How does Shane/Taker compare to all HIAC Matches?

[FALLOUT Goldashausen #BLM]

Where do you think this match will rank in the history of Hell in a Cell matches?

My honest answer: One of the best. The build, strange as it was, the implications in the build and the spots were all where they needed to be to make the match dramatic enough in lieu of five-star wrestling quality within the squared circle. I think people will be talking about it for quite a while. But that's just me.

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I thought it was pretty terrible aside from Shane's dive.

Even that was more "I hope this isn't another Owen Hart" than awesome for me.

[PKO]

I know a lot of people didn't like it, and didn't like Super-Shane, but I think it's probably one of the best HIAC matches too.

At its inception it felt like a deadly match, but in recent years (particularly since the start of the HIAC PPV) it's just felt lacklustre. Thanks to the stunt show and shenanigans this one stands out from the others. It felt like the two guys were trying to kill each other...or die trying.

[Amazing Kitsune]

I went into it with low expectations and I was blown away by it.

[A Platypus Rave]

I give it a solid Meh.

the dive was cool I guess... but the rest of the match was pretty plodding and Shane going toe to toe with Undertaker is pretty stupid... especially since Shane has some of the worst punches I've ever seen.

[Harry The Arrow was Wrong!]

I thought it was pretty bad an it was way too long.

[auph10imitated]

Dive aside, middle of the road. I kept losing interest at times. No where near on par with some of the best. The dynamic was odd. Undertaker is a babyface no matter how you book him, Shane is a non wrestler yet Taker was the heel, Shane was the face, just weird set up all round. It was what it was for an obvious last minute scramble when they knew Cena was not ready in time.

You could have fed Undertaker an up and coming heel, yes they would lose.. but being in there was Taker alone at WM gives you enough rub to take it to the next level.

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It's definitely up there in terms of memorability. It felt like a video game match though in what a mismatch it is versus the offense that Shane got on Undertaker, them going at it like they're unflinchingly equal just doesn't compute to me, it's like when you make a match in a video game where it's like Paul Bearer vs. Brock Lesnar and they just fight like it's no big deal.

I thought Undertaker was really good in the match, that moment when Shane started gaining consciousness after the dive and they made eye contact, and Undertaker is looking at him like he's a crazy person was really good, and I always like when Undertaker has someone dead to rights and he takes his time in pulling the trigger. The match was as brutal as a Hell in a Cell should be, but the large portion of in-ring action just wasn't any good. It's up there as one of the best because there are so many dud Hell in a Cell matches.

I also have a distaste for how counterproductive the match is, the fact that Shane got the job anyways, the fact that no one gained anything that WWE can do anything with, the fact that they booked Shane the way they should have booked Dean Ambrose against Lesnar and the feeling that they limited what Dean/Brock could have been so Shane gets his moment.

[Germansuplex]

[froggyfrog]

Mediocre. Other than the jump nothing was overtly memorable

[auph10imitated]

Apr 6, 2016 9:44:50 GMT -5 @nichotine said:

It's definitely up there in terms of memorability. It felt like a video game match though in what a mismatch it is versus the offense that Shane got on Undertaker, them going at it like they're unflinchingly equal just doesn't compute to me, it's like when you make a match in a video game where it's like Paul Bearer vs. Brock Lesnar and they just fight like it's no big deal.

I thought Undertaker was really good in the match, that moment when Shane started gaining consciousness after the dive and they made eye contact, and Undertaker is looking at him like he's a crazy person was really good, and I always like when Undertaker has someone dead to rights and he takes his time in pulling the trigger. The match was as brutal as a Hell in a Cell should be, but the large portion of in-ring action just wasn't any good. It's up there as one of the best because there are so many dud Hell in a Cell matches.

I also have a distaste for how counterproductive the match is, the fact that Shane got the job anyways, the fact that no one gained anything that WWE can do anything with, the fact that they booked Shane the way they should have booked Dean Ambrose against Lesnar and the feeling that they limited what Dean/Brock could have been so Shane gets his moment.

