Breakker has been a face for the duration of his run in NXT, but the, WWE NXT ResultsApril 4, 2023Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com Check out last weeks coverage: WWE NXT Stand and Deliver, Vince McMahons reported return to being in charge with the April 3 episode WWE RAW led to a major hit, Andrade El Idolo says his contract with All Elite Wrestling expires soon. After the match, The Undertaker gestured his number of WrestleMania wins. Jones helped The Undertaker win by delivering kicks to both Big Show and A-Train, and allowing The Undertaker to hit a Tombstone Piledriver on A-Train to get the pinfall win. The Daily PAYOFF - A New Endeavor, WM Weekend, Lesnar/Cody. He looks the part. The legendary Streak started in 1991 atWrestleMania VII. WebJohn Cena and The Rock clash one more time in the main event for the WWE Championship. After a near-30 minute bout, in a match contested under No Holds Barred rules,[80] and after The Undertaker kicked out of a Tombstone Piledriver by Triple H, The Undertaker was triumphant when he locked in the Hell's Gate on Triple H; Triple H attempted to use a sledgehammer while in the hold, but was unable to do so before tapping out. The Undertaker ultimately scored the victory with a Tombstone, advancing his record to 21-0 and, though no one knew it at the time, handing Punk a loss in his final WrestleMania match. He picked up another win at 'Mania and rightfully so because I think the WrestleMania brand and Undertaker go hand in hand". After transforming into the American Badass, Taker of Souls defeated Triple H in a gruesome match at WrestleMania XVII. The Undertaker compiled 21 straight victories at Wrestlemania. After the match, the results shocked the entire world, as no one imagined The Streak could be broken. WebThe Undertaker was also known for The Streak, an unprecedented run of 21 straight victories at WWE's leading pay-per-view event, WrestleMania (including main event matches at WrestleMania 13, WrestleMania XXIV, WrestleMania XXVI and WrestleMania 33), before he sustained his first loss at WrestleMania XXX to Brock Lesnar. WebThe Undertaker vs. Batista World Heavyweight Championship Match WrestleMania 23 This video is currently unavailable March 31, 2007 26min TV-14 Undertaker attempts to improve his streak to an astonishing 15-0 against The Animal, Batista, and for the first time in 10 years The Deadman steps through the ropes 16. As the years went on, the magic of The Streak grew, as some of WWEs top stars waged war with The Deadman in an attempt to go down in history as the man who handed The Phenom his first loss at WrestleMania. Taker also made several sporadic appearances for shows and PPVs. He looked good. During the feud between The Ministry of Darkness and The Corporation, The Undertaker defeated Big Boss Man in a Hell in a Cell match at WrestleMania XV. After defeating Vladimir Kozlov on the March 2, 2009 episode of Raw, Shawn Michaels earned the right to challenge The Undertaker at WrestleMania 25. [98], On the February 24, 2014 episode of Raw, The Undertaker appeared for the first time since The Shield performed a powerbomb on him through a broadcast table ten months earlier, to answer Lesnar's challenge for a match at WrestleMania XXX, scheduled for April 6 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. On paper, the match sounded good, but it was a complete bore due to Undertaker suffering a concussion early on. Soon after, Michaels attempted a top-rope moonsault, but was caught, and The Undertaker quickly executed a second Tombstone Piledriver to finally win the match. Dont question it. 2023 23:22:23 BST View all revisions View all revisions. At the time, he said he did not know if Lesnar was going to return to WWE, but he wanted to position himself for a match with him just in case and that came later than expected. He had been getting on in years and could only handle a limited schedule before his body would break down. [72] At the Elimination Chamber PPV, Michaels cost The Undertaker his World Heavyweight Championship, coming out from under the ring and connecting with Sweet Chin Music and allowing Chris Jericho to pin him. [21], Born Mark William Calaway on March 24, 1965 in Houston, Texas, The Undertaker is a former American professional wrestler. Along the way, he opted to switch targets, and aimed to take control of the entire World Wrestling Federation. Reverting to his former Deadman persona, The Undertaker would haunt Kane throughout various