Chair Shots and Miscarriages of Justice: WWE Hell in a Cell 2016

CHAIR SHOTS AND MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE

WWE HELL IN A CELL 2016

BY: DOUBLE M

History set to be made in historic Boston, Mass as RAW triples the main events, triples the hell inside a cell, and [insert a classic Jerry Lawler ‘WHAT?!’ here] the ladies not only take the main stage but locked inside the house that Mick Foley and Undertaker built.  Well in Mrs. Foley’s baby boy’s case fell off but you get the reference.  And since we’re being technical 3 main events?  Yeah sure whatever you say Steph.  Lets ring the bell and let’s go bananas.

BEST MATCH:  Women’s Championship Sasha Banks/Charlotte.  So the challenger jumps the bell leading to 35 minutes of action that included chair shots, fighting in the crowd, crashing through tables [one from a powerbomb off the side of the cage], cage shots, the champ almost being crushed by the cage, camera cables [seriously we broadcast in HD on cell phones the size of a small book, we still need cables for cameras?].  Not bad for the first go around where the main event featured women.  This was no catfight, this was a fierce battle made for a stipulation like hell in a cell.  I’ve made the point before about frequent championship changes being an annoyance, but The Boss and Charlotte are the exception to the rule as the best women in the business broke so much ground The Donald could build 3 hotels to bankrupt on it. Numerous times we saw Charlotte illustrate the expression “be careful what you wish for, you just might get it” and Sasha’s pure disdain for Charlotte.  In the end Charlotte proved to be too much.  It’s probably best for a break in this feud if for no other reason than to keep Sasha alive.

WORST MATCH:  I’m combining this section with ‘Most Disappointing’ for more an observation of the call ups in WWE.  With the exception of Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, Charlotte, Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, and I’d even put Alexa Bliss in that company.  Enzo and Cass are fun but their matches are basically the same.  Enzo gets knocked around for a big, Cass cleans house and then all hell breaks loose and a decision follows.  The Vaudvillans have basically followed the same route of the silent movie since the botch with Enzo.  Nia Jax is to be determined, however from what I’ve seen, like Alexa Bliss, there’s potential.  Sami Zayn came in like a house of fire with his feud with Silent Owens, but since really hasn’t had much to work with as his losses mount.  Which brings me to Bayley.  

Brought on RAW after the Universe wouldn’t be silenced as they saw it such a miscarriage of justice she wasn’t drafted by either brand, she had a run as part of Sasha Banks’ feud with Charlotte taking on Charlotte’s protege Dana Brooke.  Now she seeks a shot at the Women’s belt.  While Bayley is the poster of the ‘baby face’, to paraphrase Charlotte when reacting to Bayley’s “challenge” [watch the after show and you’ll see why I use quotes] she has the look a fan trying to live the dream.  Given the success of the other three-quarters of the Four Horsewomen, it seems as though that’s about as far as Bayley can go.  Her promos are flat, matches lack the fire to meet the standard of the big time.  I liken her to a ballplayer that can tear it up in the minors, or even a small-to-medium sized market, but when given the shot at the big time or in a major market like Boston, LA or New York they flounder.  I don’t doubt the potential or ability Bayley has, for whatever reason she seems overwhelmed.  Watch Bayley’s interview on the after show and you’ll see how painful it’s become.  Call me crazy but I can’t help but wonder if perhaps linking her with a group like The New Day would help.  Both have similar positive, happy, and colorful [literally] personas, The New Day are excellent at promos and put on a pretty good match, with their backing it could create a solid stable and sanctuary for Bayley.

BEST MOMENT:   Reference the ‘Best Match’ section, and the reason I do this is because of the barrier broken.  WWE Network has a documentary on the Women’s Revolution and how women’s role in WWE has changed over the years, it can’t be said enough the ground broken not just being a Hell in a Cell, but just how it played out as the main event.  There was a ferocity and physicality rarely seen in the women’s division I’d dare say at any point.  There’s no doubt a lot of potential for more of the women to step up and could put a lot of heat on the men to tighten their games up which is good for all of us.  

PARTING SHOTS:  

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-Yet another missed opportunity to end The New Day’s run.  Seriously enough time to pursue, go back and forth between them and Sheamus/Cesaro I don’t care weak ending again.

-Quite the slug fest with Rusev and Reigns but a mighty swing and a zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

-Silent Owens and Charlotte deserve thank you cards for their reactions entering the HIAC.  Loved how Owens basically wet himself before he even got in, and Charlotte all cool as a cucumber…. then the cage started coming down.  Insert loud girly scream here.

-Who do the Cruiserweights think they are with their special purple ropes.  Lightweight ego-manics.

-Pretty sure we all saw Y2J getting involved in that match.  [Looks around the blog].  Nice to see we’re all on the same page with that one.  No issues except that it basically stopped the match as we all saw [checks the blog again…  yup all in agreement] that it was a matter of time before Rollins lost.

-Bonus of a RAW event:  NO KURT HAWKINS!  Fact!

Angry Rating Scale:  6.  This was bore until KO and Seth Rollins locked horns, from then on this event wasn’t too shabby.  Despite its shortcomings the tag team and women’s divisions still shine brighter on RAW than on Smackdown [which should come as no surprise].  Still not sure what to make of the Cruiserweights, another shout out to Sasha and Charlotte for a solid close out.

~Double M