WWE Hell in a Cell PPV - 30th October 2016 - Live Coverage and Discussion Thread

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– We’re live from the TD Garden in Boston as Renee Young welcomes us to the WWE Hell In a Cell Kickoff pre-show. She’s joined by Lita, Jerry Lawler and Booker T. They hype tonight’s matches and plug the WWE Network, then Survivor Series. We go backstage to Tom Phillips in the Social Media Lounge. He will be joined by RAW Tag Team Champions The New Day later tonight and fans can submit their questions with the #AskNewDay hashtag. We go back to the panel for hype on tonight’s WWE United States Title match. Renee leads us to a video package.

– Renee confirms that Rusev vs. Reigns will open the pay-per-view. Booker goes with Reigns while Lawler predicts a new champion. Lita agrees with Lawler. Back from a break and we see the TD Garden filling up as the Cell hangs high above the ring. Renee welcomes Bayley to the panel and asks about her match with Dana Brooke tonight. Bayley says tonight is about revenge as Dana made it personal a few weeks back by trying to injure her. Bayley says she’s here to be at the top, to win the title, and she’s here to take Dana out if that’s the next step. She also says she thinks Sasha Banks will retain tonight but she will be there in line for a title shot. Renee hypes Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson next. We get a video for that match.

– Lita goes with Enzo and Cass but both Booker and Lawler disagree. We get another break and come back to a video package on tonight’s WWE Universal Title match. Booker goes with Owens while Lita and Lawler predict Rollins will win the title. Back from a break and RAW Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins is backstage when Brian Kendrick walks in. Kendrick brings up how he asked TJ to let him win and says he needs this. Perkins says he has a lot on the line too but it’s not about that, they’re representing the entire cruiserweight division. Kendrick says their friendship can be just like old times if they can get through this. Kendrick goes on and Perkins tells him to forget about the past, they will always be friends. Kendrick says he needs this. Perkins tells him to go out and be the Kendrick he used to know, do it the right way and try to win. Perkins goes to leave and Kendrick stops him, and says he needs to let Kendrick win. Kendrick walks off. We go back to the panel and Rich Swann has joined them. Swann says Kendrick’s request is disrespectful to the whole division. Swann ends up dancing for the panel.

Ariya Daivari, Tony Nese and Drew Gulak vs. Sin Cara, Lince Dorado and Cedric Alexander

We go to the ring and Corey Graves is on commentary with Mauro Ranallo as JoJo introduces Sin Cara first. Lince Dorado is out next followed by Cedric Alexander. Tony Nese is out first for his team followed by Drew Gukak. Ariya Daivari is out last.

The two teams meet in the middle of the ring after the bell. Cara starts off with Nese and Nese drops Cara first. Back and forth now. Nese comes off the ropes but Cara catches him in mid-air for a backbreaker. Gulak runs in but Cara hits him with a backbreaker. Daivari is in next but Cara also slams him. Nese provides a distraction, allowing Daivari to hit a neckbreaker for a 2 count. Daivari with a headlock now.

Dorado and Nese are in now. Dorado with some nice offense and a spinning heel kick to take Nese down. Dorado goes to the top for a Shooting Star Press but Gulak breaks the pin. Cedric and Cara come in to take Ariya and Gulak to the floor. Dorado goes up top but Nese cuts him off and they go at it again. Nese counters and launches Dorado out on top of Cedric and Cara. We go to commercial with the heels in control.

Back from the break and Daivari is in control of Dorado in the ring. Daivari with a jumping knee for a 2 count. Gulak tags in and goes to work on Dorado with a submission. Gulak works on the leg now. Nese tags in to keep Dorado in their corner. Nese ends up hitting a springboard moonsault for a 2 count. Alexander finally gets a tag and the babyfaces unload, nailing a triple dive to the floor on their opponents. Gulak and Cedric go at it now. Gulak with a Dragon Sleeper. Nese stops Cara from coming in. Dorado with a leg drop from the top. Daivari takes out Dorado. Cara rolls Daivari up and powerbombs him. Nese with an inverted slam on Cara. Cedric takes out Gulak but gets rolled up for 2. Cedric ends up catching Gulak in the Lumbar Check for the win.