If Ambrose was going to lose to Brock then they could have booked Ambrose vs Undertaker and Brock vs Bray.

I think the Shane think on RAW was a one off though? Thats what I read anyways

[A Platypus Rave]

Apr 6, 2016 9:56:29 GMT -5 auph10imitated said:

Apr 6, 2016 9:44:50 GMT -5 @nichotine said:

It's definitely up there in terms of memorability. It felt like a video game match though in what a mismatch it is versus the offense that Shane got on Undertaker, them going at it like they're unflinchingly equal just doesn't compute to me, it's like when you make a match in a video game where it's like Paul Bearer vs. Brock Lesnar and they just fight like it's no big deal.

I thought Undertaker was really good in the match, that moment when Shane started gaining consciousness after the dive and they made eye contact, and Undertaker is looking at him like he's a crazy person was really good, and I always like when Undertaker has someone dead to rights and he takes his time in pulling the trigger. The match was as brutal as a Hell in a Cell should be, but the large portion of in-ring action just wasn't any good. It's up there as one of the best because there are so many dud Hell in a Cell matches.

I also have a distaste for how counterproductive the match is, the fact that Shane got the job anyways, the fact that no one gained anything that WWE can do anything with, the fact that they booked Shane the way they should have booked Dean Ambrose against Lesnar and the feeling that they limited what Dean/Brock could have been so Shane gets his moment.

If Ambrose was going to lose to Brock then they could have booked Ambrose vs Undertaker and Brock vs Bray.

I think the Shane think on RAW was a one off though? Thats what I read anyways

Vince said it was a one off.

But I have a feeling on Monday Shane is going to announce he signed something while he was in power to extend control or something.

[Chiral]

I liked the finish and the dive was crazy, but too much of the match was them just sitting there.

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Apr 6, 2016 9:56:29 GMT -5 auph10imitated said:

Apr 6, 2016 9:44:50 GMT -5 @nichotine said:

It's definitely up there in terms of memorability. It felt like a video game match though in what a mismatch it is versus the offense that Shane got on Undertaker, them going at it like they're unflinchingly equal just doesn't compute to me, it's like when you make a match in a video game where it's like Paul Bearer vs. Brock Lesnar and they just fight like it's no big deal.

I thought Undertaker was really good in the match, that moment when Shane started gaining consciousness after the dive and they made eye contact, and Undertaker is looking at him like he's a crazy person was really good, and I always like when Undertaker has someone dead to rights and he takes his time in pulling the trigger. The match was as brutal as a Hell in a Cell should be, but the large portion of in-ring action just wasn't any good. It's up there as one of the best because there are so many dud Hell in a Cell matches.

I also have a distaste for how counterproductive the match is, the fact that Shane got the job anyways, the fact that no one gained anything that WWE can do anything with, the fact that they booked Shane the way they should have booked Dean Ambrose against Lesnar and the feeling that they limited what Dean/Brock could have been so Shane gets his moment.

If Ambrose was going to lose to Brock then they could have booked Ambrose vs Undertaker and Brock vs Bray.

I think the Shane think on RAW was a one off though? Thats what I read anyways

Didn't they say it was temporary? Either way to fall back on that even for a day, when we've already seen the Authority lose their jobs and get it back again there's really no reason to believe anything WWE says anymore when it comes to stips like this.

[auph10imitated]

I dont know, I think im assuming (or I have read) that they are doing guest hosts while the Authority have a break, and thats why I assumed Shane's turn was a temp thing. Still makes it pointless I guess if he even let Shane into the arena after he has just tried to take control of his company

[taker1990]

I'd say middle of the road aside from 2 cool spots.

[YAKMAN is ICHIBAN]

Regardless of how I feel about the match, how can I not vote "baka booty"

[corradosoprano]

The top of the table looked like it was a one off made up of three layers of laminated balsa wood, with perhaps some airbags beneath. And the minute the match was announced it was obvious that some brawling would lead up to this spot.

It reminded me on Rikishi's fall onto the padded pick up.

[machomuta]

One of the worst HIAC matches ever.

[Perfect Timing]

It might of been my favorite.