#4 Kevin Owens vs Seth Rollins (Hell in a Cell- Universal Championship):
Grade: 9/10
Incredible spots, an intriguing story and splendid in-ring action, this was the best match of the night in my opinion. Rollins and Owens gave it everything they had, creating the type of chaos that has been arguably missing in PG Era Hell in a Cell matches.
The crowd were also the loudest they had been all night, chanting “This is Awesome” several times throughout the bout. Although some may complain that Jericho’s interference soured the otherwise incredible match, his involvement was an aspect of the story heading into the PPV, as he was present in almost every segment involving Owens and Rollins.
The story of Owens as the devious, cheating champion retaining his gold at whatever cost was wonderful, as it coincided perfectly with Rollins’ story as the valiant babyface fighting with all of his heart against the odds. Owens retaining was definitely the right booking decision as well, as he can develop his reign further in the coming months.
Despite taking place in the middle of the night, this match was main-event calibre. Overall, a fantastic Hell in a Cell bout between two of the best in-ring workers in the company, as they stole the show in the middle of the PPV.