Winners: Cedric Alexander, Sin Cara and Lince Dorado

– After the match, the babyfaces stand tall and celebrate.

– We go backstage to the Social Media Lounge. Tom is with RAW Tag Team Champions The New Day answering questions from fans.

– We get more hype from the panel and that’s it for the pre-show.

– The 2016 WWE Hell In a Cell pay-per-view opens up with a video package on tonight’s triple main event.

– We’re live from the TD Garden in Boston as the pyro goes off. Michael Cole welcomes us. He’s joined by Corey Graves and Byron Saxton. We see the Cell down around the ring for tonight’s opener.

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Hell In a Cell for the WWE United States Title: Rusev vs. Roman Reigns

We go to the stage and out first comes Lana. She introduces her husband and out comes Rusev. Rusev marches to the Cell and enters for the first time. We see the Spanish and German announcers at ringside. WWE United States Champion Roman Reigns is out next to a mixed reaction.

The bell rings and they go at it. Rusev gets the upperhand but Reigns fires back. Rusev drops Reigns and covers for a 1 count as the dueling chants start. Rusev sends Reigns to the floor and follows. Reigns blocks and Rusev goes back in. Reigns follows but Rusev takes him to the corner. Reigns fights out but gets nailed by a big kick to the ribs. Reigns throws Rusev to the floor now. Rusev comes right back to the apron but Reigns bumps him off, sending him into the steel. Reigns goes out and continues using the steel. Rusev eventually turns it around and works Reigns over on the floor. Reigns goes down after getting sandwiched. Rusev runs Reigns’ face into the steel. Rusev brings it back in and keeps control.

Reigns sidesteps at one point but Rusev comes right back with a hip toss. Rusev goes for a headbutt but Reigns moves. Reigns comes back and unloads in the corner as fans count. Reigns floors Rusev with a boot to the face. Reigns waits for Rusev to get up but Rusev rolls to the floor. Reigns comes out for a Drive By but Rusev blocks it and sends Reigns into the steel steps. Rusev sends Reigns into the steel again. Rusev grabs part of the steel steps and nails Reigns. Rusev with another steps shot to Reigns, this one sending him to the floor. Rusev throws the steps in the ring now.

Rusev brings Reigns in the ring and puts the steps on the top rope in the corner. Rusev goes to whip Reigns face first into the steel but he blocks it. Reigns blocks again and rocks Rusev with strikes. Reigns clotheslines Rusev to the floor. Reigns sends Rusev into the steel again. Rusev fights back on the floor and torpedo’s Reigns into the Cell wall. Rusev goes under the ring and brings a kendo stick out. Reigns comes out of nowhere with a Drive By. Reigns grabs the kendo stick and smacks Rusev with it several times. Reigns unloads and beats Rusev down with the stick. Reigns brings it back in the ring but Rusev kicks him with a low blow using the rope. Rusev ties Reigns up in the ropes and beats him with the kendo stick.

Reigns nails a big clothesline out of nowhere for a 2 count. More back and forth. Rusev blocks the Samoan Drop and then a Superman punch. Reigns eventually nails the Superman punch but Rusev kicks out at 2. Fans boo as Reigns readies for a spear. He runs into a superkick. Rusev sends him face first into the steps on the top rope but Reigns kicks out at 2. Rusev stomps and applies The Accolade. Rusev keeps the hold locked for a minute or so until Reigns starts to hulk up. Rusev re-applies the hold but Reigns breaks free. Reigns charges but Rusev drops him with a kick to the head. Reigns rolls to the floor and Rusev follows. Rusev goes under the ring and brings a big chain out.

Reigns knocks the chain away and unloads on Rusev at ringside. Reigns brings it back in the ring but Rusev gets the chain and beats Reigns down with it. Dueling chants start again as Rusev brings the other half of the steel steps in the ring. Rusev stands the steps up but Reigns fights back. Rusev slams Reigns’ head into the steps and then sends him shoulder first into it. Rusev with a superkick for a close 2 count. Rusev lays Reigns on top of the steps and grabs the chain. Rusev applies The Accolade on top of the steps and uses the chain to pull back on Reigns’ mouth. Rusev tightens the hold with his arms but Reigns starts powering up. Reigns gets Rusev on his shoulders and drops him on top of the steps with a Samoan Drop. Rusev stands up on the steps but Reigns spears him off them for the win.

