WWE hell in a cell

Hell in a cell.

Hell in a Cell is aprofessional wrestlingcage-based matchheld inWWE(formerly World Wrestling Federation). It features a large roofedsteelcage structure or "cell" which encloses theringand ringside area. While similar to thesteel cage matchin profile and structure, unlike the steel cage match wherein exiting over the cage results in a win, only executing apinfallorsubmissionwill result in a win. As in a steel cage match, disqualifications do not apply. The original Cell was 16 ft (4.9 m) high and weighed over two tons but has since been replaced by an amplified version of 20 ft (6.1 m) and five tons. Thirtytwo Hell in a Cell matches have taken place in WWE since its inception in October 1997.

History.

HistoryThe Undertakerhas competed in 13 Hell in a Cell matches which is more than any other Superstar.The original concept for the Hell in a Cell structure was created byJim Cornette. As detailed in the Kayfabe Commentaries release "Timeline of WWE: 1997", Cornette described this concept as a combination of a cage which surrounded the majority ofthe ringside area (this was a cage design which was popular inMemphiswrestling promotions), and the cage used in both theNWAandWCWfor theirWarGamesmatches (which had a top on the cage). Onan October 2015 video podcast,Vince Russosaid Cornette probably did come upwith the concept, but the name "Hell in a Cell" came from him.[1]The Hell in a Cell match was first introduced atWWF Badd Bloodon October5, 1997 at theKiel CenterinSt. Louis, Missouri. The background to the inauguralmatch was built onUndertakers loss toBret Harttwo months prior at the1997 SummerSlamin aWWF Championshipmatch whichShawn Michaelswasassigned to referee. Michaels had deliberately interjected himself in the match and cost The Undertaker a win which resulted in a match between the twoatIn Your House: Ground Zero. That match was ruled a no-contest due to the two bypassing and attacking the officials. As a climactic end to the feud, their following bout was originally scheduled to be held as asteel cage match. However, instead of a normal cage enclosing only the ring, a larger roofed structure was constructed, enclosing not only the ring but also the surrounding ringside area. The wider space between the ring apron and the cell walls allowed for entering and exiting the ring. At Badd Blood, Michaels defeated The Undertaker, (with interference from The Undertakers debuting brotherKane) and won the number-one contendership to the WWF Championship. The cages size also makes the use of weapons possible as well. Wrestlers usually use weapons in Hellin a Cell by taking them from under the ring.Hell in a Cell matches are rare in WWE as it is designed to be the climax to certain feuds. There have only been thirty two such matches in WWE, 29 of which have been broadcast onpay-per-view eventsdue to the logistical difficulty in setting them up and its perception as a special attraction due to the nature of the match. In 2009, WWE presented its first pay-per-view event to specifically feature the Hell in a Cell for its marquee matches. Despite the matchs profile, prior to the first self-titledHell in a Cell pay-per-view event,championshipswere defended six times out of sixteen of the Hell in a Cell matches.The first time a title was defended in the match was at the2000 No Way OutwithTriple Hretaining the WWF Championship in the sixth Hell in a Cell match. The longest Hell in a Cell match was held at Bad Blood 2004 between Triple H and Shawn Michaels at over 47 minutes. The first time a title changed hands in a Hell in a Cell match was in 2009, when The Undertaker won theWorld Heavyweight ChampionshipfromCM Punk. The Undertaker has been involved in the most Hell in a Cell matches having competed in thirteen and shares the record for most wins at six with Triple H. Only two matcheshave been broadcast on television, both in 1998 onRaw is War. The Hell in a Cell match on the June 15th edition of Raw is War between Stone Cold and Undertaker vs. Kane and Mankind went to a no contest. On the August 24th edition of Rawis War, Mankind fought his tag team partner at the time, Kane in a Hell in a Cell match. This match went to a no contest after Stone Cold Steve Austin interfered and assaulted Kane. Then when Undertaker tried to break inside the cell to help his brother, Mr. McMahon raised the cell and made Undertaker and Stone Cold wait to get their hands on each other until Summerslam. The match has appeared at WWEs flagship event,WrestleMania, twice(WrestleMania XV and XXVIII).Other appearancesThe structure itself has made three additional appearances, although WWE does not consider them to be Hell in a Cell matches. The first was when the Cell lowered over the ring whileKanefoughtStone Cold Steve Austinin a First Blood match for the WWF Championship atKing of the Ring 98. The second featuredBig Boss ManchallengingAl Snowfor theWWF Hardcore Championshipin a Kennel from Hell match atUnforgiven 99. The match consisted of a standardsteel cagewith the cell placed atop it, and the object was to escape from both the cage and cell while trying to avoid guard dogs that were placed between the ring and cell door. Snow, the first competitor to escape the steel cage and the cell, was declared the winner. The third time was on the October 20, 2014 episode ofRaw, when the Hell in a Cell structure was lowered, on orders fromKane, during a handicap street fight betweenKane,Randy Orton, andSeth Rollinsvs.John CenaandDean Ambrose. Kane, Orton, and Rollins won the match.