The Undertaker

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The Undertaker

Biography

Real Name: Mark Luke Callaway
Birthday: March 24, 1962
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Height: 6'10"
Weight: 305 lbs
Finishing Move: The Last Ride

This picture of Big Show and Taker was taken by my friend Diane on June 14, 2001 in Toronto, Ontario at House Show. Credit to: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com

This picture of Taker was taken by my friend Diane on June 14, 2001 in Toronto, Ontario at the House Show. Credit to: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com

A big thank you to Judy for those pictures of Taker. Credit: LadyEvilx13@aol.com

Credit: LadyEvilx13@aol.com

A big thank you to my good friend Lady B for those 6 pictures of Taker. She took them at her house show on November 24, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com

House show on November 24, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com

Thank you to Lady B for those pictures of Taker taken back at her house show in August 1999 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com

Again, a big thank you to Lady B for those pictures of Undertaker taken back on October 30, 1999 when he did a double autograph session in New York. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com

A Big Thank You to my friend Chawni for those pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com

Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com

A Big Thank You to Black Saturn for that picture of Undertaker that she took at her Smackdown show on October 09, 2001 at The Mark of the Quad Cities.

This picture of Kane and Taker was taken by my friend Diane on October 16, 2001 in Montreal, Quebec at the Smackdown taping. Credit to: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com

This picture of Taker was taken by my friend Diane on June 14, 2001 in Toronto, Ontario at the House Show. Credit to: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com

This picture of Taker was taken by my friend Diane on March 15, 2001 in Toronto, Ontario at the House Show. Credit to: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com

Credit: LadyEvilx13@aol.com

A big thank you to Diane for those next pictures. This picture of Taker and Kane was taken on October 16, 2001 in Montreal, Quebec. Credit: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com

House show on November 24, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com

This pictures of D'Lo Brown, Chyna and Undertaker was taken by Dusseldorf, Germany on April 2, 1999 by Petra Lauer.

Thank you to Lady B for those pictures of Taker taken back at her house show in August 1999 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com

Again, a big thank you to Lady B for those pictures of Undertaker taken back on October 30, 1999 when he did a double autograph session in New York. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com

This picture of Taker was taken by Kerry. If you are interested to purchase her picture, you can e-mail her at: DXchic69@aol.com and tell her that you saw them in Sandra's web site.

Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com

A Big Thank You to Black Saturn for that picture of Undertaker that she took at her Smackdown show on October 09, 2001 at The Mark of the Quad Cities.

Interview with Undertaker
March 2002
by Seth Mates
Credit: WWF.com

TORONTO – He’s now 10-0 at WrestleMania – a mark which will likely never be topped. And after defeating the legendary Ric Flair for that 10th ‘Mania win, the Undertaker tells WWF.com that tonight was one of the proudest nights of his life.

WWF.com: What does it mean to you to be 10-0 at WrestleMania – a mark that will probably never be matched?
Undertaker: It just shows how fortunate I am. On the grandest stage of them all, to be 10-0, it’s one of the records I’m most proud of. Three-time World Champion, 10-0 at WrestleMania – those two things may be a couple of the defining moments in my legacy. Hopefully next year, we’ll make it 11-0, 12-0, and just keep on rollin’.

WWF.com: When you first went out to the stage, you just kinda sat on your bike for a few seconds and looked around. What was going through your head?
Undertaker: Man, it’s WrestleMania. Actually, I sat up there and kinda had a reflection. I had a reflection of the good times here in the World Wrestling Federation, and some of the bad times. I sat up there and I was thinking, you know, this makes everything worthwhile. All the injuries, all the setbacks, disappointments, slow business – when you see 70,000 people out there cheering, wanting to be entertained with a top-flight match, I just said, this is where I’m supposed to be. And then it was time to rock ‘n’ roll.

