With just a couple of days before both the Hell in a Cell and Asuka: The Undefeated Empress collections hit the WWE Network, it’s about time that we hit you with a tidal wave of information!
We don’t like to disappoint here at WWE Network News so, here is both the official listing and description for the Hell in a Cell collection, set to be added on Monday, October 2nd!
Forged of steel, and designed for pain, Hell in a Cell instills fear into every WWE Superstar brave enough to enter its confines. From the epic encounter between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker in 1997, through the historic first-ever women’s Hell in a Cell Match pitting Charlotte Flair against Sasha Banks in 2016, this WWE Network Collection features 20 of the most grueling and hard-hitting matches to ever take place inside ‘The Devil’s Playground’
Badd Blood: In Your House – The First Trip to Hell
When The Undertaker battles Shawn Michaels in the inaugural Hell in a Cell Match, a demon from his past arrives.King of the Ring 1998 – Raising the Bar
Mankind sets the standard for all Hell in the Cell Matches to come in this confrontation with The Undertaker.RAW 08/24/1998 – An Underrated Classic
In this overlooked classic, Mankind enters the cell with his sights set on revenge against his former ally, Kane.Armageddon 2000 – Six Competitors, One Cell
Kurt Angle defends the WWE Title against five challengers, including The Rock, Steve Austin, Triple H, and more.Judgment Day 2002 – Y2J Meets his Judgment Day
Months after their WrestleMania battle, Triple H and Chris Jericho look to settle their rivalry inside Hell in a Cell.No Mercy 2002 – The Beast Rises
Inside Hell in a Cell, Brock Lesnar proves he is ‘The Next Big Thing’ by defending the WWE Title against The Undertaker.Bad Blood 2003 – Nash’s Reckoning
With Mick Foley officiating, Triple H defends the World Heavyweight Championship against former friend, Kevin Nash.Bad Blood 2004 – Bad Blood Between Friends
The storied rivalry between Triple H and Shawn Michaels is settled within the confines of Hell in a Cell.Vengeance 2005 – The Game and a Caged Animal
Hell in a Cell serves as the battleground when Batista defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Triple H.Unforgiven 2006 – DX vs. Big Business
DX enters the infamous Hell in a Cell to take on The McMahons and Big Show in a memorable confrontation.SummerSlam 2008 – The Depths of Hell
Edge’s infidelity to Vickie Guerrero earns him a trip inside Hell in a Cell against The Undertaker.SummerSlam 2009 – A Legacy Cemented
Shawn Michaels and Triple H take to the ring for tag team action, as DX faces Legacy inside Hell in a Cell.Hell in a Cell 2011 – The Good, The Bad, and The Best
John Cena steps inside Hell in a Cell to put the WWE Championship on the line against Alberto Del Rio and CM Punk.WrestleMania XXVIII – End of an Era
It’s the end of an era when The Undertaker puts his Streak on the line against Triple H inside Hell in a Cell.Hell in a Cell 2013 – A Heartbreaking Betrayal
Daniel Bryan feels true heartbreak when he challenges Randy Orton for the WWE Championship inside Hell in a Cell.Hell in a Cell 2014 – Old Allies and New Enemies
Following The Shield’s destruction, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins collide inside ‘The Devil’s Playground’.Hell in a Cell 2015 – The Final Showdown
The storied rivalry between Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker comes to a dramatic conclusion inside Hell in a Cell.WrestleMania 32 – A Leap of Faith
Shane McMahon battles for his birthright against The Undertaker inside Hell in a Cell on The Grandest Stage of Them All.Hell in a Cell 2016 – Everything Evolves
For the first time, two women meet in the cell when Charlotte Flair challenges Sasha Banks for the RAW Women’s Title.
Not quite a comprehensive list of every match to take place in the structure, but you could make a fair argument that this selection trims away the vast majority of the fat in order to present some true classic matches and historic moments. As always, feel free to leave your opinion in the comments.
Next up. we have Asuka: The Undefeated Empress, also set to be uploaded on Monday, October 2nd:
Untouchable, unnerving, and undefeated. No woman has been able to halt the overpowering winning streak of the unstoppable ‘Empress of Tomorrow’, Asuka. Witness the longest reigning champion of the modern era grapple with some of her stiffest competition, including Bayley, Mickie James, Ember Moon, and Nia Jax. After watching this WWE Network Collection, you’ll have no doubt that Asuka hasn’t scratched the surface and shows no signs of slowing down!
