On Sunday, October 30th, WWE presented their annual Hell in a Cell event. This year's event was different from those presented in the past, as it marked the first time it was a brand exclusive event, belonging as it did to the Raw brand.
It had a highly publicised a triple main event, with each one being for a championship. The event also included a number of other matches that were either grudge matches, and some saw feuds finally come to an end.
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#5 The Cruiserweight Six Man Tag Match
When recounting the night's events, one can't ignore the preshow, which featured cruiserweights Cedric Alexander, Lince Dorado, Sin Cara, Drew Gulak, Tony Nese and Daivari. What we can be assured from a cruiserweight match, is countless pin attempts and athletic moves that allow each man to get in their unique, spectacular offence.
It is still strange to see Sin Cara involved in the division, but he was a welcome addition to this match up. Fans of Nese, Gulak and Alexander, have come to appreciate having them as a part of the WWE, and they managed to show their best, despite the time restraints.
Pre-show matches never get lots of time, so performers capable of big spots are well suited for it.
If there were a moment that stood out during the match, it would have to be Tony Nese's counter of Lince Dorado, slinging him onto his team mates that were on the floor. And one of the best visuals of the evening would have to be Dorado, Cara and Alexander, catapulting through the ropes onto their opposition in a trifecta of suicide dives.
#4 Roman Reigns and Rusev Rumble
These two have been feuding with one another for the better part of the last four months. They started off the main show and did all they could to get the better of their opponent. Whether it was Rusev countering a drive by with a clothesline, or his using the steel steps in multiple ways, the Bulgarian Brute used everything but the kitchen sink to take down the United States champion.
On numerous occasions, he would smash Reigns against the steel cage, inflicting pain on the master of the superman punch. The story they told was actually not that bad.
When wrestlers compete in Hell in a Cell, they are left with little room to manoeuvre around the ring, which prevents them from getting away from the other. One of the more interesting moments was the Singapore cane/kendo stick being brought out in vintage fashion, and the blows struck seem agonising.
Another striking visual was when Rusev put the Accolade on Reigns on the steel steps, pulling back on his opponent's head and neck with a chain in the mouth. The match was a real test for both men, as they suffered blow after blow.
#3 Brian Kendrick and TJ Perkins excel despite a dead crowd
On commentary, they discussed how the careers of Kendrick and Perkins crossed before when Perkins was a young aspiring wrestler. Kendrick, always a personal favourite, was able to show what he is willing to do in order to win. There were instances of desperation, such as when Kendrick tied Perkins to the ring ropes by using his opponent's wrist tape.
The match wasn't like usual Cruiserweight matches, as it was more slow-moving and methodical, though both hit their typical signature moves. Kendrick was relentless with his pinning combinations and counter moves.
Perkins was eventually caught in Kendrick's captain's hook submission move only to counter and kick out. Then, Perkins was able to lock Kendrick into the knee bar, and there was the possibility that the veteran would submit.
For the finish, Kendrick appeared to injure his knee, only to sucker his opponent into a submission and walk away as the new Cruiserweight champion. This showed how he was able to use desperation and his wits to capture the title away from his former protégé.
#2 Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins both prove they are the MEN
The match began with a flashback to how Owens captured the title a couple of months back. There was also a focus on how Rollins has tried to create a wedge in Owens and Chris Jericho's friendship.
Also, shown this past Monday on Raw, was Rollins on the receiving end of an apron powerbomb. It's still hard buying Rollins as a face, as he was so convincing being the weaselly heel. However, that doesn't mean the company hasn't worked to get fans behind him over the course of his face turn.
Rollins has added new moves to his arsenal lately, such as the blockbuster from the second rope. Unlike Reigns and Rusev, Rollins has the ability to take risks in a match like this, but one does sometimes question his wisdom, given there is little room for error.
These two were able to tell such a great story of give and take throughout. One of the best sequences was the duelling super kicks, ending with a clothesline by Kevin Owens. Owens also set up the tables in such a way that a back body drop would have put Rollins through two tables, only to be the one to go through both tables courtesy of a powerbomb.
#1 Sasha Banks and Charlotte proved why they deserved to headline the show
The match began even before the cage was lowered, as the women fought into the crowd. Both women were fighting, and the match technically hadn't even started!
Eventually, Charlotte delivered a powerbomb to the champion through the announce table. It appeared Sasha wouldn't be able to continue, as she was being strapped to a stretcher, but that quickly changed.
As the announcement was about to be made that the title was going to be awarded to Charlotte, Banks had a rush of adrenaline and charged into the ring. The match was revolutionary as it was the first time a women's Hell in a Cell match had ever taken place.
The story told was incredible. It was all about how much heart Banks had, and what Charlotte would be willing to do in order to capture the title. Banks took a number of risks through the match, including a suicide dive through the ropes and being on the receiving end of a monkey flip into the cage, landing back and head first.
Charlotte eventually came out the victor after the abuse to Banks' back proved to be too much.
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