I think of all the pay per views this year, this one has had the least interesting build so far. Actually, that is usually the case with these October pay per views, as it's the pay per view before one of the big four, Survivor Series.
However, I will say that every pay per view this year has at least had a compelling main event, with this one being no exception. And I'm sure we'll see a lot of great stuff in the ring. But a pay per view with mostly rematches is not very interesting at all.
With that said, here are my predictions from start to finish...
Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt in Hell in a Cell
However, I will say that every pay per view this year has at least had a compelling main event, with this one being no exception. And I'm sure we'll see a lot of great stuff in the ring. But a pay per view with mostly rematches is not very interesting at all.
With that said, here are my predictions from start to finish...
Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt in Hell in a Cell
I'm sure this match will be fine in the ring, but I'm not so sure it needed the Hell in a Cell stipulation, as I don't really see this as the blow-off to the feud, because with the addition of more Wyatt Family members in recent weeks, I can definitely see this continuing until at least Survivor Series. I think this will be a hard fought contest with a lot of near falls, especially in the closing sequence of the match. Ultimately, I see Reigns winning this one clean, after a third spear of the match, into the steel steps, which are set up in the ring.
After the match, the other Wyatt Family members comes down to ringside, and Braun Stroman rips the door off of its hinges, ala Kane from the first Hell in a Cell match. As The Wyatts surround Reigns in the ring, Dean Ambrose rushes out, but it's still four on two. Suddenly the lights go out, and the cell raises, as Chris Jericho's music hits. Jericho stands side by side with Reigns and Ambrose, who look reluctant at first, but eventually become comfortable with this, and are able to fight off the Wyatts. Reigns isolates Bray from the group, and they fight through the crowd, with Rowan following behind.
And that leads into the next match.
Luke Harper and Braun Stroman vs. Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho
After the match, the other Wyatt Family members comes down to ringside, and Braun Stroman rips the door off of its hinges, ala Kane from the first Hell in a Cell match. As The Wyatts surround Reigns in the ring, Dean Ambrose rushes out, but it's still four on two. Suddenly the lights go out, and the cell raises, as Chris Jericho's music hits. Jericho stands side by side with Reigns and Ambrose, who look reluctant at first, but eventually become comfortable with this, and are able to fight off the Wyatts. Reigns isolates Bray from the group, and they fight through the crowd, with Rowan following behind.
And that leads into the next match.
Luke Harper and Braun Stroman vs. Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho
The story of this match is that Ambrose doesn't really trust Jericho, based on what happened at the last pay per view, so there will be plenty of reluctant tags in this one. But since Orton is out with an injury, I think Jericho is a wise choice for a replacement, because there is a history there. As long as Stroman spends most of the match on the apron, I think this could be a really good match. I really don't think Stroman has been booked as strong in recent weeks, compared to when he was first introduced, so they need to put him over in decisive fashion here. Ambrose gets the hot tag near the end of the match and just goes wild. Jericho eventually joins him in the ring, but catches a thumb to the eye from Stroman. As Ambrose goes to check on Jericho, Jericho assumes it's one of the Wyatts, and elbows Ambrose in the face, which leads to a big boot from Harper. Stroman then applies his standing arm triangle submission on Ambrose for the win.
After the match, Jericho tries to help Ambrose to his feet, but Ambrose shoves him off. They exchange words about what happened, and eventually start brawling, having to be separated by referees and officials.
[Jojo is in the back with Paul Heyman]
Jojo: Excuse me, Mr. Heyman, we already witnessed one Hell in a Cell match tonight. What can we expect from the second Hell in a Cell match between your client Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker?
Heyman: Excuse me, little girl, but do you need some help finding your parents? I don't know where they find you people, but as far as your question goes, there is not going to be any comparison between the first Hell in a Cell match tonight and the next one. In the match that we just witnessed, Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt merely had a battle. The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar will go to war; a war where there will be casualties. This is the final chapter by the way, and if you're keeping score, the only victory that The Undertaker has over my client is the tainted one that he claimed at SummerSlam. But there will be no mistakes tonight. The Brock Lesnar who defeated The Undertaker and conquered his undefeated streak at WrestleMania 30 was a beast that was under control. But after The Undertaker's 'victory' over Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, he now has to deal with a beast that has been unleashed, and will be out for blood. I guarantee you that these fans in Los Angeles are going to get double their money's worth, because not only will Brock Lesnar win this war, he will end The Undertaker's career. Bank on it!
[Up next are highlights from the first Hell in a Cell match, between Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker in 2002]
Kevin Owens vs. Ryback for the Intercontinental Championship
After the match, Jericho tries to help Ambrose to his feet, but Ambrose shoves him off. They exchange words about what happened, and eventually start brawling, having to be separated by referees and officials.