NXT 09/23/2015 – Embracing a Change
The future of NXT changes forever when General Manager William Regal introduces the brand’s newest acquisition, Asuka.NXT TakeOver: Respect – Earning Respect
Asuka shows the NXT Universe why she is worthy of respect in her debut match against Dana Brooke.NXT 10/21/2015 – Battling a Femme Fatale
Billie Kay’s status as the Femme Fatale of NXT is put to the test when she goes one-on-one with Asuka.NXT 11/04/2015 – Total Dominance
The NXT Universe discovers the total dominance of Asuka when she takes to the ring to battle Cameron.NXT 11/25/2015 – Winning Ways
Asuka’s uncanny ability to win matches is on display when she faces off against Dana Brooke.NXT 12/09/2015 – Knocking Out the Competition
Asuka continues to unleash a devastating barrage of moves during a one-on-one battle with Deonna Purrazzo.NXT TakeOver: London – A Foreign Invasion
When NXT journeys across the pond, Asuka looks to continue her winning streak by battling Emma.NXT 02/03/2016 – As Dangerous as Ever
Santana Garrett learns why Asuka is the most dangerous woman in NXT when she goes one-on-one with The Empress of Tomorrow.NXT 02/17/2016 – The Unstoppable Empress
Deonna Purrazzo’s efforts at redemption against Asuka prove futile when The Empress continues to prove how dangerous she is.NXT 03/23/2016 – The Road to Dallas
Before her golden opportunity in Dallas, Asuka takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Emma.NXT TakeOver: Dallas – Tomorrow Arrives!
Asuka looks to cement her place in NXT history by challenging Bayley for the NXT Women’s Championship.NXT 04/27/2016 – Seeing Red
With Nia Jax in her corner, Eva Marie steps up to try her luck against the undefeated Asuka in singles action.NXT TakeOver: The End – A Challenge Unlike Most
Asuka is faced with a monstrous challenge as she defends the NXT Women’s Championship against Nia Jax.NXT 08/03/2016 – Sending a Message
Asuka uses a one-on-one battle with Aliyah to send a message to the Number One Contender for the NXT Women’s Title, Bayley.NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II – No Feel Good Ending
Bayley finds herself faced with a hard truth when she tries to reclaim the NXT Women’s Championship from Asuka.NXT 09/28/2016 – You Only Liv Once
Liv Morgan looks to make a name for herself in NXT by trying to end Asuka’s incredible undefeated streak.NXT 10/26/2016 – New Competition
Thea Trinidad’s NXT debut is met with misfortune as she is tasked with taking on Asuka in singles action.NXT TakeOver: Toronto – What Really Matters
Asuka shows everyone what really matters by putting the NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Mickie James.NXT 12/28/2016 – A Hometown Advantage
In her hometown of Osaka, Japan, Asuka defends the NXT Women’s Championship against Nia Jax.NXT TakeOver: San Antonio – Defying the Odds
The odds are stacked against Asuka when she defends the NXT Women’s Championship in a Fatal 4-Way Match.NXT 03/01/2017 – Evading the Venus Fly Trap
Asuka continues to take on all challengers by defending the NXT Women’s Championship against Peyton Royce.NXT 03/22/2017 – Preparing for an Eclipse
Just days before meeting the biggest threat to her reign as NXT Women’s Champion, Asuka takes to the ring to face Priscilla ZunigaNXT TakeOver: Orlando – Bad Moon Rising
Asuka’s reign as NXT Women’s Champion is threatened by her most dangerous adversary, Ember Moon.NXT TakeOver: Chicago – Windy City Showdown
Asuka defends the NXT Women’s Championship against Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot in a Triple Threat Match.NXT 06/14/2017 – A Threat Revisited
Asuka is faced with a familiar threat when she puts the NXT Women’s Title on the line against Nikki Cross and Ruby Riot once more.NXT 06/28/2017 – Last Woman Standing
Nikki Cross looks to knock Asuka off her pedestal by challenging her for the NXT Women’s Title in a Last Woman Standing Match.NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III – The Undefeated Champion
In her last match in NXT, Asuka makes history by defending the NXT Women’s Title against Ember Moon.NXT 09/06/2017 – Going Out on Top
Asuka’s legacy as the first undefeated NXT Women’s Champion is cemented when she relinquishes her title before leaving the brand.
Now obviously, the above listing really isn’t about adding “new” content to WWE Network. Considering that every moment of Asuka’s career aired on the service as it happened, that was hardly a realistic expectation to have. However, if you’re looking for a lengthy rundown of The Empress’ path of dominance, I personally feel like you couldn’t do much better than this. With the odd exception of her Championship victory being excluded. What do you think? Let us know below!
In a final tidbit of news, WWE Shorts will also be updated on Monday, with two more episodes of Superstar Ghost Stories being added to the playlist:
2015/10/08 – Ghost Stories 01
WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose reveals his true story about the ghost that visited him while on tour in England.2015/10/12 – Ghost Stories 02
WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler tells the true story about the nightmare that haunted his childhood.
This is an interesting development, as it suggests that this collection will continue to grow over time. It makes perfect sense due to only 6 short videos being included to begin with.
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