The Undertaker, Explained | Explained | partsFUNknown

[@outlawrip-offartist4161]

The undertaker is a very simple character to understand. He’s a undead Undead zombie with superpowers, and was also a cult leader, and has a half brother they can shoot fire, and can disappear and teleport when ever he wants, and has murdered people live on PPV, and also became a baker for a couple years, and can shoot fire and lightning when he wants, and has druids, and can come back from the dead whenever he wants, and really likes wearing hats, and might actually work for the devil, and can drag people to hell when he wants. and is a proud American, and also just happens to be a pro wrestler it all makes perfect sense.

[@partsFUNknown]

LAURIE: Precisely!

[@thebombspayloadisexposed]

So simple.

[@jamieblake2141]

Ah yes, my personal favourite Undertaker was when he began baking for those handful of years. Seeing him cook bread and decorative those cakes was great television.

[@CobaltCruiser]

@@jamieblake2141 The Underbaker

[@DiscoFinalBoss]

@@jamieblake2141 well that’s an imagine I can’t unsee now.

[@sakuragi_X]

Never overpushed. Always a draw when the company needed him. Always willing to do what is best for wrestling. Respected by all. To me, he is the Greatest of all time.

[@ChristopherJames1993]

He's had the most consistent, but gentle push since winning his first WWE title in 91. They smashed him over for a year then used him enough to get over but not dry him out.

[@tylerleggett5088]

The fact that always astounded me most was how few championships he won and the relatively short length of those reigns. Its really how they should book the fiend.

[@partsFUNknown]

LAURIE: He just didn't need championships to feel special, The Undertaker was always an event no matter what the stakes in the match were.

[@cjiswho]

He would get hurt; injuries shortened his reigns. So, they ultimately decided to use him has a chaser instead. Worked out both ways because he was an attraction without the belt.

[@tonymozzo224]

@@partsFUNknown Same as Andre. A special attraction who was so over that he didn't need the strap to get over. When they wanted to elevate the title, they gave it to Taker.

[@eagle3676]

@@cjiswho Yeah Taker was a chaser and so should the Fiend

[@darianvelazquez6996]

When the Undertaker is truly a deadman it’s gonna be one of the blackest days in WWE history, truly the Don of pro wrestling

[@brentblack2878]

Not really

[@akramirez]

He can go.

[@SWyrick366]

The Undertaker won't die, cause he's already DEAD!!!!!!!!

[@darianvelazquez6996]

@@SWyrick366 i don’t think it was ever explained why he wrestled for so long as a dead person thats some zombie movie type shit, but good one Steve 😂😂

[@brentblack2878]

@Jim Cornette undertaker useless now tf u mean . After that match against goldberg he can rest in piss

[@philipglover3295]

I still say that if the Undertaker debuted today it wouldn’t have the same weight as internet fans and the curtain being pulled back so to speak would have meant he’d be torn apart

[@LegionOfShrooms]

As a burn survivor and being a kid at the time. I felt like I wasn't alone when Kane debuted. I still thought it was real. But gave me hope hey If he can do it. I can do anything. Thanks Glenn!

[@davidsinghaus6793]

This video really encapsulates the absolute legend of Undertaker so well! Even with the bumps in the road, he achieved a level of disbelief that so many wrestlers dreamed of achieving. He truly is the greatest of all time!

[@mr.mirchenstein6549]

We are all truly lucky to have witnessed such an amazing character, legend, story & legacy. I feel privileged to have watched every second of it...From his days in Memphis & WCW in the 1980s...to his debut at Survivor Series 30 years ago...every Wrestlemania match, every title reign, every battle, every war, every foe & every step along the way. It has truly been an AWESOME RIDE! ⚱️

[@Trekie386]

Damn. This was amazing to watch. The Undertaker's feud with Kane remains my favorite even after all these years. Two big guys in the ring - with fire and fury.... there was nothimg better. Laurie did an excellent job here. Taker would be proud to view this, I'm so glad I got to see it early.

[@partsFUNknown]

LAURIE: Glad you enjoyed it Carol, really kind of you to say. And bloomin' well thanks for being a Patreon!

[@patrickkeler5410]

A Explained-Video from "the Demon" Finn Balor would be fun.

[@partsFUNknown]

LAURIE: *makes mental note*

[@austinghost1458]

@@partsFUNknown Kane explained would also be awesome.