[Jojo is in the back with Paul Heyman]
Jojo: Excuse me, Mr. Heyman, we already witnessed one Hell in a Cell match tonight. What can we expect from the second Hell in a Cell match between your client Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker?
Heyman: Excuse me, little girl, but do you need some help finding your parents? I don't know where they find you people, but as far as your question goes, there is not going to be any comparison between the first Hell in a Cell match tonight and the next one. In the match that we just witnessed, Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt merely had a battle. The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar will go to war; a war where there will be casualties. This is the final chapter by the way, and if you're keeping score, the only victory that The Undertaker has over my client is the tainted one that he claimed at SummerSlam. But there will be no mistakes tonight. The Brock Lesnar who defeated The Undertaker and conquered his undefeated streak at WrestleMania 30 was a beast that was under control. But after The Undertaker's 'victory' over Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, he now has to deal with a beast that has been unleashed, and will be out for blood. I guarantee you that these fans in Los Angeles are going to get double their money's worth, because not only will Brock Lesnar win this war, he will end The Undertaker's career. Bank on it!
[Up next are highlights from the first Hell in a Cell match, between Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker in 2002]
Kevin Owens vs. Ryback for the Intercontinental Championship
The match between these two at Night of Champions was just okay, and I really don't think Owens has been booked very strong, since his loss to John Cena at Battleground. I can picture Owens working over Ryback's shoulder that he injured in their last match. Ryback eventually mounts a comeback, but as he tries Shellshocked, he is unable to support Owens' weight with the bad shoulder, and ends up crumbling to the ground, which leads to Owens hitting the pop-up powerbomb for the clean win.
[Seth Rollins is in the back with Triple H and Stephanie]
Rollins: I can't believe you're forcing me into this match. I mean Kane's a madman; he's unstable. Who knows what he's thinking of doing to me tonight.
Stephanie: Forcing you? Seth, you are the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Act like it! And you brought this on yourself. I mean you are the one who shattered Kane's ankle back in July. I mean can you really blame him that he's out for revenge?
Triple H: I mean seriously, Seth, when I was champion, I took on every challenger that was placed before me. And in fact, I've beaten Kane. You need to man up.
Rollins: Hunter, please, are you seriously comparing your world title reign to mine? I mean how many years ago was that? It's a different era now, and the challenges are much tougher. And as far as Kane goes, it seems like he's only gotten better over the years. But you know what Steph, you're right. I am the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, and this title isn't going anywhere. The only thing that's going anywhere is Corporate Kane to the back of the unemployment line. But thanks for the pep talk, guys. I feel ready.
(Sheamus walks in and holds up the Money in the Bank briefcase)
Sheamus: So do I, fella!
(Rollins looks at Sheamus, and then back at The Authority, who both shrug their shoulders)
The New Day vs. The Dudley Boys for the WWE Tag Team Championships
[Seth Rollins is in the back with Triple H and Stephanie]
Rollins: I can't believe you're forcing me into this match. I mean Kane's a madman; he's unstable. Who knows what he's thinking of doing to me tonight.
Stephanie: Forcing you? Seth, you are the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Act like it! And you brought this on yourself. I mean you are the one who shattered Kane's ankle back in July. I mean can you really blame him that he's out for revenge?
Triple H: I mean seriously, Seth, when I was champion, I took on every challenger that was placed before me. And in fact, I've beaten Kane. You need to man up.
Rollins: Hunter, please, are you seriously comparing your world title reign to mine? I mean how many years ago was that? It's a different era now, and the challenges are much tougher. And as far as Kane goes, it seems like he's only gotten better over the years. But you know what Steph, you're right. I am the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, and this title isn't going anywhere. The only thing that's going anywhere is Corporate Kane to the back of the unemployment line. But thanks for the pep talk, guys. I feel ready.
(Sheamus walks in and holds up the Money in the Bank briefcase)
Sheamus: So do I, fella!
(Rollins looks at Sheamus, and then back at The Authority, who both shrug their shoulders)
The New Day vs. The Dudley Boys for the WWE Tag Team Championships
In the last few months, The New Day has become the most entertaining act in this company. As much as I like The Dudleys, I really hope they don't take the belts off New Day. I can see that happening eventually though. The story of this match is that Xavier Woods will continually try to get involved, but eventually The Dudleys pull Woods in the ring and hit him with the 3D. Devon then pins Woods to win the titles. I can see this leading to weeks of protesting by The New Day, which should be very entertaining.