matches in vignettes in the build up to the match, before his eventual return at WrestleMania XX. He is currently signed to WWE, where he has worked [37], At the 1996 Royal Rumble, The Undertaker faced Bret Hart for the WWF Championship, but an interference by Diesel cost him the match. At WrestleMania IX, Taker had one of the quickest matches in his streak when he defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification. Punk went so far as to dress as a druid and pour ashes from the urn onto The Undertaker, giving this rivalry the riveting storytelling it needed. [47] This bout marked his first WrestleMania appearance under his "American Badass" biker persona. Batista then hit a spear and his finishing move the Batista Bomb, but The Undertaker stunned everybody by kicking out. Controversially, Brock Lesnar defeated The Undertaker and conquered his WrestleMania winning streak, leaving his record at 21-1. Honestly, I love it, that's why. [53], During the start of 2006, The Undertaker began his pursuit for the World Heavyweight Championship, held by Kurt Angle at the time. Early into The Undertaker's career, he would defeat various jobbers and other established stars in squash matches, leading to a match with Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. Still, theRawpanelists claimed that Lesnar was going to be the one to do it without giving much of a strong argument. No,WrestleMania XVIIwas their firstWrestleManiamatch. These are the top 5 wins The Undertaker scored in his WrestleMania streak. His evil brother Kane appeared atWrestleMania XIVin a match Undertaker where had to pull out all the stops to win. [25] The match at WrestleMania VII ended when Snuka's attempted springboard maneuver was countered as The Undertaker caught him, and he then hit the Tombstone Piledriver before pinning Snuka. [110] According to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, McMahon made the decision to end the Streak on the day of the show, believing it doubtful he would have any more matches. Also, according to Ric Flair, he mentioned that prior to the storyline feud between the two, Triple H told him that the Undertaker wanted to wrestle him. First time being challenged explicitly to end the Streak. Undertaker had only been in the company for four months and was thrown into a match against Jimmy Superfly Snuka. Surprise came twenty-five minutes in when Lesnar reversed a Tombstone into yet another F5. As punishment, Triple H lost the match with Undertaker. How could that happen? It's not easy with us both being babyfaces, but as long as were competitive and we're physical and give the crowd their money's worth and take them on a ride, then it's going to work. The Undertaker: A Look at His 23-2 WrestleMania Record. At WrestleMania 33, Taker received his second loss at Mania while facing Roman Reigns. 
Batista tried another, but was countered and The Undertaker hit a Tombstone Piledriver to win the World Heavyweight Championship. While Hart and Austin continued their feud, The Undertaker challenged Sid for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania 13. He is currently retired for the final time from the WWE, where he had worked since 1990, making him the company's longest-tenured in-ring performer. Bret Hart v Shawn Michaels @ WrestleMania 12. When The Undertaker returned later that year, he restarted his feud with Batista, leading to championship matches between the pair at October's Cyber Sunday, followed by a Hell in a Cell match at Survivor Series in November, with Batista emerging victorious in both, the latter due to interference from a returning Edge. He picked up a win against Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 31. Gavin Jasper writes for Den of Geek and thinks its funny that the Undertaker had the Streak, but Giant Gonzalez was the guy running around naked. Following various brawls between their respective allies, The Undertaker and Kane held Stephanie McMahon hostage until then-commissioner, William Regal, gave them matches against Triple H and the Big Show at WrestleMania X-Seven respectively. On paper, Gonzalez should have won in some way, especially since the blow-off was scheduled at the end of the summer. Hed make a cutthroat motion and finish Lesnar with another Tombstone or make him tap to the Hells Gate. WrestleMania 39 marked Pat McAfee's second WWE appearance of the year, after a commentary gig at the Royal Rumble. [111], Taking exception to Lesnar's boasting about ending The Streak, The Undertaker cost him a WWE World Heavyweight Championship victory at Battleground in July 2015,[112] instigating a rematch between the two at the next month's SummerSlam. Not even interference from Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder could help Edge change his fate, but rather than a Tombstone, The Underaker used the Hells Gate to counter the Spear and earn the hard-fought victory. 
