5 Seriously Underrated WWE Hell In A Cell Matches
5. Rikishi Vs. Steve Austin Vs. The Rock Vs. The Undertaker Vs. Kurt Angle Vs. Triple H - Armageddon 2000
I'm sure you'll look at that list of Hall of Fame talent (and Rikishi - oh no, wait, he actually is in the WWE Hall of Fame) and wonder how it could possibly be consider 'underrated'. The Rock, Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Triple H and Kurt Angle are some of the greatest wrestlers of all-time and the match took place during one of WWE's most creatively-satisfying periods, so what gives?
I would guess it's just a case of there having been so many Cell matches over the years that this one simply got lost in the shuffle a little. But come on now - this is Rock, Austin, Triple H and 'Taker during their prime years and, although he hadn't quite hit his stride as a worker just yet, Angle did a hell of a job keeping up. As you can imagine, this one was just a giant brawl, with guys pairing off and unleashing some serious violence.
Eventually, the brawl escaped the confines of the Cell and the sextet began throwing down around the ringside area. Then Rikishi and Undertaker decided it'd be a good idea to climb the top of the structure. Turned out it wasn't such a good idea for Rikishi, who ended up getting chokeslammed off the side of the cage onto a carefully placed pickup truck full of sawdust!
The dramatic closing stretch saw those that were still moving trading finishers, with Angle just sneaking the win following a Stone Cold Stunner on The Great One. This one has held up surprisingly well and is a lot of chaotic fun. At the time it also made people really want to see the forthcoming Austin/Triple H blowoff match as well as The Rock versus Angle, so kudos to all involved.