8 Interesting Facts About the 2018 Hell in A Cell PPV Matches

The Hell in A Cell PPV is upon us. The PPV, which is in its 10th edition, has amassed some interesting records and trivia that would tickle wrestling/statistics nerds. The PPV, named after the vaunted Satan's Structure, has its own storied history as well.

This is mostly tied to some of the excellent competitors set to take center stage this Sunday, from the two intriguing Hell in the Cell bouts with their own combustible elements to an enviable if somewhat dubiously promoted undercard.

Hell in The Cell has a lot more secrets to spill than blood, especially in its current incarnation. The event began in 2009 and has since then featured an unbelievable 19 matches inside the Cell on this PPV (excluding the two this year). That is 19 out of overall 38 matches so far inside the Hell in A Cell. A grand fifty percent!

Enough about the event, what about the competitors in it? What interesting facts do they hold? Let's find out!

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#8 New Day Walk into Their Fourth Consecutive Hell in a Cell PPV as Champions

Both teams with a chip on their shoulder

Kickoff Match, for the Smackdown Tag Team Championship: The New Day (c) vs. Rusev Day

Since their formation as a tag team unit, The New Day has been at the forefront of the tag team scene in the WWE. It won't come as any shock to realize that the current Smackdown tag team champions have walked into four (the fourth on Sunday) consecutive events with the tag titles.

This includes their hellacious (pun intended) match against the Usos in Satan's Structure last year. In possibly one of the greatest Hell in a Cell matches ever, the New Day went all out in a respectable loss to the Usos. It put the New Day with one victory to two championship losses at the PPV. Their only win coming against the Dudley Boyz in 2015.

This may bode well for the ever popular Rusev Day; sadly a title change seems unlikely on the Kickoff show. With just eight matches on the card, one has to feel sad for the uber babyface Rusev as well as the New Day, who are locked out for the first time of the main card as well as after their brilliant contest last year. Poor Usos, where are they now?

As one hopes, as they have in the past; these two teams could steal the show from their luckier counterparts on the main card. Hopefully, for the New Day, they can retain and go 50-50 at Hell in the Cell.

#7 This is Drew McIntyre's First PPV Match Since His Return to the Main Roster

Bonus Fact: Will Seth become the first ever double time double champion?

For the RAW Tag Team Championships: Dolph Ziggler/Drew McIntyre (c) vs. The SHIELD (Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose)

You have to give it to WWE, for a company that's now known to fast-track everything on their plate like it was about to expire. they've really played the long game with Drew McIntyre. The Scotsman had an interesting if somewhat tepid NXT run upon his return to the company. This is mostly due to injury and that he didn't belong there in the first place.

Now on the main roster, Drew has thrived in his hard-nosed role as the heavy to Dolph Ziggler. While it may seem he's shadowing the diminutive Ziggler, it's clear WWE sees far more potential in the Scottish Psychopath. The moment this team breaks apart, Dolph will be back to doing what he does but Drew will elevate himself to a whole other level.

Even then it's interesting that this his first pay per view match since his return to the main roster. It'll be fun to see how Drew McIntyre performs on the big stage. He's due big things, to finally live up to that 'Chosen One' moniker. While they might lose the tag team titles, Drew is definitely headed for bigger things including hopefully a Universal championship match soon!

#6 Jeff Hardy Features in His First Ever Hell in a Cell Match

Jeff Hardy is going to do something heart-stopping-ly stupid!

Hell in a Cell Match: Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton

So this one's been well documented, considering Jeff Hardy has really lobbied for his first ever Hell in A Cell match. He's celebrating the fact and might go overboard doing so. He's almost definitely taking a wild leap off the cell. It's crazy to think that Jeff Hardy can still bump the way he does, though he really shouldn't.

Despite the vicious nature shown by Randy Orton, there isn't any other interesting fact to this feud and match.

Hell in a Cell is a bucket list check for Jeff Hardy, as rumors indicate he is on the verge of retirement, much like his brother Matt. Orton's aggression and Jeff's madness could create the dark horse contest of the evening, this Sunday. Prepare yourself for some hell.

#5 Charlotte Flair Remains Undefeated at Hell in a Cell

Will WWE execute a double turn or remain as tone deaf as ever?

For the Smackdown Women's Championship: Charlotte (c) vs. Becky Lynch

Watch out and mark these words, this one is the match of the night. On pure wrestling pedigree alone, these two women have everyone else on the roster beat. The chances of a much-needed double turn and the fact that they know each other so well could craft an enviable four-star bout.

Becky Lynch, who is deserving of a lengthy run as champion, could actually win the title, extending the feud. Sure one would have loved to see them duke it out inside the cell, but then where could they go from there?