The emotions were there as he was able to win the World Heavyweight WWE's decision to have Brock Lesnar end The Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania XXX has been debated ever since that fateful night back in 2014. The Den of Geek quarterly magazine is packed with exclusive features, interviews, previews and deep dives into geek culture. Brock Lesnar conquering the Streak? 8) Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns [The Greatest Main Event in WrestleMania History] Night 2, Wrestlemania 38. It was a win, but didnt feel like one, even with Undertaker recovering and scaring away the naked, hairy giant. With the Dead Man's return to WWE imminent, we look back at Undertaker's WrestleMania career. The cameraman was portrayed by Jimmy Snuka's son Sim Snuka as a nod to The Undertaker's first WrestleMania match. To quote the live crowd: Boo. that aired on March 3, Mark Henry cost The Undertaker the match as well as the World Heavyweight Championship. The Undertaker made the challenge, as he wanted to redeem himself against Triple H from the previous year, where he had to be stretchered out of the arena. [32] Calaway has described it as the most physically and mentally straining match he ever wrestled,[33] and is rated as amongst the worst matches in his career. Although The Undertaker entered the event undefeated to much acclaim, Edge had also never lost a singles match at WrestleMania. Story modes would make stopping the Dead Man at the Grandest Stage an option, most notablyWWE 2K14s Beat the Streak mode. [67] The feud revolved around a "good vs evil" story, with Michaels being a born again Christian, and Undertaker a Lucifer type figure. I looked forward to that, brother, when Vince Jr. told me to wrestle The Undertaker. The winner of the rematch a year later was more up in the air as Michaels had put his career on the line. [26] The match has been described retrospectively as "incredibly important" for a match seen at the time as a throwaway match. [28] Wrestler Bret Hart was critical of the finish, in particular Roberts' role, describing him as "sneaky" for receiving The Undertaker's finishing move outside the ring, preventing a clean victory for the younger wrestler. The only one to really take him down and pin him decisively was Bill Goldberg and Lesnar got his revenge in time. [18][19][20], WrestleMania is the premier annual event of the largest professional wrestling promotion in the United States, WWE. 23-2 vs Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania 33 Once we reachedWrestleMania 25, things started to get interesting. Unlike many of his other WrestleMania matches, the bout between The Undertaker and CM Punk is not ready available on WWEs YouTube channel, given the former WWE Champions controversial exit from the company. [55] Kurt Angle claimed that Undertaker wanted to wrestle with him for a "5-star match" and let Angle break the Streak, but this plan wasn't accepted by McMahon.[56]. 3. He dropped Snuka with the Tombstone and moved on. At WrestleMania 23, Taker defeated Batista to win his first World Heavyweight Championship. It was so wonderful. I think we always have the same goal, and that's just to give a heck of a competitive match. Courtesy WWE The Undertaker retired at WrestleMania 36 where he defeated AJ Styles. Typical Taker goodness ensued, as The Deadman crashed his own funeral by popping out of the casket. Really? 2023-04-04 . After missing WrestleMania X, The Undertaker defeated King Kong Bundy at WrestleMania XI. 