WWF.com: What was it like working with Ric Flair?
Undertaker: Regardless of what I’ve done to him or said about him, Ric Flair, beyond a shadow of a doubt, is a true icon in this profession. It was a great thrill for me to be in the ring with a legend, and you can’t say anything other than that he is a legend. When I think of a World Champion, Ric Flair is the first name that comes up. So to be paired with him on the grandest stage of them all, it’s a rush, no doubt.

WWF.com: We hadn’t seen the Tombstone in a while before you whipped it out tonight.
Undertaker: Actually, my knee was a little screwy and my lower back was a little tight from the superplex and getting thrown off the top rope. So when I went for the Last Ride, I didn’t really have the right amount of strength to get him where I needed him, and then I fought it, so I had to improvise and go to Plan B, so I used the move that no one’s ever kicked out of. Well, Kane did once, but 99 out of 100 people, they get Tombstoned, and they don’t get up. At that point in the match, it’s WrestleMania, and I thought it was a perfect time to have a little retro Tombstone.

WWF.com: Your face got pretty cut up during the bout – your forehead and left cheek were both bleeding. How are you doing physically?
Undertaker: They wanted to put stitches in (my forehead), but I said no stitches. (The cut on my cheek) was a Ric Flair right hand. He caught me on the cheekbone and cut me wide open. I’ll probably be walking kinda ginger tomorrow; the two bumps off the top rope took its toll. But you know, you kinda figure that in. It’s just a risk you take. Tomorrow, I’ll pay the price. Tonight, I think it was worth it.

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Interview with Undertaker

March 2002
by Phil Speer

Credit: wwf.com

No World Wrestling Federation Superstar has been on the roster longer than the Undertaker, and perhaps nobody is more respected in the backstage area. What does he think of Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash coming back to the Federation? Undertaker is the locker-room leader, and if the members of the New World Order can convince him that they're professionals -- and their alleged actions of the past are just that, in the past -- it would no doubt help them assimilate into the locker room. 'Taker sat down recently for an interview with WWF.com where he revealed his thoughts on the nWo and much more.

WWF.com: How are you feeling physically these days?
Undertaker: Physically, I'm still nursing a sore right hip, but I'm going to be nursing that the rest of my life. So, no excuses, I'm ready to go.

WWF.com: As a locker-room leader, people are curious about your opinion of the nWo.
Undertaker: The guys have a lot of fanfare coming in. A lot of people have a lot of history with them. As far as the way they are backstage, so far they've been nothing but business, which they have no reason not to be. As long as things stay like that, I've got no problem. They're here, hopefully everybody's going to do well and we'll all be better off. Honestly though, I don't think at this point that our locker room will put up with any bulls*** from them or anybody else. There's no need for it. We're all out here to do a job and do the best we can without any of the mind games, or playing games. So I got no problem as long as
everybody does their job and does it to the best of their ability.

WWF.com: Now that the nWo is here, do you arrive at the arena with a little bit different mindset? Are you a little bit more leery perhaps?
Undertaker: I wouldn't go so far as to say leery, but I definitely was concerned. I was concerned with how they were going to be perceived. There was a lot of tension. So far those guys have handled everything very professionally and as far I'm concerned, as long as everybody is business and does business, than I got no problem.

WWF.com: What was the locker room like back when they were here as part of the Kliq? Was it as bad as everybody says or has it been blown out of proportion?
Undertaker: Who's to know? There were a lot of conflicting attitudes. There were a lot of attitudes from a lot of people, not just the so-called Kliq. They were all mostly top guys, so when top guys like that have attitudes, it is amplified.

There were a lot of things that went on back then. Hopefully people have matured now and learned from their mistakes, and they're ready to do business.

WWF.com: So you're not as concerned about locker room morale today.
Undertaker: So far everything is good. Like I said, until they show me something to be concerned about -- or anybody for that matter shows me something -- then, hey, everything is fine in my world.

