WWE Hell In A Cell 2018: 10 Things That Must Happen

3. Styles Wins Amidst Controversy

Samoa Joe
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Several of these 'X Things That Must Happen' articles for WWE pay-per-views have called for matches to be turned into No DQ efforts on the night. It never happens, so it's time to mix things up a bit and call for WWE to resist the urge to tack a stipulation onto Styles vs. Joe at Hell in a Cell.

There's one simple reason, and it's similar to the earlier Miz vs. Bryan point: the rivalry can extend to Super Show-Down next month.

Nobody should pretend that HIAC is some vital part of WWE's 2018 calendar. It's not, it's functional at best, and it's a vehicle to further the promotion's top feuds whilst sprinkling on a little cage-based fairy dust. That's just the way things are now. Therefore, AJ should win on Sunday, albeit under controversial circumstances.

Should Styles make Joe tap out in his Calf Crusher, he'll instantly rush off to celebrate with his family. Meanwhile, in-ring, the Samoan can point out to the ref that his foot was underneath the rope, and GM Paige can agree on SmackDown 48 hours later.

Boom, rematch in Oz.

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