Ep 17. No Way Out February 27, 2000 Hell In A Cell - Retirement Match Cactus Jack Vs. Triple H
- February 27, 2000
In this episode of WWE For All Mankind: The Life & Career Of Mick Foley, we take a deep dive into one of the most iconic matches in wrestling history. On February 27, 2000, No Way Out saw Cactus Jack take on Triple H in a Hell in a Cell Retirement Match. Both men were no strangers to brutal matches, but this one would push them to their limits.
The episode begins with Foley reflecting on the build-up to this match. He had announced that this would be his last match ever and wanted to go out with a bang. Meanwhile, Triple H was determined to prove himself as the top wrestler in the company. The stage was set for a clash of two titans.
As the match begins, the tension in the arena is palpable. Foley and Triple H trade blows, with each man attempting to gain the upper hand. Things quickly take a dramatic turn when Foley is thrown off the top of the cell and crashes through the announcer's table below. Fans watch in shock as Foley lays motionless on the ground. Even the wrestlers in the back are stunned by the impact of the fall.
Despite the horrific injury, Foley refuses to quit. He climbs back up onto the cell and continues the match. At one point, Triple H slams Foley onto a bed of thumbtacks, causing the tacks to embed themselves into his flesh. The sight is gruesome, but Foley soldiers on.
The match comes to a close when Triple H hits Foley with a sledgehammer, knocking him out and giving Triple H the win. After the match, Foley is carried out on a stretcher, but even as he is carted away, he continues to give a thumbs-up to the crowd. It's a testament to his toughness and his love for wrestling.
Throughout the episode, we hear from wrestlers who were in the back during the match. They discuss their shock at what they were seeing and their admiration for Foley's dedication to the sport. We also hear from Foley himself, who reflects on the match and the toll it took on his body.
The episode ends with a tribute to Foley and his career. He may have retired from wrestling, but his legacy lives on. The Hell in a Cell match against Triple H remains one of the most memorable moments in wrestling history and a testament to Foley's commitment to his craft.