Seth Rollins vs. Kane for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship (If Demon Kane does not win the title, Corporate Kane is fired as Director of Authority)
Seth Rollins vs. Kane for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship (If Demon Kane does not win the title, Corporate Kane is fired as Director of Authority)
As much as it sucks to have a WWE World Title match in the middle of the card, I can totally see it happening this time, just because they shouldn't put it anywhere near the Undertaker vs. Lesnar match, especially with the finish I'm going to predict, as it will be forgettable. I am a little surprise that they opted to go with Reigns and Wyatt in the cell, instead of this match though, because this feud seems more personal, and that stipulation is better suited to these two characters. i haven't enjoyed the build for this match at all, and I think it's made Rollins look stupid. But I will say I have enjoyed Kane's transition between characters, particularly when he's portraying Corporate Kane, and then goes into Demon Kane mode in the middle of his sentence. I really think Kane is one of the most talented actors in this company. The end of the match comes when both men are down, and Sheamus runs in to cash in the MITB. So the referee adds Sheamus to the match, much like when Rollins cashed in. Sheamus then drops Rollins with the brogue kick, but Rollins falls backwards into the referee. So as Sheamus tries to revive the ref, Kane hits him with a chokeslam. Rollins then gets to his feet and tosses Kane to the floor. He then takes advantage of Sheamus with a pedigree for the win. I just can't see them putting the title on Sheamus.
After the match, Rollins raises the belt right in Sheamus' face, and it looks like they're about to brawl. So Triple H rushes to the ring to separate them, but Rollins keeps trying to taunt Sheamus. Triple H then shoves Rollins to the ground, and as he turns his attention back to Sheamus, Rollins hits Triple H with a low blow, and then acts shocked, realizing what he's just done. I don't know what to do with Kane at this point, but it already seems overbooked as it is lol, which is exactly what I'm expecting from the actual match.
[Up next, they show highlights of the Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar match at WrestleMania 30]
Charlotte vs. Nikki Bella for the Divas Championship
After the match, Rollins raises the belt right in Sheamus' face, and it looks like they're about to brawl. So Triple H rushes to the ring to separate them, but Rollins keeps trying to taunt Sheamus. Triple H then shoves Rollins to the ground, and as he turns his attention back to Sheamus, Rollins hits Triple H with a low blow, and then acts shocked, realizing what he's just done. I don't know what to do with Kane at this point, but it already seems overbooked as it is lol, which is exactly what I'm expecting from the actual match.
[Up next, they show highlights of the Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar match at WrestleMania 30]
Charlotte vs. Nikki Bella for the Divas Championship
I really don't know why Paige is not in this match. They turned her heel about a month ago, and have done nothing with her ever since. In fact, for some reason, the announcers keep insinuating that she's still close with Becky and Charlotte. Nevertheless, these two had a pretty good match at the last pay per view, but I can't see this one lasting too long. Charlotte keeps the title with the Figure-8.
After the match, as Becky and Charlotte are celebrating, Paige comes down to celebrate with them, but Charlotte shoves her away. They start brawling, which leads to both Team Bella and Team Bad entering the ring, to get involved in the brawl as well.
[Up next, they air highlights of John Cena's U.S. Championship open challenge in the last few months]
[Cena comes down to ringside]
Cena: So it's that time of day again. It's time for another U.S. Title open challenge! It was in this very city where I had my first U.S. title defense several years ago, and a successful one I might add. So hopefully, here in Los Angeles, you witness another successful title defense. So who's it gonna be?
[I heard Cena is taking time off after this pay per view, so I'm expecting a new U.S. champion here. I would say Tyler Breeze, who really needs a big win, after jobbing left and right on NXT in recent months, but he already has a feud with Dolph Ziggler going for him, so I'm not sure he really needs it. As the anticipation builds, the challenger is...the returning...Sami Zayn]
John Cena vs. Sami Zayn for the U.S. Championship
After the match, as Becky and Charlotte are celebrating, Paige comes down to celebrate with them, but Charlotte shoves her away. They start brawling, which leads to both Team Bella and Team Bad entering the ring, to get involved in the brawl as well.
[Up next, they air highlights of John Cena's U.S. Championship open challenge in the last few months]
[Cena comes down to ringside]
Cena: So it's that time of day again. It's time for another U.S. Title open challenge! It was in this very city where I had my first U.S. title defense several years ago, and a successful one I might add. So hopefully, here in Los Angeles, you witness another successful title defense. So who's it gonna be?
[I heard Cena is taking time off after this pay per view, so I'm expecting a new U.S. champion here. I would say Tyler Breeze, who really needs a big win, after jobbing left and right on NXT in recent months, but he already has a feud with Dolph Ziggler going for him, so I'm not sure he really needs it. As the anticipation builds, the challenger is...the returning...Sami Zayn]
John Cena vs. Sami Zayn for the U.S. Championship
I think if Zayn is the opponent, then this should be a fantastic match. That's not to say that it won't be a fantastic match, regardless of who it is, because Cena has honestly had some of the best matches of his career, since winning the title at WrestleMania. This match is likely going to get some serious time, and I think Zayn is winning it clean with the helluva kick, followed by his finisher (I can't remember what it's called) for the clean win. Zayn and Cena then shake hands after the match. The main thing I like about Cena is that he has no issues putting over newer talent.
