One of the most brutal Pay-Per-Views in WWE's schedule was finally here and with it definitly came a lot of surprises that would change the landscape around RAW and Smackdown for the coming months. The build up to the event itself was very well done, so hearing the fans cheer already was a massive boost for everyone who had a match that night, including none other than Y/N L/N who has been itching to get his hands on Adam Cole for quite a while now. Their feud picked up a lot of steam over the last 5 weeks and Hell In A Cell was where their feud would end. For this occasion, he was keeping his outfit relatively dark, compared to his usual attires.

Sure, some people would immediatly call it edgy and dislike it immediatly, but that wasn't what mattered to him right about now. Instead, Y/N just hoped to put on a great match again and he trusted Adam to deliver his A Game just as much. The two talked about how it should go, what kind of spots to take and all that, so everything would be safe. Smiling, Y/N found himself looking at the screen in front of him that showed the structure he would soon step into.

It was obvious that the young man felt a little unsure about what to expect. He watched previous Hell In A Cell matches and every time something painful happened, Y/N was easily reminded that nobody would be leaving unscathed. No matter how much they prepared, the impact would be hell, pun fully intended.

Y/N:" First time inside this cage and it's against Adam. I just hope we don't break each other's necks in there."

The concern was rightfully voiced, considering what the two had in mind to spice up the match. Of course their friends would all be worried, but they still supported them nonstop. Speaking of, someone sneaked up on Y/N and put their hands over his eyes to effectively blind him.

???:" Guess who~?"

Y/N:" Ohhh is it my adorable girlfriend?"

Alexa:" Ding Ding Ding, ten points to your score hehehe."

Saying that, Alexa continued to giggle for a little longer before letting go of Y/N's face, but she also irked him to turn around and once he did, he layed eyes on her gear for the night.

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Alexa:" Hehehe do you like it?"

Y/N:" You look incredible! Your Riddler gear was awesome already, but this green takes the cake."

Alexa:" Such a charmer. You look like you're going out for war."

Y/N:" I try to dress appropriate for the occasion. Not that I'm much of a fancy person anyways."

Alexa:" I think it's cute. You're like a video game character with customization options without looking cheap."

Y/N:" Weeeell, it's just what I do. Speaking of, what do you say about having a gaming night next week?"

Alexa immediatly jumped at Y/N and wrapped her arms around him to hold on. Both of them liked video games and spending an entire night together just gaming was something they both hoped for sooner rather than later.

Alexa:" I would definitly love to, Y/N. But don't be mad, if you lose in the end."

Y/N:" Is that a challenge?"

Alexa:" No, it's more of a prediction~."

Y/N:" Be careful what you wish for, Little Miss Bliss. You might get your chances mixed up."

Alexa:" That depends on what we play, honey. I just know I won't go easy on you."

This made Y/N chuckle and kiss the tip of Alexa's nose, causing her to playfully scrunch her nose. It was the little extras that made every day worth it and this was no different as Alexa gave Y/N a good luck kiss before he was going out.

Alexa:" Win this for us, babe. Me and our soon-to-be child are having your back."

Y/N:" Eventhough Adam is our friend, tonight it's all fighting. And I will be the last one standing."

This was the last thing Y/N said before smiling and heading towards the gorilla. Alexa found herself leaning against the wall, blushing softly because she still wasn't used to how much of a sweetheart Y/N actually was, despite his past troubles.
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With all eyes on the inside of the arena, it was time to get entrances done. First up was Adam who took things a little further than normal.

Bringing Josiah Williams into it brought a new spark into the walkway, especially when Adam put his entire focus on what was ahead. One of the refs opened the cell door, so Adam stepped inside and got into the ring.

He knew who he was and what he was capable of, meaning that Y/N had to look out for every possible trick. The tension in the air was unbearable in a lot of ways, but with only little time wasted, it was now Y/N who made his way to the ring.

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If this wasn't setting things off already, then there surely was something more to change the mood all around the place. Y/N's attitude showed that he was more than ready to fight, but stopping at the door, Y/N knew exactly what he did as he grabbed the door and slammed it shut.

Yup, that was the exact moment things took a big turn. Everyone associated Hell In A Cell with The Undertaker and rightfully so, considering how many times he stepped into this hellish construction. As for Y/N, he did this to seal the deal so to speak. He slipped into the ring as well, standing across from Adam, who just gave a cocky chuckle at the whole scene. Something he would regret very soon because as soon as the bell was rung, the violence began when Y/N came in with a Big Boot.

To say this wasn't an easy match to be in was right. Y/N and Adam knew normal steel cages and War Games, but this was a different beast to handle. Adam didn't take kindly to the boot though as he soon got up again, initiating offense in the form of a Swinging Neckbreaker.

