In a similar vein to the I Quit stipulation's diluted sense of drama, Hell In A Cell has lost a lot of its original lustre over the years. For a while, however, it was considered the most violent, bloody feud-ender in the WWE. Its legacy began with the Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels match at Badd Blood 1997 - an epic match featuring the jaw-dropping début of Kane - but its terrifying reputation was truly sealed by Mick Foley's infamous bumps at King of the Ring 1998. Although both matches are examples of Undertaker's opponents doing a fantastic job of putting their opponent over as a force to be greatly feared, they also succeeded in getting the cell structure itself over. Originally thought of as merely a way to ensure Michaels couldn't escape the Deadman, the roofed cage soon became renowned as the most challenging environment a WWF superstar could compete in - a reputation emphasised by the bloody state of both competitors after most Cell matches and the relatively scarce use of the stipulation. A common criticism of the Hell In A Cell PPV is that it has relegated the Cell match from its lofty perch to the same level as any other stipulation.
