Hell in a Cell, Bobby Roode and Latest WWE News and Rumors from Ring Rust Radio

Ring Rust Radio is the best wrestling show on the airwaves, and this week was no different. With strong opinions on Hell in a Cell, John Cena and more, this is where you need to go to get all of your weekly WWE nuggets.

Bleacher Report featured columnists Mike Chiari, Donald Wood and Brandon Galvin give the lowdown on everything going on in the wrestling world. TNA star Bobby Roode also joined the show to offer his inside perspective on the business.

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John Cena and Randy Orton Vie for No. 1 Contendership

When it was announced two weeks prior to Hell in a Cell that John Cena and Randy Orton would lock horns inside the hellacious structure, there wasn't a great deal of excitement among wrestling fans. That may have changed to some degree on the go-home edition of Raw, however, as Triple H announced that the winner would earn a future shot at Brock Lesnar's WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Who Will Be Lesnar's Next Opponent?

Although Cena and Orton have already faced each other on numerous occasions in the past, the No. 1 contender stipulation at least adds some degree of intrigue to their match. Also, if WWE makes the unpopular decision to have them close the show over Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins, at least there is something riding on the result. In fact, the stakes make this particular match quite unpredictable.

Cena already took on Lesnar at both SummerSlam and Night of Champions, and it is possible that the bulk of the WWE Universe may not want to see it again. At the same time, Cena did defeat Lesnar by disqualification at the last pay-per-view, so WWE may have plans for a blow-off match. Even though Orton's character has been somewhat stale, a feud with Lesnar would be fresh and likely preferable to most of the viewing audience.

Ring Rust Radio's Take

As interesting as the Viper vs. the Beast Incarnate would be, especially with Orton playing a heel experiencing turmoil within the Authority, it is difficult to shake the idea that Cena will win. Cena recently lost a match to Dean Ambrose for the right to face Seth Rollins at Hell in a Cell, and if the creative team wasn't even willing to have him lose to Lesnar twice in a row, then the thought of Cena losing to Ambrose and Orton consecutively is almost unfathomable.

Also, Cena lost to Orton at three consecutive pay-per-views between 2013 and 2014, which means he is essentially due to take down his longest-running rival. Also, with Orton clearly being built toward a face turn, due to issues with Rollins and Co., having him lose to Cena would be another way to build tension. Common sense says that Orton should win; WWE's track record begs to differ.

Rumor Mill

Backstage news on Orton's interactions with creative (WrestlingInc.com via F4WOnline)

Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins to Settle the Score at HIAC

Ambrose and Rollins have been engaged in one of wrestling's most heated feuds since June, when the so-called "Architect of the Shield" made the decision to end it. After Rollins turned his back on both Ambrose and Roman Reigns, WWE's Lunatic Fringe took it upon himself to make life miserable for Mr. Money in the Bank. He has succeeded to some degree, but he has an opportunity to truly gain retribution at Hell in a Cell.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Who Will Win This Grudge Match?

There have been many matches conducted inside the cell over the past few years, but few have felt befitting of that stipulation. Based on the pure hatred involved in the rivalry between Ambrose and Rollins, though, there is no question that they belong within the steel enclosure. This feud has been built as a personal one, and there may be no more brutal match type in all of professional wrestling than the hallowed Hell in a Cell.

Whether Ambrose vs. Rollins closes Hell in a Cell or not, it is easy to argue that it is the true main event. Everything since Night of Champions has focused on going after Rollins. Both Ambrose and Cena wanted to get their hands on him, but it was the Unstable Superstar who earned the right. Above all else, the match promises to be absolutely fantastic since Ambrose and Rollins are two of the best in-ring workers and most fearless performers in the business today.

Ring Rust Radio's Take

As important as this match is for the two men involved, the result may not ultimately mean that much. Rollins and Ambrose each get strong reactions from the crowd, and they have all the tools necessary to be world champions in the future. Mick Foley explained the impact of Hell in a Cell to Rollins and Ambrose on Raw, and there was a lot of truth in what he said. Depending upon how they perform, this particular match could be a defining moment in their respective careers.

Most fans are likely to remember the performance rather than who won. Foley was a made man after his showing against the Undertaker at King of the Ring 1998, even though he came out on the losing end. This bout feels similar in that regard. Due to the fact that Ambrose is the type of Superstar who doesn't necessarily need to win in order to succeed, it would make slightly more sense to have Rollins win with help from Kane. Provided that happens, plenty of heat will remain on Rollins, while the fans will be even more behind Ambrose as he battles the Authority.

Rumor Mill

Backstage news on Ambrose's finishing move (WrestlingInc.com via Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

RRR Interview with TNA's Bobby Roode

Several wrestlers are synonymous with TNA, but perhaps nobody can surpass Bobby Roode in that regard. He has been part of the company since 2004 and boasts the longest World Heavyweight Championship reign in the history of Impact Wrestling. Despite having already accomplished so much, the It Factor is far from done, and he joined Ring Rust Radio to discuss what the future holds.

Question on Everybody's Mind: What's Next for Roode?

While there is some uncertainty surrounding TNA moving forward due to the lack of a television deal, Roode seems to be the one true constant. He can always be counted on to have a great match or segment, which is something that he prides himself on.

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[I place] a lot of pressure on myself; I am my own worst critic. It's a good thing I guess. I got in this business to be the best, and I'm going to continue to try to be the best. If I am out there for five minutes in the ring, a 30-second backstage interview or a 20-minute match I am going to try to make my segment of the show the best that it can be.

I am a perfectionist like almost everybody else in the business. I'm hard on myself sometimes, but I always want to get better. I study tapes of guys and different wrestling all over the world, and I always want to get better. I think that's key to being the best in the business.

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The one thing missing from Roode's arsenal currently is the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Although he fell short in his bid to take the title from Lashley a few weeks ago, he is in line for a rematch and intends to take the strap back.

Ring Rust Radio's Take

Roode has been to the top of the mountain in TNA and resided there longer than anyone else. The Canadian Superstar held the world title for an impressive eight months, but his hunger and desire to get back to that point haven't waned.

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I got into this business for one reason, and I stayed in this business for one reason: to be the World Heavyweight champion. I think if you are in professional wrestling and you don't have that dream or aspire to be the best and carry that World Heavyweight Championship, then you are in the wrong business. ...

It's something I look forward to all the time to be that guy and carrying the weight of the company. There is a lot of responsibilities being the World Heavyweight champion, both in and out of the ring, and it's something I look forward to doing again.

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There is no doubt that Roode is TNA's No. 1 workhorse, and he is deserving of being World Heavyweight champion. He gets the most favorable crowd reaction week in and week out—along with Austin Aries, who is arguably the greatest rival he has ever come up against.

Plenty of TNA fans will be pulling for Roode to regain championship gold when he gets another crack at Lashley, and it will be interesting to see what awaits him if he does.

Bleacher Report Article

Bobby Roode Comments on TNA Bound for Glory, Impact Wrestling and More

Ring Rust Radio's Season 6 Fantasy WWE Standings

1. Mike Chiari: 212.5

2. Donald Wood: 207.5

3. Brandon Galvin: 7.5

4. Joe Arcidiacono: 5

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