A Cinematic match is a term used to refer to matches that are produced with various cinematic techniques. Unlike a normal wrestling match, which is typically done in front of a live audience, cinematic matches are shot with various scenes filmed, usually on various locations or at a custom-built set.
The rules vary from match to match, but generally have a basis in hardcore wrestling.
Cinematic matches became more frequent in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced promotions to hold events behind closed doors.
The first cinematic match was "The Final Deletion", contested in TNA in 2016 between brothers Broken Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy, which was filmed at Matt Hardy's compound.
Cinematic Match: Info
- Match Category Miscellaneous
- Variant of Singles Match Tag Team Match Falls Count Anywhere / Hardcore Match / Street Fight Tornado Tag Team Match
- Also Known As Deletion match; Boneyard match; Firefly Funhouse match
Cinematic Match: Full List of Matches
Below you find the full list of all the Cinematic Matches in history, along with dates and events. You can switch between the match list without spoilers, or view the results with all the winners.
No Spoiler
"The Final Deletion"
"Delete or Decay"
House of Horrors Match
"The Ultimate Deletion"
Boneyard Match
Firefly Fun House Match
6-Woman "Climb the Corporate" Money in the Bank Ladder Match
6-Man "Climb the Corporate" Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Stadium Stampede Match
The Inner Circle
Chris Jericho, 
Sammy Guevara, 
Jake Hager, 
Santana & 
Ortizvs.The Elite
Kenny Omega, 
"Hangman" Adam Page, 
Matt Jackson, 
Nick Jackson & 
Matt Hardy"The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever"
Wyatt Swamp Fight
Tooth & Nail Match
Haunted House of Terror Match
The Elite Deletion Match
Street Fight
Stadium Stampede Match
The Inner Circle
Chris Jericho, 
Sammy Guevara, Jake Hager, 
Santana & 
Ortizvs.The Pinnacle
MJF, 
Wardlow, 
Shawn Spears, 
Dax Harwood & 
Cash Wheeler
With Results
"The Final Deletion"
"Delete or Decay"
House of Horrors Match
"The Ultimate Deletion"
Boneyard Match
Firefly Fun House Match
6-Woman "Climb the Corporate" Money in the Bank Ladder Match
6-Man "Climb the Corporate" Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Stadium Stampede Match
The EliteKenny Omega, "Hangman" Adam Page, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson & Matt Hardydef.The Inner CircleChris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, Jake Hager, Santana & Ortiz"The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever"
Wyatt Swamp Fight
Tooth & Nail Match
Haunted House of Terror Match
The Elite Deletion Match
Street Fight
Stadium Stampede Match
The Inner CircleChris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, Jake Hager, Santana & Ortizdef.The PinnacleMJF, Wardlow, Shawn Spears, Dax Harwood & Cash Wheeler
Cinematic Match: Wrestlers With Most Wins
| Rank | Wrestler | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Hardy | 6 | |
| Bray Wyatt | 3 | |
| Jeff Hardy | 2 | |
| Rebecca Hardy / Reby Sky | 1 | |
| The Undertaker | 1 |
Who won the most Cinematic Matches?
The wrestler that won the most Cinematic Matches is Matt Hardy with six victories, followed by Bray Wyatt with three, and Jeff Hardy with two.
Cinematic Match: Wrestlers With Most Appearances
| Rank | Wrestler | Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Hardy | 6 | |
| Bray Wyatt | 4 | |
| Jeff Hardy | 3 | |
| Sammy Guevara | 3 | |
| Abyss / Chris Parks | 2 | |
| 6 | Crazzy Steve | 2 |
| 7 | Randy Orton | 2 |
| 8 | AJ Styles | 2 |
| 9 | Chris Jericho | 2 |
| 10 | Jake Hager / Jack Swagger | 2 |
| 11 | Mike Santana | 2 |
| 12 | Ortiz | 2 |
Who competed in the most Cinematic Matches?
The wrestler that competed in the most Cinematic Matches is Matt Hardy with six appearances, followed by Bray Wyatt with four, Jeff Hardy and Sammy Guevara with three, and Abyss, Crazzy Steve, Randy Orton, AJ Styles, Chris Jericho, Jake Hager, Mike Santana and Ortiz with two.