WWE Hell In A Cell 2022 Review

Bianca BelAir(c) vs Asuka vs Becky Lynch | Raw Women’s Championship Triple Threat Match

Bianca BelAir def. Asuka via Pinfall at 18:55

A few mistimings and awkward moments, but this is a very good opening match with some nice exchanges, a nice pace, and the three of them all looked to equally have a chance at winning. A good choice to start the show off with. ***1/4

Bobby Lashley vs Omos & M.V.P. | 2-on-1 Handicap Match

Bobby Lashley def. M.V.P. via Submission at 8:22

Not the best when it comes to in ring action, but it’s a very fun dramatic filled watch with Omos and MVP destroying Lashley before he comes back and outlast the giant and his disciple to a huge pop. **1/2

Kevin Owens vs Ezekiel | Singles Match

Kevin Owens def. Ezekiel via Pinfall at 9:21

These two put on a show for the time they got. A pretty good 50/50 clash with Owens finally getting his redemption against the annoying Ezekiel. And let me talk about my boy Ezekiel! For the 2 months he’s been here he’s become a very good wrestler and I honestly expect him to become an all timer in the next few years! ***

The Judgment Day vs AJ Styles, Finn Balor, & Liv Morgan | 6 Person Intergender Tag Team Match

Edge def. Finn Balor via Pinfall at 16:01

Pretty good match here. Fun as well. Some chaos all around. Took a bit to get going, but the second half of the match is pretty intense and the drama towards Balor and Edge’s final exchanges was fun. I’m interested in if they’ll have Rhea interact with the guys in this feud. ***

Happy Corbin vs Madcap Moss | No Holds Barred Match

Madcap Moss def. Happy Corbin via Pinfall at 11:50

Solid brawl here. Both these guys aren’t exactly the best in the ring, but have a weirdly solid chemistry with each other. Ending spot surprised me as I didn’t think Madcap would get revenge that easily. **1/2

Theory(c) vs Mustafa Ali | United States Championship Match

Theory def. Mustafa Ali via Pinfall at 10:23

A solid match, but I just couldn’t really care less about it. Ali didn’t have the momentum he should’ve had here and all the build to this match just seemed a bit wasted. **1/2

Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins | Hell In A Cell Match

Cody Rhodes def. Seth Rollins via Pinfall at 24:20

This man Cody wrestled with a completely torn pec and still had a great match with almost no problems. That is admirable. The match throughout tells a nice story of Cody overcoming the near unbearable pain Rollins put on his injury. Nice finishing sequences to close the show and end this magnificent trilogy of matches. ***1/2

Overall this show was very good despite the really bad build up. Nothing here was bad, the crowd was very receptional, and it was paced nicely. Probably the 2nd best PPV of the year so far. 7/10