Winner: Roman Reigns

– After the match, Reigns recovers as we go to replays. We come back to Reigns raising the title on top of the steps. He hits the corner to pose for the fans.

– We go backstage with Tom and Kevin Owens. Owens says as brutal as it was, he’s going to make Rusev vs. Reigns look like a cakewalk as he retains over Seth Rollins tonight.

Bayley vs. Dana Brooke

We go to the ring and out first comes Bayley. Dana Brooke is out next. Back and forth to start. Bayley drops Dana coming out of the corner and covers for a pin attempt. Dana catches Bayley and drops her injured shoulder into the top turnbuckle.

Dana keeps control and works Bayley around the ring. Dana with another 2 count and some more trash talking. Dana brings Bayley back in and keeps working on her arm. Dana with more offense and shoulder thrusts in the corner. Bayley blocks a move and dropkicks Dana in the head. More back and forth. Dana with a forearm on the apron. Bayley with more blocks but Dana slams her bad arm over the top. Bayley fights back with her one good arm and makes a comeback. Bayley keeps control and tosses Dana. Bayley with a low running clothesline.

Bayley with the corkscrew elbow for a 2 count. Dana blocks the Bayley-to-Belly suplex but Bayley comes right back and hits it for the win.

Winner: Bayley

– After the match, Bayley celebrates with the fans as we get replays.

– Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon are backstage talking about tonight and Survivor Series. Chris Jericho walks in and says they should put some thought into who they choose for Team RAW because of who SmackDown is able to choose. Foley interrupts Jericho and almost gets added to The List for the third time. Jericho says he should be the first choice for Team RAW and Owens should be the second. Jericho says he and Owens should be co-captains. Foley says Jericho should worry about how Owens will make it out of the Cell tonight. It looks like Jericho adds Foley to The List before walking off.

– The announcers hype tonight’s post-show on the WWE Network, RAW Talk. Roman Reigns and Bayley will be the guests with Lawler, Renee, Lita and Booker.

Enzo Amore and Big Cass vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson

We go to the ring and out come Enzo Amore and Big Cass to a pop. They cut promos on their opponents. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson are out next.

Enzo starts with Anderson and they go at it. Cass ends up launching Enzo out onto both opponents early on. Enzo brings Anderson back in the ring but he rolls right back out. Enzo chases him back in but Gallows tags in. Enzo brings Gallows to the floor and ducks a move from Anderson but can’t avoid a big clothesline from Gallows on the floor. Cass comes over to warn them. Gallows brings Enzo back in and goes to work. Gallows keeps control and hits a dropkick. Gallows with a suplex for a 2 count. Gallows with a headlock now. Gallows drops Enzo into the turnbuckle and tags in Anderson. Anderson with a big kick to the face for a 2 count. Anderson takes Enzo to the top for a superplex but it’s blocked. Enzo sends Anderson to the mat and nails a jumping DDT. Cass gets the tag and unloads on both Gallows and Anderson. Cass splashes Gallows and then Anderson, then Gallows again. Anderson avoids the splash but gets booted off the apron.

Cass turns around and sidesteps a Gallows boot. Cass slams Gallows and drops the Empire Elbow. Cass with a fall-away slam on Gallows. Gallows dodges a boot. Anderson tag sin and kicks Cass off the apron. Enzo is the legal man now. He nails a crossbody on Anderson and runs his mouth. Gallows comes over but Enzo fights him off. Gallows gets the upperhand and in comes Anderson for Magic Killer and the win.

Winners: Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson

– After the match, Gallows and Anderson make their exit while Cass checks on Enzo. Gallows and Anderson stand tall and look back at the ring as we go to replays.

– We see the Cell lowering around the ring as we get a video package for tonight’s WWE Universal Title match.

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Hell In a Cell for the WWE United States Title: Seth Rollins vs. Kevin Owens

We go to the Cell and out first comes WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens. Seth Rollins is out next. Back and forth to start for several minutes as they come back inside the ring.

Rollins with a nice Slingblade at one point. Rollins puts a table on the floor but comes back in and goes back at it to Owens. Owens hits a sick cannonball. Owens misses a pop-up powerbomb and blocks a Pedigree. They trade superkicks. Rollins with a pele kick. Owens with a big clothesline. More back and forth in and out of the Cell.

