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#1 Bayley vs. Sasha Banks (Hell in a Cell Match for the SmackDown Women's Championship)
WWE perhaps should have closed Hell in a Cell with this absolute show-stealer between Bayley and Sasha Banks, since it was the perfect storm of gripping emotion and brutal action. It also ended on a happy note, unlike Randy Orton's WWE title victory. The two former best friends lived up to their revolutionary classic at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn, with another fantastic title match.
There were so many incredible spots and moments that helped Banks and Bayley live up to the hype inside Hell in a Cell. The Boss of the Cell lived up to her nickname, with breathtaking risks that only she is capable of. The cell was used to perfection, with some nasty looking spots against the walls.
The two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champions were extremely creative in the environment, which naturally makes for a more exciting match. Bayley's trusty chair even played a part at various points, initially being kicked out of the cage by Banks. It was eventually brought in, with both Superstars utilizing it in their own ways.
The near-falls in this match was as intense as ever and added to the heat of the contest. Eventually, after nearly half an hour of brutality, Sasha Banks submitted Bayley with the Bank Statement with some help from the latter's chair. It was a sweet victory, after everything that The Legit Boss had gone through. She finally won the SmackDown Women's Championship, ending Bayley's reign at 380 days.
The violence in this match was phenomenal, possibly even outdoing Banks' previous effort inside Hell in a Cell, against Becky Lynch. This was everything that the fans were hoping for, and more. The combination of excellent action and a lovely moment, in the end, makes this the best match at Hell in a Cell 2020.
Very few matches this year have been as good as Sasha Banks vs. Bayley inside Hell in a Cell.
Grade: A+
