WWE Hell In A Cell Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

WWE was live at the Little Caesar's Arena in Detroit, Michigan for WWE Hell In A Cell. The Smackdown Live roster took center stage in this year's battle within Satan's Playground. All the titles were on the line and two matches took place inside the Hell In A Cell.

** Hell In A Cell Card **

- WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jinder Mahal defended his title against Shinsuke Nakamura.
- WWE United States Champion AJ Styles defended his title against Baron Corbin.
- WWE Smackdown Live Women's Champion Nattie Neidhart defended her title against Charlotte.
- WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Champions The New Day defended their titles against The Usos in a Hell In A Cell Match.
- Kevin Owens battled Shane McMahon in a Hell In A Cell Match.
- Bobby Roode battled Dolph Ziggler.
- Randy Orton battled Rusev.
- Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin battled The Hype Bros.

- Tyler Breeze and Fandango returned with more Fashion Files.

** Hell In A Cell PreShow **

- Backstage, Tye Dillinger tells Smackdown Live GM Daniel Bryan that he should be in tonight's WWE United States Championship Match after his win over Baron Corbin. Bryan agrees and makes tonight's match a Triple Threat Match.

- Social Media Lounge Interview With Charlotte: Charlotte says she's nervous and excited, but confident that she'll beat Nattie Neidhart tonight. Charlotte is asked about the possibility of Carmella cashing in her Money In The Bank briefcase. Charlotte says she'll worry about that when the time comes because Nattie is her main focus. Charlotte ends the interview by stating that Flair's are better than Hart's.

- Backstage, Baron Corbin is interviewed. Corbin is upset that Tye Dillinger was just added to his match tonight. Corbin say's he'll prove that he's not a fluke when he walks out tonight the new WWE United States Champion.

- Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin vs. Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley: The match closes out with Mojo getting a near fall power slam. Gable takes control, goes for a moonsault, but has to pull back and land on his feet. Gable hits a belly to belly on Mojo, hits the moonsault on the second attempt and gets a near fall. Benjamin tags in, unloads offense on Mojo and takes out Ryder. Mojo takes control, tags in Ryder and they go for the Hype Ryder. Benjamin counters, hits Paydirt on Ryder, but Mojo breaks up the pinfall. Mojo gets tossed outside as Gable tags in. Gable and Benjamin hit the double team finisher on Ryder and score the pinfall.
Winners: Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin, by pinfall.

** WWE Hell In A Cell **

- "WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Championship, Hell In A Cell Match": The New Day (c) vs. The Usos: The match closes out with The Usos hit Superfly Splashes on Big E for a near fall. The Usos handcuff Big E to the corner and the ring post and beat him down. Woods has both arms handcuffed and gets beaten with a kendo stick. The Usos taunt Kofi outside the cage and unload more kendo stick shots on Woods as he tries to fight back. The Usos uncuff Woods and then work over Big E with the kendo sticks. Big E gets free and is able to toss Jimmy over the ropes and grabs Jey by the throat. Big E hits a belly to belly on Jey and then drives Jimmy into the cell wall. Big E drives Jey into the cell wall and then hits the Big Ending on Jimmy for a near fall.

Jey goes for a Uso Kick, but Big E counters and applies a submission. Jimmy breaks it up with an Uso Kick. The Usos double team Big E and hit Uso Splashes, but Woods stops the pinfall. The Usos unload kendo stick shots on Woods as he tries to fight back. Jey grabs a steel chair and lays it on Woods. The Usos hit double Uso Splashes on Woods, score the pinfall and win the tag team titles.
Winners: The Usos, by pinfall, to win the WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Championship.

- Backstage, AJ Styles says he's still confident even with Tye Dillinger being added to his title match.

- Randy Orton vs. Rusev: The match closes out with Rusev countering the draping DDT, hits a fall away slam and then a kick for a near fall. Orton escapes The Accolade submission and slides outside. Rusev follows and hits a running kick. Rusev misses a dive off the ropes at Orton. Orton hits the draping DDT and measures for the RKO. Rusev blocks it and gets Orton trapped in The Accolade submission. Orton counters that and hits the RKO for the pinfall.
Winner: Randy Orton, by pinfall.