[Highlights of the Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker match at SummerSlam are shown]
[The pay per view panel then delivers their thoughts on the night so far, and predictions for the main event]
Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker in Hell in a Cell
[Highlights of the Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker match at SummerSlam are shown]
[The pay per view panel then delivers their thoughts on the night so far, and predictions for the main event]
Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker in Hell in a Cell
This should be a brutal contest, and I think Undertaker learned a lot from the WrestleMania match, and I'm sure he would not take another match, unless he was healthy. Having said that, I can totally picture blood in this match (I think both of these guys have enough stroke to get away with it). It's going to be a barbaric match with plenty of near falls. I can see each guy kicking out of the other's finisher, and also escaping his opponent's submission hold. The end comes where Lesnar is trapped in the Hell's Gate, but flips Taker off again. Lesnar then lifts Taker off the ground, while in the move and delivers three consecutive powerbombs, maintaining his grip for each one. Lesnar then lifts up the steel steps and runs them into Taker's face. He then delivers an F-5 on the steps, and then a final F-5 of the match, to finally put Taker away.
After the match, as both men are struggling to their feet, they look each other in the eye, and it looks like they're finally about to put this behind them and shake hands, but Lesnar hits Taker with a low blow, and then gets in position for what looks like another F-5. Suddenly, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Sting is in the ring, with a bat, pointed at Lesnar's chest. Lesnar backs out of the ring, and to the surprise of everyone, Sting nails Taker with the bat, and drills him with a Scorpion Death Drop. Sting then stands over Taker, pointing the bat down at him, to close the show.
So there you have it.
Here are my match predictions for Survivor Series:
Seth Rollins vs. Triple H for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship - They've done a great job of coming up with compelling main events this year, and they really need something that's going to top the Undertaker vs. Lesnar match. I was thinking either this, or a triple threat match with the former Shield members, but I think that match they should save until WrestleMania or at least until The Royal Rumble, because I was originally thinking that it would be Seth Rollins vs. Daniel Bryan at Mania, but if Bryan isn't healthy enough by then, they need a back-up plan.
Team Reigns (Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Chris Jericho and The Usos) vs. Team Wyatt (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Braun Stroman, Erick Rowan and Leo Kruger/Adam Rose) in a traditional Survivor Series elimination match
Team Sheamus (Sheamus, Rusev, King Barrett, Stardust and Tyler Breeze) vs. Team Kane (Kane, Dolph Ziggler, Cesaro, Neville and Ryback) in a traditional Survivor Series elimination match - The dreaded feud between Sheamus and Kane has to happen at some point, and the story here is that Sheamus will blame Kane for costing him the WWE World Heavyweight Title, while Kane will blame Sheamus for costing Corporate Kane his job.
After the match, as both men are struggling to their feet, they look each other in the eye, and it looks like they're finally about to put this behind them and shake hands, but Lesnar hits Taker with a low blow, and then gets in position for what looks like another F-5. Suddenly, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Sting is in the ring, with a bat, pointed at Lesnar's chest. Lesnar backs out of the ring, and to the surprise of everyone, Sting nails Taker with the bat, and drills him with a Scorpion Death Drop. Sting then stands over Taker, pointing the bat down at him, to close the show.
So there you have it.
Here are my match predictions for Survivor Series:
Seth Rollins vs. Triple H for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship - They've done a great job of coming up with compelling main events this year, and they really need something that's going to top the Undertaker vs. Lesnar match. I was thinking either this, or a triple threat match with the former Shield members, but I think that match they should save until WrestleMania or at least until The Royal Rumble, because I was originally thinking that it would be Seth Rollins vs. Daniel Bryan at Mania, but if Bryan isn't healthy enough by then, they need a back-up plan.
Team Reigns (Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Chris Jericho and The Usos) vs. Team Wyatt (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Braun Stroman, Erick Rowan and Leo Kruger/Adam Rose) in a traditional Survivor Series elimination match
Team Sheamus (Sheamus, Rusev, King Barrett, Stardust and Tyler Breeze) vs. Team Kane (Kane, Dolph Ziggler, Cesaro, Neville and Ryback) in a traditional Survivor Series elimination match - The dreaded feud between Sheamus and Kane has to happen at some point, and the story here is that Sheamus will blame Kane for costing him the WWE World Heavyweight Title, while Kane will blame Sheamus for costing Corporate Kane his job.
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