Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar Needs a Decisive Finish at WWE Hell in a Cell

Undertaker and Brock Lesnar will write the last chapter of their bitter rivalry at WWE Hell in a Cell on Sunday, and for many fans, it's the must-see event of the year. This is the match to end it all, the one that should see the best triumph as two veterans of the game go head-to-head in Satan's structure.

But this one must be more than just a brutal war between two of the game's top draws. This rivalry deserves a clear winner, and that means a decisive finish at Hell in a Cell.

Narrowing down just who is the better man here has been no easy prospect for fans. Each Superstar has looked strong practically from the moment the pair began feuding, and to pick an alpha male has become increasingly difficult.

The Dead Man or The Beast Incarnate could walk away with the victory, and fans would likely buy the result either way.

This one definitely needs a winner, one guy whom the company can point to as the biggest dog in the yard. By that definition alone, it seems Taker is the man destined to come out on top. At this point the question is, how can he lose?

An Undertaker loss is an admission by WWE that The Phenom is basically at the end of his run. Losing at WrestleMania is one thing; losing to the guy who ended the streak in the cell match is something else altogether.  

Lesnar would go down in WWE history as the dragon that Undertaker could not slay. Taker has faced the best and has beaten the best, but Lesnar is the one challenge that must be dealt with once and for all. If he cannot stop Lesnar, then it could well become a permanent mark on Taker's career.

The Rock may have retired Stone Cold Steve Austin, but the two traded wins back and forth through their years in WWE. Rocky is really not remembered as the guy Austin couldn't conquer. However, people will say that of Lesnar if he does beat Taker at Hell in a Cell, and that seems unlikely at this point.

But to imagine Lesnar leaving Hell in a Cell with yet another loss seems impossible as well.

Lesnar has been portrayed as the unstoppable monster, the guy who steamrolls his opponents and leaves them for dead every time he steps through the ropes. He defeated The Deadman at WrestleMania 30 and went on the biggest run of his career after that.  

Why would WWE put an end to that now?

Why would the company that has invested so much into Lesnar allow him to go down on the main event stage? Paul Heyman's client arguably has more time left than Undertaker does in the ring, but if he suffers a loss Sunday, then that would perhaps forever affect his career.

But the fact is despite which man goes over, the win must not be in question.  

Low blows and referee distractions have ruled this rivalry as of late, and it's made for a mess in the minds of many. It seemed unfathomable that two legends would be booked in such a manner, but that's what WWE gave the fans with this one.

Taker's actions have been that of a heel, though he has not turned his back on the crowd. The guy who has overcome so much in his career has found himself so desperate that he would take shortcuts to win, and that was surely never expected.

It's not his character, no matter how much WWE may try to convince fans otherwise.

Lesnar has appeared to be the babyface, though he is really doing the same thing he's done since his last heel run against Roman Reigns. The guy who never seemed to need the fans for anything now plays up to them and apparently requires their approval during matches.

Fans have often met that approval and have not been shy about showing their support for him, even at the expense of The Phenom.

It's confusing for fans who are accustomed to a strong protagonist versus a strong antagonist, and that is just not what they're getting here. The roles are hazy and not clearly defined, which has caused many to wonder about the company's next move.

But one thing is for certain: Fans want to see one guy emerge from the so-called controversy as the better man. That must happen at Hell in a Cell.

It's the only way to wrap things up and to provide closure for both Superstars. This will surely be the last time Taker and Lesnar face off; there is no reason for WWE to leave it open-ended, as a future resolution is just not possible.

The cell match is made for epic rivalries to reach their conclusion. Undertaker vs. Lesnar deserves a grand last stand with an undisputed winner when it's all said and done. It's the best way to determine the better man, and it's the only way WWE really has to do it.

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