Hell In A Cell

One of the most demonic matches ever to be conceived is about to hit the big time with its own concept pay per view. With 'Hell In A Cell' only a few weeks away, it seems only fitting to give some of the matches' vital and tell the reasons why it is one of the most entertaining match stipulations in the history of the WWF/E.

The Cell
Height- 16 ft. (originally), 20 ft. (current)
Weight- 2 tons (originally), 5 tons (current)
Matches- 16 matches in total (2 tag team matches)
Debut- Oct. 5, 1997, Bad Blood
Most Matches Participated In- Undertaker (9) and Triple H (7) (Both most likely adding one to that total in the next ppv)
Longest Match- Triple H b. Shawn Michaels, 47 minutes and 26 seconds, June 14, 2004 Bad Blood
Shortest Match- Mankind vs. Kane, 7 minutes and 41 seconds (No Contest) and Undertaker b. The Big Bossman, 9 minutes and 46 second, March 29, 1998 Wrestlemania XV
Best Match- Undertaker b. Mankind, June 28, 1998 King of the Ring.
Known for the incredible spots took by Mankind off and through the cell, the match was awarded the match of the year by PWI in 2008.
Cell History- Restructured in 2006 to be taller by 4 feet and sturdier for combatants by adding 3 more tons of steel.


With such a rich history, this Pay Per View in October may be actually watchable. Though the storylines may not be up to par to those in the years past, you can count on one thing; these matches are going to be brutal. Pray for someone to wear the crimson mask at least once during the night, or it will just seem like another normal match with an obstructed view.

--Bryan Stackpole