Every Triple H Hell In A Cell Match, Ranked

Triple H is one of the most prolific Hell in a Cell performers of all time, competing in the second-highest number of matches, with him only being behind The Undertaker. This is a testament to HHH’s longevity in WWE, coupled with how long he spent at the top of the card, competing in the biggest matches.

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Some of his Cell matches were all-time classics, whilst some didn’t live up to expectations, falling short of what is required in the supposed blood-feud-ending Hell in a Cell structure. Some are harder to rank than others, as some of the matches are clearly better or worse than others.

9 Triple H Vs Kevin Nash, Bad Blood 2003

This was a fine match between two long-time friends and rivals, but it wasn’t anything too special. Nash played his role well as a babyface, with HHH bumping and taking punishment to the much bigger man.

There was perhaps a little too much blood, especially with this feud not being overly vicious or personal, but it played up to the stereotypical Cell match, and it didn’t underwhelm by any means. The match very much exceeded expectations as it didn’t look too appealing on paper. Even with the positives, this was still the least impressive Cell match of HHH’s career.

8 D-Generation X Vs Mr. McMahon, Shane McMahon, & Big Show, Unforgiven 2006

The storyline leading into this match is divisive amongst fans, with the resulting match splitting opinions too. In a vacuum, this match produced a lot of mayhem, blood, and a lot of brawling, making it a fun battle inside the steel structure.

This match managed to incorporate some comedy, which was the theme of the feud, whilst also mixing in some hard-hitting action and violence. In many ways, it was a perfect blend of both. It didn’t set the world on fire, but it was still a decent showcase.

7 Triple H Vs Shawn Michaels, Bad Blood 2004

The feud between these two men was highly personal, as it stretched for over two years, so this match should have perhaps been a lot better than it ended up being. That being said, it was still strong. It was methodical, brutal, and slow, but in a way that was captivating at times.

The match did drag a little long, reaching nearly 50 minutes in length, meaning that a lot of time could have been shed off. The length did make it feel like a hard-fought war, but the stretches of selling do affect some of its rewatch value.

6 D-Generation X Vs The Legacy, Hell in a Cell 2009

This main evented the very first Hell in a Cell PPV, which would, unfortunately, mark the beginning of the downfall of the Cell gimmick. Even though the other Cell matches on the card weren’t great, this ended the night in a strong way.

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This was the third big match of a trilogy between these two tag teams, with things getting more heated and personal as the months went on. This was a unique Cell match, with HHH getting locked out by the clever young heels. The story was fun, and the resulting action was entertaining, although it didn’t quite reach the level of violence required for a classic Cell match.

5 Triple H Vs Chris Jericho, Judgment Day 2002

In complete contrast to their WrestleMania main event a few months prior, this match was full of intensity, a hot audience, and physicality. HHH and Jericho displayed some great chemistry, with them each playing their heel and babyface roles effectively.

There was some overbooking, but some of the visuals were striking, especially on top of the Cell. It wasn’t the epic that it was presented as, but it was still a great showing and one of the best matches that HHH and Jericho had with one another.

4 Six-Man WWE Championship Match, Armageddon 2000

Throwing six huge Attitude Era main eventers inside a Hell in a Cell is a recipe for chaos, brawling, and entertainment, and that is exactly what this was. Kurt Angle, Triple H, Steve Austin, Rikishi, The Rock, and The Undertaker did battle in this clash of legends.

The action was non-stop, there were some big moments, and everyone got a chance to shine. It didn’t feel as personal or intense due to the number of wrestlers in the match, but it was a great representation of the mayhem that ensued during the Attitude Era.

3 Batista Vs Triple H, Vengeance 2005

Batista was a main eventer coming into this match, but he left it looking like a complete star, completing a trilogy of wins over Triple H following a deeply personal and brutal rivalry. This was a violent display of the hatred between both men, which had been brewing for many months.

There were multiple weapons, gruesome moments, and big bumps which made this a brilliant match, ending the rivalry in the most perfect way.

2 Triple H Vs The Undertaker, WrestleMania 28

In terms of the bloody nature of previous Cell matches over the years, this was far from it. However, it made up for that with the emotion, storytelling, and captivating nature of the match. After four years of trying to break The Undertaker’s streak, this completed the narrative between Taker, HHH, and Shawn Michaels, with the latter acting as Special Guest Referee.

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The Cell didn’t come into play much, but it added to the atmosphere of this match, elevating it even more. Despite being in the PG Era, this was still very brutal, with the two legends making chairs look like the most dangerous weapon in the world. This was a masterclass of storytelling by some of the best of all time, and it is up there with the most enthralling matches in history.

1 Triple H Vs Cactus Jack, No Way Out 2000

This was a truly iconic match, with this initially marking the end of Foley’s career. Although he would return several times after this, it added a lot of stakes at the time, with his career being on the line. Even though that stipulation would be ignored, it doesn’t take away from this absolute war in the slightest.

It was gritty, bloody, and everything a Hell in a Cell match should be, capped off with some huge spots, with Foley once again being thrown through the roof of the Cell. This was a phenomenal match and arguably the best Cell match of HHH’s career.