5 WWE Hell in a Cell matches you probably forgot

The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar had an instant classic at Hell in a Cell 2015.
The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar had an instant classic at Hell in a Cell 2015.

#2 Mark Henry vs. Randy Orton for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship (2011)

Mark Henry defeated Randy Orton at Hell in a Cell in 2011.
Mark Henry defeated Randy Orton at Hell in a Cell in 2011.

WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry won the World Heavyweight Championship at Night of Champions in September 2011. Henry inducted Randy Orton into his infamous "Hall of Pain," a list of the World Strongest Man's victims that included Kane and The Big Show. It was a shocker for the crowd, but it was pleasing to watch Henry win his first World Title after 15 years of hard work and consistency.

The Viper was out to avenge his championship at a Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. After an RKO couldn't get the job done, Orton went for the Punt kick only for Henry to turn it into the World's Strongest Slam to secure the pinfall.

There were a couple of dilemmas with Henry vs. Orton at Hell in a Cell 2011. The World's Strongest Man and the Legend Killer couldn't put together a entertaining, high-risk contest. Plus, their encounter was overshadowed by the WWE Championship Triple Threat Match later in the night.

Moreover, the result was inevitable. With the reign of terror, Henry was on. It was too soon for him to drop the championship, and Orton was not the one to dethrone him. WWE was building the Hall of Famer for a match against the returning Big Show.

Almost a decade later, many fans have forgotten about Mark Henry's only Hell in a Cell match. As incredible as his "Hall of Pain" shtick was, his battle with Orton inside the cell was a low point.

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Edited by Vishal Kataria
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