Undertaker Reveals SURPRISING Details On Brock Lesnar Rivalry!

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#undertaker #brocklesnar #wrestlemania

[@InsideTheRopes]

Was Brock Lesnar the right choice to end The Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania XXX? Let us know in the comments!

[@dm-pj7cp]

yea

[@joeking2961]

YUP

[@watersandblue6001]

100% yes

[@viperrecords3288]

No. He didn’t need the feather in the cap and the match sucked. It should’ve been Roman.

[@ahmadabdeljabbar8375]

Brock didn't need it. Idk I can't say if it was right or wrong but I can say is it was one of the most insane moments in WWE history

[@gLobbZ]

People don't seem to understand that, for 30 years, this man everytime he was in public, put on the persona and kept the character the entire time. The commitment to his craft is insane. He really was the dead man for 3 decades. I'm not surprised he wants to talk as much as possible.

[@ninjanunch2769]

He's got 3 decades of stories. 3 decades of wisdom.

[@shanestephens4728]

I’m really glad that Taker has decided to open up and share his knowledge with us. I see a lot of “my childhood is ruined” posts and I think that’s really unfair to say about someone who evolved not only his character, but the way he feels about us as adults who watched when we were kids and now feels comfortable enough with us to share personal details of his life and thoughts and feelings.

[@IASP17]

people posting “my childhood is ruined” are embarrassing.

[@angelofdeath8933]

You're not a child anymore.. grow up (speaking in general)

[@unclemaca]

@@IASP17 My childhood is ruined but not because of this it was that bastard Uncle John

[@shanestephens4728]

@@unclemaca So you went to secret “wrestling” camp too, huh?

[@magilla2282]

Learning that the undertaker is actually a human being can't ruin your childhood because your still a child if it does ruin your childhood. Santa isn't real either.

[@manutd9049]

Hearing taker in interviews for the last few years has been amazing. Down to earth guy and love hearing his perspective on things.

[@MrChoycey2a]

30 years on mute now the dead legend can’t stop talking, I could listen to his stories all day long ❤

[@yomomma8972]

He's got a good voice for storytelling

[@atomickaiser1934]

That's the smartest way to do things. So many superstars get fired or punished because they can't keep their mouths shut.

[@NottyGurlStyle]

Same lol it’s like we are really hearing him for the first time. I love it

[@MERCERENiTY]

😊

[@mohammedsuhail6935]

In ring it was undertaker... And off ring he is a beautiful person...

[@saif162]

The fact that he didn’t break character for this long shows how committed he really was to the role but we get great stories now which is also great

[@WilliamsWrestlin]

You can tell The Undertaker is at peace with his decision to retire his legendary character. He's also cool af for sharing the inside scoop around his character throughout his career.

[@PhoneLineNYC]

Just met him in Cherry Hill NJ about a week and a half ago. His flight was delayed and I think that is the appearance he mentioned in this interview. I think he ended up staying way past midnight to finish up taking photos and autographs with everyone that was suppose to get one. I've been other celebrities call it a night and leave people in the dust. Really speaks to his character and he really is a stand up guy.

[@goalieg3391]

I missed this show sadly but that's great to hear

[@gustafsone]

Your comment just brought back a really great memory of mine. Way back in the day when Big Show was one of the top performers in the WWE during the attitude era, he was temporarily sent down to the minor leagues to work on some weight issues (I think). He was with a promotion called 'Ohio Valley Wrestling' and they would often do shows in very small towns across that region. I remember getting to see Big Show in the main event in a tiny, old, high school gymnasium in a very small town in southern Indiana, and it was one of the most fun wrestling events I've ever been to! He had every right to be phoning it in, but he was a true professional and performed 100% that night. It was amazing. Afterwords, they had a table setup for him to meet the fans and sign autographs and the guy sat there for probably at least an hour chatting with, and signing autographs, for everyone who was there. My respect for him shot up through the roof and he instantly became one of my favorite wrestlers after that.

[@NoName-fv5oo]

@@gustafsonewas he massive?

