Favourite Hell in a Cell match in WWE history?

[Tom]

Moving towards Hell in a Cell, I thought this may be an interesting topic to get going. What was your favourite Hell in a Cell match? I can't look past the first one; Shawn Michaels and Taker stole the show and pulled off an amazing performance. Michaels was the perfect heel at the time, and people enjoyed watching him get his ass kicked. It had some good spots also, and the debut of Kane made it even more eventful.

Taker vs Mankind comes second for me, and is a match that I feel gets under rated at times. Although it is virtually remembered for two spots, it was surreal to watch live and I still try and understand how Foley took that much punishment and managed to walk out of the building. It was a match that really delivered in terms of shock factor!

[Georgerv]

In terms of being memorable Taker vs Mankind for sure

However when I think back to the matches that I watched live, the 6 man Hell in a cell from Armageddon (2000?) was my favorite

[prophet]

HHH vs The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 28 with Shawn Michaels as Special Guest Referee.

A recent match that didn't really embody the typical hell in a cell matches I'd grown up with but there was such emotion and passion in this match - for me it's one of the greatest of all time. HBK was a flawless ref too.

[Tom]

HHH vs The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 28 with Shawn Michaels as Special Guest Referee.

A recent match that didn't really embody the typical hell in a cell matches I'd grown up with but there was such emotion and passion in this match - for me it's one of the greatest of all time. HBK was a flawless ref too.

Although I agree that the match itself was pretty awesome, and that everyone involved pulled off a great performance, the one problem I have with it is that I feel the stipulation wasn't used most effectively. It seemed as if there was no purpose for the cell. I feel it could have been a No DQ match and they still would have been able to pull off the same story. That maybe me being a little nit picky though because it was still a great match in my opinion!

[prophet]

HHH vs The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 28 with Shawn Michaels as Special Guest Referee.

A recent match that didn't really embody the typical hell in a cell matches I'd grown up with but there was such emotion and passion in this match - for me it's one of the greatest of all time. HBK was a flawless ref too.

Although I agree that the match itself was pretty awesome, and that everyone involved pulled off a great performance, the one problem I have with it is that I feel the stipulation wasn't used most effectively. It seemed as if there was no purpose for the cell. I feel it could have been a No DQ match and they still would have been able to pull off the same story. That maybe me being a little nit picky though because it was still a great match in my opinion!

I'd agree with that. Although I think the fact that the match was 'Hell in a Cell' added to the whole drama of it and perhaps served as an incentive when it comes to buyrates. I listed it as my favourite because technically it's still a HIAC but yeah they didn't really utilize the Cell like they would've done 10 years ago, for obvious reasons.

[Str8Shooter]

There's actually been quite a few really good Hell in a Cell's over the years. Which is weird because I don't think there's been that many really good normal cage matches over the years.

My Top 3:

1) HBK vs Taker - The first one set the bar really high as both guys really went all out. This one was before the Foley spot which was good because people didn't have the expectations of either guy getting onto the roof or some crazy spot.

2) 6 Man - Armageddon 2000 - This match was nonstop balls to the wall action. Probably the most exciting Hell in a Cell. Not to mention the star power involved. Seriously? Taker/Austin/Triple H/Angle/Rock in their primes all in the same match? That's insane.

3) Triple H vs Batista - I'll throw this one in over some more famous ones. I didn't expect this match to be nearly as good as it was. It was bloody and violent and the crowd was into it. Might be Batista's best match.

[JDD]

Tripple H vs Batista. Loved that match. Violent and really fun, plus i watched it live which puts it above classics like Taker/Mankind for me.

[SlightlyJames]

Armageddon for me. Rikishi gracefully gliding through the air...

[The Legend]

HHH vs Cactus Jack was quite good. Brock vs Taker is another personal favorite of mine. Although my two favorites were HHH vs HBK and for the sheer chaos of it the Armageddon HIAC match.

[Settee]

Out of the many I watched live, HHH vs Taker at mania was my favorite, but you can't deny that Undertaker vs Mankind was one of the most epic and brutal HIAC matches of all time.

