At WWE’s Hell in a Cell 2016, Sasha Banks and Charlotte Flair etched their names into history with a thrilling battle for the Raw Women’s Championship. This wasn’t just any match—it was the first time female superstars headlined a WWE pay-per-view inside the ominous Hell in a Cell structure, a moment that redefined women’s wrestling. Both competitors were already established rivals, their feud marked by intensity and personal stakes, but this match elevated things to an entirely new level. The energy was palpable from the very start. Sasha Banks, competing in her hometown of Boston, received a hero’s welcome from the crowd.
However, the stakes were high, and Charlotte was determined to reclaim the title she had recently lost to Banks. Before the match officially started, chaos broke out as Charlotte ambushed Sasha, throwing her out of the ring and into the announce table. This moment left everyone wondering if Sasha could even continue the fight, as medical personnel appeared ready to call off the match. But Sasha, displaying her trademark resilience, refused to back down and entered the Cell to continue the contest. The two competitors pushed each other to their physical limits, using everything within their reach—chairs, the Cell walls, and their own bodies—to inflict maximum damage.
Both women had close calls, with near-falls and moments of pure grit keeping the audience on edge. Charlotte’s raw strength was on full display, while Sasha’s agility and technical skill made it seem like the match could go either way at any moment. In the end, Charlotte proved just too powerful. After delivering a brutal Natural Selection, she pinned Sasha Banks to become a three-time Raw Women’s Champion. The result stunned the Boston crowd, who had hoped for a hometown victory, but the match itself was unforgettable. Sasha vs. Charlotte at Hell in a Cell 2016 was more than just a championship contest; it was a statement about the future of women’s wrestling, proving that female superstars could headline and excel in matches just as intense and unforgiving as any other.
