WWE Hell in a Cell 2021: Ranking and grading every match

#2 Bianca Belair vs. Bayley for the SmackDown Women's Championship - Hell in a Cell Match

THIS is the kind of thing that makes #HellInACell UNFORGIVING.#HIAC @BiancaBelairWWEStream on @peacockTV ▶️ https://t.co/bxrJZeU4gL pic.twitter.com/y7uX4KI9wu

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) June 21, 2021

The first match at Hell in a Cell saw Bianca Belair defend the SmackDown Women's Championship against Bayley. While the feud did not warrant the Hell in a Cell stipulation, both women absolutely delivered on the night. This match was gritty, brutal, and innovative.

The EST of WWE showed off her impressive athleticism early on before her challenger took control. Bayley showed her experience in Hell in a Cell, learning from mistakes in her stellar effort opposite Sasha Banks last year. She used the structure wisely.

The Role Model even tried to stifle Belair by tying her hair to the bottom rope before doing the same to a chair. The Champion then turned the tables, tying her hair to Bayley's arm before smashing her around the cell. However, Bayley gained the upper hand again by biting Belair's arm.

The two of them continued to use various weapons, creating some unique spots. Belair slammed Bayley through multiple kendo sticks bridged between the apron and the cell wall before the challenger hit a Rose Plant onto a ladder.

Oh, damn! #HIAC pic.twitter.com/nTkS5fbzAn

— Italo Santana (@BulletClubIta) June 21, 2021

However, the EST stood tall. Bianca Belair ended Bayley's hopes with a massive KOD onto an open ladder. This was a brutal way to end a fun contest. However, the women truly put on a banger. Where would you rank it among every women's Hell in a Cell Match in WWE history?

Grade: A-