I've been in the WWE for so long, and he's done so much for me. Taker defeated Styles and retired from in-ring competition. Paul Heyman, Punks manager, got involved, and The Second City Saint nearly stole the win after he hit the legend with the urn. After rising to prominence, The Undertaker made his WrestleMania debut at WrestleMania VII and defeated Jimmy Snuka. With Undertakers reign of terror came unexpected popularity and he turned face by saving Randy Savage and Elizabeth from Jake Roberts steel chair ambush. WWE, to their credit, made Brock Lesnars victory mean something. Edge got a convincing near fall after he hit The Undertaker with a camera and subsequently hit him with a spear. WebBorn Mark William Calawayon March 24, 1965 in Houston, Texas, The Undertaker is an American professional wrestler. Mark Calaway discussing The Streak in 2020.[123]. With the Dead Man's return to WWE imminent, we look back at Undertaker's WrestleMania career. WebVs Batista (World Heavyweight Championship) WrestleMania 23 During the mid-2000s Batista was one of the top stars in WWE and had been positioned as one of the faces of the company. [60], The Undertaker used his signature moves Snake Eyes, Old School, and a flying clothesline early on, before executing a suicide dive to Batista, who then retaliated by performing a running powerslam through the ECW broadcast table. [94][95], On October 23, 2010, after losing his UFC Heavyweight Championship to Cain Velasquez at UFC 121, Brock Lesnar was confronted by The Undertaker, who asked, "you wanna do it?" Undertaker won again and again, making it a wonder just who would ever beat the Streak. CM Punk tries to stop the Undertaker's iconic WrestleMania streak. Both men traded finishing moves for near-falls, before The Undertaker delivered his own series of chair shots for another two count. Contested inside Hell in a Cell, and refereed by Shawn Michaels, the match, billed as the "End of an Era" began with both men brawling in and around the ring. Triple H with The Streak on the line", "Who Will End the Undertaker's Streak at Wrestlemania? This run of victories was described by sports news publication The 42 as the "greatest winning streak in sport",[9] while Sky Sports likened it to that of boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.[10], The Streak became the cornerstone of WrestleMania,[11][12] with a potential win over The Undertaker at the event being described as a greater honor than winning the WWE Championship. Hes spent the last five years as a god among children, cutting through the likes of John Cena, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Kevin Owens, Sheamus, and more. Brock Lesnar and Triple H collide in a No Holds Barred showdown. After Kane had kicked out of two Tombstone Piledrivers (the first man ever to do so), The Undertaker delivered a third to pick up the win over his (storyline) brother. Q. On an episode of SmackDown! WWE Limited Edition Undertaker WrestleMania Streak Coffin DVD Set Fremantle. A few finishers later, The Undertaker put Triple H down with a Tombstone. The Undertaker has an impressive 25-2 record at WrestleMania - far and away the greatest of any superstar in WWE history. [89] In a 2020 interview, Calaway said that he was initially conflicted about the angle, but realised that Bearer "would have loved it", with storyline brother Kane stating it was "the biggest compliment and that's the biggest tribute". You know, before they killed his credibility by never having him turn on Randy Orton. Along with WWE, multiple news outlets have dubbed this run of victories as "the Streak". The Undertaker had 21 straight victories at Wrestlemania and 25 victories overall. Real life may have swayed the storyline, as Paul Bearer, The Underakers former manager, passed away, and Punk leaned on this loss on-screen. In his final Mania appearance, Taker buried the Phenomenal One alive in a Boneyard match at WrestleMania 36. WebFrom his debut victory at WrestleMania VII to his recent battles on The Grandest Stage of Them All, relive The Undertaker's historic WrestleMania Streak before it was [90] Heyman has described it as intentionally offensive and controversial. Yes, in one mere moment, Undertaker got to look good against the two super faces of the era. Formed as a counter to Jim Crockett Promotions' successful Starrcade event, WrestleMania I was broadcast to one million nationwide via closed-circuit television and pay-per-view. 