WWF.com: What do you say to some of the younger guys who are concerned about TV time? TV time is scarce as it is.
Undertaker: It really is. It's actually a very exciting time too. Everybody on the roster -- no matter where their spot is right now -- should be trying their hardest and if any option is given to them, they should take full advantage of it. We're looking for somebody to step up. We're waiting for that next young guy to step up and say, "Hey, I'm here. You need to hear me." You know what? They don't need to sit back and wait. They need to push. And the more they push, the more somebody is hungry, the more it pushes us guys who have been around a little longer. What it does is make the product stronger and
it gets them ready for their turn.

WWF.com: You hadn't done the Tombstone quite a bit until you hit The Rock with one recently. What's it like to use that again?
Undertaker: I don't really go into a match or anything and think, "Well, I need to get that move in." It kind of comes to me when I have a feeling that it's needed. The Tombstone is the punctuation mark of the
Undertaker's career. Rock disrespected me, and as a result of that, that's what I felt like he deserved -- the Tombstone -- and that's what he got. And he would've got another one if it hadn't of been for Ric Flair. Moves are just an instinctual thing. It's not something where I sit back and think, "Well, I need to do this. I need to do that." It's what is happening in my mind at the moment.

WWF.com: You had a great WrestleMania last year. Can it be topped?
Undertaker: I hope so. I've stated this many times before. In my opinion, Triple H is probably the top performer in our game now. So how can you not have a good match? I know this year, physically other than my hip, I'm in better shape. I'm lighter. I've had a good year in the gym. And barring just a couple of sidetracks with the hip, I'm in better shape and condition than I was last year, so I'm looking forward
to this year's WrestleMania.

WWF.com: You're 9-0 at WrestleMania. Do you intend to make it 10-0?
Undertaker: Well of course. I don't ever plan on losing.

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Undertaker 'tired of bitching' about injury
January 2002
by Phil Speer

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Undertaker may not be 100 percent physically, but he doesn't much feel like talking about it. "My hip is still really sore," he told WWF.com. "But basically I'm tired of bitching about it."

The three-time World Wrestling Federation Champion has been battling a painful case of sciatica since the Jan. 3 episode of SmackDown!, when he landed awkwardly after a Big Show chokeslam. He hadn't wrestled since then until he stepped in the ring on Sunday for the Rumble.

"(The injury) was on my mind, but you can't go in the ring thinking about it," he said. "Otherwise you'll injury yourself even worse."

Asked if he was in fact feeling worse on Monday after being in the ring for the first time in three weeks, Taker responded only with a stern "no comment."

Instead of thinking about his injuries at the Rumble, he concentrated on putting beatings on the Hardy Boyz and Maven. After Taker eliminated Matt and Jeff Hardy, they distracted him, and Maven dropkicked him from behind, eliminating the Dead Man.

"I was well on my way until the fluke of all flukes happened," 'Taker said.

After he was eliminated by Maven, Taker snapped. He went back into the ring and grabbed the "WWF Tough Enough" winner. He then proceeded to assault him throughout the entire arena. He even belted him with a steel chair over the head so hard that the chair was practically bent in half.

"I'm a firm believe that if you're going to swing a chair, swing it," he said.
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'Bad leg or not,' Taker to be at Rumble
January 2002
by Phil Speer

The Undertaker admits that, eventually, he'll need new hips. "There's going to be a point where I'm going to have to have my hips replaced," he said back then. "That's life. That's inevitable."

So when the Undertaker fell victim to a Big Show chokeslam on the Jan. 3 live episode of SmackDown!, years of abuse and an awkward landing put him on a temporarily injured list. The American Badass hasn't wrestled since that night due to a damaged sciatic nerve, which runs all the way down the leg.

"Basically, my leg went dead," he said. "I wasn't able to walk on it for two to three days."

"Every day, it gets a little bit better. It just takes time."

But the three-time Federation Champion promised that he would be at the Royal Rumble this Sunday.

