WWE Hell in a Cell 2016: 7 booking decisions that should happen

#4 Rusev looks strong in defeat

The Bulgarian Brute must be kept relevant in loss

This may not be the case in every fan’s eyes, but the Rusev vs Roman Reigns match is debatably the least anticipated Hell in a Cell bout for Sunday. The build has been poor for this rivalry despite WWE’s efforts, as Rusev appears to be the face somehow despite being the foreign heel.

Reigns, on the other hand, has been portrayed as a bully, disrespecting Rusev’s family, wife and dignity. Nonetheless, despite the weak build, the bout should still be a physical battle, but unfortunately, the result is all too obvious. The ‘babyface’ Reigns will defeat Rusev, remaining United States Champion.

Knowing WWE’s tendencies to make Reigns look strong at the expense of others, there is a big possibility Rusev may be left completely buried at the hands of the Roman Empire.

This would be incredibly detrimental to the strong work WWE have been doing with Rusev as of recent months, and it would once again leave The Bulgarian Brute in no man’s land as was the case after John Cena squashed him in mid-2015.

Instead of Reigns emerging victorious in very convincing fashion, Rusev should somehow be protected in the loss. Whether he kicks out of a Spear or survives one hell of a fight, Rusev must look strong in defeat on Sunday if he is to remain a relevant superstar in the months after Hell in a Cell.