Report: Hell In A Cell "Dead" As Official WWE PLE

Triple H's reverence for Hell In A Cell means it is likely DONE as a regular WWE PLE.

by Andy H Murray
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Hell In A Cell is likely "dead" as a WWE premium live event.

This is according to WrestleVotes in conjunction with GiveMeSport. Per their report, Paul 'Triple H' Levesque has a great deal of reverence for HIAC as a stipulation, hence why the days of the structure being rolled out simply because WWE has hit a certain date on its annual calendar are likely over:-

The show itself, I think is completely dead. That match, from what I understand means a lot to Hunter, just think of the classics that he's had in there. Roman Reigns & Jey so they've been feuding for six weeks, they got to be there now because the calendar says so... That's not going to happen anymore

But while HIAC might be over as a dedicated premium live event, the stipulation is likely sticking around. Levesque will probably retain it for big, important blood feuds, seemingly using the gimmick as originally intended rather than to fulfil an obligation on a schedule.

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This story comes amidst reports of WWE shaking up its premium live events under Levesque, who ascended to the company's lead creative position in July.

Hell In A Cell has been part of WWE's annual PPV/PLE rotation since 2009, when Triple H and Shawn Michaels headlined against Legacy's Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes. Levesque competed in a total of nine HIAC bouts throughout his lengthy in-ring career, making him second only to The Undertaker (14) in all-time Cell appearances.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.