History of Hell in a Cell Matches at WrestleMania, The Most Unforgiven Structure in WWE

By | Bullscore 30 Mar, 2023

Welcome to the BullScore Wrestling News section. In this article, we are going to discuss the most punishing and unforgiving structure in the history of Sports Wrestling Entertainment, ‘Hell in A Cell‘. There are many times when WWE Superstars have reached their limits inside this deadly cage, it is believed that The Undertaker is the most dominant wrestler inside Hell In A Cell and he also calls it his house.

At WrestleMania 39 on April 1 & 2, 2023, The Rated R Superstar ‘Edge’ will battle the Demon ‘Finn Balor’ inside the Hell in A Cell.

Let’s go for this deadliest journey as we look back to Hell in A Cell matches at WrestleMania

WrestleMania 15

The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) def. Big Boss Man (Hell in A Cell Match)

The Undertaker and Big Boss Man had a highly controversial and intense rivalry leading up to their WrestleMania 15 match in 1999. The feud began when Big Boss Man interrupted The Undertaker during a ceremony for his recently deceased manager, Paul Bearer. The Boss Man desecrated Bearer’s casket, angering The Undertaker and sparking a heated feud between the two.

Their match at WrestleMania 15 was a Hell in a Cell match, adding an extra layer of brutality to their already intense rivalry. The match was incredibly violent, with both men using weapons and the steel cage to inflict damage on each other. The climax of the match came when The Undertaker hung Big Boss Man from the top of the cage using a noose. The sight of Boss Man hanging motionless from the cage shocked and horrified the audience, and the referee was forced to stop the match and declare The Undertaker the winner.

The Undertaker’s actions during the match were highly controversial, and the WWE faced significant backlash from fans and media outlets for promoting such violent content. Nevertheless, the match remains one of the most memorable and talked-about in WrestleMania history.

WrestleMania 28

The Undertaker def. Triple H (Hell in A Cell Match) (Special Guest Referee, Shawn Michaels)

The Undertaker and Triple H’s match at WrestleMania 28 in 2012 was billed as “The End of an Era” and was a rematch from their WrestleMania 27 encounter. The storyline leading up to the match focused on Triple H’s desire to end The Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania. Triple H was the COO of WWE at the time and had previously lost to The Undertaker at WrestleMania 27. He believed that defeating The Undertaker at WrestleMania would cement his legacy as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

The Undertaker, who had never been defeated at WrestleMania, accepted Triple H’s challenge, but only if the match was a Hell in a Cell match. The stipulation added to the already intense rivalry between the two wrestlers, who had a long history of battles inside the Hell in a Cell structure. The match itself was a brutal and physical affair, with both men taking and dishing out punishment. At one point, The Undertaker appeared to be in serious trouble, but he managed to fight back and eventually hit his signature move, the Tombstone Piledriver, on Triple H to secure the victory.

After the match, Triple H and The Undertaker shared a moment of mutual respect and admiration, and they were joined by Shawn Michaels, who had been the special guest referee for the match. The three men embraced in the center of the ring, signaling the end of an era in WWE history. The match is widely regarded as one of the greatest in WrestleMania history, and it cemented The Undertaker’s legacy as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

WrestleMania 32

The Undertaker def. Shane McMahon (Hell in A Cell Match)

The Undertaker and Shane McMahon’s match at WrestleMania 32 in 2016 was a highly anticipated bout that had a unique stipulation. The storyline leading up to the match centered around Shane McMahon’s return to WWE and his desire to take control of Monday Night Raw from his father, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. In order to gain control of Raw, Shane was required to defeat The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match at WrestleMania 32. The Undertaker, who had a long history with the McMahon family, was chosen by Vince as Shane’s opponent.

The match was filled with high-flying and risky moves from Shane, who was known for his daredevil stunts. At one point, Shane climbed to the top of the Hell in a Cell structure and attempted to jump onto The Undertaker, but The Undertaker moved out of the way, causing Shane to crash through the announce table. Despite the incredible effort from Shane, The Undertaker ultimately emerged victorious, hitting Shane with his signature move, the Tombstone Piledriver.

After the match, The Undertaker and Shane shared a moment of mutual respect, with The Undertaker raising Shane’s hand in the air as a sign of admiration for his performance. The match was highly praised by fans and critics alike for its intense action and high stakes, and it further solidified The Undertaker’s legacy as one of the greatest wrestlers in WWE history.

It is going to be the first time in the history of WWE WrestleMania that when Hell in A Cell Match doesn’t feature The Undertaker.

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