- "WWE United States Championship, Triple Match Match": AJ Styles (c) vs. Tye Dillinger vs. Baron Corbin: The match closes out with Styles countering the Tye Breaker and Dillinger countering the Styles Clash. Styles applies the Calf Crusher submission, but Corbin breaks the submission. Styles hits the Phenomenal Forearm on Corbin. Corbin is back up and shoves Styles into the ring post. Dillinger gets a near fall rollup on Corbin. Dillinger lands a boot, but gets laid out with Deep Six. Corbin counters the Phenomenal Forearm from Styles and hits a chokeslam/backbreaker combo for a near fall. Corbin hits corner clotheslines and Styles comes back and unloads.

Dillinger super kicks Corbin and Styles hits a Pele Kick on Dillinger. Styles hits a springboard 450 on Corbin, but Dillinger breaks up the pinfall. Styles unloads on Dillinger until Dillinger attempts the Tye Breaker. Styles hits the Phenomenal Forearm on Dillinger, but Styles gets tossed outside by Corbin. Corbin covers Dillinger and scores the pinfall to win the title.
Winner: Baron Corbin, by pinfall, to win the WWE United States Championship.

- "WWE Smackdown Live Women's Championship Match": Nattie Neidhart (c) vs. Charlotte: The match closes out with Nattie charging and catching a bit boot from Charlotte. Charlotte attempts a Figure Four submission, but gets sent outside. Nattie sends Charlotte knee first into the steel steps and then applies the Sharpshooter submission. Charlotte escapes and sends Nattie into the corner. Nattie rolls outside to avoid a moonsault, but gets kicked on the apron. Charlotte takes Nattie out on the floor with a moonsault. Nattie grabs a steel chair and nails Charlotte, getting herself DQ'ed.
Winner: Charlotte, by DQ.

- After the match, Nattie attacks Charlotte with the steel chair and works on Charlotte's injured knee. Nattie lands another cheap shot and calls Charlotte pathetic. 

- Fashion Files Episode: The Ascension are in disguise at The Fashion Files headquarters. They deliver a poster to Breezango that states that The Ascension want to be their friends. Breezango mock The Ascension, who reveal themselves in disguise. The Ascension leave and Breezango find a briefcase outside their office. Breezango open the cass and they announce that they now have a new case to investigate. 

- "WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match": Jinder Mahal (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura: The match closes out with Nakamura coming off the ropes and nailing Mahal. The Singh Brothers try to distract Nakamura, but the referee catches them. Nakamura drops the brothers and then takes down Mahal. The referee finally ejects the Singh Brothers for trying to interfere again. Nakamura hits the Kinshasa on Mahal, but the referee is still being distracted. Nakamura attempts another Kinshasa, but Mahal rolls outside and tries to leave. Nakamura tosses Mahal back into the ring and they trade blows. Nakamura goes for the Kinshasa, but misses and cracks his knee on the turnbuckle. Mahal hits the Cobra Clutch Slam, scores the pinfall and retains the title. 
Winner: Jinder Mahal, by pinfall, to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

- Backstage, Kevin Owens is interviewed. Owens says he'll destroy Shane McMahon, Shane isn't a good person and he'll send Shane right where he belongs tonight, straight to hell.

- Bobby Roode vs. Dolph Ziggler: The match closes out with Roode unloading on Ziggler and lands boots in the corner. Roode hits a block buster on Ziggler and gets a near fall. Roode hits a Uranage on Ziggler and gets another near fall. Ziggler counters the Glorious DDT and gets a near fall rollup. Ziggler hits a DDT of his own on Roode and gets a near fall. Roode and Ziggler trade offense until Ziggler gets a sleeper hold submission applied. Roode escapes, but Ziggler hits the Fameasser for a near fall. Ziggler goes for a super kick, but Roode counters and hits a spine buster. Ziggler counters the Glorious DDT and rolls Roode up with a handful of tights for a near fall. Roode counters another Ziggler pinfall and uses the tights of his own to score the pinfall.
Winner: Bobby Roode, by pinfall.

- After the match, Ziggler lays out Roode with a Zig Zag.