[@thechimp-chimptv43]

@@partsFUNknown Laurie could probably make a better background to balor after that fantasy booking episode with the order of the evil eye

[@gregorynelson4609]

Laurie is such a great story teller! 🔥

[@PaddyOutback]

First wrestling match I ever saw was Taker winning the title against Hogan. I was 9. It began a near 30 year obsession. I was enthralled with Taker. I hated Hogan. He's still my favourite wrestler to this day.

[@abhinavjha8770]

Laurie is the MVP of PFK! Another video, another great work!

[@partsFUNknown]

LAURIE: Thanks! I'm pleased with how this one came out!

[@pgrane16]

This series are amazing. They way you explain stuff, the lore... I get intrigued to know more about something I thought I already knew and I finish the video knowing more than before watching the video. It captivates my attention. Really great job, keep this videos rolling, rolling, rolling, they are great

[@thebishopofme]

How dare this video be so esoteric, deep, and chillingly poignant. I've never thought about wrestling that way, but putting Taker in that light... Jesus that is awesom.

[@MeNoSpeakJibberish]

Great video Laurie 👍 Fave Undertaker moment its really hard for one single moment to stand out in such a legendary career. Theres the casket with Diesel, matches with Foley, the ministry, announcing Kane loves poontang. One thing that Id always remember is that chair shot he gave Maven after the Tough Enough rookie eliminated Taker from that Rumble. The boneyard match was a perfect way for Undertaker to ride off into the sunset in a blaze of glory too. Looking forward to the 2 hour special of Broken Skull Sessions and hearing more stories from the Deadman 😁

[@mr.mirchenstein6549]

It's an overused phrase, but The Undertaker truly is THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. Hands down...Words cannot describe how much The Undertaker has meant to the WWE, the entire professional wrestling world, and myself personally. There will NEVER be anyone else like him...and his legacy & legend will live on forever!

[@Jiminat0rr]

To me, Taker can be summed up in a single quote from Macho Man Randy Savage during WrestleMania IX as he made his way to the ring on the chariot with the live vulture/buzzard. "How can a man, who surrounds himself with so much darkness, shed so much light around the world?" For 3 decades, this man has kept, curated and established this incredible mythos that has effectively stood the test of time. What he has done for the industry as a whole, is almost incalculable. He added so much complexity and nuance, that he was impossible to ignore and the universe has embraced him and felt a deeper connection to him, than maybe some of the more "wholesome" characters. I for one, will be a devoted Child of the Night, till i die Thank you Taker

[@declanflannery7377]

Was not expecting a reference to Án Morrígan! Exception as always, legit some of the best content of YT right now.

[@The_JpD_Show]

Man im 27 years old and feel like ive been around for a long time. This mans career is longer than my whole Life jeezuz

[@Omar-jk8ny]

Same I first watched him in 08 when I was in elementary school now I’m in college and he was the reason why I started watching wrestling

[@LeoPloser]

I like the fact that the word "Undertaker" sounds like someone who will take you, you know, under? What's under according to lore? Yes, Hell.. Sounds like someone that will take you to hell, I always loved that character, thank you Undertaker!

[@RhysticStudies]

this was fun and well done. thanks!

[@mattawan1000]

Please do Sting explained. I never watched WCW so I never quite understood the character and I would love to see you do a video on him. Plus it's good timing with his AEW debut.

[@correllwilliams5025]

This is gonna be interesting. My Favorite Character of all time being Explained by partsFUNknown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@correllwilliams5025]

The way you described him was SPOT ON!!! a aging demi god who must beat down and uplift the youth to keep his legacy alive and toughen up the new breed of warriors coming up while putting down the warriors of the past, never realizing or accepting when it was his time to go. For me, If the deadman has one more match, There is only two guys from the current roster who can represent times are changing and the deadman is not needed, Aleister Black and The Fiend

[@SeijiWeiss]

Despite the set backs I had earlier from watching this, I personally thought this was amazingly done! As for my favorite Undertaker moment, I guess it has to be his "revival" on Wrestlemania XX against Kane. From The American Badass back to the Deadman, the entrance alone already gave me goosebumps.

[@michaelrivera8360]

You will be on tag team match with the UNDERTAKAHHH!!

[@thebombspayloadisexposed]

Holla holla, playa

[@samasamiac]

As someone who has been grading narrative nonfiction writing for the past few weeks; this is excellent. You've got research, analysis, story-telling, humor, music, piledrivers..he. can. do. it. all. Move over everyone else, Laurie is the new video essay king.

[@partsFUNknown]

LAURIE: What mark would you give? Just so I can tell my dad I finally did good at school...

