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

#1 Bobby Lashley vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship - Hell in a Cell Match

Up close and personal with the Champ! #HIAC (via @WWEUniverse) pic.twitter.com/DgE2t7Ecf8

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) June 21, 2021

The main event of Hell in a Cell saw Drew McIntyre challenge Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship. The two certainly lived up to the structure's brutality, laying into each other with violent shots right from the get-go.

Lashley and McIntyre both showcased their power, while a multitude of weapons were introduced early on. The All-Mighty WWE Champion even used MVP's cane to get the upper hand at one point, while his manager assisted in trapping The Scottish Warrior between a kendo stick and the Hell in a Cell wall.

McIntyre channeled his former best friend, Sheamus, and hit a White Noise onto the steel steps. He also hit a brutal reverse Alabama Slam face-first into a chair. Lashley did get an intense period of domination, only for the babyface to fight back. However, a referee bump forced officials to unlock the Hell in a Cell door.

Q: How does one break the #HurtLock? #HIACA: pic.twitter.com/DddhTDgqOn

— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2021

MVP would enter the cell and break up a pinfall after Drew McIntyre had hit the Claymore Kick. The former WWE Champion hit one on him before sending Lashley through a table as a counter to the Hurt Lock. MVP popped up later in the match and influenced its ending.

His distraction allowed Bobby Lashley to roll up McIntyre for a cheap victory. This was alright in delivering heel heat onto the All-Mighty, but it took away slightly from the match. It was still the best one at Hell in a Cell, as the action was still phenomenal.

A grander ending would have turned this good match into a great one.

Grade: A-