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In 1997, his on-screen brother, [[Glenn Jacobs|Kane]], was revealed to be alive and they have [[feud (professional wrestling)|feuded]] off and on for several years. |
In 1997, his on-screen brother, [[Glenn Jacobs|Kane]], was revealed to be alive and they have [[feud (professional wrestling)|feuded]] off and on for several years. |
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In recent years, in line with wrestling's change to a more realistic approach, his gimmick became that of an intimidating redneck biker. Unlike many [[gimmick (professional wrestling)|gimmick]] changes, this was generally well-received by fans. |
[[Image:undertakerportrait.jpg|thumb|right|The Undertaker (American Bad Ass Attitude)]]In recent years, in line with wrestling's change to a more realistic approach, his gimmick became that of an intimidating redneck biker. Unlike many [[gimmick (professional wrestling)|gimmick]] changes, this was generally well-received by fans. |
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Recently, at the [[Wrestlemania XX]] [[pay-per-view|PPV]] event, he would return in the "deadman" Undertaker persona, again with [[William Moody|Paul Bearer]] to defeat Kane. Currently, his gimmick could be best described as an undead cowboy (as Biker Taker was buried alive by Kane several months previously). Several months later, Paul Bearer was kidnapped by [[The Dudley Boyz]] at the direction of [[Paul Heyman]], who then took "control" of Undertaker in the storyline. At the June 2004 WWE PPV [[The Great American Bash]], he buried Bearer in a crypt of cement after winning a handicap match against the Dudleys as a means of removing his "weakness" so that Heyman or others could no longer control him. |
Recently, at the [[Wrestlemania XX]] [[pay-per-view|PPV]] event, he would return in the "deadman" Undertaker persona, again with [[William Moody|Paul Bearer]] to defeat Kane. Currently, his gimmick could be best described as an undead cowboy (as Biker Taker was buried alive by Kane several months previously). Several months later, Paul Bearer was kidnapped by [[The Dudley Boyz]] at the direction of [[Paul Heyman]], who then took "control" of Undertaker in the storyline. At the June 2004 WWE PPV [[The Great American Bash]], he buried Bearer in a crypt of cement after winning a handicap match against the Dudleys as a means of removing his "weakness" so that Heyman or others could no longer control him. |
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Revision as of 10:44, 18 October 2004
Mark Callaway (born March 24, 1962 in Houston, Texas), better known by his stage name of The Undertaker, is a professional wrestler with World Wrestling Entertainment. He is a four time WWF/WWE Champion and six time WWF/WWE Tag Team Champion. He also holds a unique record; he is currently 12-0 (aka undefeated) in the matches he has competed in at the yearly Wrestlemania events. He is one of the few wrestlers to be consistently promoted (or pushed) throughout his career, and is frequently seen as a company loyalist and prominent 'ambassador' for the WWE. He currently lives in Nashville with his wife Sara.
Wrestling History
Early Career in the WCW
Initially, Mark Callaway had a short run in 1990 in the WCW. While there, he would be known as "Mean" Mark Callous. He wrestled as part of the Sky Scrapers team and then as a singles wrestler. His most famous match in WCW was fighting Lex Luger for the U.S Title at Great American Bash, which he would not win.
Career in the WWF/WWE
Mark debuted at Survivor Series 1990 simply as The Undertaker. In the weeks after he used the name Kane the Undertaker at house shows and on WWF television. The Kane part was dropped awhile after and he just went by The Undertaker again as he still does.
It was also at this time that Undertaker switched managers from Brother Love to Paul Bearer. The story given on WWF television was that Paul Bearer simply bought out Undertaker's contract from Brother Love.
The Undertaker's gimmick has changed over the years. At first he appeared as a 'normal' undertaker; a silent giant who was subservient to Paul Bearer. As with many wrestlers in the cartoonish Rock and Wrestling era, he had an over-the-top gimmick—namely an undead zombie wrestler (complete with thick purple gloves) with vague occult powers, most notably being able to cause darkness, walk on the ring ropes and gain power from the ash urn that Paul Bearer carried.
In 1997, his on-screen brother, Kane, was revealed to be alive and they have feuded off and on for several years.
In recent years, in line with wrestling's change to a more realistic approach, his gimmick became that of an intimidating redneck biker. Unlike many gimmick changes, this was generally well-received by fans.
Recently, at the Wrestlemania XX PPV event, he would return in the "deadman" Undertaker persona, again with Paul Bearer to defeat Kane. Currently, his gimmick could be best described as an undead cowboy (as Biker Taker was buried alive by Kane several months previously). Several months later, Paul Bearer was kidnapped by The Dudley Boyz at the direction of Paul Heyman, who then took "control" of Undertaker in the storyline. At the June 2004 WWE PPV The Great American Bash, he buried Bearer in a crypt of cement after winning a handicap match against the Dudleys as a means of removing his "weakness" so that Heyman or others could no longer control him.
Title History
- November 11, 1991 - WWF World Heavyweight Title
- Defeated Hulk Hogan - Detroit, Michigan
- Lost to Hulk Hogan on December 3, 1991
- March 23, 1997 - WWF World Heavyweight Title (2)
- Defeated Sycho Sid - Rosemont, Illinois
- Lost to Bret Hart on August 3, 1997
- July 26, 1998 - WWF World Tag Team Title
- Defeated Kane and Mankind with Stone Cold Steve Austin - Fresno, California
- Lost to Kane and Mankind on August 10, 1998
- Note: Kane and Mankind defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker, Rocky Maivia & D'Lo Brown (subbing for Owen Hart), and The New Age Outlaws in a Four Corners match.
- May 23, 1999 - WWF World Heavyweight Title (3)
- Defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin - Kansas City, Missouri
- Lost to Stone Cold Steve Austin on June 28, 1999
- August 22, 1999 - WWF World Tag Team Title (2)
- Defeated Kane and X-Pac with The Big Show - Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Lost to The Rock and Mankind on August 30, 1999
- September 7, 1999 - WWF World Tag Team Title (3)
- Defeated Kane and X-Pac with The Big Show - Albany, New York
- Lost to The Rock and Mankind on September 20, 1999
- Note: Defeated The Big Show, Mideon & Viscera in "The Dark Side Rules" match in which any of Undertaker's followers can be involved.
- December 18, 2000 - WWF World Tag Team Title (4)
- Defeated Edge and Christian with The Rock - Greenville, South Carolina
- Lost to Edge and Christian - December 19, 2000
- April 17, 2001 - WWF World Tag Team Title (5)
- Defeated Edge and Christian with Kane - Nashville, Tennessee
- Lost to Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hunter Hearst Helmsley on April 29, 2001
- August 19, 2001 - WWF World Tag Team Title (6)
- Defeated Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon with Kane - San Jose, California
- Lost to The Dudley Boyz on September 17, 2001
- December 9, 2001 - WWF Hardcore Title
- Defeated Rob Van Dam - San Diego, California
- Lost to Maven on February 5, 2002
- May 19, 2002 - WWF World Heavyweight Title (4)
- Defeated Hulk Hogan - Nashville, Tennessee
- Lost to The Rock on July 21, 2002
- Note: Losing match was a three way with Kurt Angle.
| WWE Championship | ||
| Preceded by: Hulk Hogan | First reign | Followed by: Hulk Hogan |
| Preceded by: Sycho Sid | Second reign | Followed by: Bret Hart |
| Preceded by: Stone Cold Steve Austin | Third reign | Followed by: Stone Cold Steve Austin |
| Preceded by: Hulk Hogan | Fourth reign | Followed by: The Rock |