[@samasamiac]

@@partsFUNknown I'm using this in my class tomorrow. So you've officially been added to the 7th Grade Writing Curriculum in Missouri. (Specifically for your excellent word choice in the intro.)

[@jahvon8083]

The background music on this is amazing

[@partsFUNknown]

LAURIE: So pleased somebody commented after hours spent typing in 'spooky' 'horror' 'organ' 'chanting' etc into Epidemic!

[@jahvon8083]

@@partsFUNknown good music is always one of the keys to a great video, I definitely appreciate the time spent

[@Robin0928]

The fact that the man who was first described as "That Hamhock" is a living legend of this industry is all the proof you need that this is a weird and beautiful passtime.

[@KpacStudiosGaming]

I LOVE the way you tell some of the stories. I bet you are a hell of a good DM in Dungeons and Dragons and a great story teller.

[@user-xb8ts3rc9g]

Massive respect for even trying to make this video, even more for executing it in a way that would make the deadman himself blush. As always and amazing video, didn't regret watching a second of it.

[@partsFUNknown]

LAURIE: Glad you enjoyed!

[@thomasdebenham2883]

Anyone else still get chills on that bell toll literally grown up with taker greatest character portrayal ever ....also wanna know is this now the death of kayfabe with in my view the last true holder of it now going

[@TheRabbitman3000]

Brothers of Destruction live in Melbourne, Australia with the big lads stopping on their way up the ramp for the fists raised in salute will always be one of my most powerful wrestling memories. Great video as always Laurie!

[@foreverforgiven1133]

Undertaker is truly one of the few people on this earth that is actually legendary dude dedicated his whole life to his craft. El Fakidor that was an amazing presentation thank you 🙏.

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

The first match I ever watched was Undertaker vs Bret Hart at the Royal Rumble 1996 and I’ve been obsessed with the character ever since. I remember my dad and I always cheered for the Undertaker when I was a child, but he took Kane’s side during their initial feud and started liking Kane and I kept cheering for the Undertaker so we had a playful little feud over that during these first few Brothers of Destruction matches. Now that he’s gone, they are fun memories that I can enjoy, and it’s thanks to the Undertaker, which is a gimmick and a character that really helped a child cope with death. ⚱️

[@sayansailor]

My favorite undertaker moment of all time was from a house show that me my brother and my dad went to in Memphis Tennessee at the pyramid the undertaker was fighting yokozuna and he grabbed him to drop him with the tombstone but he held him for a good 2 to 3 minutes just standing there showing his power it was amazing

[@MichaelMyers87]

My fav pro wrestler ever. Respect.

[@dustinb1359]

You guys are so good at this. These deep-dive videos are broadcast TV worthy.

[@BethDenise]

The Undertaker IS my end all, be all! I loved him in WCW and when i saw him in 1990, at my favorite Survivor Series, actually i remember him a few days before on WWF TV, i was HOOKED! There wont be anyone that can ever be as mesmerizing as he was and is, not even Hogan! Taker is THAT ONE!

[@elliewillow4556]

I live in Texas and I met him once when I was in the hospital as a child, he was so big and I was so tiny but he was so nice

[@kingdomofibaias4410]

Thank you Laurie Blake for this video. The undertaker is my favorite wrestler of all time and thanks to this video I can talk to my hole friend group about wrestling and have them actually get it. Really really awesome video

[@chrisbyrne3937]

Laurie, this is hands down my favourite series on KZbin. Absolutely brilliant

[@akidajasper6545]

As much as I love Taker I think if I see him in another match I might scream lol

[@tjcaruthers5593]

Man my favorite Undertaker moment? Ive been a huge fan of Takers for 30 years. I remember all the classic moments. But I think my favorite moment is no matter the crowd, the set up for the match or promo, or the era; my favorite moment is the first gong of the bell signaling his arrival and the lights going dark...Thank you Taker for your part of shaping part of who I am and Thank you Mark Calaway for 30yrs of sacrifice just so I could step away from a grim reality for maybe just a few moments it was still a mental escape that was always needed. Thank You

[@al3onx934]

Taker is perhaps one of the only two wrestlers who are loved and respected by literally everyone in this business, the other one being Jushin Thunder Liger. I really don’t think there’s anyone on this planet that doesn’t like these two legends

[@royshaheer]

That Stone Cold Feud......still my darn favorite!!!

[@MikeyMUnited]

He hit me upside the head with a damn shovel - always loved that line from Austin.