[@watersandblue6001]

There is a story about Taker seeing Punk walk by backstage when he was talking with Paul Bearer. He asked Paul did you ever met Punk? Bearer said no. So he introduced Punk to him. Bearer told this in a 2012 interview!

[@lulu-hm2xp]

And then Punk played with his ashes in the urn 😅

[@watersandblue6001]

@@lulu-hm2xp knowing how much Paul Bearer loved the business. I never doubted he would have liked it.

[@Stubby1085]

Mark calloway is just awesome. He was so scary and now that I’m nearly 40 he seems just cool as hell.

[@rjm22nd]

All you have to do is say the name: Undertaker....or just 'Taker...and he gets instant respect, credibility, and admiration everywhere he goes.

[@MatCaveGaming]

I absolutely LOVE getting to see Undertaker like this after all the years that I only knew him as his character. I'll never forget seeing his debut. Now, I'm about to be 41 years old and I get to see my childhood hero in a way I never thought I would. This is amazing!

[@KierensWebofChaos]

You’re 41 and taker was your childhood hero? I was fucking terrified of him back then

[@MatCaveGaming]

@@KierensWebofChaos Lol. Oh yeah. He was scary as hell! Loved that. Lol

[@kppodcast5698]

your childhood hero was a zombie? Maaaaaaan, I bet Halloween is your favorite holiday :-)

[@TheKyleMark]

Honestly it would be flat out stupid for WWE not to open some aspect of their developmental program near Mark. I’m not saying they have to relocate the Performance Center but having a facility in Texas they can send people to work intensively with Taker would pay for itself in terms of their ability to prepare new stars. There genuinely may be nobody better in the world to learn from when it comes to how to make the most of a career.

[@thewackycabbage461]

But that would be pulling Mark back in, defeating the purpose of retiring to spend time with his family.

[@WilliamsWrestlin]

​@@thewackycabbage461 I'm sure his family can get involved.

[@chlorophyll6154]

Yeah he would probably great as writer too, he must know all lot in the business

[@GetOnTheFloor82]

My favourite WWE guy of all time. I watched him for the first time in 1992 (in Ireland back then we had zero American TV/Sports broadcast except for the SuperBowl) as a 10 year old. Instantly thought he was incredible. I followed his career, and now in retirement - the dude is just brilliant to listen to. A joy to watch this. Thank you so so much.

[@siddestroyer]

For me it was 1998

[@jjMcCartan9686]

Was 1989 for me in ireland at 15 years of age & I still have my first silver vision vhs tape which was the 1990 royal rumble.

[@kennyfleck8630]

Just hearing him speak so highly of Omos makes me change my mind and I will at least give him a chance to show me what he can do. I feel like I owe the undertaker that much for his many years of entertainment that he provided me...

[@wrestlingwithart]

He's not gonna shit on WWE talent. Omos isn't good. He's just tall.

[@kennyfleck8630]

@@wrestlingwithart yeah, except I have heard him shit on WWE talent if he genuinely doesn't think they are good. Omos hasn't even been around that long. Mark Henry took a long time before he figured it out. I am not saying Omos is good, but if Taker sees something there, and sometimes they aren't always allowed to show all they can do on tv. He spent time tagging with AJ styles and now gets a match with Brock at WrestleMania and I doubt he would get to do so if he wasn't somewhat good. Besides that, I like to have a few giants in wrestling. They don't have to be the best wrestlers as long as they just look....well, gigantic.

[@charliequirk7046]

Such a humble man considering the amount of entertainment he's given and the years he put his body on the line for 😊

[@exuuuuuuu]

I'm just happy he doesn't look as exhausted and drained as he did a few years ago

[@torch469]

Mark looked old in deadman character… dunno why … but looks amazing in real life as himself ~

[@johnboi6916]

After Mania 33 he looked like a meth addict... He looks 40 now ❤

[@TheRV1HD]

The powerbomb stuff with Kane was Kane & Undertaker Vs Big Show & Kaientai BTW.. If anyone wants to watch it. Its a classic moment.

