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WWE Hell in a Cell 2021 is shaping up to be an exciting pay-per-view. The card is still strong, with three title defenses scheduled for Sunday night. Rhea Ripley will put her RAW Women’s Championship on the line against Charlotte Flair. Bianca Belair will look to defend her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Bayley.
And lastly, Drew McIntyre will challenge Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship. Additionally, Alexa Bliss will face Shayna Baszler in a Single’s Match.
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Due to last-minute changes, WWE’s creative options are understandably limited. However, there are still a few booking decisions that would work better in the long run. Now that the live crowd is set to return soon, the creative need to churn out engaging storylines. Hell in a Cell pay-per-view can set the groundwork for crucial rivalries well in advance.
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Here, we will discuss some things that should happen at Hell in a Cell 2021 and things that shouldn’t. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#3 Should happen at WWE Hell In A Cell 2021: Roman Reigns’ Universal Championship rematch
In a shocking turn of events, WWE decided to move the Universal Championship match between Roman Reigns and Rey Mysterio to tonight’s SmackDown. Both superstars will lock horns for the world title in a Hell in a Cell match on the blue brand. As a result, the pay-per-view now has only four matches scheduled for the night.
As of this writing, there are no concrete reports about the real reason behind WWE's decision to reschedule the match. Unless there is an emergency, the company should look to book Reigns in a title rematch at Hell in a Cell. He is one of the most popular superstars in WWE today, and his absence could adversely affect viewership.
The Hell in a Cell match between Roman Reigns and Rey Mysterio could end in a no-contest on SmackDown tonight. Jey Uso has helped Reigns before. Last week, Jimmy Uso looked visibly inclined towards standing with his family.
Dominik Mysterio always stays in his father's corner, and constant provocation could lead to him interfering in the match. The same can be said for The Usos. Even if Rey Mysterio wins via disqualification, he won't get the title, and that would be the perfect way to book a rematch at Hell in a Cell pay-per-view.
As mentioned before, this should only happen if the situation allows. Especially if their match at SmackDown doesn't end with a clean victory for either of them. If severely uncontrollable circumstances are restricting them from keeping this bout at Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, it would be unfair on our part to demand a rematch.
#2 Shouldn’t happen at WWE Hell In A Cell 2021: Charlotte Flair beats Rhea Ripley in the RAW Women’s Championship match
Rhea Ripley has an enormous challenge awaiting her at the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. The RAW Women's Champion is scheduled to defend her title against the most decorated female WWE Superstar, Charlotte Flair. Interestingly, Ripley successfully defended her title against Charlotte and Asuka at WrestleMania Backlash in a triple-threat match.
Following that, The Queen argued that she should get another shot at the gold since she wasn’t the one who was pinned. Charlotte fought for another title opportunity and now has a chance to extend her record of winning most women’s titles on Sunday. Hopefully, that won’t be the case at Hell in a Cell, as it will completely derail every bit of momentum Rhea Ripley has gained since winning the title at WrestleMania.
Charlotte Flair doesn’t need a title to remain at the top of the division. Even if she loses, it won’t be long before she is back in the championship picture. But the same can’t be said for Rhea Ripley. She is currently in desperate need of retaining her RAW Women’s Championship at Hell in a Cell. This will also allow Ripley to settle the score with Charlotte, who defeated her for the NXT Women’s Championship at WrestleMania last year.
Both superstars engaged in a vicious altercation on RAW’s final episode before Hell in a Cell. They look determined to push each other to the limit, and we are bound to witness an unforgettable encounter. This match doesn’t need a title change in order to steal the show.
Both Ripley and Charlotte should get the opportunity to end their feud on a mutually beneficial note. Following that, other superstars on the red brand can step up to challenge the champion.
#2 Should happen at WWE Hell In A Cell 2021: Bianca Belair successfully defends her SmackDown Women’s Championship
Bianca Belair will lock horns with Bayley at Hell in a Cell 2021 with her SmackDown Women’s Championship on the line. Both WWE Superstars previously locked horns at WrestleMania Backlash and delivered an epic in-ring bout. They are expected to engage in another memorable match at the upcoming pay-per-view.
Bayley and Belair have been involved in a brutal feud on SmackDown since the beginning of the year. They share a long history of altercations and are familiar with each other's mind games. The contrast in their characters can help with the story-telling during their match at Hell in a Cell. Both superstars are entertaining performers, and with the correct booking, they can deliver a great match.
While expectations are high from their upcoming title match at Hell in a Cell, it should end with Belair successfully defending her championship. She should get the opportunity to feud with fresh faces on the blue brand.
Despite being booked as a strong champion, Belair has only faced a handful of superstars. That should not be the case even after Hell in a Cell. Moreover, Belair needs to retain the title at least until Sasha Banks returns and demands her WrestleMania rematch next month.
#2 Shouldn’t happen at WWE Hell in a Cell 2021: Alexa Bliss gets a squash victory over Shayna Baszler
Hell in a Cell 2021 will mark Alexa Bliss’s return to in-ring action on pay-per-views. Since her association with "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, Bliss’s role was mostly restricted to that of a backup. However, things are different now. This is her feud, and she is prepared to take on Shayna Baszler, who was a champion until recently. Both superstars started feuding after Bliss’ mind-games caused Baszler to lose in crucial matches.
It is important to note that Bliss last faced Nia Jax on RAW earlier this week, and during the match, she also 'hypnotized' Reginald. Baszler’s displeasure with Reginald is no secret, and he might help Bliss during their match at Hell in a Cell. It appears she will rely heavily on mind games, and Baszler will depend on her brute strength to seal her victory.
Given how Bliss has controlled all her targets in previous months, it is doubtful that she will fail in a big match at Hell in a Cell. However, the creative should ensure that she doesn’t pick a win by squashing her opponent. That would cause Shayna Baszler to lose a lot of credibility. She is one of the dominant superstars on RAW and deserves to be part of a good match that plays to her strengths.
An unclean finish to their match will allow the creative to continue this feud beyond Hell in a Cell. Baszler can wait before re-entering the women’s tag team championship picture and focus on this rivalry instead. Bliss is actively looking for reasons to compete inside the squared circle more often. This rivalry will help both superstars in making their respective gimmicks more believable on television.
#1 Should happen at WWE Hell in a Cell 2021: Bobby Lashley retains his WWE Championship
Drew McIntyre has a big match scheduled for WWE Hell in a Cell 2021. It is his last opportunity to challenge Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship. As per the match stipulation, the Scottish Warrior won’t get another shot at the world title as long as it rests on Lashley's shoulder.
Although McIntyre has established himself as a credible WWE Champion, Lashley should be the one to walk out of the pay-per-view with his title.
McIntyre has enjoyed long spells with the championship. After losing his title, he got several shots at reclaiming the same. McIntyre can easily remain in the spotlight even without the gold.
He has worked hard to reach the top of the roster and can afford to turn his attention away from the WWE Championship for a while. Losing at Hell in a Cell will force him to pursue other rivalries and add more to his dominance until there is a new champion.
On the other hand, Lashley can’t afford to lose the WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell. The creative should allow him to retain the title and feud with other worthy challengers after the pay-per-view.
This will help establish Lashley as a strong champion ahead of his rumored title feud with Brock Lesnar. He has been excellent as a heel alongside MVP. After spending years on the sidelines, Lashley deserves a memorable title reign on RAW.
