Cody Rhodes goes through hell (in a cell) with torn pectoral muscle

By Ryan Satin
FOX Sports activities WWE Analyst 

WWE Hell in a Cell ’22 was headlined by Cody Rhodes wrestling for over 20 minutes with a torn pectoral muscle. Sure, actually.

Hell in a Cell additionally featured a wonderful Uncooked Ladies’s title match, The Judgement Day asserting their dominance in a Combined tag workforce affair and Mustafa Ali almost profitable the USA Championship. 

Earlier than tackling every part that occurred with Cody Rhodes in the primary occasion, right here’s a fast recap of the match outcomes: 

– Bianca Belair defeated Asuka and Becky Lynch through pinfall to retain the Uncooked Ladies’s Championship

– Bobby Lashley defeated MVP and Omos in a handicap match through submission after locking MVP within the Harm Lock

– Kevin Owens defeated Ezekiel through pinfall after hitting The Stunner 

– The Judgement Day (Edge, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley) defeated AJ Kinds, Finn Balor and Liv Morgan through pinfall 

– Madcap Moss defeated Completely satisfied Corbin through pinfall 

– Principle defeated Mustafa Ali through pinfall after hitting the ATL to retain the USA Championship 

– Cody Rhodes defeated Seth Rollins through pinfall in a Hell in a Cell match 

Second of the night time: Cody Rhodes unveils torn pec 

In the course of the kickoff present, it was introduced that in preparation for the match, Rhodes had fully torn his proper pectoral tendon off the bone. 

Surprisingly, nonetheless, he nonetheless deliberate to compete.

Because the present started, many questioned if that would actually occur, but Cody one way or the other defied the chances by strolling to the ring for his match.

When “The American Nightmare” took off his jacket, although, the bruising throughout his arm/chest was unattainable to overlook, and an eerie silence got here throughout the sector.

Nobody believed he’d truly be capable to wrestle like that, but …

Match of the night time: Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins — Hell in a Cell 

This was one of the compelling WWE matches of the final decade.

Seeing somebody’s physique bruised that badly stepping into, realizing they’re most definitely heading for surgical procedure quickly, makes each punch, each slam, each hit with a overseas object permeate by way of the display screen into your physique. There’s no suspension of disbelief wanted in a situation like this. 

It’s all very actual, and really painful. 

Nevertheless, as loopy or harmful as it might have been, you possibly can’t assist however respect Rhodes for risking all of it to placed on an epic match for the followers who paid to see him carry out. It additionally gave a satisfying conclusion to his return storyline.

Main props go to Rollins as nicely. 

Not a single soul wished to see him win this match as soon as Cody unveiled that large bruise, but he performed it to his benefit completely by being probably the most villainous opponent potential.

The polka dots on his gear and Dusty Rhodes weight belt. Concentrating on the harm with out hesitation. Busting out a sledgehammer à la Triple H. 

All of it was masterful.

Lingering query: Ought to the model cut up be dropped for now?

With Rhodes most definitely out for the foreseeable future, Roman Reigns seemingly on a extra restricted schedule, and Randy Orton’s standing up within the air, an argument might be made to finish the model cut up.

As I wrote in my SmackDown roundup on Friday, SmackDown’s roster has been feeling skinny currently. With Cody and Randy Orton gone now, too, Uncooked shall be equally affected.

Combining the rosters to fight this may be one of the best plan of action.

Extra Hell in a Cell highlights: 

The Judgement Day had a formidable exhibiting.

This was one of many higher Combined tag matches in current reminiscence.

Mustafa Ali and Principle have nice chemistry collectively.

Principle was clearly the favourite stepping into, however Ali did a implausible job of creating followers imagine he truly had an opportunity to win.

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Ryan Satin is a WWE analyst for FOX Sports activities. Satin beforehand appeared on FS1’s “WWE Backstage” and based Professional Wrestling Sheet, the place he broke numerous information tales as editor-in-chief.

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