[@Payseur]

Thanks a lot for bringing up the match vs Punk and being a good interviewer throughout the video. Everybody else seems to just harp on about the same things over and over again.

[@KZ900R]

They way Kane and taker used to flip over the top rope when leaving the ring was cool

[@charlesezrarevmongoosecane5097]

Seeing these interviews with Taker is refreshing and so inspiring that I truly see why he was the locker room leader.

[@danrhone9756]

This year’s Wrestlemania won’t be the same without the phenom. Undertaker’s had remarkable Wrestlemanias in the past

[@garyhen2028]

Taker is the greatest wrestler, character or whatever in the business! No question.

[@garyhen2028]

@@ASCUMBAGWh0re oh, I've met taker before! But I'd ask him, if he had gone to WCW back then, what would he have pitched as a character? I've always thought about that, because he has only been that character or the aba! Or big evil. It would be cool to know because, back then WCW had just about everything and he couldn't use Deadman persona.

[@fenixvlogs8666]

😂 why y'all compliment another man so much. He's legend end of story. Might as well be his wife 😂

[@fenixvlogs8666]

Eddie Guerrero was the greatest wrestler but he was killed.

[@garyhen2028]

@@fenixvlogs8666 I got a ton of respect for Eddie too

[@industryvince4587]

UT is just amazing. So much knowledge, love, and respect. He is the primer for his business.

[@concernedcitizen5053]

Undertaker and Kane added a high level of prestige to the Tag Team DIvision. Their rivalry with the two-man power trip with Steve Austin and Triple H was epic.

[@impsb4690]

4:09 thank me if you feel

[@tinashe1]

thanks!

[@DeathMetalDerf]

Imagine being the new guy at the performance center, in walks Taker, and he decides to bestow upon you his vast wisdom and knowledge of the squared circle...🥰

[@High2GetBy]

Good to hear Taker say he's done and onto other things. Go enjoy your family your life all them toys & all that money you got lol I wish you a long happy & healthy life. Thank You Taker 👏👏👏👏👏 Thank You Taker 👏👏👏👏👏 Thank You Taker! 👊💜

[@razor75250]

I'm glad that other people see mark's real personality. I was a driver for WWF/WWE for 5 years. He and kane were some of the nicest guys backstage!!!

[@thenextbigthing1393]

You mean Car driver?

[@razor75250]

@@thenextbigthing1393 18 wheeler

[@thenextbigthing1393]

@@razor75250 that's very cool, Did you get to meet Brock Lesnar or other wrestlers? 😊

[@chlorophyll6154]

Damn how many times you travel a year bro?

[@SlipknotSevenfold1]

Taker showing Kane how to perform the Last Ride on Kaientai was hilarious

[@superkid12345]

Taker seems so happy to finally be able to drop character and be this open.

[@Outlawtorn3711]

The Lesnar vs Taker Hell in a Cell at No Mercy is one of the best cell matches ever imo

[@apac1478]

Seriously! It doesn’t get talked about enough.

[@hugh.g.rection5906]

it wasnt a gteat match and as far as cell matches go it was the worst up until that point

[@iTubeYourDadsMinge]

An absolute legend. Taker is the greatest ever. Every incarnation of the dead man was a character all on its own, not to mention his in ring ability and what we know about his character behind the scenes. Taker deserves every single positive comment that he gets.

[@canigettawhatwhat]

Vince leaving wrestlemania to be with taker says all you need to know about what he means to him

[@swanrohnson3282]

Can’t wait til this guy just starts his own podcast. I could listen to the undertaker talk forever

[@djdecimator97]

Back in the 80s, when I was a kid, Hogan and Warrior were my favorites, but when Taker arrived in the scene in the 90's, people started to shift their attention to The Undertaker. The guy has big respect to his peers and is willing to put over other newer talents without hesitation.

[@jayteepanganiban4301]

Good to know that he and punk don't have any beef.