"I plan on entering the Rumble, then winning the Rumble, bad leg or not," he said. "Half the Undertaker is better than 29 guys healthy."
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What's with the hair, Taker?
December 11, 2001
Credit: WWF.com

ANAHEIM, Calif. - For 13 years, Undertaker has let his hair grow long. But two weeks ago, he abruptly cut it short. Backstage before RAW, WWF.com got the scoop on Takers new do from the Phenom himself.
Its a lot easier to keep, Undertaker said. It doesnt get all knotted up when I ride. Thats the worst thing about having long hair is riding bikes your hair gets all knotted up. It got to the point where combing it seemed like more of a chore. So I just decided to cut it off. This was a total shock to everyone here at work.

Taker said he braided his hair and then his wife, Sara, cut it off. The rest is history, he said.

Asked what was going through his head immediately after his hair was lopped off, the new Hardcore Champion said, Its was alright. I sat there and had a moment, and then I thought about, from now on when I wash it, all I have to do is throw a bar of soap on it.

Its history. Its no big deal. I would imagine some people are going to get pissed off about it, but I really dont give a damn because I dont do anything for anybody other than myself.
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The Unbeatable, Unstoppable Undertaker
By JASON A. TETRO -- For SLAM! Wrestling
Credit: http://www.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingGuestColumn/tetro_01oct18-can.htmlOctober18, 2001

In the past decade or so, there have been numerous wrestlers who have come and gone, used various names and gimmicks to gain pops and heat and given their bodies up for the sport. However, no one has ever come close to the popularity of the Undertaker.

On October 15, I was sitting in the stands at Raw in Ottawa and watched an aging man who probably wants to retire to a more private life with a loving wife garner the biggest pop of the night. The minute that Limp Bizkit theme song hit, the crowd went insane; when he showed up on his Harley, the crowd lost it. It was unbelievable. Not simply because he beat out names like Mick Foley, the Rock, Canadians Y2J and Edge or even R-V-D himself, but because he doesn't have to
actually prove himself. He can just show up, jump a few times, use his fist a great deal more and do one or two strength maneuvers that most people could only dream of accomplishing. No high-risk moves are needed nor does he need to work the mike. He just needs to stand with one arm in the air and he has thousands of people at his mercy. He is the perfect icon and perhaps the sport's one true modern legend.

I have been a great fan of the Undertaker since he first started in the ring all those Survivor Series ago. I've watched him with and without managers; with and without Kane and yes, with and without the 'urn'. I've always been a fan and even used to dress like him and was given the title Deadman by most of my friends. I even caught his attention back in 1997 that made him miss a tag. It was a priceless moment for me. Which makes what I am about to say even harder.

Until October 15, I had lost my way. Now, I see a man who can still maneuver okay in the ring, but is showing his age. He's not quite at the stage of Mick Foley's last years, but he's getting there. The battle against the bulge is being lost; as is his ability to keep his hair (a problem I am all too familiar with). Most columnists on the Internet are calling for his retirement with the same fervor as most Yugoslavs when they wanted Milosovic to step down. I too was truly convinced it was over.

One Raw later, I've changed my mind. He might be an old clunker, to parlay some columnists out there, but he's a classic. But don't just take my word. Listen to the crowds all over North America who keep vocalizing night after night, their wish to see the Undertaker 'keep rollin'.

In the end, the Undertaker's popularity is quite possibly the most poetic form of irony. The character known as the 'Deadman' can never seem to die. And, although my state as a fan was in a coma, it's back and stronger than ever.

Oh, and on a very quick sidenote: To you, Mark Callaway, thanks for everything. Keep it up.


