5 Ways Mick Foley Could Affect The Universal Title Match At Hell In A Cell

We all knew that Mick Foley was scheduled to be on RAW this week. What we did not know is exactly what role he would play in the events that unfolded. Mick Foley cut a passionate promo with Elias in the middle of the ring. And then he announced that he would be the special guest referee in the Universal Championship match this weekend.

Now, this is a massive development. This essentially means that there will be some interesting role that Foley plays in the outcome of the momentous match. Let's explore a few possibilities and ponder upon what it could possibly be.

Leave a comment and let me know how you think this match will go down. Why has Mick Foley even been added to this potential career ender?

I can only think of these five interesting possibilities.

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#5 Stops the heels from interfering

The dogs of war need to be kept away from the ringside area by a stringent official

A Hell in a Cell is designed to keep the competitors in and the opponents out. However, we've seen time and again, how this is almost never the case at all. Kane broke the door open in the very first ever Hell in a Cell, making a debut that none of us will ever forget.

An ordinary official would not be able to withstand the onslaught of the heels, if they decided to interfere in the match, this weekend. But someone like Mick Foley could certainly fight back the heels and keep them from interfering during the said contest. Maybe Mr. Socko could come out and Foley could shove it down some heel's throat!

Foley looks like he's in the best shape of his life, right now. I'm sure he wouldn't be opposed to throwing a few punches, if the situation so demands it!

#4 Helps Braun Strowman win, aligns with The Authority

Could we see the unthinkable at Hell in a Cell?

We always knew Mick Foley to be the most beloved General Manager not named Kurt Angle, right? Which is why, if he were to turn on Reigns and go heel, it would make all the sense in the world, from the perspective of a swerve. Nobody would see it coming. It would also give Foley a role on television, in the weeks that follow Hell in a Cell.

Maybe Stephanie McMahon could appoint him as the new General Manager, and force Kurt Angle to return in a competitor's role. This would also allow Baron Corbin to be a more active competitor on RAW, as opposed to the General Manager role, which can be limiting. I'm sure Baron Corbin must be itching to get back in the ring.

Imagine Mick Foley stuffing Mr. Socko down Roman Reigns' throat at Hell in a Cell, this weekend. It would be the shock nobody ever saw coming.

#3 Helps Roman Reigns win and turn heel

Could Roman Reigns go heel at Hell in a Cell?

Babyfaces don't cheat to win, so this possibility only makes sense if Roman Reigns were to go heel. WWE may have noticed how Reigns only gets a pop when he is aligned with The Shield. When he's on his own, he is often drowned out in a sea of jeers, on a weekly basis. So they may decide to pull the trigger on a Reigns heel turn.

I know that Mick Foley may not necessarily be a Paul Heyman when it comes to being a heel manager. That said, a Foley-Reigns heel alliance could certainly be quite interesting.

#2 Foley lets Elias in, becomes his manager

Did we see the beginning of a potential alliance this week?

Mick Foley and Elias exchanged some harsh words in the middle of the ring, this week. The two men could be leading us on, towards the ultimate swerve, coming our way at Hell in a Cell. The two men could be aligned and have devious intentions for Reigns.

Roman Reigns is the top dog in the company. To be recognized as a top guy, you have to dethrone the man. Elias has been getting passed up for an opportunity, time and time again.

Foley's role could be to open the door and let Elias into the structure at HIAC. One guitar shot later, we could have a brand new Universal Champion.

#1 Gets knocked out when Strowman has the big match won

In this way, WWE could protect the Monster Among Men

We've seen this happen time and time again. Just when the babyface has the match won, the referee unfortunately gets knocked down. This allows the heel to pick up a victory in the match. What if the roles were reversed at Hell in a Cell?

We all know that Strowman is the most protected man in the current WWE roster. Maybe WWE's plan is to have him seemingly have the match won. But in doing so, he could squash Foley into a pulp accidentally.

In doing so, Foley could be out for the count. And this could allow Reigns to pick up a big win.

In this way, both men could be protected.

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