[@rijocool1]

i was initially sad that taker retired, but now happy since we could hear these amazing stories. I could hear him talk about stuff all day

[@garymongeon5262]

I love how from the beginning of takers career till he retired he never really talked nor did interviews, now he’s doing all these interviews and being an amazing human being that he’s been outside the character

[@sammaddock9888]

Fair play asking different questions to everyone else.

[@dnameisbondjamesbond]

When The Undertaker approves Omas v/s Brock and speaks so highly of Omas, it just reassures me that HHH knows exactly what he is doing with that booking.

[@IngloriousBoshtet]

The way he speaks of him, if he was still active, I could see him wanting to work with him.

[@my-king]

Seeing Taker like this is really odd for me. He's really in that Sage/Teacher role feels like a dream but it also feels like the curtain has been pulled too far. I'm happy though because he looks extremely happy. He needs to do a one man podcast or audiobook. I'd listen to everything from him if he was honest.

[@EnvisionStudios904]

Grow up, hes almost 60. Too far back? Did you really think he was the dead man?

[@rjcolombe]

I'm waiting for him to author a book. I'll be first in line to read it if he ever does.

[@dreamsofcosmicoceans8105]

He stayed in character for damn near 30 years, give the man a break, fuck.

[@my-king]

@@dreamsofcosmicoceans8105 could you please reread my comment and tell me where I said anything negative about him?

[@saltychips7627]

@@EnvisionStudios904 you missed the point. Take the soy out of you're diet

[@Sportshotrumorsdebates]

as a mam with a taker symbol tattoo I love these interviews. I love that he is friends with Brock. You would never know that's how good acting they are.

[@michaelrubin9547]

they weren't friends initially

[@michaelrubin9547]

read Brock's book

[@michaelrubin9547]

it's not acting

[@Chasanese]

Wow I love mark calloway it’s so cool meeting him after knowing undertaker for so long

[@nathanm8792]

I am so glad that he does interviews now

[@647JC]

Great interview but perhaps have a split screen when it goes back to you, so we can still see Taker acknowledging the questions

[@christianLrojas9600]

I saw his docu-series man is great. Him talking out of character is really refreshing

[@Takerfanatic]

Not surprised he had no heat with Punk as that was more latter being upset at not getting the main event but Taker is good value when you ask him questions that are not the usual (such as ending the streak at Mania etc)

[@ASCUMBAGWh0re]

If you can pick his brain what will you ask??

[@yungadryas1734]

This man is a fucking badass and seems like such top bloke... legend!

[@SameerPrehistorica]

It's always nice to see his interview. My favorite tag team is Undertaker & Kane and then the outsiders Hall & Nash. I remember Undertaker said that before once, some people have no clue about the business spreading some rumors etc. Well, in social media some people are like that. It's nice to hear about the relationship he has with Brock Lesnar.

[@martinhainer4504]

Thanks mark for all the memories. My son went to an event in Portland maine with a school friend and he said an emergency came up and you had to leave and he met you as you were headed out and spoke with you a bit. He still loves to tell people that story and probably always will You made that kids lifetime moment. Thanks

[@NottyGurlStyle]

Great interview!!!! We need a part two! Love his stories

[@NorwichCityAFIFASTORY]

‘Taker looks healthier than he did 10 years ago.

[@DarkGaming-2734]

It's because he retired from wrestling that's made him better in his physical.

[@showd300]

Under taker stories are a thing of legendary status and he shoots straight no sugar caoting

[@RobertMartel-ny5tf]

thank you for the stories , it is alway a great time to hear the undetaker ,going on wat hen when trough and the honesty that delevred about it , thank you undertaker for everithing

[@gusevdaniil1008]

Taker out of character is a brilliant man

[@HighAltitudeMMA]

I grew up loving Undertaker as a kid. Haven't watched wrestling since the early 2000s. Pretty wild to see him just being Mark Callaway

[@SuperSith_Lord.]

Anytime I hear Taker tell a Story,I listen intently. My favorite wrestler of all time

[@KiranTaker270]

Seeing The Undertaker do his 1deadman show was such a honour as i am a huge Undertaker fan. He even made us honourary members of the BSK that night.

[@joneslive586]

Great interview!!

