Roman Reigns once again asserted his dominance as Universal Champion, delivering a crushing defeat to Rey Mysterio in a brutal Hell in a Cell match that left fans in shock. The match, initially set for the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, was moved to SmackDown after Rey Mysterio demanded an early confrontation, and Reigns gladly accepted the challenge.
Rey’s determination was clear from the start. He publicly lobbied for the match to be brought forward, tweeting, “It’s eating me up inside. I can’t wait any longer. I want the Hell In A Cell match tomorrow night.” Reigns, showing his unwavering confidence, responded, “Sunday. Friday. Any day. Makes no difference to me. It’ll be my pleasure to disgrace what’s left of your family name tomorrow night inside Hell in a Cell!”
The match kicked off with Rey showing heart and aggression, but it wasn’t long before Reigns’ power overwhelmed the veteran. A devastating release powerbomb sent Rey crashing into the steel cage outside the ring, a move that stunned the audience. Reigns then dragged Mysterio back into the ring, locking him into a modified guillotine hold. Unable to escape, Rey had no choice but to tap out, cementing Reigns’ reign of dominance over WWE.
This match wasn’t just about the Universal Championship; it was deeply personal. The feud had been building for weeks, starting when The Usos, Reigns’ cousins, earned a tag team title shot against Rey and his son, Dominik Mysterio. However, tensions arose within the family as Reigns wasn’t pleased with Jey Uso’s focus on his brother Jimmy rather than his duty to The Tribal Chief.
After The Usos’ loss to The Mysterios in a controversial match, Reigns took matters into his own hands, ruthlessly attacking both Rey and Dominik. The assault led to Rey’s challenge for the Hell in a Cell match, as he sought to avenge his son. Yet, despite laying traps and attacking Reigns with kendo sticks, the father-son duo couldn’t withstand the brute force of Reigns, who even powerbombed Dominik out of the ring in a shocking moment.
While many expected Reigns to retain his title, the match was still filled with drama, marking Rey’s first-ever Hell in a Cell match and his willingness to push himself to the limit. However, Reigns once again proved why he is the Head of the Table, cementing his status as one of WWE’s most dominant champions.
As the WWE Universe continues to process Rey’s devastating loss, the question remains: What’s next for Roman Reigns, and can anyone stop his historic reign at the top?
