Major Hell In A Cell Match Being Planned For WWE Bad Blood
WWE is planning a high-stakes match for the Premium Live Event (PLE) Bad Blood, scheduled for October 5, 2024
According to information from WRKD Wrestling, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre are set to face off in a Hell in a Cell Match.This confrontation comes after McIntyre’s victory over Punk at SummerSlam, where the Scotsman used underhanded tactics to secure the win.
Despite McIntyre declaring he was finished with Punk, he continued to provoke him on Monday Night RAW, displaying Punk’s wristband with the names of his wife, AJ Lee, and his dog, Larry.
Bad Blood: History and Return
Origins and Early Years:
- Bad Blood was first held in October 1997 as part of the “In Your House” series of pay-per-views (PPVs).
- The inaugural event featured the first-ever Hell in a Cell match between The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels.
Revival and Brand Exclusivity:
- After a six-year hiatus, WWE revived Bad Blood as its own PPV event in June 2003 2 [[2]].
- The 2003 and 2004 Bad Blood events were exclusive to the Raw brand during the first brand extension era.
Financial Success:
- The 2003 Bad Blood event helped WWE increase its yearly pay-per-view revenue by $6.2 million compared to the previous year.
- It reached a peak position of second on Billboard’s DVD Sales Chart when released on DVD.
Planned Return:
- WWE is considering bringing back Bad Blood as a PLE name for October 2024
- The plan is to celebrate the anniversary of the first Hell in a Cell match, which took place on October 5, 1997.
- The event is expected to feature a Hell in a Cell match and will be broadcast on Peacock, WWE Network, and other platforms.
Impact on WWE’s Event Calendar
The return of Bad Blood could potentially affect WWE’s annual event schedule. It’s worth noting that WWE has moved away from stipulation-based event names in recent years, with some fans preferring matches like Hell in a Cell to occur organically within storylines rather than being tied to specific events.
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