The only downside might be that Charlotte Flair retains once again, though if she's turning heel that'd be perfect. This is simply because Flair is near unbeaten at the event. She retained her newly won championship in 2015, she won by disqualification in 2017 and in between she stole the title in the first Hell in a Cell women's match and PPV main event.

Charlotte's the real big dog, believe that!

#4 This Isn't Daniel Bryan and The Miz's First Meeting at Hell in a Cell

#couplegoals

Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella vs. The Miz and Maryse

For all his bragging about being better than Daniel Bryan, until Summerslam of this year, The Miz had never defeated Daniel Bryan in a singles match. It's a great thing the Awesome One has not only forgotten this but overcome it as we head into Hell in a Cell.

This is because at Hell in a Cell eight years ago, Daniel Bryan would enter in as the United States Champion and walk out with the title as well. His opponent? The Miz and his other all-time rival John Morrison.

Sure the Miz was up for elevation, carrying the Money in the Bank briefcase to championship glory and a Wrestlemania main event, but he did lose to his so-called rookie. Daniel Bryan might be too humble to remind him of this or the writing team simply forgot. But believe me, Bryan will definitely knock it into the Miz's senses again on Pay Per View.

#3 Samoa Joe Leads His Rivalry with AJ Style by a Whopping 8-1 in Singles Competition

Bitter friends, Better enemies!

For the WWE Championship: AJ Styles (c) vs. Samoa Joe

WWE has been very sly and subtle about the history between fierce foes AJ Styles and Samoa Joe. This is of course to avoid any mention of their past in Impact Wrestling, even though the company no longer poses a threat to the WWE juggernaut. Yet the little sliver we've gotten as fans is enough.

After all, the historic rivalry between the two men is widely known. They were once the pillars of Impact Wrestling and its exciting X-Division roster. Along with the likes of Christopher Daniels, they created history. The two men are so synonymous with each other that they will remain forever foes no matter how little WWE may regard this.

Despite Styles' bigger profile in the wrestling world, especially once he surpassed his more popular partner from during his ROH days, it is Samoa Joe who actually carries the greater weight in their rivalry, having won a grand eight out of eleven televised singles contests. Including recently a DQ win at Summerslam. Two of which were draws, leaving Styles with a measly one victory that too by cheating

This isn't even counting the countless indie matches the two have fought where Joe's record increases four times to sixteen victories in 22 bouts with the two draws. Including house shows, the two men have fought in singles matches over 70 times. Talk about a rivalry!

This will carry great importance as the two collide for the twelfth time in their lives at a televised eve. Though none of it holds as much psychological impact as a simple "Hey Wendy" by Samoa Joe.

#2 This is Ronda Rousey's First Title Defense Since the Infamous Holm's Match

Bliss should come out to some Holm's inspired gear

For the RAW Women's Championship: Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Alexa Bliss

To be honest there isn't any interesting factoid going into this match, besides maybe that Rousey obviously remains undefeated or that this Alexa Bliss's first Hell in a Cell PPV. The fact is going in as champion is an interesting prospect for Ronda Rousey.

She has pretty much walked in as champion her whole life in any sport she partook in. This goes especially for the UFC, where for a while Rousey remained undefeated and undeniable. So much so, it seemed her deflating two losses caused her to take up the "easier" world of WWE, according to many fans.

The lifelong fan of the business is now a champion in the WWE women's division much like she was in the UFC. Once more this is her first title defense in the WWE, more importantly, her first since the infamous bout against Holly Holm's that changed Rousey's reputation for life.

I'm still surprised Alexa Bliss hasn't alluded to this on RAW, maybe she's waiting for the right moment just before the match to psyche the Rowdy one out!

#1 Roman Reigns is On A Hattrick Inside the Hell in a Cell

Roman is going to go 3 for 3 at Hell in A Cell

Hell in a Cell match for the WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Braun Strowman with Special Guest Mick Foley

This is undoubtedly the main event of the night. Featuring WWE's two biggest current superstars and an icon of the stipulation, the match has blockbuster written all over it. Roman Reigns enters with a chip on his shoulders in his first title defense, of a championship he has chased for the better part of two years.

Come Sunday it's not the only thing on the line for Reigns. Instead, he walks into his third consecutive Hell in A Cell PPV (minus the 2017 Smackdown exclusive) on a hattrick. He's won his last two Hell in A Cell matches against Bray Wyatt (2015) and Rusev (2016) for a perfect record. Nothing should shock about that.

He has the opportunity to go three for three against the Monster against Men on Sunday. As is expected he will do so, this is after a brutal slugfest between two men who have had some of their best matches against one another. At the end don't be too shocked to see Roman retain, since #LOLRomanWins. Believe that.