[@DavidSmith-bc8nk]

My favourite moment personally, isn't a major one, but I got to see Undertaker live just once at Raw in Manchester in 2015. I remember reading a rumour earlier in the day that he might be there and chatting about it to my mate who I went with, all the while not holding my breath because I just thought, why would he turn up at a random Raw in the gloomy mid autumn. Then as the show went on, it built up to Wyatt doing his eulogy which was the main event segment and I wondered why it would be the last thing on the show, still not believing he would be there. And then the gong went off and the lights went out and the place went mental. There honestly isn't any other entrance like it and I'm so glad I got to experience that at least once. #ThankYouTaker

[@websterilderis2554]

This explaination provides DEPTHS to something I'm sure Vince expected to last only for about a few years.

[@coltonsanders2973]

Wrestlemania 28- End Of An Era- Hell In A Cell Triple H vs The Undertaker. So much story combined with action and moments that I thought the streak was over

[@JoshRazauskas]

Another fantastic job Laurie!#ThankYouTaker

[@MatthewDias25]

Undertaker is literally my first memory of wrestling. It was during his feud with JBL back in 2004. I think it was recap of the week before when JBL brought out mini Undertaker and the real Undertaker destroyed him. I can't believe I still remember that.

[@leowato4392]

Man I need Laurie’s voice in my SatNav and Alexa and then I won’t throw Alexa out the window whenever she tells me yes?. When Michael Cole says Alexa bliss

[@jellyhead8107]

That vid was awesome Laurie loved it

[@CezrDaPleazr]

American Badass was an amazing Undertaker

[@sarah-janedeegan9042]

Fantastic video Laurie!! Undertaker will forever be my favourite wrestling persona and this encapsulated what made him such a phenom in such a brilliant way!! 1000/10

[@stevenshewfelt888]

the intro gave me chills, the end of the video gave me tears. in the middle i was smiling...thank you el fakidor for this video

[@partsFUNknown]

LAURIE: Music to my ears!

[@stevenshewfelt888]

@@partsFUNknown kane should be next

[@lindseywhite3371]

Laurie, this was perfect, thank you. If he has truly retired you did him justice with this xx

[@erikwaterson361]

Mark may not have been the best technical wrestler or promo talker (you know it's true), but The Undertaker is the best character a wrestling organization has ever created. He didn't need Hart-esque technical brilliance or Rock-esque charisma to be believable. He just had such a powerful aura.

[@RegginaldRiglet]

The explained series on this channel. Is top tier.

[@ksgthelastshot7367]

Lmao! The Caine and Able stuff had me dying xD. Love these explained videos, Laurie is doing some great stuff on PFK

[@4lifeme936]

Undertaker was a physical beast. He was smart and had a great attitude about the business and life general (awesome person). He was able to reinvent himself and took breaks to keep him fresh. He also came in a time when the wwe had soo many stars for him to work with. Top stars, legends. Vince also did alot for him behind the scenes and in front of the camera. Taker feuds never got old. Taker was a great wreslter. Nice bio, Mr. Blake.

[@ashleyalexander2847]

Taker, the deadman, big evil, the undertaker is my favourite wrestlers of all time. He's been so loyal to WWF/WWE but WWE hasn't always been loyal to him. He deserved more title reigns. You never heard of him trying to sabotage anyone career. He always dune what was best for business

[@neodigremo]

Biker Undertaker was probably my favourite version of the Undertaker. As a heel at least

[@deaconsyxx322]

Your video essays are class 👍🏻

[@adamgallick5769]

These are awesome, and Laurie is fantastic at the way he puts eveeything together to tell the story

[@ChronoXShadow]

5:06 Hogan's head never even touched the chair until he was on his back lol

[@guccigrady1784]

Okay???

[@ignatiousjoyan7310]

The Undertaker is the most famous superstar in india. Its bcuz of him WWE has the biggest fan base and it's in india. THANK YOU TAKER for 30yrs in WWE

[@wunnamfuseini4726]

God these are so damn good keep it up Laurie

[@angelgonzalez14]

Laurie... This is SUCH GOOD S**T!, but is actually really good. Never realized all the intricate ideas that played into it.

[@raghavpare8823]

Man your narration made me love you even more mr Blake you are absolutely amazing

[@Xehanort10]

You can see the Michael Myers influences in the way Undertaker and Kane both sit up like Michael does.

[@Bennyboi004]

Uncle Festus? don’t think Undertaker is a fan of biscuits & gravy 😂

[@chrishess5526]

People are saying Wyatt with his Fiend character are the next Undertaker. Mark even said it himself he was the future of the business. But to me there will NEVER be another Undertaker. Although I will say this. Maybe given time and the right material Wyatt could be a worthy successor to the Undertaker as WWE's supernatural legend.