The referee ends up going down with a fire extinguisher shot from Owens. The door is opened as Jericho runs down and locks himself inside the Cell. Rollins takes Jericho down. Owens with a close 2 count on Rollins. The “stupid idiot” chants start up now. Owens goes to the top but Rollins runs up for a superplex but it’s blocked. They end up on the mat and Rollins goes for a Pedigree but it’s blocked. Jericho takes a Pedigree. More counters and blocks. Rollins powerbombs Owens through the two tables he had leaned up on the outside earlier. A “holy shit” chant starts. Rollins with a Frogsplash for a close 2 count as Jericho pulls the referee out. Rollins takes out Jericho on the floor, beating him around while Owens is down in the ring. Rollins nails the running powerbomb into the steel. Rollins comes right in and eats a superkick. Owens nails the pop-up powerbomb for a close 2 count.

Jericho gets back up as Owens mounts Rollins in the ring with rights, elbows and headbutts. Jericho brings a chair in and hands it to Owens. Jericho with strikes on Rollins. Owens unloads on Rollins with the chair. Rollins comes back with chairshots of his own. Owens drops Rollins on a chair with a DDT. Jericho and Owens keep control and set up two chairs in the middle of the ring. Owens powerbombs Rollins through the two chairs and covers for the win.

Winner: Kevin Owens

– After the match, Owens gets the title and raises it as we get replays. Apologies for the spotty coverage of this match as the WWE Network was having trouble all throughout. Jericho opens the cage door and Owens leaves but Jericho goes back in the ring to drop Rollins with a Codebreaker. Jericho talks some trash to Rollins and stands tall with his fist raised. Jericho’s music hits as we see Owens stumbling to the stage. Jericho makes his exit and joins Owens as Rollins tries to recover.

– We go back to the panel for more discussion.

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RAW Cruiserweight Title Match: Brian Kendrick vs. TJ Perkins

We go to the ring and out first comes Brian Kendrick. WWE RAW Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins is out next. They meet in the middle of the ring and shake hands before the bell.

Kendrick makes it clear early on that he’s not going to let Kendrick win. Back and forth to start until Perkins takes control. Kendrick ends up tying Perkins’ hand to the bottom rope. Kendrick works Perkins over and covers for another 2 count. Kendrick keeps Perkins grounded now. A neckbreaker breaks it. They end up on the floor before coming back in. Perkins takes control and goes to the top. Perkins comes off the top but Kendrick dropkicks him in mid-air for a close 2 count.

Perkins keeps control and hits the big Detonation Kick for a close 2 count. Perkins hits the Wrecking Ball dropkick but Kendrick counters the next move and drops Perkins on his neck with a belly-to-back. Kendrick with a 2 count. Kendrick with another counter into the Captain’s Hook submission. Perkins turns it around to the kneebar but Kendrick gets the bottom rope. Kendrick misses Sliced Bread No. 2 and goes down on his knee. Perkins watches from the top and comes down to the mat as the referee checks on Kendrick.

Perkins comes over but the referee warns him to get back. Perkins checks on Kendrick now. Perkins picks him up but Kendrick drops him with a cheap headbutt. Kendrick tries to get the Captain’s Hook applied. Perkins taps for the finish.

Winner and New RAW Cruiserweight Champion: Brian Kendrick

– After the match, Kendrick celebrates with his title as we get replays.

– We get a backstage segment where it appears Sheamus and Cesaro are on the same page but the tension is still there.

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RAW Tag Team Title Match: Sheamus and Cesaro vs. The New Day

Back to the ring and out come WWE RAW Tag Team Champions The New Day. Xavier Woods takes the mic first and they cut promos. Kofi gets a pop for being from Boston.

Xavier starts off with Cesaro as Kofi watches from the floor. Back and forth from both teams to start. Woods gets a close 2 count on Sheamus. Sheamus drops him with an axe handle. Sheamus keeps Woods grounded now.