		Biography Real Name: Mark Luke Callaway Birthday: March 24, 1962 Birthplace: Houston, Texas Height: 6'10" Weight: 305 lbs Finishing Move: The Last Ride



		This picture of Big Show and Taker was taken by my friend Diane on June 14, 2001 in Toronto, Ontario at House Show. Credit to: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com This picture of Taker was taken by my friend Diane on June 14, 2001 in Toronto, Ontario at the House Show. Credit to: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com A big thank you to Judy for those pictures of Taker. Credit: LadyEvilx13@aol.com Credit: LadyEvilx13@aol.com Credit: LadyEvilx13@aol.com A big thank you to my good friend Lady B for those 6 pictures of Taker. She took them at her house show on November 24, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com House show on November 24, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com House show on November 24, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com House show on November 24, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com Thank you to Lady B for those pictures of Taker taken back at her house show in August 1999 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com Again, a big thank you to Lady B for those pictures of Undertaker taken back on October 30, 1999 when he did a double autograph session in New York. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com Again, a big thank you to Lady B for those pictures of Undertaker taken back on October 30, 1999 when he did a double autograph session in New York. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com A Big Thank You to my friend Chawni for those pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com A Big Thank You to Black Saturn for that picture of Undertaker that she took at her Smackdown show on October 09, 2001 at The Mark of the Quad Cities.						This picture of Kane and Taker was taken by my friend Diane on October 16, 2001 in Montreal, Quebec at the Smackdown taping. Credit to: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com This picture of Taker was taken by my friend Diane on June 14, 2001 in Toronto, Ontario at the House Show. Credit to: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com This picture of Taker was taken by my friend Diane on March 15, 2001 in Toronto, Ontario at the House Show. Credit to: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com Credit: LadyEvilx13@aol.com A big thank you to Diane for those next pictures. This picture of Taker and Kane was taken on October 16, 2001 in Montreal, Quebec. Credit: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com This is a picture of Big Show and Taker taken by Diane on June 14, 2001 in Toronto, Ontario. Credit: mattandjeffhardy@hotmail.com House show on November 24, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com House show on November 24, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com This pictures of D'Lo Brown, Chyna and Undertaker was taken by Dusseldorf, Germany on April 2, 1999 by Petra Lauer. Thank you to Lady B for those pictures of Taker taken back at her house show in August 1999 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com Thank you to Lady B for those pictures of Taker taken back at her house show in August 1999 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com Again, a big thank you to Lady B for those pictures of Undertaker taken back on October 30, 1999 when he did a double autograph session in New York. Credit: phillysladyb@yahoo.com This picture of Taker was taken by Kerry. If you are interested to purchase her picture, you can e-mail her at: DXchic69@aol.com and tell her that you saw them in Sandra's web site. Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com Pictures of Taker taken at the MCI Center, MD on January 3, 2002 at her Smackdown show. Credit: ChawniJ@aol.com After doing this little test, the result gave me that if I was a WWF wrestler, i would be the Undertaker.... If you want to do the test, click on the url under..... Basically you're just a big tough bastard. People respect you but don't really like you. And frankly you couldn't give a shit. Take The "Which WWF Wrestler are you?" Quiz. Created by Potman A Big Thank You to Black Saturn for that picture of Undertaker that she took at her Smackdown show on October 09, 2001 at The Mark of the Quad Cities. A Big Thank You to Black Saturn for that picture of Undertaker that she took at her Smackdown show on October 09, 2001 at The Mark of the Quad Cities.



