10 Hidden Gems & Curiosities From WWE Network

8. The Last Battle Of Atlanta - 1983

Doink Jannetty
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This one's a bit of a cheat as it's in the WWE Network's 'Hidden Gems' collection, but the rediscovery of its footage inspired the whole collection in the first place. The likely origin for the Hell in a Cell concept, in 1983 Tommy Rich and Buzz Sawyer faced off in a cage with a roof, with Paul Ellering dangled from the ceiling in a smaller cage because this match needed more metalwork.

It's a classic old-school face versus heel brawl with plenty of blood, and the crowd losing it whenever blond good guy Rich gets his offence in. The aftermath saw Ellering face Ole Anderson as per the match stipulation, which showcased Ellering's crowd-pleasing ability to get beaten convincingly senseless.

The footage on the Network is lacking any commentary, which might make you wish you had the option to watch everything that way.

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