Kurt Angle suspected that somebody would be thrown off the Hell in a Cell structure at Armageddon 2000 from the moment the match was announced.
On a recent edition of his “Kurt Angle Show” podcast, the Olympian recalled his sole appearance in Hell in a Cell and Rikishi being thrown off the structure. He said,
“You knew that something was going to come, they just didn’t tell me until about two or three weeks before the event.
“I remember when Mick Foley got thrown off of it a few years earlier, and I knew that we were gonna have to do something as crazy as that and I didn’t want to be a part of it!
“They said ‘Who wants to do the crazy stunt?’ And I didn’t raise my hand. I believe Rikishi raised [his] hand and Triple H raised his hand.”
Rikishi was thrown off the Cell by The Undertaker in the most memorable part of the match. Angle won the match to retain his WWF Championship.
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The Hell in a Cell match is known for its extreme and dangerous nature, with wrestlers often risking life and limb to entertain the audience. One of the most memorable moments in Hell in a Cell history occurred at Armageddon 2000 when Rikishi was thrown off the structure by The Undertaker.
In a recent episode of his podcast, Kurt Angle shared his recollection of the event. He revealed that he had suspected something crazy would happen during the match, but he wasn’t informed until a few weeks before the event. Angle mentioned that he was aware of Mick Foley’s infamous fall from the Cell in a previous match and knew that they would have to do something equally as insane.
When the question of who would perform the daring stunt was raised, Angle admitted that he didn’t volunteer himself. Instead, it was Rikishi and Triple H who stepped forward. Ultimately, it was Rikishi who took the plunge off the Cell, creating an iconic moment in wrestling history.
The match itself saw Angle emerge victorious, retaining his WWF Championship. However, it was the image of Rikishi being thrown off the Cell that remains etched in fans’ memories. The Undertaker’s brutal act showcased the dangerous and unpredictable nature of Hell in a Cell matches.
The video footage of Rikishi’s fall from the Cell is still widely available online, allowing fans to relive the shocking moment. The clip captures the gasps and cheers from the crowd as Rikishi plummets from the towering structure. It serves as a reminder of the risks wrestlers take to entertain their fans and create unforgettable moments.
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In conclusion, the Hell in a Cell match at Armageddon 2000 provided fans with a jaw-dropping moment as Rikishi was thrown off the structure by The Undertaker. Kurt Angle’s recollection of the event sheds light on the behind-the-scenes decision-making process and the risks involved in such matches. The footage of Rikishi’s fall remains a testament to the extreme nature of Hell in a Cell matches and the dedication of wrestlers to entertain their audience.