5 biggest questions from WWE Hell in a Cell: Roman Reigns’ absence; Drew McIntyre’s loss

#4 Why did Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair end with a questionable DQ at WWE Hell in a Cell?

Rhea Ripley in WWE

Rhea Ripley got a massive chance to prove herself to the WWE Universe at Hell in a Cell. The Nightmare was set to defend her RAW Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair in a one-on-one match.

Unlike their last encounter, Asuka was not involved in this contest. WWE teased adding Nikki Cross to the match, but this clash remained a singles bout instead.

In a match against Flair, Ripley had the opportunity to cement her status as a dominant star on the red brand. But the creative team did not book the match accordingly. To retain the title, Ripley used the top of the broadcast table as a weapon and got disqualified from the match.

A resourceful move by @RheaRipley_WWE as she gets disqualified to RETAIN her #WWERaw #WomensTitle! #HIAC pic.twitter.com/qwaRdO2Zzd

— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2021

Why did WWE decide to end this match at Hell in a Cell with a disqualification victory for Flair? Why did Ripley get disqualified for using the table? The two superstars used the steel steps and broadcast table as weapons earlier in the match, so this ending was certainly questionable.

Welp. I guess she did what she had to do, but a DQ finish? Eeeehhhhh...Flair wins, but Ripley retains.3-6, I guess...#HIAC

— Marcus Yates (@ChillGamerMac) June 21, 2021

It seems like the WWE RAW creative team will be looking to continue the rivalry between Flair and Ripley following Hell in a Cell. But would ending this feud on Sunday night have been the better result?