Well folks, after over a month of buildup, its finally time for the WWE superstars to face hell. When the cell descends on Phillips Arena Sunday, we can expect what looks to be one of the best Pay-Per-Views of 2012, a continued sign of the WWEs resurgence as it shifts into the Reality Era of wrestling. Theres a lot of speculation as to what expect from the Superstars, but the one thing for sure is that Hell in the Cell will not be a disappointment. With that in mind, its time to make some bold predictions based on pure speculation.
Match #1: Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio From the outset, this rivalry felt a little bit forced. With Del Rio and Orton essentially taking turns calling each other out and taking the opportunity to screw the other whenever they could, it was a feud that ultimately went nowhere, and will most likely disappear after Hell in the Cell. On one hand, you have the controversial Orton, a main event caliber superstar who has been forced into relative title obscurity because of continued violations of the WWEs health and wellness policy. On the other, you have Alberto Del Rio, who, like Orton, is an incredible in-ring performer. While Del Rio has an extremely prestigious pedigree, having been born into the same wrestling family as Mio Mascaras, he doesnt really have anything to offer over the microphone. His promos often come across flat, with a gimmick that feels one-dimensional. I think that Hell in the Cell marks a definite point at which Del Rio will have to seriously rethink his trajectory within the WWE. This match feels like the perfect time to put Orton over, continuing his impressive streak and vaulting him back into the main event picture for Survivor Series.
Winner: Randy Orton