		Interview with Undertaker March 2002 by Seth Mates Credit: WWF.com TORONTO – He’s now 10-0 at WrestleMania – a mark which will likely never be topped. And after defeating the legendary Ric Flair for that 10th ‘Mania win, the Undertaker tells WWF.com that tonight was one of the proudest nights of his life. WWF.com: What does it mean to you to be 10-0 at WrestleMania – a mark that will probably never be matched? Undertaker: It just shows how fortunate I am. On the grandest stage of them all, to be 10-0, it’s one of the records I’m most proud of. Three-time World Champion, 10-0 at WrestleMania – those two things may be a couple of the defining moments in my legacy. Hopefully next year, we’ll make it 11-0, 12-0, and just keep on rollin’. WWF.com: When you first went out to the stage, you just kinda sat on your bike for a few seconds and looked around. What was going through your head? Undertaker: Man, it’s WrestleMania. Actually, I sat up there and kinda had a reflection. I had a reflection of the good times here in the World Wrestling Federation, and some of the bad times. I sat up there and I was thinking, you know, this makes everything worthwhile. All the injuries, all the setbacks, disappointments, slow business – when you see 70,000 people out there cheering, wanting to be entertained with a top-flight match, I just said, this is where I’m supposed to be. And then it was time to rock ‘n’ roll. WWF.com: What was it like working with Ric Flair? Undertaker: Regardless of what I’ve done to him or said about him, Ric Flair, beyond a shadow of a doubt, is a true icon in this profession. It was a great thrill for me to be in the ring with a legend, and you can’t say anything other than that he is a legend. When I think of a World Champion, Ric Flair is the first name that comes up. So to be paired with him on the grandest stage of them all, it’s a rush, no doubt. WWF.com: We hadn’t seen the Tombstone in a while before you whipped it out tonight. Undertaker: Actually, my knee was a little screwy and my lower back was a little tight from the superplex and getting thrown off the top rope. So when I went for the Last Ride, I didn’t really have the right amount of strength to get him where I needed him, and then I fought it, so I had to improvise and go to Plan B, so I used the move that no one’s ever kicked out of. Well, Kane did once, but 99 out of 100 people, they get Tombstoned, and they don’t get up. At that point in the match, it’s WrestleMania, and I thought it was a perfect time to have a little retro Tombstone. WWF.com: Your face got pretty cut up during the bout – your forehead and left cheek were both bleeding. How are you doing physically? Undertaker: They wanted to put stitches in (my forehead), but I said no stitches. (The cut on my cheek) was a Ric Flair right hand. He caught me on the cheekbone and cut me wide open. I’ll probably be walking kinda ginger tomorrow; the two bumps off the top rope took its toll. But you know, you kinda figure that in. It’s just a risk you take. Tomorrow, I’ll pay the price. Tonight, I think it was worth it. ___________________________________________________ Interview with Undertaker March 2002 by Phil Speer Credit: wwf.com No World Wrestling Federation Superstar has been on the roster longer than the Undertaker, and perhaps nobody is more respected in the backstage area. What does he think of Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash coming back to the Federation? Undertaker is the locker-room leader, and if the members of the New World Order can convince him that they're professionals -- and their alleged actions of the past are just that, in the past -- it would no doubt help them assimilate into the locker room. 'Taker sat down recently for an interview with WWF.com where he revealed his thoughts on the nWo and much more. WWF.com: How are you feeling physically these days? Undertaker: Physically, I'm still nursing a sore right hip, but I'm going to be nursing that the rest of my life. So, no excuses, I'm ready to go. WWF.com: As a locker-room leader, people are curious about your opinion of the nWo. Undertaker: The guys have a lot of fanfare coming in. A lot of people have a lot of history with them. As far as the way they are backstage, so far they've been nothing but business, which they have no reason not to be. As long as things stay like that, I've got no problem. They're here, hopefully everybody's going to do well and we'll all be better off. Honestly though, I don't think at this point that our locker room will put up with any bulls* from them or anybody else. There's no need for it. We're all out here to do a job and do the best we can without any of the mind games, or playing games. So I got no problem as long as everybody does their job and does it to the best of their ability. WWF.com: Now that the nWo is here, do you arrive at the arena with a little bit different mindset? Are you a little bit more leery perhaps? Undertaker: I wouldn't go so far as to say leery, but