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Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match that felt underutilized, while SummerSlam Night 1 also delivered Nick Aldis’ in-ring debut, a dramatic Liv Morgan–Iyo Sky Women’s World Championship bout, and a Bella Twins heel turn, all set against rumors of Randy Orton and Kevin Owens returning and an unresolved Punk–Rhodes angle heading to WrestleMania.
PWInsider reports WWE floated a Hell in a Cell match between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes for WrestleMania 42, but the company proceeded with Rhodes vs. Randy Orton as the Mania title bout, with McIntyre potentially facing Jacob Fatu. Orton earned his title shot at Elimination Chamber, Rhodes won the title back on SmackDown, and the Rhodes-vs-Orton plan remains the likely Mania match for now.
Mick Foley revealed that the iconic Hell in a Cell match between him and The Undertaker in 1998 originally had a different planned spot involving a variation of the chokeslam. However, during the course of the day, Foley suggested the idea of being thrown off the top of the cell, which ultimately became one of the most famous bumps in wrestling history. Foley also mentioned that the cell structure was not as sturdy as expected, being held together with twist ties and zip ties, which he noticed breaking apart during the match.
WWE legends The Undertaker and Mick Foley reunited to film an episode of WWE Playback, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their iconic Hell In a Cell match. Foley flew to Taker's home in Austin, Texas for the shoot, emphasizing his respect for the Undertaker. The match, which took place in 1998, saw Foley (as Mankind) endure two dangerous falls from the top of the Cell, with Undertaker ultimately emerging victorious.
WWE Hall of Famers Mick Foley and Undertaker marked the 25th anniversary of their legendary Hell in a Cell match from King of the Ring 1998 by watching it together. Foley, who performed as Mankind in the match, took a number of crazy bumps, including being thrown through the commentary table from the top of the cell structure. Undertaker won the bout with a Tombstone after chokeslamming Foley onto several thumbtacks that were scattered in the ring.
Finn Balor suffered a head wound during his Hell in a Cell match with Edge at WrestleMania 39, which required more than a dozen staples to close. Balor shared pictures of his injury on social media, along with bruises on his back from the match. Edge won the match, but it is unclear what the next steps are for both wrestlers.
WWE paused the Hell in a Cell match between Finn Bálor and Edge after Bálor was busted open by a ladder. While this is a responsible move for the safety of those in the ring, it limits in-match storytelling. However, after seeing the graphic image of Bálor's wound, it's understandable why the match was stopped. Reports suggest that the timeout was used to numb Bálor's skin and staple the gash closed. It's unclear if this altered the match's outcome.
WWE legend Mick Foley gave advice to Finn Balor ahead of his first Hell in a Cell match against Edge at WrestleMania 39. Foley, who was famously thrown from the top of the cage in a previous match, advised Balor to study his previous matches and do the opposite. Balor's opponent, Edge, has more experience in the structure, having won and lost in previous matches.