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WWE shook up its pay-per-view calendar, surprising fans with the announcement that Hell in a Cell will be taking place next month. The gimmick pay-per-view has taken place in October in all but one year since 2009. However, this year, it will be taking place four months earlier, on the 20th of June.
It will host at least a couple of Hell in a Cell matches, as has been the case at nearly every such pay-per-view. This immediately begs the question - which matches will happen inside Hell in a Cell?
There are quite a few angles currently on RAW and SmackDown that might factor in the satanic structure. A few have been going on for months and could progress nicely into a Hell in a Cell match, while others could be transformed into a personal issue quickly enough to put them in the cage.
WWE has multiple options that could use the cell gimmick. This includes both world titles, a non-title feud, and a likely women's Hell in a Cell match. Last year's pay-per-view featured three unique cell matches that lived up to the stipulation. Hopefully, the same happens this time too.
Here are five Hell in a Cell matches that could happen at next month's namesake pay-per-view.
#5 Hell in a Cell 2021: Cesaro vs. Seth Rollins
Following Cesaro's incredible showing against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania Backlash, he was attacked by Seth Rollins to close the show. This means their feud will resume, presumably to give the Swiss Superman one more emphatic victory over the four-time WWE world champion.
One would naturally assume that the brutal nature of the assault would lead to a Hell in a Cell match between the pair. But it isn't the most likely bout to take place inside the cage, simply because of other stories and factors on the program. There is still a chance of it happening, though.
Rollins and Cesaro may end up challenging Reigns for the Universal Championship in a triple threat Hell in a Cell match, but WWE may have another opponent in mind for The Tribal Chief inside the structure. We will get to that.
Anyway, if this match does take place, it would be Cesaro's first Hell in a Cell match. Seth Rollins has been in three such contests, with his latest one being opposite The Fiend in 2019. A potential Cell match with Cesaro would be an overwhelming improvement on that disaster.
#4 Hell in a Cell 2021: Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair for the RAW Women's Championship
Over the past few years, WWE has established a formula for Hell in a Cell. Among the multiple matches inside the cell, one of them would feature the women. This could mean a potential upturn in intensity in the RAW Women's Championship picture.
Rhea Ripley pinned Asuka to retain her title at WrestleMania Backlash, with Charlotte Flair also in the match. WWE has seemingly set up the pair to clash at Hell in a Cell, through a post-match staredown. While not the likeliest option, Ripley vs. Flair could take place inside the feared structure.
The two of them have the history to make it work, with The Queen winning the NXT Women's Championship from her younger rival at WrestleMania 36. It is time she returns the favor, and what bigger way to put Ripley over than to do so inside Hell in a Cell?
WWE will need to turn up the heat between the pair for this match to be worthy of the stipulation but if they do, Rhea Ripley will be cemented as a major star. However, it is not the only women's match that could take place inside Hell in a Cell in 2021.
#3 Hell in a Cell 2021: Bianca Belair vs. Bayley vs. Sasha Banks for the SmackDown Women's Championship
The SmackDown Women's Championship is likelier to be defended inside Hell in a Cell than its RAW counterpart. For one, this stipulation is a logical way to elevate Bianca Belair after her monumental victory in the main event of WrestleMania 37.
The rematch between Sasha Banks and herself would need to feel as big as their match at the Show of Shows, which makes Hell in a Cell the perfect place to host it. But after the events of WrestleMania Backlash, Bayley might not be done with the champion either.
Belair used her hair to eke out a victory over The Role Model, which might mean the feud continues. It would make sense for both former best friends to get a shot at the EST of WWE inside Hell in a Cell. Banks could return on SmackDown and verge on heelish territory, demanding her fourth cell match.
Her last Hell in a Cell encounter came against Bayley last October, with the two of them stealing the show. Their history inside Hell in a Cell could play into this potential three-way, stacking the odds against Bianca Belair. It would only make her look even better after she overcomes her two toughest challengers inside the cell.
#2 Hell in a Cell 2021: Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship
Surely, this match is nailed on to take place inside Hell in a Cell. Drew McIntyre and Bobby Lashley engaged in a brutal WWE Championship match at WrestleMania Backlash, with Braun Strowman also in the mix. Their interactions during the match were, well, electric.
McIntyre threw Lashley into a part of the set, which triggered an explosion. So, when the All Mighty WWE Champion came back to win the match, he looked unstoppable. He did pin Strowman, which leaves enough scope for another match between the WrestleMania 37 opponents.
This time, the massive cage would contain them. A Hell in a Cell match between Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre just sounds mouth-watering. Imagine the carnage they could create. It would be one of the most brutal cell matches in recent WWE history.
As for the winner, either man could emerge with the WWE Title. McIntyre does have a bone to pick with Hell in a Cell. He lost his first world title in this very match, with Randy Orton defeating him. The Scottish Terminator could win his third inside the satanic structure.
Whichever way this potential match goes, Hell in a Cell is the perfect way to end the feud between Lashley and McIntyre once and for all.
#1 Hell in a Cell 2021: Roman Reigns vs. Jimmy Uso for the Universal Championship
Here it is. The next chapter in the Anoa'i family drama could unfold inside Hell in a Cell. Based on what happened on SmackDown and WrestleMania Backlash, this match is a huge possibility.
Jimmy Uso recently returned from a long-term injury but refused to bow down to Roman Reigns and acknowledge him as The Tribal Chief. Meanwhile, Jey Uso is firmly under the power of the Universal Champion, but he did put up a fight before falling in line. When was that fight? Hell in a Cell 2020.
A significant point of the past year, Jey's "I Quit" Match against Reigns inside the cell was the start of his allegiance to The Tribal Chief. He was forced to acknowledge him as a result of his loss at Hell in a Cell. Jimmy played a major part in that match and unintentionally caused his brother's downfall.
Fast forward to this year's event, and he has the chance to make things right. The six-time Tag Team Champion could challenge Roman Reigns inside Hell in a Cell, with a similar stipulation in place. Of course, Uso would lose and ultimately fall in line.
But for the story to get to that point could be fantastic. One that is filled with emotions, guilt, doubt, and intensity. Jey could play a pivotal role too, with Jimmy getting in his head and leaving the possibility of him betraying Reigns to side with his brother.
This story might be part of the reasoning why WWE moved Hell in a Cell to June. It just seems too convenient.
