WWE Hell In A Cell 2018: Every Match Ranked From Worst To Best

8. WWE Universal Title - Hell In A Cell: Roman Reigns (C) Vs. Braun Strowman

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Result: Brock Lesnar's interference causes a no contest...because reasons (24:00).

Rating: What a mess this match was. The early going was fine enough, though Mick Foley blatantly botched a three-count about half-way through the match, shortly before this thing enthusiastically drove itself off a cliff.

Soon enough interference shenanigans attempted to perk things up, but what kind of confidence does it show in your champ if you're having him take a 10-minute nap while Added Value takes place on top of the cell?

The falling spot with Ziggler and Rollins looked desperately silly, and Lesnar's predictable arrival saw the match devolve into shameless overbooked nonsense.

The no contest ending drew apt comparisons to Russo-era WCW, because while you can (barely) get away with screwy finishes in straight singles matches, it's simply unacceptable for HIAC.

While we mercifully didn't see Strowman eat a loss here, this was a flop of a main event that reiterates the booking team have no clear through-line for their ideas. 4/10

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