[@nathanknapp4476]

Really like you sitting down talking about your journey thanks showing your life Thanks

[@RK-ln6kg]

Would love to see taker do a cameo commentator

[@raiderlowkz5097]

The era he came from vs now I love hearing his story and he took his character seriously 30+ years of not knowing anything to now hearing his story he’s my favorite wrestler of all time

[@christoskettenis880]

The boneyard match was great and cinematic matches in general, but keep it infrequent. Also the decision for Taker to "return" in his American Badass - Big Evil persona was awesome!

[@alexhernandez946]

Bro I agree...that was a hello of a match...one of my favorite and AJ styles did great

[@chrisoconnor8392]

For me has to be his worst match ever. He deserved a much better end.

[@dannydillon997]

You gotta love the undertaker

[@normanscarbrough4006]

I really like this guy! Taker is really cool!!

[@truckerdon4789]

Takers are one of the biggest and most famous wrestlers of all times. Even ppl don't watch wrestling know who he is.

[@jasonh5547]

Only Hogan and the Rock transcended wrestling into the mainstream culture to where they were literal household names to people who never even watched wrestling. Taker is big in the wrestling world but he never transcended the mainstream overall culture in the way Hogan and the Rock did. Hogan was literally one of the most famous people in America in the 1980s.

[@rayxll]

Imagine Taker is training Wyatt now for the WrestleMania appearance

[@TheBrawlingBadger]

Wyatts gone again

[@ultimatemixmeister5127]

Good.

[@MrJuyalpj]

It's fab to see taker healthy and happy, well earned

[@High2GetBy]

Quite unbelievable considering he's been up and down roads and all around the ring taking bumps longer than I been alive and I'm in my mid 30s lol it's amazing

[@finallimits1]

@@High2GetBy Same

[@truindividual]

He deserved it

[@knightshousegames]

And not only is he one of the only guys left from that era, he's probably one of the only ones who still has his wits about him and didn't destroy his brain with bumps or drugs.

[@CreateToInitiate]

Lol, I remember that. It was Kai En Tai (Taka Michinoku and Sho Funaki) on Smackdown.

[@davidarrington4144]

Undertaker was my favorite wrestler of all time. After all his interviews, it makes me so happy that he’s also the incredible human that I thought he was.

[@JohnDoe-yp8co]

Mark is a great guy wow stories he has to tell to are amazing

[@gustafsone]

Undertaker was always one of my favorite wrestlers, but Mark Calaway is, by far, my favorite retired-wrestler. It just goes to show how great his kayfabe always was with Undertaker. I would have never expected him to be one of the nicest people to come out of the business, and I hope that this comment isn't taken the wrong way. I watch lots of wrestling videos and interviews with former wrestlers, and Mark's videos are always the first I click on because I always want to know what is on his mind and I love listening to him talk about the business. He just knows so much and he, very rarely, has anything bad to say about anyone else that he worked with during his career.

[@DefaultTheseus]

What an icredible human being. Bless you Taker.

[@McFarlaneDragonClan]

The Undertaker and Brock Lesnar's respect for one another is unmatched. Brock Lesnar or anyone else will ever have a bigger win at WrestleMania like beating the streak. It'll never be topped.

[@stephenpowell5912]

What a legend Mark Calaway is -30 years of Undertaker,Total respect to the legend 👍👍👍I was only 16 when I heard of The new face ,The Undertaker back in 1990 30 years on since the Boneyard brawl with AJ Styles in 2020;wow what a record for the legend 👍👍👍🎩

[@Fausto_4841]

Taker showing Kane how to give the last ride is tremendous.

[@michaelcopeland8985]

What a humble guy.

[@MakeLifeExtraordinary]

It’s funny, he talks about those jitters when he shows up and goes backstage… Wanting to perform. When I went to professional wrestling school, the first thing, my teacher said was that you were going to get into this you’re going to wrestle for a bit, you’re going to get out of it and then you’re going to go back in. It is really addicting. That pop of the crowd is something that only Performers know and there’s just something about it that drives you. Being able to get those emotions out of people. Whether you are a professional wrestler, Comedian, actor or musician… It’s your fans that make you and you are only as good as the last person who paid to see you.

