5 possible reasons why the Roman Reigns vs Rey Mysterio Hell in a Cell match was moved to SmackDown

#3. Possibly setting up a huge return two days after SmackDown

Roman Reigns getting smacked by a kendo stick

A possible theory on why WWE preponed the Hell in a Cell match to SmackDown is there could be something big in store. A pay-per-view without Roman Reigns in 2021 seems odd, especially since he has been the company's best star for close to a year now.

BREAKING NEWS:Per @WWE, it will be @reymysterio vs. @WWERomanReigns w/ @HeymanHustle for the Universal Title inside Hell in A Cell on tomorrow’s SmackDown on FOX! pic.twitter.com/t9fIjR3jrm

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 18, 2021

It seems no secret that WWE is still building towards making Roman Reigns a long-term babyface. Every year at WrestleMania, Roman Reigns gets the biggest name to face.

It isn't as much of a problem now though, since he's a heel. Two names have emerged as rumored opponents for Roman Reigns recently - John Cena and The Rock.

The @WWE Universal Champion @WWERomanReigns sent a warning to @TheRock and @JohnCena. pic.twitter.com/bWHwAV5wJ5

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 17, 2021

While John Cena is expected to be Roman Regns' SummerSlam opponent, The Rock is rumored to be returning at Survivor Series to set up a potential WrestleMania 38 feud with Roman Reigns.

The chances are slim, but a big return could take place at Hell in a Cell two days after SmackDown.