WWE Hell in a Cell 2020: Ranking and grading every match at the PPV

#2 Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso (Hell in a Cell "I Quit" Match for the Universal Championship)

Usually a @WWERomanReigns SPEAR means it's over ...Not tonight. #HIAC pic.twitter.com/cNtCXUjWFd

— WWE (@WWE) October 25, 2020

Hell in a Cell 2020 opened with this epic storytelling masterclass, as Roman Reigns and Jey Uso settled their intense feud over the Universal Championship. The two cousins engaged in a violent "I Quit" match inside Hell in a Cell, one with several layers to it. The match had much more than just in-ring action.

There was an increased focus on the emotions of Reigns and Uso, as they attempted to make each other quit. The six-time Tag Team Champion had the upper hand for a while, particularly with the use of a strap to choke his larger opponent. However, Reigns weathered the storm and eventually took complete control of the match.

The Universal Champion hit multiple spears, but Uso remained defiant. He refused to quit, even after being mauled by a drive-by dropkick involving the steel steps. The latter portion of the match dragged for a bit too long, but the finish involving Jimmy Uso was fantastic.

He pleaded with Reigns to have mercy on his twin, resulting in The Big Dog breaking down in the middle of the ring only for him to choke Jimmy Uso out. Jey Uso immediately quit upon seeing this to save his injured brother, with the emotion very visible on his face. This was a masterful performance from everybody involved.

For them. For you. For us. #TribalChief #HIAC pic.twitter.com/hfuzIDrRSE

— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) October 26, 2020

A near-perfect match, Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso was truly special. The one issue was the non-wrestling portion going slightly too long and that this did not need the Hell in a Cell gimmick. Nevertheless, this was an excellent match, abundant in intensity, emotion, and epic storytelling.

Grade: A