We are just two weeks away from the most physically challenging PPV in the WWE calendar, ‘Hell in a Cell’.
The most destructive structure where careers are shattered, stars are made, new champions are crowned and new eras in WWE are begun. Being a part of a ‘Hell in a Cell’ match in itself would be enough to glorify a superstar’s wrestling career. Such is the aura associated with this blockbuster annual PPV.
This is the first ‘Hell in Cell’ event after the WWE brand split. Yet another interesting thing here is that this year ‘Hell in a Cell’ will be a RAW exclusive PPV which means that stars like Randy Orton, John Cena and Bray Wyatt will be missed.
As part of this slideshow, let us have a look at 5 things that should not happen at the upcoming Hell in a Cell PPV.
#1 Tag matches involving Enzo/Cass or Bayley:
Bayley is a very prominent face in the Diva’s division and the same holds true for Enzo/Cass in the men's division.
It so happens at WWE PPVs, that prominent faces who are not part of any major matches are put into tag matches that have no significance. Though their appearance could shoot up the ratings, it doesn't really do any good to them as individuals.
This is something that should not happen at Hell in a Cell. Rather than these guys picking a tag team fight, a segment where they talk or appear ringside at commentary would bode well for everyone concerned.
#2 Desperation to emulate and overpower SmackDown PPVs:
We've heard Stephanie speak to Foley multiple times on RAW that Hell in a Cell should, by all means, beat the No Mercy PPV in terms of viewership and the RAW leadership is leaving no stone unturned to achieve this.
However, this should not turn out to be desperate. Steph tried pushing Y2J into the Hell in a Cell main event to make it a triple threat and overpower the triple threat match at No Mercy.
WWE should not crave to do things of this sort out of peer pressure. Both shows-RAW and SmackDown should run competitively and on parallel tracks. No emulations or chasing down the other show's PPV to become better overnight.
#3 Charlotte winning the title/tapping immediately:
Sasha Banks and Charlotte have been very commendable and both the divas have done an incredible job in making things about the WWE RAW Women's title interesting. A couple of months ago, Sasha won the title from Charlotte but the reign wasn't long.
Once again, two weeks ago on RAW, Sasha won the title back making it a short title reign for Charlotte. Though this has created a very competitive scenario in the Diva's division, such a quick change of hands could prove to be dangerous.
At Hell in a Cell, there are two things that should not happen in the Women's title match. Sasha made Charlotte tap out to the 'Banks Statement' thrice in the past two weeks and the tap was immediate. Given the huge build up to this match, Charlotte should not tap out immediately to Sasha. Tapping out on the third or fourth lock-in could be more meaningful.
Yet another thing is the title changing hands. The WWE creative should keep it straight and go with the obvious- Sasha retaining the title.
#4 Cesaro/Sheamus internal conflict in the tag team match:
At Hell in a Cell, we have some blockbuster tag team action in which The New Day defends their Tag titles against Cesaro and Sheamus. There are high expectations for this match as both Cesaro and Sheamus are in very good form and they look impressive as a team.
It has been observed over the weeks that both these guys have some internal conflicts and that is surfaced in almost every match they are part of.
Things look settled now but still you cannot rule out an occasional opinion difference. But something of this sort shouldn't happen at Hell in a Cell. All the build-up to this match would go in vain if there are internal conflicts between this duo.
#5 Cheap finish to the main event:
Kevin Owens is all set to defend his WWE Universal Championship against Seth Rollins inside Hell in a Cell. This match is set to steal the show but there is always a problem in booking the main events.
Last time around at Hell in a Cell, Seth Rollins faced Dean Ambrose but the match ended with the emergence of Bray Wyatt inside the Cell and that played the spoilsport.
We are not expecting something like this two weeks from now, at least an irrelevant return to end the match or a low blow for a win. Owens has not faced any real competition other than Seth after becoming the Champ.
It is time for KO and Seth to give the WWE universe a well-fought match and letting the better man win would make people happy. The main event finish is crucial as the crowd would love anything except a DQ finish and low blow victory.
