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Bobby Lashley will take on Drew McIntyre in a Hell in a Cell Match for the WWE Championship at the said pay-per-view. This will be the first time The All Mighty steps into the unforgiving structure, while it will be the Scottish Warrior's second outing inside the cell. The contest marks McIntyre's final opportunity to face Lashley for the WWE title. He earned this last chance by recently defeating Kofi Kingston.
Lashley and McIntyre have been at each other's throats since the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in February. The All Mighty Champion cost his rival the top prize when he viciously attacked McIntyre, allowing The Miz to cash in his Money in the Bank contract to win the WWE Championship. Lashley would then go on to win his first world title by obliterating The A-Lister eight days later.
The 44-year old star has proven to be an interesting WWE Champion thus far, and his reign should continue at Hell in a Cell when he defeats his greatest foe.
Let's explore five reasons why Bobby Lashley should retain the WWE Championship inside Hell in a Cell.
#5 Bobby Lashley would gain immense credibility by defeating Drew McIntyre in a clean fashion
The unforgiving cell structure that will surround Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre allows no one to enter or leave once locked. There are no rules or disqualifications, and the only way to win is by pinning or submitting your opponent inside the ring.
A victory inside Hell in a Cell is definitive. It is the ultimate way of punishing one's worst enemies. By defeating his arch-rival in this stipulation match, The All Mighty WWE Champion will establish complete dominance.
With MVP out of the equation, the two fierce rivals will likely fight each other fair and square. At WrestleMania 37, Lashley defeated McIntyre after he capitalized on a distraction provided by his advisor. Hence, although The Scottish Warrior passed out, the win wasn't clean.
Bobby Lashley could gain a lot of heat, momentum, and credibility by obliterating the two-time WWE Champion inside the sadistic cell structure.
It would put the locker room on notice and consolidate The All Mighty's position at the top of the pecking order.
#4 Bobby Lashley needs to remain WWE Champion until SummerSlam
Bobby Lashley has held the WWE Championship for more than a hundred days. Compared to the previous three title reigns, it is undoubtedly the longest. The last champion, The Miz, held the gold for eight days. The A-Lister's predecessor, Drew McIntyre, was the title holder for 97 days. The man McIntyre defeated to win the top prize, Randy Orton, was champion for an underwhelming 22 days.
However, Lashley's effort, dedication, and heart warrant a considerably lengthy WWE Championship reign. It took The All Mighty nearly two decades to finally win the most prestigious prize in sports entertainment. At the age of 44, this could be his first and only run with the title. He needs to make it memorable and historic, which requires more time.
If Lashley gets past The Scottish Warrior, he will most probably hold on to the title until SummerSlam.
While fan interest for Monday Night RAW is dwindling, Bobby Lashley's WWE Championship reign has been a silver lining thus far.
#3 Bobby Lashley should become Roman Reigns' equivalent
Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley are Vince McMahon's top dogs at the moment. While both of them are world champions of their respective brands, Lashley cannot match Reigns in terms of dominance and supremacy.
The Universal Champion hasn't been successfully pinned since his return in August. He has conquered stars like Kevin Owens, Braun Strowman, Jey Uso, Daniel Bryan, Cesaro, and Edge. Conversely, albeit through interference, Bobby Lashley was rolled up for the three-count by Kofi Kingston three weeks ago.
Moreover, his relatively short reign has allowed only a handful of competitors to challenge him. The Miz, Drew McIntyre, and Braun Strowman are the only competitors who have fallen to Lashley in world title matches this year.
RAW desperately needs the equivalent of Roman Reigns: a ruthless, brutal, dominant champion atop the food chain. The reigning WWE Champion ticks all the categories by possessing the necessary attributes and skills needed to become the Red Brand's most dominant champion in recent memory.
With Drew McIntyre, such dominance wouldn't be possible. Firstly, The Scottish Warrior is a babyface, while Lashley and Reigns are heels. For the most part over the last decade, the best world champions have always been the greatest villains.
Moreover, The Head of the Table and The All Mighty each possess allies that cover their weaknesses. Lashley and Reigns aren't the greatest talkers this industry has ever seen, but MVP and Paul Heyman carry out a significant amount of verbal communication on their behalf.
#2 Drew McIntyre should move out of the WWE Championship picture soon
If Bobby Lashley retains the WWE Championship, Drew McIntyre would have to leave the title picture for the time being, which is a bonus in the long run.
The Scottish Warrior has been involved in the world championship scenario since winning the 2020 Royal Rumble match. During these 15+ months, his first reign with the WWE title was much better, having lasted an astonishing 203 days.
However, his second reign seemed slightly lackluster due to a shortage of solid opponents. Vince McMahon had to reportedly bring Goldberg back for a program with McIntyre as there weren't many credible stars left to challenge the champion.
Moreover, as talented as he is, the two-time WWE Champion shouldn't remain in the title picture forever. His program with Bobby Lashley may become quite repetitive if it doesn't end at Hell in a Cell.
Live crowds are set to return next month, and they could turn on McIntyre if he wins the title, only to have another set of rematches with Bobby Lashley. The same happened to Seth Rollins when he dominated the Universal Championship picture two years ago. Even John Cena and Roman Reigns were extremely polarizing as babyface mainstays in the world title scene.
The Scottish Warrior needs to separate himself from the WWE Championship for a while by losing to Bobby Lashley a few days from now. An intriguing program with Jinder Mahal is waiting for McIntyre, and with the history these two friends share, it could pay dividends for both of them in the long run.
#1 More intriguing possibilities are yet to be explored with Bobby Lashley as WWE Champion
Bobby Lashley's entire WWE Championship reign has revolved around his intense rivalry with Drew McIntyre. The All Mighty has a host of voracious challengers itching to fight him for his coveted prize.
Damian Priest is a rising star who would benefit immensely from challenging the 44-year old champion. Lashley eliminated The Archer of Infamy in the 2021 Royal Rumble match after the youngster had an impressive outing. Also, a potential encounter between these two powerhouses would be incredible. Priest has been gaining momentum steadily, and he already holds victories over veterans like John Morrison and The Miz.
Ricochet, Humberto Carillo, and Jeff Hardy have tremendous high-flying abilities. The All Mighty has undeniable chemistry with men considerably smaller than him, so these men could have enjoyable encounters with Lashley.
A familiar face like Cedric Alexander or Shelton Benjamin, both ousted from The Hurt Business, could avenge previous wrongdoings and challenge their former ally.
Perhaps the most beguiling prospect is a dream match between Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar in front of a live crowd.
Fans have supported the idea of Lashley vs. Lesnar for years, and it would be a shame if the bout never took place during The All Mighty's dominant stint on Monday Night RAW.
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