The Hell in a Cell PPV event will take place next month. As is tradition, the event will more than likely feature a couple of Hell in a Cell matches on the card. We thought that we would take a stab at which matches will receive the stipulation.
Matches That We Think Are Guaranteed To Get The Hell In A Cell Stipulation
– AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe – WWE Championship
To me, this match seems like a lock to get the Hell in a Cell stipulation. The feud has become extremely personal, with Joe constantly bringing up AJ’s wife and children. At this point, I would be pretty shocked if this doesn’t end up as a Hell in a Cell match based on the build.
Matches That We Think Have A Good Chance To Get The Hell In A Cell Stipulation (But Aren’t Guaranteed)
– Jeff Hardy vs Randy Orton
Can you believe that Jeff Hardy has never been involved in a Hell in a Cell match in his career? Based on his current feud with Randy Orton, it looks like this match could get the stipulation. This feud has been vicious and it seems logical that it could be settled inside Hell in a Cell.
– Braun Strowman vs Roman Reigns – WWE Universal Championship
The idea behind this one is that the stipulation would keep the Shield from getting involved in the match. Braun could announce his cash-in a few weeks in advance for the Hell in a Cell PPV.
If not, maybe they do the Shield vs Braun and two partners inside of the Cell? Regardless, I think that this storyline has a good chance to get the stipulation.
Outside Chance
– Charlotte Flair vs Becky Lynch – Smackdown Women’s Championship
If WWE is looking to do a Women’s Hell in a Cell match, this one is the strongest candidate. A battle between two former best friends seems like a logical place for a Hell in a Cell stipulation to be involved.
My guess is that WWE does 3 cell matches this year, similar to when they did so back in 2016. That means one of the above matches won’t end up getting the stipulation.
Which matches do you think will get the stipulation? Let us know in the comment section.
On a related note, here is our speculation on the long-term plans for the storyline between Kurt Angle and Baron Corbin.