I definitely was concerned. I was concerned with how they were going to be perceived. There was a lot of tension. So far those guys have handled everything very professionally and as far I'm concerned, as long as everybody is business and does business, than I got no problem. WWF.com: What was the locker room like back when they were here as part of the Kliq? Was it as bad as everybody says or has it been blown out of proportion? Undertaker: Who's to know? There were a lot of conflicting attitudes. There were a lot of attitudes from a lot of people, not just the so-called Kliq. They were all mostly top guys, so when top guys like that have attitudes, it is amplified. There were a lot of things that went on back then. Hopefully people have matured now and learned from their mistakes, and they're ready to do business. WWF.com: So you're not as concerned about locker room morale today. Undertaker: So far everything is good. Like I said, until they show me something to be concerned about -- or anybody for that matter shows me something -- then, hey, everything is fine in my world. WWF.com: What do you say to some of the younger guys who are concerned about TV time? TV time is scarce as it is. Undertaker: It really is. It's actually a very exciting time too. Everybody on the roster -- no matter where their spot is right now -- should be trying their hardest and if any option is given to them, they should take full advantage of it. We're looking for somebody to step up. We're waiting for that next young guy to step up and say, "Hey, I'm here. You need to hear me." You know what? They don't need to sit back and wait. They need to push. And the more they push, the more somebody is hungry, the more it pushes us guys who have been around a little longer. What it does is make the product stronger and it gets them ready for their turn. WWF.com: You hadn't done the Tombstone quite a bit until you hit The Rock with one recently. What's it like to use that again? Undertaker: I don't really go into a match or anything and think, "Well, I need to get that move in." It kind of comes to me when I have a feeling that it's needed. The Tombstone is the punctuation mark of the Undertaker's career. Rock disrespected me, and as a result of that, that's what I felt like he deserved -- the Tombstone -- and that's what he got. And he would've got another one if it hadn't of been for Ric Flair. Moves are just an instinctual thing. It's not something where I sit back and think, "Well, I need to do this. I need to do that." It's what is happening in my mind at the moment. WWF.com: You had a great WrestleMania last year. Can it be topped? Undertaker: I hope so. I've stated this many times before. In my opinion, Triple H is probably the top performer in our game now. So how can you not have a good match? I know this year, physically other than my hip, I'm in better shape. I'm lighter. I've had a good year in the gym. And barring just a couple of sidetracks with the hip, I'm in better shape and condition than I was last year, so I'm looking forward to this year's WrestleMania. WWF.com: You're 9-0 at WrestleMania. Do you intend to make it 10-0? Undertaker: Well of course. I don't ever plan on losing. ___________________________________________________ Undertaker 'tired of bitching' about injury January 2002 by Phil Speer GREENVILLE, S.C. - Undertaker may not be 100 percent physically, but he doesn't much feel like talking about it. "My hip is still really sore," he told WWF.com. "But basically I'm tired of bitching about it." The three-time World Wrestling Federation Champion has been battling a painful case of sciatica since the Jan. 3 episode of SmackDown!, when he landed awkwardly after a Big Show chokeslam. He hadn't wrestled since then until he stepped in the ring on Sunday for the Rumble. "(The injury) was on my mind, but you can't go in the ring thinking about it," he said. "Otherwise you'll injury yourself even worse." Asked if he was in fact feeling worse on Monday after being in the ring for the first time in three weeks, Taker responded only with a stern "no comment." Instead of thinking about his injuries at the Rumble, he concentrated on putting beatings on the Hardy Boyz and Maven. After Taker eliminated Matt and Jeff Hardy, they distracted him, and Maven dropkicked him from behind, eliminating the Dead Man. "I was well on my way until the fluke of all flukes happened," 'Taker said. After he was eliminated by Maven, Taker snapped. He went back into the ring and grabbed the "WWF Tough Enough" winner. He then proceeded to assault him throughout the entire arena. He even belted him with a steel chair over the head so hard that the chair was practically bent in half. "I'm a firm believe that if you're going to swing a chair, swing it," he said. _________________________________________________________ 'Bad leg or not,' Taker to be at Rumble January 2002 by Phil Speer The Undertaker admits that, eventually, he'll need new hips. "There's going to be a