Big E finally gets a tag and unloads on Sheamus. Big E with the splash. Cesaro runs in but gets tossed tot he floor. Woods runs the ropes and leaps out onto Cesaro. Sheamus misses a Brogue Kick on Big E. Big E catches Sheamus and powerbombs him for a close 2 count. Sheamus blocks the Big Ending and scoop slams Big E for a 2 count. Woods tags in and hits a crossbody on Sheamus. Sheamus rolls through for a 2 count. Sheamus with White Noise on Woods for a 2 count.

The “shame” chants start up. Cesaro tags in as Sheamus hits a rolling senton on Woods. Cesaro follows up with boots to Woods for a 2 count. Cesaro goes for the Cesaro Swing but can’t hit it. Woods drops Cesaro and Sheamus with superkicks. Woods goes to the top and nails a big elbow drop on Cesaro for a 2 count. Big E gets knocked off the apron by Cesaro. Cesaro unloads on Woods with uppercuts and hits the Swing this time. Cesaro with the Sharpshooter.

Big E runs in and breaks it with a belly-to-belly. Big E tags in and scoops Cesaro. Woods tags in for the Midnight Hour but Sheamus knocks Woods off the top. Sheamus goes for a Brogue on Big E but hits Cesaro instead. He’s shocked. Big E and Sheamus tumble over the top to the floor. Woods crawls back in and covers Cesaro for a 2 count as Sheamus breaks it. Sheamus knocks Big E back to the floor. Woods gets sent over the top as well. Sheamus goes to the top and splashes out onto all three members of The New Day

Sheamus rolls Cesaro in as Woods also makes it back in before the 10 count. Cesaro catches a running kick and turns it into a Sharpshooter on Woods. Cesaro drags him to the middle of the ring. Sheamus stops Big E from getting back in. Big E sends Sheamus to the barrier. Sheamus stops Big E with a Francesca #2 shot to the back. Kofi comes over and drops Sheamus with a Trouble In Paradise. Woods is tapping in the Sharpshooter but the referee calls for the bell after seeing Kofi nail Sheamus. The New Day retains.

Winners by DQ: Sheamus and Cesaro

– After the match, the champions leave with their titles as Cesaro and Sheamus attempt to recover. We go to replays of the finish.

– We get hype for Goldberg vs. Lesnar and Goldberg’s appearance on RAW tomorrow.

– We get a video package for tonight’s main event.

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Hell In a Cell for the WWE RAW Women’s Title: Charlotte Flair vs. Sasha Banks

We go to the ring and out comes Charlotte Flair. She enters as fans start chanting “we want Sasha” for the hometown star. Her music finally hits and out comes WWE RAW Women’s Champion in a Cadillac Escalade with security surrounding her. Sasha exits the Cadillac and makes her way over to the ramp. Sasha makes her way to the ring as we wait for the Cell to be lowered. We get formal ring introductions from JoJo and Charlotte gets booed. Sasha gets the big hometown pop. They start talking trash. The Cell is finally lowered around the ring.

Charlotte attacks with a cheap shot before the Cell can be set in place. She knocks Sasha to the floor and works her over, talking trash. Sasha fights back and takes Charlotte into the crowd. Charlotte turns it back around. Sasha fights back in the middle of the fans. They fight back to ringside and Sasha tosses Charlotte over the barrier. The Cell is down now. Sasha takes apart one of the announce tables for a pop. Charlotte goes to climb the Cell for a big pop. Sasha grabs her leg but gets kicked off. Sasha climbs beside her now.

They climb up a few feet and Sasha slams Charlotte’s face into the steel, sending her to the floor. Charlotte gets up and grabs Sasha, powerbombing her from the Cell through the announce table. A big “holy shit” chant starts. Charlotte won’t back off. One referee yells at her and gets in her face. Both referees check on Sasha as Charlotte looks on and talks trash. She tries to grab Sasha again but gets warned by the official. Sasha stumbles to her feet as fans chant for her. Charlotte tells them to ring the bell. She stands on the announce table and talks more trash. A referee helps Sasha round ringside. She pushes another referee off but falls down. Referees call for paramedics to come check on Sasha now.