[@DeadmanIncorporated]

The Undertaker and Kane story line from 1997-1999 was the best story WWE has ever told. Ever! And it's a story that lasted another 20 years as the brothers of destruction.

[@countdracula436]

A H.I.M. reference on an Undertaker video.....EPIC

[@1977kreeves]

Undertaker needs to see this!!!

[@pushon10]

He wasn't portrayed as a supernatural being after 98. Sure, he did seem to have powers in early 99, but he was reporting to Vince McMahon the whole time and didn't exhibit powers again until after 2004 when he was brought back from the dead. The most likely explanation there is that even in kayfabe, his ministry powers were just smoke and mirrors. Also, The Brood were just goths not vampires, they were never seen drinking blood or turning into bats or any of that hocus pocus stuff.

[@EmperorPilaf04]

Fantastic video Laurie! I really like the western comparison

[@partsFUNknown]

LAURIE: Thanks originally it was mostly going to centre on the western comparison and then I found Barthes' essay

[@kinghiggins5021]

The only time we saw Human said of him was When he became the American bad ass He was doing the late night shows

[@MrRolemaster]

Thanks. a great show of Respect to the man and the gimmick. There will never be one like him again

[@thebrandolorian9037]

Wow a H.I.M. reference. Last time I heard that band was probably 2004.

[@partsFUNknown]

LAURIE: I thought the reference would truly capture a moment in time!

[@johnnyb.jabroni983]

Another truly exceptional and UNIQUE wrestling experience from El Fakador. Get in!

[@EmmaBonn96]

My favorite undertaker will still be the original sorta Cowgoth Old west preacher/casket maker I do wonder how close he was from being billed from Tombstone, Arizona

[@BdaciousM]

That was amazing! I have the chills! thank you Laurie

[@Brendan11]

This was super helpful because I never knew the back story of the Undertaker.

[@thefiggamehunt6946]

The intro to these needs to be done wwf ppv intro 97 style, black and white, deep voice over and classical music

[@DFloyd84]

Maybe they can hire Todd Pettengill to narrate?

[@thefiggamehunt6946]

@@DFloyd84 that would be amazing as long as it doesn't lead to a new 'countdown to wrestle(2)talk' and an extra 14 hours of weekly content 😆

[@Lynch2507]

Ah yes, my favorite movie Slasher villain, Friday the 13th. They're up there right next to that guy with the claws, Nightmare McElmstreet

[@Zarreth]

The One who Takes Below. Myth, Legend, yet Man.

[@MrBrknsyt]

Another video with El Fakeador? Can I hear a yes please?

[@IftikharAhmed-rt7uc]

Great job bro I love all of this explained videos. Thank you

[@drake8050]

One thing I don't hear being mentioned is the explosion of Satanism hysteria in the late 80s and early 90s which led to hillarious PSAs. Undertaker's late 90s incarnation was tapping into that.

[@partsFUNknown]

LAURIE: I did think this while writing the script, but the satanic panic felt very late 70s/early 80s to me - maybe just linked with D&D in my head. So for time I skipped it - if I do a Kane video I'll definitely talk it up more!

[@Pauldjreadman]

Yes the original was old west taker, which is my favourite. Parts own Taker documentary. Everyone loves a horror character.

[@ihulk20]

Thank you very much for that video. You did an amazing job. The Undertaker is my all time favorite 🤩.

[@Boom12]

The greatest of all time. He made this gimmick defy time and trends. He transcended past the New Generation, Attitude, Ruthless Aggression, PG and now, in this time, he is still the greatest. The Undertaker. My greatest moment has to be Armageddon 2000, 6 Man Hell in the Cell. When Taker tossed Rikishi from the cell to a truck. Brutal af.

[@partsFUNknown]

It really was! I'd say Rikishi's selling was great but I'm not so sure it was selling

[@Boom12]

@@partsFUNknown totally. Just glad Rikishi didn't hit any edge of that truckbed.

[@mysticranger6894]

I feel like your voice would be good for a parallels world encounter videos

[@princereez9713]

Greatest Long Term Gimmick ever. Fight me.

[@kinghiggins5021]

Big fan of the American bad-ass The Prince of darkness The last outlaw Western undertaker Is love all versions Thank you undertaker

[@bottominaplatecarrier1118]

Didn't need the video about blading cause im not two but I'll give this one a go

[@lineinthesand92]

What an excellent video Laurie! As always, actually.

[@datboichevi1017]

Y'know 🙌👐🙌👀... Magic !