- "Falls Count Anywhere, Hell In a Cell Match": Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens: The match closes out with both Owens and Shane climbing on top of the cell roof and brawling. Shane suplexes Owens on the roof, Owens comes back with a super kick. Owens hits a senton and then Shane counters a power bomb by back dropping Owens on the roof. Owens grabs Shane and drills him on the roof with the Pop Up Power Bomb. Owens goes to toss Shane off the cell roof, but Shane counters and kicks out Owens' knee. Shane and Owens trade shots until climbing off the roof. Shane sends Owens flying off the cell wall and right through the announcers table below. WWE Medical check on Owens, but he shoves them away. Shane lays Owens on the floor and then takes apart the other announcers table. Shane lays Owens on the table and connects with a head butt. Shane climbs back up to the roof of the cell and leaps off towards Owens. Sami Zayn suddenly appears and pulls Owens out of the way causing Shane to crash through the table. WWE Medical rush over to check on Shane. Zayn grabs Owens, throws him on top of Shane and orders the referee to count. The referee hesitates by finally counts the pinfall.
Winner: Kevin Owens, by pinfall.

WWE Hell In A Cell Preview

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

What's up wrestling fans it's time for the WWE Hell In A Cell preview for this Sunday's pay per view live on the WWE Network. WWE Hell In A Cell will be live at the Little Caesar's Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

- "WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match": Jinder Mahal (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura: Last month at WWE SummerSlam, Jinder Mahal defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, with the help from The Singh Brothers. Nakamura got revenge on The Singh Brothers by defeating them in a handicap match a week later. Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton then battled in a #1 Contender Match to determine who would get a title shot at WWE Hell In A Cell, which Nakamura came out of victorious. Mahal spent two weeks mocking Nakamura, his ring entrance, his facial expressions and didn't understand why he had to face Nakamura again when he already beat him. Nakamura responded by promising to defeat Mahal at WWE Hell In A Cell and taking the title away from him. Can Mahal continue his run as the underdog world champion? Will Nakamura finally win the world title now or will The Singh Brothers put a stop to it again??

- "Falls Count Anywhere, Hell In A Cell Match": Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon: Kevin Owens has spent the whole month of August and September placing blame on Shane McMahon for all his issues with the WWE. Owens has blamed Shane for poor officiating in his WWE United States Championship matches against AJ Styles and has accused Shane of disrespect towards him. Shane confronted Owens and told Owens that all his issues have been his own doing and Shane isn't to blame for any of it. Owens took verbal shots at Shane, his family and his kids, making Shane snap and physically attacking Owens. Shane was place on suspension from the company until Vince McMahon could sort things out with Owens, who threatened to sue the WWE. Vince met with Owens, reinstated Shane and announced Shane vs. Owens inside the Hell In A Cell. Owens snapped and viciously attacked Vince after the announcement and promised to end Shane at WWE Hell In A Cell. Shane McMahon responded by threatening to give Owens the beating of his life inside the cell. One week before Hell In A Cell, Shane and Owens had a face to face which ended in another wild brawl throughout the arena. Shane announced that their Hell In A Cell Match would now be a Falls Count Anywhere, Hell In A Cell Match. Will Kevin Owens take out Shane McMahon inside the cell? Can Shane give Owens the beating of his life and defend his families honor??

- "WWE United States Championship Match": AJ Styles (c) vs. Baron Corbin: AJ Styles reinstated the WWE United States Open Challenge and was answered by Tye Dillinger, which upset Baron Corbin because he said he was going to answer the challenge first. Styles defeated Dillinger to retain and then Corbin attacked Dillinger until Styles made the save. Styles faced Dillinger again after Styles offered Dillinger a rematch. Corbin tried to interfere in the match, but was taken out by Styles and a Phenomenal Forearm. After Styles defeated Dillinger, Corbin attacked both men and made it clear that he was answering the next open challenge. Before the match could take place, Corbin jumped Styles from behind and beat Styles down until Dillinger made the save. Corbin would go on to beat Dillinger by countout a week later and then challenge Styles to a title match at WWE Hell In A Cell, which Styles accepted. Can Styles retain his title or will the self proclaimed Lone Wolf win his first WWE title??

