DX Wins the War of Hell; Kofi Still Champion

The final title defense was a Triple Threat Match for Kofi Kingston’s United States Championship. Now, Kofi has defended the title successfully in two Fatal Four-Ways, a Six Pack Challenge, and numerous single defenses. The man is possibly one of the luckiest title holders in the WWE thus far. But does Kofi really deserve to be champion for so long? Since being drafted to RAW, Kingston has become the Intercontinental Champion and World Tag Team Champion. However, the last time he had a feud was back in ECW against Shelton Benjamin. His opponents for the night, The Miz and Jack Swagger, have disregarded Kofi as an actual threat to their title match. Miz and Swagger have a better standing feud with one another that it’s sad that Kofi is stuck in the middle of this. And it’s understandable seeing as both are egotistical and believe they deserve the title without actually fighting for it. Carlito would actually be a good match for Kofi Kingston, seeing as both are suppose to be from the Caribbean. That was until Kofi changed the country where he’s billed from now – Ghana, West Africa. And you know what would be nice… if Kofi actually got angry for a change and spoke on the mic. But that’s just me. This match was disappointing because both Jack Swagger and The Miz were primed to win that title.

And the final match of the night was contested again inside Hell in a Cell. D-Generation X reformed to take on Legacy, who they successfully defeated at SummerSlam. But then they lost to them in a Submission’s Count Anywhere match at Breaking Point. With each side holding a victory over the other, this dispute had to be settled once and for all inside Hell’s Playground. DX, not only did they stop taking Legacy lightly, but they were intent on ending the match early by attacking them at the entrance ramp. The battle, for the most part, took place outside of the Cell, until Legacy trapped Michaels inside the cell alone. Triple H attempted to pry the cell door open with a steel chair, which ended up being taken and used against HBK. Legacy then went for the same double submission that forced Michaels to tap out last time. Usually, when the same finish is being applied in an identical situation, it usually means that lighting will NOT strike twice. Triple H arrived on the scene with a pair of bolt cutters to gain entryway inside Satan’s Structure and save his partner. The match ended with Sweet Chin Music against the jaw of Ted DiBiase. Some people complain that the victory should have gone to Legacy seeing as they are the future of the company, but it was experience that won the fight. Maybe next time Legacy won’t be so cocky after winning just one match.

Overall, the pay-per-view was decent. I cannot complain seeing 2 World Champions were crowned and those that I expected to win, did. However, the US Title match is still disappointing. It’s been said, a champion doesn’t define a wrestler, but the wrestler defines the title; except, Kofi has not defined that title.

This is the end of the 3 article series of the Hell in a Cell ppv results. Now let us look forward to WWE’s new ppv Bragging Rights, which will be taking the place of Cyber Sunday.