WWE: Randy Orton's 7-match history in Hell in a Cell

5. Randy Orton vs. Sheamus - WWE Hell in a Cell 2010

A hard-hitting encounter

Randy Orton was involved in a WWE Championship match inside the Hell in a Cell for the second consecutive year in 2010. This time, he faced another formidable former champion, Sheamus.

Randy Orton had won a 6-pack challenge for the WWE Championship just a fortnight before the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. The other five contestants included John Cena, Edge, Wade Barrett, Chris Jericho, and then WWE Champion Sheamus.

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The Celtic Warrior aimed to reclaim his title inside the satanic structure. A physical matchup followed, where both fought desperately to gain the upper hand.

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The WWE superstars relied less on the structure and more on hand-to-hand combat as they looked to inflict damage on their opponent. Sheamus landed two strong Brogue Kicks but Orton managed to kick out. The finish came when The Viper hit a devastating RKO on the steel stairs to retain his WWE Championship. Incidentally, this was Sheamus's only match inside the Hell in a Cell.