A Hell in a Cell match was once planned for WWE WrestleMania 42, but WWE has changed its direction. Reports from PWInsider state that the match would have featured Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes competing for the WWE Championship. Instead, Rhodes will now face Randy Orton, while McIntyre is expected to go up against Jacob Fatu.
This match would have marked the fifth Hell in a Cell encounter at WrestleMania. Previous matches included famous wrestlers like The Undertaker and Edge. Both Rhodes and McIntyre have experience in Hell in a Cell matches, having faced well-known opponents like Seth Rollins and CM Punk.
Earlier this year, McIntyre won the WWE Championship from Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell match, which concluded inside a steel cage. However, Rhodes reclaimed the title last Friday on SmackDown. This sets up the title match between Rhodes and Orton at WrestleMania.
Wrestling expert Dave Meltzer has reported that WWE plans for Rhodes vs. Orton to stay as a singles match. Orton earned the title shot after winning the recent Elimination Chamber match. Fans are eager to see how this competition will unfold at the upcoming event.
