WWE Hell in a Cell 2016: Analysing and Grading each match

#7 Rusev vs Roman Reigns (Hell in a Cell- United States Championship):

Rusev appeared extremely vicious despite losing

Grade: 7/10

This was a hard-hitting slugfest to open the show, and it partially achieved what it set out to do, but it never felt worthy of being inside the Cell. Big spots and weapons popped the crowd, but besides that the poor storyline heading into this bout took its toll.

The crowd was not nearly as hot as they should have been, and if the anticipation for this bout was higher, WWE may have got the opening bout it was looking for. Reigns continues to be jeered despite occupying the mid-card title scene rather than the main event, as boos rained down whenever he gained the upper hand.

Despite the negatives though, this was still a very good match that showcased both men positively, with Rusev appearing extremely vicious even in a loss. Although the crowd reacted poorly and the brutality of the bout wasn’t nearly as strong as it could have been, this was still a solid, hard-hitting Hell in a Cell match to open the show.

Overall Grade for Hell in a Cell 2016: 8/10

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