So, I was sitting at my desk at work, letting my mind roam and trying to think of a new thread idea that would grab everyone's attention and gain some reader participation. I wanted to discuss a topic that even the newest and most unknowledgable wrestling fan could appreciate and provide their input about the topic.
Then I began thinking about the upcoming PPV, Hell in a Cell. The HIAC match has been one of the most anticipated gimmick matches for wrestling fans of all ages ever since the Attitude Era when it was created. It makes me think about its roots and how the idea of the match was formulated. After further thought, I began to remember all of the gimmick matches of the past that sort of "paved the way" for the Hell in a Cell. And then, EUREKA... my idea was born.
I figured I'd start my first thread with the match that made Wrestlemania II famous (and probably the only match that anyone remembers from the event) which was the classic steel cage match. But, I would like to zone in on the WWF's version of the cage from the early 80's. When this cage was used, there were only two ways to defeat your opponent... either by making your way out of the locked cage door or climbing over the top to the outside. Due to the cage's large, square mesh, it was much easier for large wrestlers like Hulk Hogan to climb out of the structure. However, this particular cage was a large, blue-colored metal structure that wrestlers of the past refer to as the most difficult environment to have a match in, due to it's lack of durability. Most (blue) steel cage matches that occurred involved blading, injury, and didn't capture the crowd's imagination as much as the classic, fence-like metal used in modern steel cages that are used today.
I'd like to ask all of you, which (blue) steel cage matches from the past do you remember? Please share your thoughts.
(If this thread proves to be successful, I'll post more gimmick-match threads in the future.)
EDIT: I was just reminded that the larger meshed cages were also featured in black color as well (i.e. Stone Cold vs. Vince McMahon at Valentine's Day Massacre). I'm thinking this type of cage is used when pinfalls and submissions are not offered as additional methods of victory.