Cell Match at Mania
 

So as Mania approaches I've been thinking a little about Triple H facing Undertaker for the 3rd time in what could possibly be the last match for both men.

I'm going to speculate that HBK and Mick Foley are going to play into this somehow what with HBK defeating Taker in the first Hell in a Cell and Foley facing him in the most famous Cell match to date.

Any ideas on how the WWE will incorporate the two?

Thought I was pretty clear.

I don't think either will be in the match. We all speculated a match with HBK as the referee (and this could still happen), but on top of Cena/Rock and Jericho/Punk, a Hell in a Cell match... with HBK as a referee? With the possibiility of a Money in the Bank match too... the crowd are gonna die halfway through this PPV.

I am still holding out that HBK gets himself involved in the match somehow, hopefully as a ref and it's somehow revealed all the drama between HHH and HBK on Raw was just mind games to fuck with Taker, and get both HBK and HHH in the Cell to end The Undertaker.

Of course though, Taker wins and the sux it boyz RIP

And leave Nash at home please.

I'd only be interested in a surprise HBK run-in..... don't book him in HHH's corner.....

I was thinking more of promos with both men.

I imagine if this happens it would be a pretty BIG moment.

I'd like to see HBK run in and Sweet Chin Music the fuck out of both of em for talking shit about him not getting the job done over the last 2 years of his career....crotch chop em both, leading to a 3 way dance at next years Wrestlemania.

I'd be a fan of that..... only Taker/HHH this year finished in a no contest, and HHH/Taker took turns calling out HBK and he doesn't show....they could even film a spot on HHH visiting HBK at his ranch, or wherever he hunts, subtly plugging his new show or whatever....

All of Triple H and Undertaker's HIAC opponents from over the years (that are still alive) should show up on some Raw's in the run up to Mania. That would be epic. Except for Brock, they wouldn't waste his return on something like that.

I'd like to submit that the Hell in a Cell match also be retired. It will never mean anything after this, especially with the lackluster HIAC matches that have gone on at its titular PPV.

As far as Brock, his return comes after Taker gets his win....hit the ring after the match, and fucking decimate Taker....don't let him celebrate, nothing....just come in from the crowd and lay waste. This way, Taker gets his time off...Brock returns in a big way, and we begin a slow build to Taker's next opponent.

They should bring in akeem to get revenge for rasslemania 15 when his tag team partner from the 80s got hanged. Unless he's dead then carry on.

This is spot on.

I have a feeling this match is going to be bloody.

I agree with this as well... there really isnt any new spots you can do... I guess they have to go back to using a regular match to tell a story.

increase the stakes even further...career vs. career as well.

Kinda wish this was gonna be the main event now. This feels a lot more important than Cena-Rock to me, although I guess it isn't

I'd rather not see anyone else get involved although have a strong feeling the match is going to end in a draw of some sort. If anyone gets involved it could take away some of the luster for the potential final match in the streak's history.

Can't see them having the cell hanging off a canopy for most of the night considering the wind and/or rain could be an issue. Last time Mania was held in Miami, it slightly rained early into the MitB match.

I go the other way on this. If this is the last match of one or both of their careers - why not have a winner but both men get carried out and put the cell match over as having "ended the careers of both HHH and the legendary Undertaker"

Both men have a big sendoff and the cell gets put over as this career ending structure again. Win/win?

This match is going to steal the show, no doubt in my mind. It's going to be an extremely hard act to follow, if it doesn't close. Win or lose, I think this is Taker's last match. :(

I can't wait because the sight of the massive hell in a cell in an open air stadium will be really cool looking. I'm so AMPED for WrestleMania XXVIII.

I wonder if they will use the super-big Cell they have for the last few PPVs. I hope they bring back the one for easier going on the top of the cell. Though outside that will be even more dangerous.

Taker gets to be a suit if he wins? Could you imagine him doing what HHH has been doing for the past 6 months?

19-1 taker goes down in the cell but what good is the cell with no blood

There may be blood...it's Triple H and Taker after all.

I thought about that. With Vince getting more lenient with the cursing and the "taboo words" I can see him letting some blood be shed in this one. Considering how long it's been since it's been allowed, it would be just add meaning to it.

Unfortunately I think the streak ends at 19. HHH is gonna thrown Taker off the cage, and through the cage and win.

Good Point!!

This could easily be both men's last match. Don't know if they'll end the streak.

I highly doubt anybody will be going off or through the top of the cell.

Yeah, this is going to be more of a brutal psychological match as was the last one.

I am really looking forward to this one, kids.

I can't see any way Triple H ends the streak. It serves no purpose. I know the history of "Triple H hogging the spotlight" but in the position he's in right now, there's just no way he uses the one chance to end the most illustrious streak in wrestling history to... put himself over in what could be his last match? Come on. No reason for it to happen whatsoever.

If this is The Undertaker's last match, I think it is perfect for him to lose to Triple H in it. The Undertaker's own pride led him to his own destruction. In the end, he was his own worst enemy. It won't be Triple H's last match, so it's not like it's completely wasted on the guy. The man who will be with the company forever gets another Hall of Fame achievement to add to his resume. Not really bad in a situation where it's the only way to do it.

But Shawn Michaels just had an interesting remark during a phone interview with WWE.com. When asked if Triple H beating The Undertaker would mean that he is better than Shawn, HBK apparently grew agitated and told the interviewer that he'll always be the greatest because of what he did and no one can deem him otherwise. I'm not going to lie: Shawn Michaels coming in and helping The Undertaker beat Triple H would be massively compelling for me. Triple H could want to get HBK in the ring, and HBK could be all "Nah, I'm retired, man." Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H at SummerSlam ten years after HBK's original return would be epic. Not even in a wrestling match -- call it a Street Fight, like their SummerSlam 2002 bout was.

Or even doing both: Triple H ends the streak, but he does it with HBK's help. Triple H is all "What the fuck?" and Shawn is now "You did it; but you did it because of me." Cue same storyline.

I'd cum.

Do you really think being able to hype Triple H as the guy who ended Undertaker's streak when both men were at the end of their careers is worth ending the legacy of Taker's streak. It would mean nothing. The company being able to market "20-0" forever is a MUCH bigger deal.

And even then, if they waste the streak for another "hall of fame achievement" (as if he needs it) there can be no more talk of the possibility of another Taker match within the next 2 or 3 years to put over someone who is current. The streak is officially no longer marketable in any way. But the good news is... Triple H gets to use it to put himself over in the company that he will own soon...? I don't think Trips' ego is that big and I don't see why anyone else in the company would see it as a remotely decent idea.

I could see Triple H staying in for another 10-15 years honestly.