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Undertaker used to play basketball and was training to play it professionally. He almost took this career path instead of pro-wrestling.
As Percy Pringle, Paul Bearer managed Calaway in his first match as Texas Red against Bruiser Brody in WCCW in 1984.
The Undertaker character was originally called Kane The Undertaker prior to his Survivor Series 1990 debut at house shows, but the "Kane" part was soon dropped, ironically becoming the name of the Undertaker's half brother.
His first title reign came in 1991, and lasted only six days, the second shortest at the time, and now only ninth.
The Undertaker bought his first brand new motorcycle after defeating Hulk Hogan for the WWF Championship at the 1991 Survivor Series. He still has it today.
From December 1991 to September 1993, Undertaker did not lose a single match. It was the longest undefeated streak of the 1990s.
Undertaker was on the very first edition of Raw is War (01, November 1993) in the main event against Damian Demento.
The Undertaker's facial injury in 1995 was accidentally caused by a blow to the face by Mabel but was staged as the intentional result of a leg drop. This is also the reason why the Undertaker wore a grey mask
The Undertaker had already faced his onscreen "brother" before he made his debut as Kane. The two men had met in 1995 when Glen Jacobs was known as Unibomb and Dr Isaac Yankem. They also faced each other when Jacobs played the fake Diesel in 1996.
Undertaker first appeared with the black teardrop on his face when he returned at the Survivor Series 1996, however this was not a tattoo.
Over the years the Undertaker has had his theme music composed by, Fredric Chopin (Funeral March), Kid Rock (American Bad Ass), and Limp Bizkit (Rollin').
Undertaker's mystical chant used in 1999 during the Ministry of Darkness days, was derived from the 1981 movie Excalibur.
Very few people have claimed pinfall victories over the Undertaker the list includes Hulk Hogan, Mabel, Mankind, Bret 'Hitman' Hart, Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, the Rock, Maven, Brock Lesnar, Matt Hardy, John Cena, Triple H, JBL, Randy Orton, The Great Khali, Edge and Batista. Mankind is the only one to hold a KO victory over him.
Undertaker has never officially submitted. (Note: Tapped to Kurt Angle on SmackDown 04, July 2002, at the same time as pinning him. Due to the referees confusion, the match was declared a draw and so 'Taker has never lost via submission.)
Undertaker is the longest running actively signed WWE superstar.
Undertaker, along with Kane, is the only wrestler to hold the WWE and WCW tag team titles at the same time.
Undertaker has never lost at WrestleMania. His victories consist of wins over "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Giant Gonzales, King Kong Bundy, Diesel, Sycho Sid, Kane (twice), Big Boss Man, Triple H, Ric Flair, A-Train, Big Show, Randy Orton, Mark Henry, Batista and Edge.
Undertaker gave Tazz the idea of the doing the Keys to Victory (K.T.V) that was used for high profile matches.
The Undertaker fought in the first-ever Casket Match, Boiler Room Brawl, Buried Alive Match, Hell in a Cell Match, Inferno Match, Biker Chain Match, Last Ride Match and Punjabi Prison Match.
The best compliment Undertaker has received in sports-entertainment is that he's much better looking in person.
The Undertaker has suffered a number of injuries during his career, including a hyper-extended elbow, a broken orbital bone, a broken cheek bone, a broken ankle, a groin tear, a sliced ear, a torn pectoral muscle, a torn right biceps muscle and chronic hip problems.
It was "The Spoiler" Don Jardine who taught the Undertaker to perfect the "Old School" walk the top rope move.
Undertaker is part Irish and a quarter American Indian. (He also states he's pure evi!)
JR has said he called the Undertaker Booger Red when his hair was its more natural red colour in honor of former University of Texas All American linebacker and Tommy Nobis. JR was instructed by the home office to stop using the nickname.
Undertaker and John Cena are the only people to ever win the Royal Rumble in the #30 position.
The Undertaker is the only WWE Superstar to win the WWE Championship (#13) and the World Heavyweight Championship (#23) at WrestleMania, unless counting Triple H's Title victory at WrestleMania X8.
The first time that Undertaker wore a Leather Vest Overcoat was in New Haven, CT on 09, December 1996.
The Undertaker is the only man to defeat all members of Evolution at WrestleMania.
As part of Raw's 15th anniversary, the Undertaker was voted the greatest superstar in Raw history.
The Undertaker is the only man to defeat Hulk Hogan for the WWE Championship twice.
WrestleMania XXIV is the only time the Undertaker has won WrestleMania and a Heavyweight Championship via submission.
Undertaker has been in more Hell in a Cell matches than any other wrestler, totalling eight.
