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Hell in a Cell is this Sunday, and it will be WWE's final pay-per-view in the ThunderDome. From the five matches currently on the card, the biggest one might be the cell match between Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre over the WWE Championship.
The feud between the two men has gradually escalated to the point where Hell in a Cell is the best way to end it. The outcome of this match is not quite as straightforward as one may predict, with quite a few ways it could end.
Lashley's first WWE Title reign has been solid, but will it end at Hell in a Cell?
McIntyre definitely has a chance of regaining the belt, with a couple of ways it could happen. He may even transition into his next feud at the pay-per-view itself. This intrigue accompanies the hard-hitting intensity we are likely to see inside Hell in a Cell, making this match a very exciting prospect.
Here are five potential finishes to the Hell in a Cell match between Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre at the namesake pay-per-view.
#5 Brock Lesnar returns and causes a No Contest like at Hell in a Cell 2018
WWE's booking of Hell in a Cell in recent years has been questionable, particularly with how the main events of the 2018 and 2019 pay-per-views ended. The former saw Brock Lesnar invade the cell.
He kicked the door down and attacked both Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman, ending their match in a No Contest. This did not make sense, considering the brutality of the Hell in a Cell gimmick. A repeat of this would not go down well, but it isn't out of the question.
While he is not guaranteed to be back in WWE this summer, Lesnar would fit right into the main event scene on RAW. With the fans possibly awaiting his return, the company may bring him back in the most infuriating way possible.
The Beast Incarnate could invade Hell in a Cell this Sunday, before decimating Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre mid-battle. This instantly showcases Lesnar's intentions of winning back the WWE Championship, while setting up a massive triple threat in front of a live crowd, either at Money in the Bank or SummerSlam.
#4 Brock Lesnar returns but only attacks one of the two men inside Hell in a Cell
If Brock Lesnar does return at Hell in a Cell, it could simply be to attack one of the two competitors in the WWE Championship match. This would be a better choice, as the match doesn't need to end without a winner. The Beast Incarnate has potential issues with Drew McIntyre and Bobby Lashley, which makes either scenario possible.
Lesnar's last WWE appearance came at WrestleMania 36, as he was soundly defeated by McIntyre. Hell in a Cell could be his vengeance, as he costs The Scottish Warrior the chance to become a three-time WWE Champion. This way he is barred from challenging Lashley for the title.
It could lead to a non-title rematch between Brock Lesnar and Drew McIntyre or maybe, the former challenges for the WWE Championship with the Scotsman out of the way.
Alternatively, Lesnar may cost Bobby Lashley the match at Hell in a Cell, before facing him without the title on the line. The WWE Champion has not been discrete in seeking a match against Brock Lesnar. It would be a blockbuster encounter, whether or not the world title is at stake.
However, he is unlikely to show up at Hell in a Cell. WWE may prefer to save his return for when live crowds are back if he does come back in time for SummerSlam. But what if Vince McMahon decides to shock the world on Sunday?
#3 Bobby Lashley defeats Drew McIntyre clean inside Hell in a Cell
Moving onto the possibilities at Hell in a Cell not involving Brock Lesnar, Bobby Lashley could prove his dominance with another crushing victory over Drew McIntyre.
The All Mighty WWE Champion did defeat his challenger clean at WrestleMania 37, although McIntyre did take his eye off the ball for a moment there. Lashley can repeat the feat in a more challenging environment this Sunday. A win over the two-time WWE Champion inside Hell in a Cell would be huge for him.
Drew McIntyre could do with some time away from the main event scene on RAW. He has been an ever-present figure at the top of the card since the start of 2020. Bobby Lashley can move on and face other superstars, with the big-money match coming against Lesnar.
If Lashley wins clean at Hell in a Cell, it creates even more interest in a potential clash with The Beast Incarnate in the coming months. This is one of the more likely scenarios on this list. McIntyre can take such a big loss, especially if the action that precedes it lives up to expectations.
#2 Drew McIntyre conquers Bobby Lashley to end Hell in a Cell as WWE Champion
On this week's go-home episode of RAW for Hell in a Cell, Drew McIntyre pinned Bobby Lashley in a six-man tag team match. Could this be a foreshadowing of things to come?
Six days before last year's Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, Randy Orton pinned McIntyre in a six-man tag match. The Viper ended up winning the WWE Championship from The Scottish Warrior inside the structure. We may see a repeat of this on Sunday.
The Hell in a Cell match against Lashley will be McIntyre's last chance to win back the title, as long as The All Mighty remains the WWE Champion. This stipulation may have been set up for the babyface to overcome adversity and stand tall, winning back the WWE Title in time for the fans to return.
Drew McIntyre may finally get his moment and walk out in front of a crowd with the WWE Championship - something he was supposed to do over 14 months ago. Also, this kind of valiant world title victory is a staple in WWE's booking of its top babyfaces.
#1 Kofi Kingston turns heel and helps Bobby Lashley retain at Hell in a Cell
While unlikely, this would be the most shocking moment WWE could end Hell in a Cell with. For the past couple of weeks, MVP has confronted Kofi Kingston regarding his fall from the world title picture.
Bobby Lashley's manager seems to have gotten into the New Day member's head, essentially telling him to turn for a chance at reviving his main event hopes. WWE would be better served in telling a long-term story between MVP, Kingston, and Xavier Woods. But it is capable of giving it away at the first time of asking.
Despite defeating Lashley, Kingston did not receive a WWE Championship match. He had to face Drew McIntyre for that opportunity. One he is still yet to receive since losing to Brock Lesnar in nine seconds in October 2019.
All of his frustrations could boil over in an accelerated manner at Hell in a Cell, thanks to MVP's truth bombs. Maybe there was a reason why The New Day took on RK-Bro on RAW instead of the pay-per-view, despite being worthy of that stage. Their loss this week could add further fuel to Kingston's fire.
He could emerge from under the ring inside the cell and attack McIntyre, allowing Bobby Lashley to retain his title. Kingston could either feud with The Scottish Warrior himself, or join The All Mighty WWE Champion and MVP to form The 'New' Hurt Business.
Either scenario sounds compelling, but if Kofi Kingston was to turn heel, it may not happen as soon as Hell in a Cell.
What do you think will happen at Hell in a Cell 2021 between Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre? Let us know by sounding off in the comments below.
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