Charlotte yells at the referee to give her her title. Charlotte enters the ring and shows off as they put a neck brace on an emotional Sasha. Charlotte continues yelling about being champion as Sasha is loaded onto a stretcher. Charlotte sings “goodbye” to Sasha. Cables get stuck on the stretcher. JoJo announces that Sasha is unable to compete. Due to forfeit, Charlotte is the winner and the new RAW… Sasha gets off the stretcher as the referee waves off JoJo’s announcement. Sasha goes nuts and knocks down a paramedic. Sasha enters the Cell as the referee makes sure she’s ready to go. She says she is and the bell rings.

Charlotte goes to attack but Sasha hits her. Sasha gets the upperhand and Charlotte yells to be let out of the door. Sasha is still fired up until Charlotte pulls her face first into the ring post. Charlotte counters and catapults Sasha into the Cell. The referee checks on Sasha again. Charlotte brings it back in the ring for a 2 count. Charlotte with knees to the back now. More back and forth until Sasha hits the Backstabber. Charlotte still keeps control and dumps Sasha to the floor. Charlotte brings a steel chair to the ring but Sasha baseball slides her into the steel. Sasha with another slide. Sasha runs the ropes and dives out, sending Charlotte into the steel again.

They come back in the ring and Sasha grabs the chair. Charlotte kicks her. Sasha blocks a shot into the chair. More back and forth and blocks. Flair with chops in the corner now. Charlotte climbs up and poses over Charlotte as some fans boo. Sasha pulls her leg out and unloads in the corner. Charlotte keeps fighting but gets tripped face first into the chair. Sasha with more face shots into the chair. Sasha runs the ropes but Charlotte catches her and drops her on top of the chair with a sideslam. The chair doesn’t collapse but Sasha falls to the mat in pain. Charlotte with a 2 count.

Charlotte keeps control and bends Sasha’s back around the ring post. They end up on the floor and Sasha leaps off the cage and nails Charlotte with the double knees. Sasha sends Charlotte into the steel a few times. Sasha pins Charlotte into the steel with double knees a few times. Sasha brings it back in the ring and plays to the crowd for a pop. Sasha with knees in the corner. Sasha with a suplex. She keeps it held and pays tribute to Eddie Guerrero with the trios. Fans chant for Eddie. Sasha goes to the top and hits a Frogsplash for a close 2 count. Sasha gets the Banks Statement applied but Charlotte makes it to the floor. Charlotte with a thrust to the gut and a boot. Sasha with knees to the gut. Sasha ends up putting the mangled chair in the corner and sending Charlotte into it with double knees. Sasha is laid out on the floor after Charlotte pulls her out of the ring face first and she hits the steps.

Charlotte rolls Sasha in the ring and goes under for a table. Charlotte stands the table up on the floor and goes to the top for a superplex on Sasha. Sasha fights her. Charlotte falls to the apron and slips but holds on. Sasha kicks Charlotte off the apron and she falls onto the table, barely collapsing it. Sasha goes to the floor and slowly brings Charlotte back in the ring. Sasha with a 2 count. Sasha goes back under the ring and gets another table as fans pop. She brings the table in but Charlotte tries to push it back out. She table catches Sasha in her upper body and sends her back into the steel. Charlotte stands the table up in the ring now. Sasha comes back in and they trade shots. Back and forth until Charlotte runs over Sasha with a boot. Charlotte goes for the Figure Four and gets it locked. Charlotte bridges into the Figure Eight but Sasha grabs a chair and unloads into her hip to break the hold.

Fans chant for Sasha now. They get up and Charlotte nails a forearm. Charlotte yells at Sasha to respect her. Sasha fires back with a forearm. Sasha with another big strike but they both collide and go down. Sasha tries to get the Statement applied but Charlotte hits three backbreakers for a close 2 count. Charlotte places Sasha on top of the table and chops her in the chest. Charlotte talks more trash and delivers another chop. She climbs to the top for the big moonsault but Sasha cuts her off. Sasha pulls the table across the ring and leans it in the corner. She goes back to Charlotte and tries to powerbomb her across the ring through the table but she collapses. Charlotte rag-dolls Sasha on top of the table in the corner twice. Charlotte with a Natural Selection for the win and the title.

Winner and New WWE RAW Women’s Champion: Charlotte

– After the match, Charlotte gets the title and celebrates as we go to replays. Sasha is slow to recover. Hell In a Cell goes off the air with Charlotte holding her title high.