I think the real reason Neji died was because he was the most popular Hinata pairing. In order to make Hinata the heroine and appease the Hinata fans, they needed to kill Neji so the Hinata fans won't get disappointed with NH happening(to make Hinata the heroine). That's what I think.
Now I think you know why I'm afraid to find out that Hinata fans and the antis are talking about SH right?
Sasuke getting killed because of Hinata?
That will be one hell of a victory, even if it's other way around.
SH for the win!