point where I'm going to have to have my hips replaced," he said back then. "That's life. That's inevitable." So when the Undertaker fell victim to a Big Show chokeslam on the Jan. 3 live episode of SmackDown!, years of abuse and an awkward landing put him on a temporarily injured list. The American Badass hasn't wrestled since that night due to a damaged sciatic nerve, which runs all the way down the leg. "Basically, my leg went dead," he said. "I wasn't able to walk on it for two to three days." "Every day, it gets a little bit better. It just takes time." But the three-time Federation Champion promised that he would be at the Royal Rumble this Sunday. "I plan on entering the Rumble, then winning the Rumble, bad leg or not," he said. "Half the Undertaker is better than 29 guys healthy." ____________________________________________________________ What's with the hair, Taker? December 11, 2001 Credit: WWF.com ANAHEIM, Calif. - For 13 years, Undertaker has let his hair grow long. But two weeks ago, he abruptly cut it short. Backstage before RAW, WWF.com got the scoop on Takers new do from the Phenom himself. Its a lot easier to keep, Undertaker said. It doesnt get all knotted up when I ride. Thats the worst thing about having long hair is riding bikes your hair gets all knotted up. It got to the point where combing it seemed like more of a chore. So I just decided to cut it off. This was a total shock to everyone here at work. Taker said he braided his hair and then his wife, Sara, cut it off. The rest is history, he said. Asked what was going through his head immediately after his hair was lopped off, the new Hardcore Champion said, Its was alright. I sat there and had a moment, and then I thought about, from now on when I wash it, all I have to do is throw a bar of soap on it. Its history. Its no big deal. I would imagine some people are going to get pissed off about it, but I really dont give a damn because I dont do anything for anybody other than myself. ____________________________________________________________ The Unbeatable, Unstoppable Undertaker By JASON A. TETRO -- For SLAM! Wrestling Credit: http://www.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingGuestColumn/tetro_01oct18-can.htmlOctober18, 2001 In the past decade or so, there have been numerous wrestlers who have come and gone, used various names and gimmicks to gain pops and heat and given their bodies up for the sport. However, no one has ever come close to the popularity of the Undertaker. On October 15, I was sitting in the stands at Raw in Ottawa and watched an aging man who probably wants to retire to a more private life with a loving wife garner the biggest pop of the night. The minute that Limp Bizkit theme song hit, the crowd went insane; when he showed up on his Harley, the crowd lost it. It was unbelievable. Not simply because he beat out names like Mick Foley, the Rock, Canadians Y2J and Edge or even R-V-D himself, but because he doesn't have to actually prove himself. He can just show up, jump a few times, use his fist a great deal more and do one or two strength maneuvers that most people could only dream of accomplishing. No high-risk moves are needed nor does he need to work the mike. He just needs to stand with one arm in the air and he has thousands of people at his mercy. He is the perfect icon and perhaps the sport's one true modern legend. I have been a great fan of the Undertaker since he first started in the ring all those Survivor Series ago. I've watched him with and without managers; with and without Kane and yes, with and without the 'urn'. I've always been a fan and even used to dress like him and was given the title Deadman by most of my friends. I even caught his attention back in 1997 that made him miss a tag. It was a priceless moment for me. Which makes what I am about to say even harder. Until October 15, I had lost my way. Now, I see a man who can still maneuver okay in the ring, but is showing his age. He's not quite at the stage of Mick Foley's last years, but he's getting there. The battle against the bulge is being lost; as is his ability to keep his hair (a problem I am all too familiar with). Most columnists on the Internet are calling for his retirement with the same fervor as most Yugoslavs when they wanted Milosovic to step down. I too was truly convinced it was over. One Raw later, I've changed my mind. He might be an old clunker, to parlay some columnists out there, but he's a classic. But don't just take my word. Listen to the crowds all over North America who keep vocalizing night after night, their wish to see the Undertaker 'keep rollin'. In the end, the Undertaker's popularity is quite possibly the most poetic form of irony. The character known as the 'Deadman' can never seem to die. And, although my state as a fan was in a coma, it's back and stronger than ever. Oh, and on a very quick sidenote: To you, Mark Callaway, thanks for everything. Keep it up. 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