[Str8Shooter]

Damn I forgot about Brock vs Taker, I'd put that one right up there too ear the top. That was a brutal brawl, I remember Taker bloodying Heyman by pulling his tie through a hole in the cage, smashing his face into the mesh

[Hanley!]

Triple H v Undertaker was a decent match (a hell of a lot better than their snoozefest the year before), but I agree that it just didn't work well as a Hell in a Cell match. The cage might as well not have been there. It was a missed opportunity.

Shawn Michaels v Undertaker was probably the best in terms of having great action and telling a story. But for me Undertaker v Mankind still wins for the spectacle of it. You could watch that 100 times and still be in awe of what was happening. Those bumps were incredible, the commentary is JR's best work and the 10 minute match after the two spots was pretty intense too. The whole thing made you feel like Mankind was just invincible, making it a creepy and fascinating match.

[Headlesspete]

Mankind vs Undertaker will go down in my mind as not only the best Hell in a Cell match of all time, but the most memorable match of all time. Its the match i put on when a mate of mine shows interest in Wrestling and has never seen a match. Its one of the most brutal, awe inspiring matches that has ever took place.

Undertaker vs Triple H would go next, just based on the emotion i had watching it. I thought the match they had the previous year was great, but this topped it and showed just how much both guys still have left to give.

Its strange, but i almost wish the Hell in a Cell gimmick would get retired, as it feels its never going to be as good as it was, and always seems to disappoint now.

[rawisjericho]

Of all the matches mentioned so far, I don't think any of them will ever be topped, especially because of the fact that with the exception of HHH/Taker they all took place during the non-PG era. I don't believe that you need blood to tell a good story, but for this type of match I make an exception along with the Elimination Chamber. I think it definitely adds to the sheer brutality and drama of the match. BTW, I'll have to go with Mankind/Taker KOTR 98 as my fave.

[KaiserGlider]

Taker vs Lesnar was the best I've seen. A really brutal match that also told a great story and made Undertaker look amazing, even in defeat. Hell, even Paul Heyman was bleeding like a stuck pig and yelling at "you're gonna die!" at Taker. The only thing missing from the match was a crazy Hell in a Cell spot, probably one of the reasons why it's not as memorable as the first couple ones.

Surprised nobody has mentioned Edge vs Undertaker yet, in my opinion that was right up there with HHH vs Taker as the best Hell in a Cell of recent years.

[Racing Guy]

Taker VS Mankind. A couple of times I was actually afraid for Foley's health. LOL

[PremiumChaos]

Edge vs. Undertaker. It had great leadup, was a great match, and had an excellent ending. Edge's promos before the match was the best in his career.

[Hanley!]

Edge v Undertaker was awesome too - as was their feud in general. Though I wasn't a huge fan of the ladders being used so heavily. I could see the purpose for it, given Edge's strengths in ladder matches, but the two gimmicks are a bit at odds. It was a cool match with a very nice build, but it wouldn't be my very favourite.

Plus I thought their match at Wrestlemania was the best they had (also the best match Undertaker has had at Wrestlemania ... come at me bro).

[prophet]

Edge v Undertaker was awesome too - as was their feud in general. Though I wasn't a huge fan of the ladders being used so heavily. I could see the purpose for it, given Edge's strengths in ladder matches, but the two gimmicks are a bit at odds. It was a cool match with a very nice build, but it wouldn't be my very favourite.

Plus I thought their match at Wrestlemania was the best they had (also the best match Undertaker has had at Wrestlemania ... come at me bro).

What say we revive the debate league momentarily? HHH/Taker 3 was by far the best match Taker ever had at 'Mania!

[Str8Shooter]

Edge v Undertaker was awesome too - as was their feud in general. Though I wasn't a huge fan of the ladders being used so heavily. I could see the purpose for it, given Edge's strengths in ladder matches, but the two gimmicks are a bit at odds. It was a cool match with a very nice build, but it wouldn't be my very favourite.

Plus I thought their match at Wrestlemania was the best they had (also the best match Undertaker has had at Wrestlemania ... come at me bro).

What say we revive the debate league momentarily? HHH/Taker 3 was by far the best match Taker ever had at 'Mania!

The first HBK/Taker was Taker's best Mania match, come on now