WWE Hell in a Cell 2020: 5 Things that must happen - Universal title match consequences, New Champion crowned

WWE's next pay-per-view, Hell in a Cell, is this Sunday and is expected to be another solid offering inside the ThunderDome. The card so far is exciting, albeit not complete. Four matches have been announced so far, including three of them inside Hell in a Cell.

All three matches are worthy of being inside the satanic structure, with WWE having to restore the value of the Hell in a Cell stipulation following last year's No Contest disaster between Seth Rollins and 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt. The first thing that must be ensured is that every Cell match will have a winner.

The full match card for Hell in a Cell is not known right now, with a few matches from SmackDown and maybe a couple more from RAW likely to be added. They might be the key in making sure the event is not a throwaway one, much like last year's hastily built installment of Hell in a Cell.

Here are five things that must happen at WWE Hell in a Cell 2020.

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#5 Elias defeats Jeff Hardy at Hell in a Cell

Elias needs to win on Sunday.

Having returned on last week's episode of RAW, Elias is once again a heel. This is a great move for him, as his run as a babyface was not working at all. WWE's resident guitarist made an instant impact, attacking Jeff Hardy, who he thinks was behind the hit-and-run assault that wrote him off TV for nearly five months.

Elias has tremendous potential as a villain, as shown during his high-profile spots alongside John Cena and The Undertaker in the past. He even got a crowd to boo him for six minutes straight during one of his trademark concerts, alongside Kevin Owens.

This recent heel turn needs to spark a new beginning for Elias, starting at Hell in a Cell. He will face Hardy at the event, where a victory is needed. If the company plans to utilize Elias to his potential, he needs to come out victorious over the WWE legend at Hell in a Cell. The victory doesn't even need to be clean.

Elias may not even win the feud over Jeff Hardy as a whole, but he needs to win the first match to establish himself as a prominent part of the upper mid-card on RAW. A win on Sunday could wipe out the bitter taste of his mediocre run as a face on SmackDown.

#4 The Miz faces Otis and wins his briefcase at Hell in a Cell

Everything could pay off for The Miz at Hell in a Cell.

One match that could possibly be added to the Hell in a Cell card features Superstars on both brands, although one of them did appear on the other show. Otis showed up on RAW as El Gran Gordo to thwart The Miz and John Morrison. Their feud has not been the most enticing thing in WWE, but there is one upside.

The Miz has been eyeing up Otis' Money in the Bank briefcase for a while now. The former Heavy Machinery member was supposed to represent himself in court, with his Money in the Bank contract in the balance. That has not happened yet, but it is safe to say that the A-List Superstar will not be happy with Otis showing up on Monday night.

Miz could use his pull to sanction a match between himself and Otis for the briefcase at Hell in a Cell, with him finally defeating the big man. This would be a nice resolution of the Money in the Bank saga, with The Miz being much better as Mr. Money in the Bank than it's current holder.

It would be a waste to keep the briefcase on Otis and with The Miz being talented enough to rise up the card in no time, he must win the briefcase. Hell in a Cell is the most logical place to end the shenanigans once and for all.

#3 WWE makes all three Hell in a Cell matches feel unique

There will be three Hell in a Cell matches at the event.

With three Hell in a Cell matches on one show, overkill is a very real possibility. This has happened twice before, with the 2009 and 2016 editions of Hell in a Cell both boasting three such matches each. However, not all of them delivered well. In some cases, even two was too much based on what stories were being told.

Luckily for WWE, every Hell in a Cell match this year warrants the stipulation. The test for them will be to balance the card out and ensure that each Cell match tells a different story, to avoid any overkill. The company doesn't need to compromise on any match for all three to work well.

Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton should be a violent and gritty war since it will likely be the culmination of their multi-layered angle. Meanwhile, the rivalry between Bayley and Sasha Banks begins inside Hell in a Cell. Their match should be smooth and crisp, with a larger emphasis on spots than McIntyre vs. Orton.

And then comes the 'I Quit' Match between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso, a match which is already unique by design. It will be further set apart by the tremendous story told by the two cousins. Hell in a Cell is set to feature three distinct stories, all of which are compelling and intense in their own way. WWE must keep each of them fresh.

#2 Sasha Banks wins the SmackDown Women's Championship from Bayley inside Hell in a Cell

The Boss must prevail inside the Cell.

The slow-burning angle between Bayley and Sasha Banks is set to come to a head at Hell in a Cell, with one of the most awaited WWE matches in years. The two will contest for the SmackDown Women's Championship, in what is expected to be a classic. Banks and Bayley could even headline the pay-per-view, especially if the title changes hands.

That moment has to happen, as The Legit Boss has never quite been positioned as the top woman on WWE's main roster. She is also winless in Hell in a Cell matches, despite being a part of both women's Cell contests. The third time could be the charm for Banks, who is seeking revenge over her former best friend and tag team partner.

Bayley has been the SmackDown Women's Champion for over a year and has evolved into a truly detestable heel. Her current persona is the perfect foil for Sasha Banks, who is set to explode as a megastar on SmackDown once she is the Women's Champion. This could be a very special moment for her, as well as the WWE fans.

They have been clamoring for Banks to get a shot at Bayley's title for nearly a year, so WWE better not disappoint with this match on Sunday. The two could steal the show, just like they did in NXT. A Sasha Banks victory at Hell in a Cell could potentially match the magic of that fateful night in Brooklyn.

#1 Jimmy Uso sides with Roman Reigns after Jey Uso says 'I Quit' at Hell in a Cell

Roman Reigns said there will be consequences at Hell in a Cell.

Possibly the most compelling story heading into Hell in a Cell, Roman Reigns is set to defend his Universal Championship against his cousin, Jey Uso, at Hell in a Cell. The two will face off in an 'I Quit' Match inside the Cell, with The Tribal Chief claiming that the stakes will be really high. A couple of weeks ago, Reigns told Uso that once he says 'I Quit', there will be consequences.

As of right now, the consequences are not known. It shouldn't be revealed until after the Hell in a Cell match. For Reigns' claim to truly have an impact, the aftermath of this match must be significant. After Jey Uso concedes defeat, Jimmy Uso should come out and stand right next to the dominant Universal Champion.

The consequence is revealed that Jey's own brother, his actual twin, has turned his back on him.

The mindset for this is that Roman Reigns is the true modern-day leader of the Anoa'i family in WWE and, thus, should be acknowledged as the Tribal Chief by everybody. While he wouldn't wrestle for the time being, Jimmy could be a key figure in bridging the gap between Jey feuding with Reigns and him joining forces with his cousin.

The feud between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso must end at Hell in a Cell, but the story should not. Jimmy would persuade his brother to see the light and acknowledge Reigns as The Tribal Chief, with Jey eventually relenting and joining his family. The Big Dog and The Usos could be a phenomenal heel stable, especially with Paul Heyman in the picture to add some extra bite.

While that is the hopeful destination, the next step in this journey should the reveal of Jimmy Uso turning on Jey Uso and siding with Roman Reigns. It would be a huge cliffhanger to end Hell in a Cell on while setting up the next chapter in this intense and layered famistory.