The Undertaker’s History Inside Hell in a Cell

The Undertaker vs. Mankind, 1998

In terms of the most memorable moments in WWE history, Mankind’s plunge off of the cell thanks to The Undertaker might be on top of the list. (And yet, there’s more from this match then just that.)

Mick Foley suffered a concussion, a separated shoulder, a broken jaw, and a tooth was lodged through his upper lip. Not only did Foley take the famous dive off the cell, The Undertaker (performing on a broken foot) chokeslammed him through the top of the cell.

If you’re a wrestling fan of the past or present, you remember this match. How could anyone forget it? There have been some gruesome matches in WWE history, but not many — if any — top this encounter.

Everything about this match was unforgettable. From the viscous bumps Foley took, to the play-by-play calls from Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler, this match might be the most diabolical of the 30 Hell in a Cell matches in its 18-year history.

Personally, I’ve seen this match at least six times, and every time I watch it, the last thing I ask myself is, “How in the hell did Mick Foley stay alive?” Foley was already a hardcore legend at the time, but this match stapled him as one of the craziest (and toughest) wrestlers that has ever set foot inside the squared circle.

Next: The Undertaker vs. Big Boss Man, WrestleMania XV, March 28, 1999