- "WWE Smackdown Live World Tag Team Championship, Hell In A Cell Match": The New Day (c) vs. The Usos: Two months ago at WWE SummerSlam, The Usos defeated The New Day to become the new tag team champions. The Usos went on to defeat The New Day again in a non title match with the winner getting to pick the stipulation for The New Day's tag title rematch. The Usos chose a Las Vegas Street Fight Match for a live episode of Smackdown Live. The New Day went on to defeat The Usos in the Las Vegas Street Fight Match to win back the tag team titles. The Usos demanded their rematch for the tag team titles at WWE Hell In A Cell, but The New Day said they'd only do it if they would battle inside the Hell In A Cell. The Usos accepted the challenge, giving us a first time ever that the tag team titles are being defended inside the Hell In A Cell.

- "WWE Smackdown Live Women's Championship Match": Nattie Neidhart (c) vs. Charlotte: The feud between these two began when Charlotte was giving an update on her father, Ric Flair, who had just been hospitalized. Nattie interrupted Charlotte, forcing Charlotte to challenge Nattie for a title shot. Becky Lynch, Naomi and Tamina also interrupted and demanded title shots. Smackdown Live GM Daniel Bryan made a Fatal Four Way Match with the winner getting the title shot against Nattie at WWE Hell In A Cell. Charlotte ended up winning the Fatal Four Way Match and earned the shot at the title. Nattie responded to Charlotte's victory by saying that she's glad Ric is feeling better so he can watch his daughter lose at WWE Hell In A Cell. Also lets not forget about Ms. Money In The Bank Carmella, who still has her briefcase and could cash in for a title shot at anytime.

- Bobby Roode vs. Dolph Ziggler: For several weeks Dolph Ziggler has become an impersonator of many past WWE gimmicks, claiming that anyone could play any of them. Ziggler accused the fans of loving dumb gimmicks instead of appreciating a wrestler like himself that could put on a five star match and never needed a gimmick to get over. Bobby Roode, who was just called up from NXT, finally confronted Ziggler. Roode complimented Ziggler's in ring work, but asked Ziggler to prove that he is the best in a match at WWE Hell in a Cell, which Ziggler accepted.

- Randy Orton vs. Rusev: Two months ago at WWE SummerSlam, Randy Orton defeated Rusev in a quick 10 seconds. Rusev went home to Bulgaria and was humiliated by his family and friends for his loss. Rusev returned and with the help of Aiden English, defeated Randy Orton in 10 seconds in a rematch, getting his revenge. Rusev held a celebration for his victory, was given the key to the city of his hometown in Bulgaria by their mayor and Aiden English was there to honor Rusev in song. Orton interrupted the ceremony and delivered an RKO to both English and Rusev, ruining everything. Orton told Rusev that if he was interested than he'd meet him at WWE Hell In A Cell. Rusev accepted the challenge and the match was made official.

- Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin vs. The Hype Bros.: One week before WWE Hell In A Cell, this tag team match was announced for the PreShow. Shelton Benjamin has returned to the WWE and was placed in a tag team with Chad Gable. The Hype Bros. meanwhile have hit a minor losing streak and there appears to be a little bit of tension between Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley. Which tag team will come out on top in this one??

- Tyler Breeze and Fandango return with another edition of The Fashion Files.

Wrestling Lockup With Brandon 10/4/17: SmackDown Live Denver Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Smackdown Live was live this week in Denver, Colorado. This week's edition was the go home show to this Sunday night's WWE Hell In A Cell. What went down tonight going into the pay per view?

** Smackdown Live Card **

- WWE Smackdown Live Women's Champion Nattie Neidhart and Ms. Money In The Bank Carmella battled Charlotte and Becky Lynch.
- Bobby Roode battled Mike Kanellis.
- Baron Corbin battled Tye Dillinger.
- Randy Orton battled Aiden English.

- Kevin Owens and Shane McMahon meet face to face before their Hell In A Cell Match this Sunday.

** Smackdown Live **

- Smackdown Live kicks off with the whole roster on stage and a moment of silence is given for Las Vegas after the shooting on Sunday night.

- Shinsuke Nakamura Interview: Renee Young is in the ring to interview Shinsuke Nakamura. Nakamura is asked about Jinder Mahal's insults towards Nakamura. Nakamura says sticks and stones may break his bones but words will never hurt him. The Singh Brothers suddenly interrupt and distract Nakamura allowing Mahal to attack from behind. Nakamura fights back and lays out both Singh Brothers. Nakamura goes for the Kinshasa, but The Singh Brothers grab Nakamura's legs, allowing Mahal to regain control. Nakamura gets the 3 on 1 beat down and then gets laid out with the Cobra Clutch Slam.

