I made the prediction earlier in the week that Hell in a Cell could be the best pay-per-view of the year. It lived up to being an extremely good show. It lived up to everything that it was promoted to be. How WWE can top this in the remaining pay-per-view events in the year is beyond me.
The Hell in a Cell match between Sasha Banks and Charlotte was as good as advertised. The opening match between Rusev and Roman Reigns set the tone for the evening. Even the match between Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens was great until Chris Jericho got involved.
I want to give this show an “A”, but I am a bit reluctant because there were a few spots that could have been slightly better. Hopefully the fact WWE took chances will lead to more excitement in the ring and new rivalries established. Because there is always something left on the table, there are still questions left unanswered.
Here are 5 questions the company must answer following Hell in a Cell.
#5 Why was there no interference by Triple H?
Once again, the company’s biggest question mark continues to get bigger and bigger. Will the company ever get to the truth as to why Triple H turned on his “Plan B” and what happens to the potential feud moving forward?
The match between Rollins and Kevin Owens was exceptional until Chris Jericho got involved. Now, we know Jericho will move on to a program with Rollins and what happens to Owens is up in the air. Triple H could have added just a little more importance to the outcome of this event.
#4 What is next for Roman Reigns?
I am in the minority, but it is my opinion Roman Reigns deserves another shot at the top of the mountain. After an opening match between the current United States Champion and Rusev, I am convinced the man who has been dogged for over 18 months, while fans have been force-fed the notion that the Roman Empire would rule WWE, is primed for another world title run.
Since he has disposed of the Bulgarian Brute in a very good opening match, who is next for the victor? The list might not be long, but you can be sure Chris Jericho is someone to watch. Another wrestler who may get the call is Braun Strowman. Is the neophyte ready to take the next step? Reigns will certainly be ready for him.
#3 Will Rusev Ever Get a World Title Shot?
While I applaud Reigns for winning a tough Hell in a Cell match, I wonder what happens now for Rusev? Who is next in line to face the Bulgarian Brute? Rusev is too talented to be left out of the main event picture. There are also situations where it is better to look good and lose than to look bad and win.
Rusev, even in defeat, was amazing in this program. He helped elevate Reigns, and in turn, Reigns helped make Rusev the top heel on the red team. I will go on record right now and say, Rusev should be a world champion or the face that runs Raw in 2017.
#2 Does Bayley finally get her shot?
I have wanted to see Bayley and Sasha Banks in a pay-per-view with the WWE Women’s Title on the line. While I think it will happen after the first of the year, I wonder if it will happen in Orlando at WrestleMania 33. There is so much to like about Bayley and her appeal with the fans.
The problem is her progression may not be happening as quick as the company would like. Dana Brooke is proving to be equally strong and has really come on of late as a singles star. Who gets a shot at the brass ring first? Furthermore, is it advantageous to cash in on Brooke as a challenger for whoever holds the title, before Bayley gets her chance?
#1 When will New Day drop the tag team titles?
Is the record for the longest tenure as World Tag Team Championships that important? WWE has done a poor job of booking this division. It has altered the path of Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, and now it seems it wants to dangle Cesaro and Sheamus in the wind as the trio claims history.
There are times when I understand history in the making. This is not one of them. New Day should have dropped the titles a while ago, but their connection with the fans has allowed them in the spotlight, that is not warranted. I assume it will be the end of the year before they do let the belts go, but their run has finally run out of time.
Bad match play – Cesaro and Sheamus should have won on Sunday night.
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