DEAD MAN WALKING! It's going down, have i gone and made a big mistake nope The Undertaker is my all time favourite wrestler and i thought since i did a list on Kane yesterday it would be fitting to do one on The Phenom today! So get back in your casket and let's relax while we have our last rites read.
10) First WWE Title Win 1991 Survivor Series - One year after The Undertaker's debut, he became the youngest (at the time) WWE Champion of all time in 1991 when he took home his first championship after beating Hulk Hogan at the 1991 Survivor Series. He needed the help of distractions by both Ric Flair and his manager Paul Bearer, and the help of a well-placed steel chair, but he was able to take down the biggest icon in pro wrestling for the championship.
9) Forming The Brothers Of Destruction - Just like on his brother Kane's list, anytime the duo teamed up and were on the same page it was amazing and just a powerful force no one could beat. I can't pick any moments in particular so i picked it as one.
8) Ministry Of Darkness - The Ministry of Darkness era had a lot of fun, memorable moments, but the best moment had to be when the Undertaker kidnapped Stone Cold Steve Austin from his hospital room with every intention of sacrificing the Texas Rattlesnake. Luckily Kane stopped the sacrifice before it was too late.
7) Casket Match With Yokozuna - The Undertaker was an unstoppable force leading into the 1994 Royal Rumble and in an early casket match against Yokozuna it took over ten men to finally bring down the Undertaker and slam the casket shut on the Phenom. What followed was one of the more memorable, and cheesy, moments in the Undertaker's career where he claimed he would "not rest in peace" and ascended into the rafters of the arena.
6) The Phenom Returns - The Undertaker had a four-year run in the biker gimmick of the American Badass, but at the 2003 Survivor Series he was buried alive by his brother Kane in a buried alive match. Kane claimed the Undertaker was "dead and buried forever." But soon after the all-too-familiar presence of the Undertaker began to haunt his brother Kane. In the 2004 Royal Rumble, Kane was eliminated after losing focus following the chime of the Undertaker's bell. This all culminated in the return of the Dead Man persona at WrestleMania XX, and yet another win in the streak for the Undertaker.
5) American Badass - The most human of Undertaker gimmicks for the dead man. After eight months time-off due to real-life injuries, the Undertaker made his long-awaited return at Judgment Day in May 2000. However, the days of pitch black, blue fog and church organ music entrances were gone. The Undertaker was now The "American Bad Ass" (termed by the Kid Rock song which was his entrance music during the early months of the persona, later to be changed to "Rollin'" by Limp Bizkit) biker complete with sunglasses, bandana, jean shirt and motorcycle. The Badass allowed everyone to see a new side of the Undertaker. While still one of the most dominant forces in the WWF, he appeared human, introducing the world to his wife Sara and speaking as a normal human being. Also, the character began to Take more moves from opponents, making him appear more vulnerable. I also loved the Big Evil transformation for the deadman also.
4) Taker Vs Kane - This feud had it all, drama, action, wrestling, horror, family, death and history and goes down in history for me as one of the best rivalry's made. Their match at WM 14 was amazing and still is to me.
3) The Streak - Lays at rest at 23-2 and man what a streak the phenom's was it is still sad Lesner and Reigns beat him at mania. Taker's streak started against Snuka in 1991 and since then Taker has beaten the likes of HBK,HHH,Kane, Jake Roberts, Diesel, Ric Flair, Batista, Randy Orton, Edge and Cm Punk to name but a few.
2) Debut - Crazy to believe it was like 27 years ago that Taker first arrived to the WWE. Undertaker's debut at the 1990 Survivor Series is still a memorable one. It's rare that a superstar gets a debut at a PPV and the Undertaker took every advantage of the opportunity. The Undertaker held his own against a team that included Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart, Koko B. Ware and Dusty Rhodes, eliminating Koko and Dusty before being counted out after taking the fight with Rhodes to the outside. Although he didn't end up winning the match, his presence was felt and a character was born that would redefine the WWE.
1) Taker Vs Mankind Hell In A Cell - When people look back at the Attitude Era or history of Hell In A Cell, this match is always one of the first things brought up in the conversation. This legendary Hell in a Cell match was made famous for the two falls that Mick Foley took off and through the cell. The wrestling included a choke slam onto thumb tacks and a final tombstone that finally ended the match for the Undertaker. This may be more of a Mankind moment, but you can't make a top-ten list of the Undertaker without mentioning this match.
Alright and now let us rest in peace and i will see you tomorrow for another list, thanks for stopping by. Bookmark, share and comment!