- Charlotte and Becky Lynch vs. Carmella and Nattie Neidhart: The match closes out with Charlotte going for the Figure Four submission, but Nattie kicks her away. Nattie distracts the referee as Carmella hits Becky with her briefcase. Charlotte gets distracted by Carmella allowing Nattie to attack from behind. Nattie locks Charlotte in the Sharpshooter submission and gets the tap out win.
Winners: Nattie Neidhart and Carmella, by submission.

- Mike Kanellis vs. Bobby Roode: The match closes out with Roode regains control of Roode, hits a spinebuster and then the Glorious DDT for the pinfall.
Winner: Bobby Roode, by pinfall.

- After the match, Dolph Ziggler interrupts and mocks Roode. Ziggler says he's working on the perfect ring entrance for Sunday against Roode and it'll be something so great that we've never seen it before. Ziggler says he's going to expose Roode for what he is, nothing but a flashy gimmick. Roode tells Ziggler that he's doing the ring entrance thing all wrong and then does his to close the segment.

- The Usos Promo: The Usos warn The New Day of what is going to happen to them inside the Hell In A Cell on Sunday. The New Day interrupt and state that they have changed the tag team division and have left everyone in awe. The New Day mock The Usos and guarantee they will leave WWE Hell In A Cell still the tag team champions to end the segment. 

- Backstage, Jinder Mahal tells us to look at what he did to Shinsuke Nakamura earlier. Mahal says the same thing will happen at WWE Hell In A Cell because everyone underestimates Mahal.

- Tye Dillinger vs. Baron Corbin: The match closes out with Corbin sending Dillinger into the steel steps. Corbin takes control of Dillinger with more offense. Dillinger ends up catching Corbin off guard and gets a rollup pinfall.
Winner: Tye Dillinger, by pinfall.

- After the match, AJ Styles appears on the TitanTron and mocks Corbin about his losing streak.

- Dana Warrior and the Smackdown Live women present WWE Women's Championships to breast cancer survivors.

- Randy Orton vs. Aiden English: The match closes out with Rusev jumping on the apron and distracting Orton, allowing English to attack. English takes down Orton and unloads stomps. Orton is back up and hits the RKO outta nowhere for the pinfall.
Winner: Randy Orton, by pinfall.

- After the match, Rusev fakes an attack, but retreats instead.

- Backstage, Sami Zayn tells Shane McMahon that he can tell that Shane is ready for Hell In A Cell. Zayn warns Shane about how lethal Owens can be. Shane says he isn't worried because Owens will need to worry about Shane. Shane tells Zayn that he respects Zayn, but Zayn needs to mind his own business.

- Kevin Owens and Shane McMahon Face To Face: Shane is out first and says he's been looking forward to going face to face with Kevin Owens for a long time. Shane calls out Owens, but he no shows. Shane says Owens' true colors come out when his back is against the wall, Owens is nothing but a coward, Owens won't be able to run this Sunday and when the Cell door closes, Shane is going to change Owens' life. Shane announces that the match will now be a Falls Count Anywhere Hell In A Cell Match. Shane says he's going to beat some humility into Owens, beat him beyond recognition. Owens' voice is heard coming from the arena as he walks down the stairway in the crowd.

Owens says he's leaving because he spent enough time in Denver. Shane calls Owens a coward and says he's bringing the fight to Owens than. Owens jumps Shane by the concession stand, sends Shane into a wall and then power bombs him through the merchandise table. Owens heads to the ring and grabs a microphone. Owens agrees to the new stipulation because he wants to beat Shane's ass everywhere. Owens says he's going to power bomb Shane repeatedly until Shane forgets the names of his kids. Owens says Shane won't be jumping off the cell because Owens will throw him off. Shane returns, starts unloading on Owens and dumps him over the barricade. Shane hits a clothesline off the barricade. Owens tosses Shane over the announcers table. Shane unloads on Owens, but eats a super kick. Owens hits a headbutt and then the Pop Up Power Bomb on Shane. Referees force Owens to leave as Shane gets back to his feet and wants to keep fighting to end the show.