Hell in a Cell takes place in a week at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The annual pay-per-view is named after the famous, brutal structure known as Hell in a Cell. Thus far, only six matches have been officially announced for the titular event.
Two of the announced matches will be taking place inside Hell in a Cell, i.e., Braun Strowman vs Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship and Jeff Hardy vs Randy Orton.
The event will also feature an extremely personal mixed tag match in Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella vs The Miz and Maryse, a rematch for the Raw Women's Championship between Ronda Rousey and Alexa Bliss and a grudge match for the SmackDown Women's Championship between Charlotte and Becky Lynch.
It is expected that the standard rematch between AJ Styles and Samoa Joe for the WWE Championship will be turned into a Hell in a Cell match.
A few matches are expected to be added including the likes of Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, The New Day and a segment featuring Elias.
#6 SmackDown Women's Championship: Charlotte vs Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch's shocking heel turn was one of the biggest talking points coming out of this year's SummerSlam. The Lass Kicker's heel turn has breathed life into a struggling women's division that was severely damaged by Carmella's tyrannical reign.
The animosity between the two rivals is palpable and evident. Many fans were expecting this match to take place inside Hell in a Cell, but it's scheduled to be a traditional singles match with no stipulation at all.
Given that another match between the duo has been announced for WWE Super-Show Down, I think that Lynch will assume her rightful place at the top of the women's division as the Smackdown women's champion.
Prediction: Becky Lynch wins
#5 Raw Women's Championship: Ronda Rousey vs Alexa Bliss
Ronda Rousey won the women's title from Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam in a one-sided affair. Alexa Bliss invoked her rematch clause for the title at Hell in a Cell.
Rousey's alliance with Natalya has helped her suppress Little Miss Bliss's shenanigans. With WWE Evolution coming up, WWE will be looking to keep their biggest draw of the women's division, i.e Ronda Rousey, strong heading into the historic all women's pay-per-view.
With that said, Little Miss Bliss doesn't stand a chance against Rousey at Hell in a Cell and her loss is going to be painful for her fans.
Prediction: Ronda Rousey retains
#4 Jeff Hardy vs Randy Orton (Hell in a Cell match)
I'm extremely thrilled about this encounter. The rivalry between Jeff Hardy and Randy Orton has been a constant highlight for the blue brand. It's one of the most personal rivalries I've ever seen.
Randy Orton's despicable and sadistic assaults on Hardy have awakened Hardy's inner demons. Orton's obsession with Hardy has showcased him as the abominable heel and has shown the Enigma's true potential as a top babyface.
This will be Hardy's first match inside the cell and you could expect the high-flying Hardy to pull out some of the most freakish risks. Don't be surprised if Hardy performs a leg drop on Orton from the top of the cell.
However, Hardy's efforts won't be enough to tame the Viper which is why I think that Orton will dismantle and defeat Hardy.
Prediction: Randy Orton wins
#3 Daniel Bryan & Brie Bella vs The Miz and Maryse
Daniel Bryan and The Miz's rivalry is the best thing going on these days. The two rivals despise each other and their hatred for each other is as real as it gets Maryse and Brie have been added into the mix to extend this personal rivalry further.
The promos have been nothing short of incredible and have done wonders for this rivalry. The match itself has some great potential and could possibly steal the show.
As The Miz won at SummerSlam, it's likely that Daniel Bryan and his wife will emerge victorious in this bout.
Prediction: Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella win
#2 WWE Championship: AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe
Samoa Joe has been nothing short of spectacular ever since he was named the number one contender for the WWE Championship. He has taken this rivalry to unprecedented levels. He has repeatedly taunted Styles' wife and his kids, going as far as to calling him their 'daddy'.Joe and Styles have incredible chemistry in the ring and on the mic.
Styles' emotions got the best of him at SummerSlam when he assaulted Joe with a steel chair. I really expect that a stipulation would be announced for this match on next week's SmackDown, preferably Hell in a Cell.
As many rumors stated that Joe was slated to win the title at SummerSlam, but a last-minute prevented that from happening, You could expect Joe to finally grab the title he has desperately pursued.
Prediction: Samoa Joe wins
#1 Universal Championship: Roman Reigns vs Braun Strowman (Hell in a Cell match)
I was extremely displeased with Braun Strowman's atrocious heel turn. Strowman tried to cash-in on Roman Reigns man-to-man, but Roman's brethren prevented Strowman from cashing in. As The Shield attacked first in an odd way, logic dictates that they would be the heels in this rivalry. Instead, WWE had Strowman betray Reigns in a tag-team match and he formed a stupid alliance with Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre.
Strowman will be cashing in his MITB briefcase inside Hell in a Cell where Reigns and Strowman locked together without any help. The match should be great and entertaining, but the outcome might be a tough pill to swallow. As Strowman is the heel, it's unlikely that we'll see him leave HIAC as Universal Champion.
Prediction: Braun Strowman wins