The Undertaker: A Legendary Career in Professional Wrestling
The Undertaker: A Legendary Career in Professional Wrestling
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Undertaker Career History
Mark Calaway, known by his ring name The Undertaker, began his wrestling career in 1984 in the World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) as "Texas Red." After a stint in various wrestling promotions, including the Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was known as "Mean Mark Callous," he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in October 1990.
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Early Career (1984–1990)
WCCW and CWA: Calaway wrestled under different gimmicks, including "The Master of Pain" and "The Punisher," winning titles such as the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship and the WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship.
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WCW: As "Mean Mark Callous," he was part of the Skyscrapers tag team and had notable feuds with wrestlers like Lex Luger.
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WWF/WWE Debut and WWF Championship (1990–1991)
Debut: Calaway made his WWF debut as "Cain the Undertaker" at Survivor Series 1990. He quickly became known simply as The Undertaker, with a gimmick that portrayed him as a supernatural and impervious figure.
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First WWF Championship: He won his first WWF Championship by defeating "Ravishing" Randy Savage at Survivor Series 1991, making him the youngest WWF Champion at the time.
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Early Feuds and Hiatus (1992–1995)
Feuds: Undertaker feuded with several wrestlers, including the Ultimate Warrior, Randy Savage, and Yokozuna. His match against Yokozuna at the 1994 Royal Rumble was notable for his "burial" and subsequent disappearance due to a back injury.
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Return and Various Storylines (1994–1997)
Return: Undertaker returned to the WWF with a new manager, Paul Bearer, and a new persona as a "deadite" zombie. He won a significant match against Yokozuna at the 1994 Survivor Series.
Lord of Darkness and Ministry of Darkness (1996–1999)
Dark Persona: Undertaker adopted a gothic, dark persona and led a faction known as the Ministry of Darkness, engaging in high-profile feuds and storylines.
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American Bad Ass/Big Evil and Return of the Deadman (2000–2006)
Character Change: Undertaker transitioned to a biker persona, known as "American Bad Ass" and later "Big Evil," before reverting to his original "Deadman" persona.
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WWE and World Heavyweight Championships: He won multiple championships, including the WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship.
Defending the Streak and Resurgence (2007–2017)
WrestleMania Streak: Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania became legendary, reaching 21-0 before being broken by Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 30.
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Final Matches: He continued to perform at a high level, engaging in memorable feuds and matches until his retirement from in-ring competition.
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Undertaker Achievements
WWE Championships: 7-time WWE Champion.
World Heavyweight Championships: 3-time World Heavyweight Champion.
WrestleMania: Holds the record for the most wins at WrestleMania with 22 victories.
Royal Rumble: Won the Royal Rumble match in 2007.
Slammy Awards: 12-time Slammy Award winner.
Tag Team Championships: 6-time WWE Tag Team Champion.
Public Appearances: He has made several public appearances, including a notable one with former President Donald Trump and Kane to encourage voter participation.
Undertaker's influence and legacy in professional wrestling remain significant, with his contributions continuing to be celebrated and remembered by fans worldwide.