell, but Vince McMahon declined the request. In recent years, it looks as if the CEO of WWE has reserved such clashes for the namesake pay-per-view.
Some of the best matches have taken place inside Hell in a Cell. The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels had a five-star match inside the steel structure in 1997. John Cena and Randy Orton had an excellent battle for the ages in the cell in 2014. More recently, Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks stole the show inside the Devil's Playground two years ago.
As of the time of writing, two Hell in a Cell matches will take place: Roman Reigns vs. Rey Mysterio and Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre.
The WWE Universe only gets to witness Hell in a Cell matches once a year. This makes the event more intriguing, unique and auspicious.
#4. Several rivalries will come to a head at Hell in a Cell
At WWE Hell in a Cell, Bobby Lashley's intense rivalry with Drew McIntyre will reach its climax. The two behemoths have been at each other's throats since late February. The All Mighty WWE Champion defeated the Scottish Warrior at this year's WrestleMania with outside help from MVP. Lashley also retained the title in the Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania Backlash by pinning Braun Strowman.
If McIntyre loses to Lashley inside Hell in a Cell, he cannot challenge for the WWE Championship as long as the All Mighty is champion. The "Last Chance" stipulation adds intrigue to this program, which must have a definitive conclusion.
While the match hasn't been officially announced, Cesaro and Seth Rollins will most likely end their four-month-long feud at Hell in a Cell. The Swiss Superman defeated WWE's Messiah in the former's first-ever singles match at WrestleMania.
Rollins got his revenge with a heinous assault on WrestleMania Backlash after his rival's battle with Roman Reigns. The Messiah followed up on the attack with another beat-down on the subsequent edition of SmackDown.
Last week, the King of Swing returned to SmackDown to humiliate Rollins. After having gone back and forth over the last few months, their feud might reach its conclusion at Hell in a Cell.
Moreover, the match may take place inside the unforgiving structure. If that happens, fans may witness a match-of-the-year candidate.
Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley will also settle the score at Hell in a Cell. The animosity between these two women has grown in the last month and will boil over this Sunday.
#3. From an in-ring perspective, Hell in a Cell will deliver
Upon taking a good glance at the line-up for Hell in a Cell, WWE fans can confidently expect a night filled with amazing in-ring action. Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, Roman Reigns, Shayna Bazler, Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre will be in action at the pay-per-view.
Rhea Ripley is one of the most proficient female wrestlers of this generation and Charlotte Flair has established herself as the "Shawn Michaels" of the female division. Ripley and Flair put on one of the best matches at WrestleMania 36, where the latter won the NXT Women's Championship. Both of these women are highly motivated, and they will deliver an entertaining bout.
The Scottish Warrior and the All Mighty had a back-and-forth, hard-hitting physical affair at WrestleMania 37. When Braun Strowman was added to the mix at WrestleMania Backlash, they delivered the match of the night. Lashley and McIntyre have undeniable chemistry together.
Lastly, Roman Reigns vs. Rey Mysterio has the potential to be the match of the night. The Tribal Chief is a more vicious version of himself inside the cell, and the Ultimate Underdog knows how to sell moves better than most. Their clash will be similar to the emotional battle Reigns had with Jey Uso at last year's event.
#2. Hell in a Cell will set the stage for the summer
The summer of 2021 will be massive for WWE and Hell in a Cell will be the precursor for its upcoming months. Fans will return in large numbers and gather inside arenas, restoring the electric ambiance live events had before the pandemic changed everything.
As Hell in a Cell is the last pay-per-view before the WWE Universe's return, it is vitally important. It will serve as a prelude to what things will be like on July 16, the first night with a live crowd.
Fans will have a clearer idea as to who would be representing the red brand as the top guy. Will it be Bobby Lashley or Drew McIntyre? What is next for the Scottish Warrior if he loses? These questions will be answered at Hell in a Cell.
The pay-per-view will also set the stage for the summer's biggest storylines. While it's unlikely the Universal Championship will not change hands, Roman Reigns' program with the Mysterios is in its early stages. Questions like how the Usos and Dominik will factor into the rivalry will be answered at the event.
#1 Hell in a Cell may play host to many surprises
Hell in a Cell may turn out to be a night filled with jaw-dropping, mind-blowing surprises. Several outcomes may be very predictable, but WWE is notorious for catching fans off-guard. No one expected Jinder Mahal to win the most prestigious prize in sports entertainment in May 2017. Even after six years, Seth Rollins' heist of the century gives many fans goosebumps.
Roman Reigns will most likely obliterate Rey Mysterio inside Hell in a Cell. The Master of the 619 admits that he knows he will lose, but Vince McMahon may have a trick up his sleeve. Mysterio may win the Universal Championship at Hell in a Cell only to drop it back to Reigns a few weeks later. WWE has played "Hot Potato" quite a few times before, and it could happen again.
Alexa Bliss cost The Fiend his match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 37. Bliss will take on Shayna Bazler at Hell in a Cell. Could the monster re-emerge from oblivion to return the favor? Bray Wyatt responded awkwardly to Bliss' betrayal on Twitter.
Kofi Kingston has had exciting run-ins with MVP, who has tried to drive a wedge between him and Xavier Woods. While New Day isn't scheduled to compete, they will most likely feature in the event in a backstage segment or impromptu match. Will the Dreadlocked Dynamo plant the seeds of betrayal?
Jinder Mahal returned to action about a month ago. The Maharaja is being groomed for a feud with Drew McIntyre. It is difficult to interfere in a Hell in a Cell match, but Mahal's cunningness and deviousness are second to none. Will the Maharaja cost McIntyre his final shot at the WWE Championship?
There are plenty of surprises that could happen and we're excited to see if any of them play out!
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