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WWE Hell in a Cell 2021 delivered an exciting pay-per-view. Most of the matches on the card were excellent. Barring a couple of disappointing finishes, the show was a solid outing for the company. This pay-per-view set the stage for Money in the Bank, and several top superstars are now gearing up for new rivalries that await them on their respective brands.
This article will look at the top WWE feuds that could start on RAW and SmackDown after Hell in a Cell pay-per-view.
#5 Roman Reigns vs. Dominik Mysterio (WWE SmackDown)
WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns was initially scheduled to defend his title against Rey Mysterio at Hell in a Cell. However, this match was moved to SmackDown at the last minute. Both superstars locked horns in an entertaining match on Friday. In the end, Reigns retained his championship by picking up a convincing victory over one-half of SmackDown Tag Team Champions.
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Despite his victory, Reigns decided to punish Rey Mysterio a little more inside the ring. He attacked his opponent after the match and demanded the fallen challenger to “acknowledge” him. Paul Heyman then issued an open challenge on behalf of Reigns. This invitation could prompt Dominik Mysterio to step up and seek revenge for everything that happened to his father.
The creative team has often drawn attention to Dominik’s unmatched fighting spirit. He has never shied away from competition, and he has pulled off several upset wins. Of course, he should not be expected to beat Reigns, but an intense title feud with "The Tribal Chief” will undoubtedly work wonders for Dominik's career.
Both stars are driven by a similar value, as they want to succeed for their families. The two men approach this goal quite differently, as seen with Reigns' dastardly attack on Rey. Dominik has a compelling reason to go after the champion, and this feud might deliver several surprising moments on SmackDown. It will be exciting to see how the creative team moves forward with this angle.
It is also important to note that Roman Reigns now has Jimmy Uso on his side. But the Tribal Chief is still worried that his right-hand man Jey Uso is missing. It was initially expected that The Usos would be involved in a tag team championship feud with Rey and Dominik Mysterio, but Jey's absence throws a wrench in this potential program.
Regardless, all four superstars could continue to cross paths on WWE SmackDown as long as the father-son duo is feuding with Roman Reigns.
#4 Rhea Ripley vs. Nikki Cross (WWE RAW)
WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley successfully defended her RAW Women's Championship against Charlotte Flair at Hell in a Cell 2021. The match ended controversially when Ripley purposely disqualified herself. As a result, Charlotte won the match, but the champion's advantage allowed Ripley to retain her title. It was a strange way to end the title match, especially considering their intense brawl on RAW’s go-home show before Hell in a Cell pay-per-view.
Both superstars engaged in a brawl even after their match ended. Charlotte praised Ripley's winning move and hinted at a potential rematch in the future. But for now, Nikki Cross is patiently waiting for Rhea Ripley on WWE RAW. She was also the last person to pin the reigning women’s champion, but she did have a little help from The Queen.
Cross defeated Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley in consecutive weeks. She eventually earned the opportunity to challenge the RAW Women's Champion after WWE Hell in a Cell. Cross will now look to make the most of her title shot on the red brand. It would be better if creative didn't limit this rivalry to a one-off encounter. Both Ripley and Cross will benefit from an engaging feud.
#3 Bianca Belair vs. Carmella (WWE SmackDown)
The opening match of WWE Hell in a Cell 2021 witnessed Bianca Belair defend her title in an epic battle against Bayley. Both superstars pushed each other to their limits, and in the process, they arguably delivered the best match of the night. After her defeat, a scared look on Bayley's face indicated that this feud might be over for now.
Belair will now look for a new challenger on SmackDown. Carmella could be the next WWE Superstar to set her sights on the SmackDown Women's Championship. She has previously held the title and is currently enjoying a decent run as a heel. She can make for an entertaining challenger against a top babyface like Belair.
Carmella doesn't necessarily need to win the title by the end of the feud. However, a compelling narrative can help establish her as a credible threat on WWE SmackDown.
There are very few names left in the women's division, and the Blue brand desperately needs everyone to step up their game. Moreover, this feud could act as a filler until Sasha Banks eventually returns on WWE Smackdown and demands her title rematch.
#2 Bobby Lashley vs. Kofi Kingston (WWE RAW)
WWE Champion Bobby Lashley successfully defended his title against Drew McIntyre in a brutal main event of Hell in a Cell 2021. Barring the finish, it was a brilliant match that witnessed the two dominant superstars going to war.
McIntyre delivered one of his best performances in this title match at Hell in a Cell. Unfortunately, his loss means that he cannot challenge for the WWE Championship as long as Lashley is the champion.
Thus, the creative now have the opportunity to bring other deserving superstars into the WWE Championship picture. McIntyre defeated Kofi Kingston to become the #1 contender, and the New Day member might be the next superstar who will challenge Lashley for the title.
Kingston was brilliant in his recent matches on WWE RAW and now deserves a shot at the world title. Interestingly, MVP has taken a particular interest in Kofi Kingston over the last few weeks. He often taunts the former world champion about how he never got to reclaim the title.
Lashley and Kingston have crossed paths on WWE RAW in the past. We have seen them deliver good matches and a title feud featuring two contrasting superstars looks very promising on paper.
Lashley should be involved in championship rivalries with different types of challengers to leave room for surprises. He needs to conquer more exciting milestones in his first-ever WWE Championship reign.
MVP has subtly implied that Kingston is being held back by the New Day, whereas the latter disagrees. If he feuds with Lashley, it will allow Kingston and MVP to interact more often. It would be entertaining to see if a humble Kofi Kingston can withstand a very persuasive MVP.
#1 AJ Styles and Omos vs. The Viking Raiders (WWE RAW)
WWE Superstars AJ Styles and Omos have made limited appearances since winning the RAW Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania. They have since defended their titles against the New Day and the former team of Elias and Jaxson Ryker. So far, the champions have not found themselves involved in a notable title feud, but that could change soon.
Earlier this month, The Viking Raiders returned on WWE RAW and competed in a Tag Team Battle Royale match. Erik and Ivar eventually eliminated all other teams to become the #1 contenders for the Raw Tag Team Championships.
Both teams have locked horns before, and their in-ring encounter was more entertaining than you would think. Styles worked well with Erik and Ivar, but Omos still needs to get more comfortable inside the ring.
Hopefully, they will be involved in an extended feud that can benefit both teams. Styles and Omos can use a good title defense to establish themselves as credible tag team champions. The Viking Raiders have been off the television, and an intense feud will help portray the former champions as a legitimate threat to the rest of the division.
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