Yes, both men were heels and they played their part like no other. It was honestly going to get even better from that moment on, because neither of them would quit. Sure, this was just a warmup, but the flame that was already lit just waited to erupt and consume everything in a burning inferno. Not literally, but you get the point. Adam and Y/N just laughed off the previous actions before they found themselves in a short battle of kicks and punches to measure up and exceed the expectations fans and critics had set for them.

Fans expected a high quality exchange, but this was not on their radar any time soon. Both men were down, but still far from out of it. They were professionals after all, so it took a lot to keep at least one of them grounded. This time around, Adam took the time to get out of the ring and set up a table between the ring and the cage. He wanted to finish Y/N so badly and if it meant to get extreme, then that was the right thing to do. He took great care of how the table needed to be positioned before pulling Y/N onto the apron and getting up on it as well. However, things took a turn once Y/N pushed Adam against the ring post before spearing him off and through the previously mentioned table.

That kicked things into another high as both men now took more damage than before. A fall through an object always hurt, visible through the strained expressions on Y/N's and Adam's face. They didn't grant each other anything so far, but there was still so much more to be shown. In fact this time, Y/N took the creative part as he wedged a chair between the ropes and the cage. It was on eye level, so many viewers had a hunch of what was about to go down. Y/N pulled Adam back to his feet, being really close to throwing him into the chair face first, but Adam turned the whole thing around.

Trying to one up each other made this match even more fun to watch for everyone, but they knew the athletes wouldn't be entirely healthy at the end of it. Then again, that was what they signed up for all these years ago and they still did love wrestling with an unmatched passion. Now with the score just about even, there was only the question remaining what possibly could be next.

Well, what was next kept the extreme factor up again since there was another table brought into the mix, this time set up inside the ring. The ref watched as Y/N and Adam hit each other on the top rope to gain the upper hand. The way they displayed their on-screen hatred for each other made it feel all too real as Y/N headbutted Adam and slipped away before taking the Panama Playboy on his shoulders. Following was a brutal Powerbomb through the table.

The first Pinfall of the match was under way, but Y/N only managed to get a Two Count. This upset him, but he didn't lash out at the ref. No, he just nodded to himself, getting up after a few seconds to look for his next move. Adam was tough for sure, but even he couldn't withstand everything. More and more creative freedom was unleashed as Y/N set up another table (yeah, the match is quite table heavy 😅). There was something about this that made it more like a game than anything else as two parties of similar ego collided over and over again in an effort for only one to prevail. Of course the pace calmed down a little, but that surely didn't mean it got boring by any means. Instead of letting things go, Adam hit a Low Blow on Y/N and put him down on the table. He had enough of staying fair, he wanted this victory and he was willing to do anything to get it, meaning that he crashed down on Y/N with an Elbow Drop, breaking yet another table.

Breaking tables was one thing, breaking each other's bodies was a whole other story. Adam and Y/N were both bruised and in a lot of pain already. What more could they possibly do?

The answer came a minute later when the ring was filled with objects of all sorts. Everyone watched in disbelief as the Devil's Playground turned into a battlefield right in front of their eyes. Adam managed to arm himself with a barbed wire bat, Y/N on the other hand had a pair of nunchucks and judging from how he moved, he knew very well how to handle them as he dodged Adam's attack.

Targetting the leg actually was a smart move since Adam needed it in order to execute his finisher, but Y/N was just as vulnerable to the deal. Both of them had moves that were set up through running, so if either of them was hurt, there,wasn't much of a chance to hit that. With Adam down to one knee and the ref out of dodge, Y/N took his spot in the corner to put the match to rest. He did have fun, no doubt about that. But there always was the right moment to set up the finish. And the finish came in the form of a Painkiller straight out of nowhere.

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For the second Pay-Per-View he has been part of since he returned, Y/N L/N was victorious in a rivalry. The one with Murphy was pure hatred in an out of the ring, the one with Adam that just finished now was built on off-screen friendship and on-screen ego. Y/N chuckled to himself as the cage was lifted up, but his smile faded immediatly once the music of another superstar echoed through the arena.

In came the Monster Among Men, looking down to the ring and letting out his iconic roar.

People started wondering: what was Braun Strowman of all people doing out here? He had no business with Adam or Y/N as of this moment in time, but apparently someone backstage had a different idea as the giant of a man marched to the ring, not taking his eyes off of Y/N at any point. Something about this felt very wrong and unfortunately Y/N was on the receiving end of Braun's rampage, being pummeled thanks to a Running Powerslam.

Despite valiant efforts, neither Y/N nor Adam were left standing after their match and due to Braun, it looked like he was on a path of destruction. Only time was going to tell everyone what was to come.