WWE Hell in a Cell Results: Controversial defeat for top champ; Leading superstar's future thrown in doubt

Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Charlotte - WWE RAW Women's Championship match at Hell in a Cell (contd...)

NAILED IT.#HIAC @RheaRipley_WWE pic.twitter.com/T8ROjLqj9G

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 21, 2021

The WWE RAW Women's Champion got the upper hand early but was sent into the corner before she replied with a big boot. Charlotte Flair sent the champ over the top rope before kicking her into the barricades.

Ripley came back with a top rope dropkick in the ring but failed to get the pin. Ripley locked in a submission move before Charlotte sent her into the corner. Flair hit the Natural Selection for a near fall.

It's a back-and-forth battle as @RheaRipley_WWE and @MsCharlotteWWE battle for the #WWERaw Women's Title at WWE #HIAC! pic.twitter.com/BEdvb8zqe9

— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2021

The Queen of WWE hit a backbreaker before hitting a moonsault for another near fall. Ripley hit a superplex and a Riptide but failed to get the pin. Outside, Charlotte kicked Ripley's knees into the steel steps before locking in the Figure Four, but the champ rolled outside.

Ripley sent Charlotte into the announce desk, earning a disqualification. The two continued to fight until Ripley hit a Riptide and walked out with her title.

Result: Charlotte def. Rhea Ripley via DQ

A resourceful move by @RheaRipley_WWE as she gets disqualified to RETAIN her #WWERaw #WomensTitle! #HIAC pic.twitter.com/qwaRdO2Zzd

— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2021

Grade: B+