The Undertaker had to deal with the meddling of La Familia over the next several weeks, and the stable heated up the feud by holding a mock burial for the challengers WrestleMania streak. His challenger that night, Brock Lesnar, had succeeded where other men before him had failed 21 times over the course of 23 years. His days were numbered, but the Streak had become so legendary that it was inconceivable for anyone to end it unless the company was 100% sure that this victor was the future of the company. The commentators surely never mentioned it. The Undertaker clinched the thrilling win when he caught a diving Michaels and spiked him with a Tombstone for the three count. Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! Paul Heyman believes that Cody Rhodes came away from WrestleMania 39 a bigger star than he went in as. No, they were not going to end it with him. Read more of Gavins articles here and follow him on Twitter @Gavin4L, Gavin Jasper is a buffalo wing enthusiast who loves the hell out of comic books and professional wrestling. In 1996, the two goliaths began feuding. Before there was the Streak, there was a spooky guy who made children actually shake in their boots. Updated: 7:40, 2 Apr 2023 WWE superstar Drew McIntyre's contract is in its final year and there are "no signs" of an extension after WrestleMania 39, reports suggest. In a 2020 interview following his retirement, Calaway said losing the Streak to Reigns would have made "a lot more sense" for the impact on their respective careers.[122]. His challenger that night, Brock Lesnar , had succeeded where other men before him had failed 21 times over the course of 23 years. This was the only disqualification victory in The Undertaker's streak, as all other wins were obtained by pinfall, submission, or casket. He is recognized as the fourth youngest WWF/E Champion in history, having won the championship aged 26 years, 8 months, and 3 days.[22]. LF ,sgnirpS laroC 56033. setatS detinU 
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Batista tried another, but was countered and The Undertaker hit a Tombstone Piledriver to win the World Heavyweight Championship. While Hart and Austin continued their feud, The Undertaker challenged Sid for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania 13. He is currently retired for the final time from the WWE, where he had worked since 1990, making him the company's longest-tenured in-ring performer. Bret Hart v Shawn Michaels @ WrestleMania 12. When The Undertaker returned later that year, he restarted his feud with Batista, leading to championship matches between the pair at October's Cyber Sunday, followed by a Hell in a Cell match at Survivor Series in November, with Batista emerging victorious in both, the latter due to interference from a returning Edge. He picked up a win against Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 31. Gavin Jasper writes for Den of Geek and thinks its funny that the Undertaker had the Streak, but Giant Gonzalez was the guy running around naked. Following various brawls between their respective allies, The Undertaker and Kane held Stephanie McMahon hostage until then-commissioner, William Regal, gave them matches against Triple H and the Big Show at WrestleMania X-Seven respectively. On paper, Gonzalez should have won in some way, especially since the blow-off was scheduled at the end of the summer. Hed make a cutthroat motion and finish Lesnar with another Tombstone or make him tap to the Hells Gate. WrestleMania 39 marked Pat McAfee's second WWE appearance of the year, after a commentary gig at the Royal Rumble. [111], Taking exception to Lesnar's boasting about ending The Streak, The Undertaker cost him a WWE World Heavyweight Championship victory at Battleground in July 2015,[112] instigating a rematch between the two at the next month's SummerSlam. Not even interference from Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder could help Edge change his fate, but rather than a Tombstone, The Underaker used the Hells Gate to counter the Spear and earn the hard-fought victory. The emotions were there as he was able to win the World Heavyweight WWE's decision to have Brock Lesnar end The Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania XXX has been debated ever since that fateful night back in 2014. The Den of Geek quarterly magazine is packed with exclusive features, interviews, previews and deep dives into geek culture. Brock Lesnar conquering the Streak? 8) Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns [The Greatest Main Event in WrestleMania History] Night 2, Wrestlemania 38. It was a win, but didnt feel like one, even with Undertaker recovering and scaring away the naked, hairy giant. With the Dead Man's return to WWE imminent, we look back at Undertaker's WrestleMania career. The cameraman was portrayed by Jimmy Snuka's son Sim Snuka as a nod to The Undertaker's first WrestleMania match. To quote the live crowd: Boo. that aired on March 3, Mark Henry cost The Undertaker the match as well as the World Heavyweight Championship. The Undertaker made the challenge, as he wanted to redeem himself against Triple H from the previous year, where he had to be stretchered out of the arena. [32] Calaway has described it as the most physically and mentally straining match he ever wrestled,[33] and is rated as amongst the worst matches in his career. Although The Undertaker entered the event undefeated to much acclaim, Edge had also never lost a singles match at WrestleMania. Story modes would make stopping the Dead Man at the Grandest Stage an option, most notablyWWE 2K14s Beat the Streak mode. [67] The feud revolved around a "good vs evil" story, with Michaels being a born again Christian, and Undertaker a Lucifer type figure. I looked forward to that, brother, when Vince Jr. told me to wrestle The Undertaker. The winner of the rematch a year later was more up in the air as Michaels had put his career on the line. [26] The match has been described retrospectively as "incredibly important" for a match seen at the time as a throwaway match. [28] Wrestler Bret Hart was critical of the finish, in particular Roberts' role, describing him as "sneaky" for receiving The Undertaker's finishing move outside the ring, preventing a clean victory for the younger wrestler. The only one to really take him down and pin him decisively was Bill Goldberg and Lesnar got his revenge in time. [18][19][20], WrestleMania is the premier annual event of the largest professional wrestling promotion in the United States, WWE. 23-2 vs Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania 33 Once we reachedWrestleMania 25, things started to get interesting. Unlike many of his other WrestleMania matches, the bout between The Undertaker and CM Punk is not ready available on WWEs YouTube channel, given the former WWE Champions controversial exit from the company. [55] Kurt Angle claimed that Undertaker wanted to wrestle with him for a "5-star match" and let Angle break the Streak, but this plan wasn't accepted by McMahon.[56]. 3. He dropped Snuka with the Tombstone and moved on. At WrestleMania 23, Taker defeated Batista to win his first World Heavyweight Championship. It was so wonderful. I think we always have the same goal, and that's just to give a heck of a competitive match. Courtesy WWE The Undertaker retired at WrestleMania 36 where he defeated AJ Styles. Typical Taker goodness ensued, as The Deadman crashed his own funeral by popping out of the casket. Really? 2023-04-04 . After missing WrestleMania X, The Undertaker defeated King Kong Bundy at WrestleMania XI. I've been in the WWE for so long, and he's done so much for me. Taker defeated Styles and retired from in-ring competition. Paul Heyman, Punks manager, got involved, and The Second City Saint nearly stole the win after he hit the legend with the urn. After rising to prominence, The Undertaker made his WrestleMania debut at WrestleMania VII and defeated Jimmy Snuka. With Undertakers reign of terror came unexpected popularity and he turned face by saving Randy Savage and Elizabeth from Jake Roberts steel chair ambush. WWE, to their credit, made Brock Lesnars victory mean something. Edge got a convincing near fall after he hit The Undertaker with a camera and subsequently hit him with a spear. WebBorn Mark William Calawayon March 24, 1965 in Houston, Texas, The Undertaker is an American professional wrestler. Mark Calaway discussing The Streak in 2020.[123]. With the Dead Man's return to WWE imminent, we look back at Undertaker's WrestleMania career. WebVs Batista (World Heavyweight Championship) WrestleMania 23 During the mid-2000s Batista was one of the top stars in WWE and had been positioned as one of the faces of the company. [60], The Undertaker used his signature moves Snake Eyes, Old School, and a flying clothesline early on, before executing a suicide dive to Batista, who then retaliated by performing a running powerslam through the ECW broadcast table. [94][95], On October 23, 2010, after losing his UFC Heavyweight Championship to Cain Velasquez at UFC 121, Brock Lesnar was confronted by The Undertaker, who asked, "you wanna do it?" Undertaker won again and again, making it a wonder just who would ever beat the Streak. CM Punk tries to stop the Undertaker's iconic WrestleMania streak. Both men traded finishing moves for near-falls, before The Undertaker delivered his own series of chair shots for another two count. Contested inside Hell in a Cell, and refereed by Shawn Michaels, the match, billed as the "End of an Era" began with both men brawling in and around the ring. Triple H with The Streak on the line", "Who Will End the Undertaker's Streak at Wrestlemania? This run of victories was described by sports news publication The 42 as the "greatest winning streak in sport",[9] while Sky Sports likened it to that of boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.