[@gardj456]

What an awesome dude that is clearly in person "REAL" 👏👏

[@jaswindersinghnarula4379]

in 1992 I saw my 1st wrestling match on tv (I was 12) and it was of Undertaker, I was genuinely scared of him and always respected him so much for his in-ring performances. Specially the 2 matches with Shawn Michaels in WrestleMania!

[@babyprince84uk]

Taker always impressed me on how he gains every human respect…. Wrestlers, fans …etc

[@scotttheknuckledraggingmou9542]

The Undertaker was always one of my favorite wrestlers. Mark Callaway is quickly becoming one of my favorite humans lol

[@StriderHiryu120]

i may not watch WWF now WWE as much as i liked to but i always respected Undertaker. so sad when i found out he had to lose in Wrestlemania. if i had my way send that man undefeated but that's me being selfish.

[@hassan6746]

amazing interview by the goat

[@ANOOPBAL]

The nicest undertaker you can ever imagine!

[@randomlyfactual1943]

I knew that WWE would have this kind of policy with Taker. The man has worked hard enough and made enough money so that he doesn't need to be on any kind of schedule, but when he goes to WWE, they open any and all doors for him. There is not an aspect of the business he isn't knowledgeable about - from the booking, working the matches, to the video games and marketing, Taker knows this business inside and out.

[@stephenpowell5912]

Respect for Mark for keeping for what he whispered to the Late Bray Wyatt Private ,Such a sad loss also ,Thanks for 30 years off memories Mark as your Gimmick Undertaker from 1990 to 2020 and appearing in the ring at Wrestlemania XL (40)Have a beautiful retirement 👍👍👍👍

[@PaulDozierZZoMBiE13]

One of my best memories is from an Undertaker match. The PPV called "Fully Loaded" came here to Dallas in either 1999 or 2000 (sorry, I'm old) and my buddy was working for the local radio station (97.1 KEGL if you're from Dallas). When we got to the arena with our mediocre lower deck tickets, my buddy calls me and tells me to meet him at a certain gate. When I get there, he hands me two floor seat tickets that the station hadn't managed to give away yet and he'd snatched them for me and my other friend. We all set right by the walkout ramp. During 'Taker's match with Kurt Angle, he literally threw Angle right into our row. I went back and watched the show on WWE network and we even got on camera for a split second, which is always nice. And all of this was my first time seeing a live WWE(F) show back then. So much fun.

[@garethrevell5873]

That was Fully Loaded 2000. Fully Loaded 99 was Undertaker vs Austin First Blood Match for the WWF Title, it was absolutely fantastic. I always go back and watch the promo for that. Cool story too. I can imagine how damn amazing it must feel to be that close to the ring.

[@toomuchmarquanes24]

All I can say is this Friday I have vip tickets to his show and I can't wait

[@torrezwilson]

I think the match he is talking about at the end is against Kai and Tai when Kane couldn't hit the power bomb

[@lanenordgren7641]

Such a nice guy. I've never heard anyone say a negative thing about this man.❤

[@Chasanese]

You know what seeing how great brock & Lesnar get along , Lesnar taking the streak was the right call. They’re like 2 older brothers who get along, plus it’s fucking brock man cmon 😂

[@agentsmith2378]

Awsome stuff wot a Legend.

[@williambotner2317]

Been with ya since mean mark callus. Sky scraper. U was present and u had the amazing. Mania Main event. F r. I thank u. Digging holes and taking souls.

[@williambotner2317]

Steve and taker. Now. Steve showed it

[@aydenoryan]

The boneyard match with aj styles was an excellent match and definitely will live on in my memory as one of my all time favorites I never thought I'd get to see aj and taker in a match total dream match

[@travicejohnson7912]

U guys definitely know what love is respect

[@brianmaguire3413]

I have met Mark such a lovely guy so glad he can pass on his knowledge

[@lambvofvgod]

Just uploaded the entire interview please