Undertaker used to play basketball and was training to play it professionally. He almost took this career path instead of pro-wrestling.
As Percy Pringle, Paul Bearer managed Calaway in his first match as Texas Red against Bruiser Brody in WCCW in 1984.
The Undertaker character was originally called Kane The Undertaker prior to his Survivor Series 1990 debut at house shows, but the "Kane" part was soon dropped, ironically becoming the name of the Undertaker's half brother.
His first title reign came in 1991, and lasted only six days, the second shortest at the time, and now only ninth.
The Undertaker bought his first brand new motorcycle after defeating Hulk Hogan for the WWF Championship at the 1991 Survivor Series. He still has it today.
From December 1991 to September 1993, Undertaker did not lose a single match. It was the longest undefeated streak of the 1990s.
Undertaker was on the very first edition of Raw is War (01, November 1993) in the main event against Damian Demento.
The Undertaker's facial injury in 1995 was accidentally caused by a blow to the face by Mabel but was staged as the intentional result of a leg drop. This is also the reason why the Undertaker wore a grey mask
The Undertaker had already faced his onscreen "brother" before he made his debut as Kane. The two men had met in 1995 when Glen Jacobs was known as Unibomb and Dr Isaac Yankem. They also faced each other when Jacobs played the fake Diesel in 1996.
Undertaker first appeared with the black teardrop on his face when he returned at the Survivor Series 1996, however this was not a tattoo.
Over the years the Undertaker has had his theme music composed by, Fredric Chopin (Funeral March), Kid Rock (American Bad Ass), and Limp Bizkit (Rollin').
Undertaker's mystical chant used in 1999 during the Ministry of Darkness days, was derived from the 1981 movie Excalibur.
Very few people have claimed pinfall victories over the Undertaker the list includes Hulk Hogan, Mabel, Mankind, Bret 'Hitman' Hart, Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, the Rock, Maven, Brock Lesnar, Matt Hardy, John Cena, Triple H, JBL, Randy Orton, The Great Khali, Edge and Batista. Mankind is the only one to hold a KO victory over him.
Undertaker has never officially submitted. (Note: Tapped to Kurt Angle on SmackDown 04, July 2002, at the same time as pinning him. Due to the referees confusion, the match was declared a draw and so 'Taker has never lost via submission.)
Undertaker is the longest running actively signed WWE superstar.
Undertaker, along with Kane, is the only wrestler to hold the WWE and WCW tag team titles at the same time.
Undertaker has never lost at WrestleMania. His victories consist of wins over "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Giant Gonzales, King Kong Bundy, Diesel, Sycho Sid, Kane (twice), Big Boss Man, Triple H, Ric Flair, A-Train, Big Show, Randy Orton, Mark Henry, Batista and Edge.
Undertaker gave Tazz the idea of the doing the Keys to Victory (K.T.V) that was used for high profile matches.
The Undertaker fought in the first-ever Casket Match, Boiler Room Brawl, Buried Alive Match, Hell in a Cell Match, Inferno Match, Biker Chain Match, Last Ride Match and Punjabi Prison Match.
The best compliment Undertaker has received in sports-entertainment is that he's much better looking in person.
The Undertaker has suffered a number of injuries during his career, including a hyper-extended elbow, a broken orbital bone, a broken cheek bone, a broken ankle, a groin tear, a sliced ear, a torn pectoral muscle, a torn right biceps muscle and chronic hip problems.
It was "The Spoiler" Don Jardine who taught the Undertaker to perfect the "Old School" walk the top rope move.
Undertaker is part Irish and a quarter American Indian. (He also states he's pure evi!)
JR has said he called the Undertaker Booger Red when his hair was its more natural red colour in honor of former University of Texas All American linebacker and Tommy Nobis. JR was instructed by the home office to stop using the nickname.
Undertaker and John Cena are the only people to ever win the Royal Rumble in the #30 position.
The Undertaker is the only WWE Superstar to win the WWE Championship (#13) and the World Heavyweight Championship (#23) at WrestleMania, unless counting Triple H's Title victory at WrestleMania X8.
The first time that Undertaker wore a Leather Vest Overcoat was in New Haven, CT on 09, December 1996.
The Undertaker is the only man to defeat all members of Evolution at WrestleMania.
As part of Raw's 15th anniversary, the Undertaker was voted the greatest superstar in Raw history.
The Undertaker is the only man to defeat Hulk Hogan for the WWE Championship twice.
WrestleMania XXIV is the only time the Undertaker has won WrestleMania and a Heavyweight Championship via submission.
Undertaker has been in more Hell in a Cell matches than any other wrestler, totalling eight.
