The most brutal night on the WWE calendar is almost here. The eyes of the WWE Universe are sure to be locked on Dallas as the ominous Hell in a Cell touches ground at the American Airlines Arena.
Fans are itching to see John Cena battle Randy Orton and Dean Ambrose finally get his hands on Seth Rollins inside the Cell, but there’s plenty more to be excited about at Hell in a Cell 2014. Stroll through and check out WWE.com’s predictions for the action-packed card.
@JoeyStyles: Aside from winning the WWE Championship from Daniel Bryan when special guest referee Triple H double crossed the “Yes!” Man 14 months ago, Randy Orton’s association with The Authority has left him a caged predator. The third-generation Superstar has wasted far too much time playing backup to Seth Rollins, which has seemingly sapped the venom from The Viper’s fangs. Conversely, John Cena’s rebound from one of the worst beatings in WWE history at the massive hands of WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar has made him more determined than ever to AA anyone and everyone in his path. WINNER: John Cena
@HowardFinkel: I expect nothing short of an epic confrontation between two of WWE’s most stalwart competitors. With the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow being a future WWE World Championship Match against Brock Lesnar, both men have everything to gain … and everything to lose! I’m going with Orton to withstand Cena’s onslaught and the rigors of competing in the Cell to achieve victory. WINNER: Randy Orton
Anthony Benigno: There’s a reason this rivalry is classic. These two have been Nos. 1 and 1A in WWE, in some order, ever since they came onto the scene 12 years ago, and with a chance at the WWE World Heavyweight Title on the line, it’s the biggest Cena-Orton collision since … well, the last time they did battle at the Royal Rumble. Trapping them inside Hell in a Cell adds a dangerous new dimension to the contest, one that I’d argue favors Orton above the 15-time World Champion. Bold prediction here (sorry, Raw Pre-Show dudes): Orton conquers his longtime enemy again and goes on to face The Conqueror in aveerrryyinteresting match that will test where The Authority’s loyalties truly lie. WINNER: Randy Orton
Jeff Laboon: No one knows John Cena’s arsenal better than Randy Orton. The longtime rivals have battled from San Diego to Sydney, but The Viper stood tall after the last two times they met one-on-one on pay-per-view — WWE Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2013 and Royal Rumble 2014. Oh, and Orton defeated Cena inside Hell in a Cell once before. WINNER: Randy Orton
Bobby Melok: While Randy Orton may be the more experienced competitor inside Hell in a Cell, John Cena is fighting for something greater — the chance to reclaim the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from Brock Lesnar. When Cena has his sights set on something, there’s nothing anyone can do to stop him. WINNER: John Cena
Randy Orton: 3, John Cena: 2