[10], The Streak became the cornerstone of WrestleMania,[11][12] with a potential win over The Undertaker at the event being described as a greater honor than winning the WWE Championship. Hes spent the last five years as a god among children, cutting through the likes of John Cena, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Kevin Owens, Sheamus, and more. Brock Lesnar and Triple H collide in a No Holds Barred showdown. After Kane had kicked out of two Tombstone Piledrivers (the first man ever to do so), The Undertaker delivered a third to pick up the win over his (storyline) brother. Q. On an episode of SmackDown! WWE Limited Edition Undertaker WrestleMania Streak Coffin DVD Set Fremantle. A few finishers later, The Undertaker put Triple H down with a Tombstone. The Undertaker has an impressive 25-2 record at WrestleMania - far and away the greatest of any superstar in WWE history. [89] In a 2020 interview, Calaway said that he was initially conflicted about the angle, but realised that Bearer "would have loved it", with storyline brother Kane stating it was "the biggest compliment and that's the biggest tribute". You know, before they killed his credibility by never having him turn on Randy Orton. Along with WWE, multiple news outlets have dubbed this run of victories as "the Streak". The Undertaker had 21 straight victories at Wrestlemania and 25 victories overall. Real life may have swayed the storyline, as Paul Bearer, The Underakers former manager, passed away, and Punk leaned on this loss on-screen. In his final Mania appearance, Taker buried the Phenomenal One alive in a Boneyard match at WrestleMania 36. WebFrom his debut victory at WrestleMania VII to his recent battles on The Grandest Stage of Them All, relive The Undertaker's historic WrestleMania Streak before it was [90] Heyman has described it as intentionally offensive and controversial. Yes, in one mere moment, Undertaker got to look good against the two super faces of the era. Formed as a counter to Jim Crockett Promotions' successful Starrcade event, WrestleMania I was broadcast to one million nationwide via closed-circuit television and pay-per-view. The Undertaker had to deal with the meddling of La Familia over the next several weeks, and the stable heated up the feud by holding a mock burial for the challengers WrestleMania streak. His challenger that night, Brock Lesnar, had succeeded where other men before him had failed 21 times over the course of 23 years. His days were numbered, but the Streak had become so legendary that it was inconceivable for anyone to end it unless the company was 100% sure that this victor was the future of the company. The commentators surely never mentioned it. The Undertaker clinched the thrilling win when he caught a diving Michaels and spiked him with a Tombstone for the three count. Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! Paul Heyman believes that Cody Rhodes came away from WrestleMania 39 a bigger star than he went in as. No, they were not going to end it with him. Read more of Gavins articles here and follow him on Twitter @Gavin4L, Gavin Jasper is a buffalo wing enthusiast who loves the hell out of comic books and professional wrestling. In 1996, the two goliaths began feuding. Before there was the Streak, there was a spooky guy who made children actually shake in their boots. Updated: 7:40, 2 Apr 2023 WWE superstar Drew McIntyre's contract is in its final year and there are "no signs" of an extension after WrestleMania 39, reports suggest. In a 2020 interview following his retirement, Calaway said losing the Streak to Reigns would have made "a lot more sense" for the impact on their respective careers.[122]. His challenger that night, Brock Lesnar , had succeeded where other men before him had failed 21 times over the course of 23 years. This was the only disqualification victory in The Undertaker's streak, as all other wins were obtained by pinfall, submission, or casket. He is recognized as the fourth youngest WWF/E Champion in history, having won the championship aged 26 years, 8 months, and 3 days.[22]. 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