3 Reasons Why Drew McIntyre's loss at Hell In A Cell is a good move

After feuding for months, Randy Orton finally dethroned Drew McIntyre as the WWE Champion at the pay-per-view event, Hell In A Cell. Thus, an acclaimed 203-day title reign that began at WrestleMania 36 came to a halt.

The reactions to this title change have been mixed, with some reports suggesting that the locker room, as well as the online fans, are confused about WWE's decision to put the title on Orton. As mentioned earlier, McIntyre's title reign was well-received and he seemed poised to carry the belt for the long haul.

WWE's recent move may seem strange in hindsight. However, if we look closer, it might actually be a good idea for the company and Drew McIntyre. Let's look at the reasons why.

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#3. Drew McIntyre can avoid the upcoming feud with "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns

Randy Orton is set to face WWE's "Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns at Survivor Series 2020

WWE's marquee pay-per-view, Survivor Series 2020, is scheduled to take place on Nov. 22, 2020. The event will be a fight for brand supremacy as RAW and SmackDown look to come out on top as they have since the reintroduction of brand split in 2016.

As part of the annual tradition, the WWE Champion, Randy Orton, will square off against the current WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns.

Notably, Reigns is currently in the midst of a terrific heel run as WWE's Tribal Chief. WWE seems to be completely behind Reigns and a loss seems extremely unlikely this soon. In fact, considering his character at the moment, Reigns could practically squash anyone who dares to challenge him.

So, a victory for Drew McIntyre at Hell In A Cell could've created a dilemma for WWE. While his title run would have been prolonged, booking his feud with The Big Dog would have been extremely difficult for WWE, considering the dominant run Drew McIntyre was on, as well.

By giving the title to The Viper, WWE is now in a position to protect Drew McIntyre. Considering Orton's illustrious status with the company, a loss to Reigns wouldn't hurt his stock to the same extent.

#2. A win over Drew McIntyre protects Randy Orton's credibility

Another loss to Drew McIntyre might have hurt Randy Orton's credibility

The previous rationale centers around the fact that a loss to Roman Reigns at Survivor Series 2020 might not hurt Randy Orton as much as Drew McIntyre. After all, he is a 14-time world champion with one of the most decorated and illustrious careers in the history of the company.

However, it is also worth noting that Orton had been eying the WWE Championship since SummerSlam 2020. Furthermore, Orton had racked up a series of losses since The Biggest Party of the Summer, including a rather abrupt loss against Keith Lee at Payback.

Therefore, another loss at Hell In A Cell would have further damaged Randy Orton's credibility. Considering the lack of main-event caliber Superstars present on the Monday Night Raw roster since the WWE Draft, Randy Orton is expected to be one of the mainstays on the red brand for the foreseeable future.

Also, WWE's long-term plans involve Orton eventually feuding with Edge, who is currently out of action due to injury. To maintain the hype around the impending conclusion of their trilogy, Orton's credibility mustn't be severely hurt beforehand.

#1. A bigger crowning moment for Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre deserves a bigger crowning moment in front of a live audience

When Drew McIntyre eliminated Brock Lesnar and eventually won the 2020 men's Royal Rumble match and received a resounding crowd response, the seeds for a massive payoff at WrestleMania 36 were sown. After years of struggle, The Chosen One had finally made it back to the top and became a fan favorite.

Unfortunately, right before WrestleMania 36, the COVID-19 pandemic put everything on hold. For the first time, the biggest wrestling event of the year was held behind closed doors without a live audience in attendance.

Considering all the hard work McIntyre has put into his comeback and again during his 203-day reign as the WWE Champion, he sorely deserves his moment in front of a raucous crowd who has stuck by his side over the years.

His title loss might set Drew McIntyre for a much grander crowning moment when the WWE Universe can experience the action live in the arena once again.