#3 The Undertaker vs. Triple H in the "End Of An Era" Hell in a Cell Match (WrestleMania 28)
Since 2009, the Hell in a Cell stipulation has usually been featured on the pay-per-view that shares its name. But on a few occasions, the match type been held on other shows. Of these exceptions, the End of An Era Hell in a Cell Match between The Undertaker and Triple H ranks above them all.
After their spectacular clash at WrestleMania 27, The Undertaker was stretchered out following the punishment that Triple H inflicted on The Deadman. The Phenom was not seen for an entire year until he returned looking for revenge on The Game. The two legends then decided to put everything on the line in the most dangerous match possible.
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At WrestleMania 28, The Undertaker faced Triple H in an "End Of An Era" Hell in a Cell Match. To make things even more special, Shawn Michaels was enlisted as the special guest referee for this contest. After all, The Phenom was the man who retired Michaels due to their Streak vs. Career match at WrestleMania 26. The presence of The Heartbreak Kid added even more emotional to what was already a dramatic encounter.
The drama and intensity of this Hell in a Cell Match was captivating throughout the course of its thirty-minute duration. This bout became a stellar storytelling encounter that featured three all-time legends. The physical intensity and brutal nature of this contest kept building, and it peaked at just the right time.
Michaels wasn't just the referee for the bout; "The Showstopper"; he got physically involved, and he nearly helped Triple H win the match. His Sweet Chin Music into the Pedigree on The Undertaker is one of the best nearfalls in the history of the business. This remarkable story that unfolded in the ring had every fan in attendance on the edge of their seat.
While this Hell in a Cell Match did not end an era, it did showcase the greatness of The Undertaker, Triple H and Shawn Michaels. It's fair to say that this match isn't just one of the best bouts in the history of the cell, but it's also one of the greatest WrestleMania matches in history.