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With the brand extension reinstated in 2016, the pay-per-view in 2016 was a [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] branded event. However, the 2017 edition of the event was a [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]]-exclusive show. In 2018, it was announced that all pay-per-views after April's [[WrestleMania 34]] would no longer be brand exclusive.<ref name="dualbrandPPV">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Major WWE pay-per-view shakeup, all co-branded events, two events dropped|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/02/17/major-wwe-pay-per-view-shakeup-co-branded-events-two-events-dropped/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 17, 2018}}</ref> |
With the brand extension reinstated in 2016, the pay-per-view in 2016 was a [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] branded event. However, the 2017 edition of the event was a [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]]-exclusive show. In 2018, it was announced that all pay-per-views after April's [[WrestleMania 34]] would no longer be brand exclusive.<ref name="dualbrandPPV">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Major WWE pay-per-view shakeup, all co-branded events, two events dropped|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/02/17/major-wwe-pay-per-view-shakeup-co-branded-events-two-events-dropped/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 17, 2018}}</ref> |
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The [[Gimmick (professional wrestling)|concept]] of the show comes from WWE's established [[Hell in a Cell]] match, in which competitors fight inside a 20-foot-high roofed cell structure surrounding the ring and ringside area.<ref name="poll1" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/specialtymatches/hellinacell|title=Specialty Matches: Hell in a Cell|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=August 3, 2010}}</ref><ref name="poll2">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1245448682.php|title=WWE seeking feedback on PPVs|publisher=WrestleView| access-date=August 3, 2009}}</ref |
The [[Gimmick (professional wrestling)|concept]] of the show comes from WWE's established [[Hell in a Cell]] match, in which competitors fight inside a 20-foot-high roofed cell structure surrounding the ring and ringside area.<ref name="poll1" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/specialtymatches/hellinacell|title=Specialty Matches: Hell in a Cell|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=August 3, 2010}}</ref><ref name="poll2">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1245448682.php|title=WWE seeking feedback on PPVs|publisher=WrestleView| access-date=August 3, 2009}}</ref> |
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[[Championship (professional wrestling)|Championship]] bouts are scheduled on every [[card (sports)|card]], with the lower-tier titles contested on the undercard and the top-tier appearing on the [[main event|main card]]. |
[[Championship (professional wrestling)|Championship]] bouts are scheduled on every [[card (sports)|card]], with the lower-tier titles contested on the undercard and the top-tier appearing on the [[main event|main card]]. |
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Revision as of 22:17, 16 March 2021
| WWE Hell in a Cell | |
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 WWE Hell in a Cell logo used since 2020 | |
| Promotions | WWE |
| Brands | Raw (2009–2010, 2016, 2018–present) SmackDown (2009–2010, 2017–present) ECW (2009) |
| First event | 2009 |
| Signature matches | Hell in a Cell match |
WWE Hell in a Cell is a professional wrestling event produced annually by WWE, a Connecticut-based professional wrestling promotion, and broadcast live and available only through pay-per-view (PPV) and the WWE Network. The event was established in 2009, replacing No Mercy in the early October slot of WWE's pay-per-view calendar.[1] In 2012, WWE announced that Hell in a Cell would be moving to late October, leaving only one pay-per-view in October. However, in 2013, WWE added Battleground (originally as Over the Limit) in the early October slot. In 2018, Hell in a Cell moved to the September slot, but returned to the October slot the following year.
With the brand extension reinstated in 2016, the pay-per-view in 2016 was a Raw branded event. However, the 2017 edition of the event was a SmackDown-exclusive show. In 2018, it was announced that all pay-per-views after April's WrestleMania 34 would no longer be brand exclusive.[2]
The concept of the show comes from WWE's established Hell in a Cell match, in which competitors fight inside a 20-foot-high roofed cell structure surrounding the ring and ringside area.[1][3][4]
Championship bouts are scheduled on every card, with the lower-tier titles contested on the undercard and the top-tier appearing on the main card.
Concept
The concept of this pay-per-view is that all the main event matches would be fought inside a 24-foot-high roofed cell structure surrounding the ring and ringside area. In a Hell in a Cell match, there are no disqualifications or count-outs (also no escape). The only way to win is by pinfall or submission inside the ring.
Events
- Hell in a Cell (2009)
- Hell in a Cell (2010)
- Hell in a Cell (2011)
- Hell in a Cell (2012)
- Hell in a Cell (2013)
- Hell in a Cell (2014)
- Hell in a Cell (2015)
- Hell in a Cell (2016)
- Hell in a Cell (2017)
- Hell in a Cell (2018)
- Hell in a Cell (2019)
- Hell in a Cell (2020)
References
- ^ a b Caldwell, James (June 27, 2009). "WWE News: WWE changes the names of two more PPVs; Report on WWE fan input leading to changes". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- ^ Powell, Jason. "Major WWE pay-per-view shakeup, all co-branded events, two events dropped". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- ^ "Specialty Matches: Hell in a Cell". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
- ^ "WWE seeking feedback on PPVs". WrestleView. Retrieved August 3, 2009.