Undertaker on Wrestlemania 40

WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker joins Chris to discuss returning to WWE during the main event of Wrestlemania 40.
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[@CVVCLIPS]

Watch the full interview with The Undertaker on my main channel here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6PbeYqrntt_jck

[@easter_sunday]

It's one of your best!

[@Saintfan24]

Two hip and knee replacements? Yeah, let him enjoy retirement. He sure as hell earned it.

[@MarcYanruw]

CyborgTaker

[@callmestorm23]

Honestly, having Taker play a manager role would be dope. Obviously not necessarily a traditional manager, but I'm talking like.. Darth Sidious in Star Wars with Darth Maul and Darth Vader and Count Dooku. That's kinda of my vision.

[@Absinthexx7]

With the number of surgeries he’s had that’s a new human lmao

[@malikedmond8398]

Who the fk still wondering if he would wrestle again? The Man is far into finished wrestling

[@JayzoTheNextKobeBryant]

​@@callmestorm23 Same Here

[@dvon1097]

Being able to hear the gong and see Taker live in person maybe for the last time was such a special moment

[@DemonDriver31]

To equate takers last appearance is like 1998 mj hitting the shot over utah and sealing the win.

[@adrianramdenny1101]

the best

[@billsloan]

It won't be the last time.

[@blablablaa14]

@@DemonDriver31 You mean having an offensive foul not called on him?

[@oozemacheesemo8656]

Hell yea it was bro. I jumped up and down like a little kid when I heard it

[@ABMultimediaDesigner]

The Rock and The Undertaker moment, first time ever they shared a ring at WrestleMania

[@ChrisWilliams-ur7fn]

That's actually insane..

[@stopplzs]

it was dumb and took away from roman and cody

[@dreamkrusherjay2869]

@@stopplzs No, it didn't, especially since everyone knew there was going to be interference from both sides in the match. I'm truly shocked how many of you hate on any decision made in pro wrestling...

[@recycledsoul5908]

​​@@dreamkrusherjay2869wwe are literally known for making idiotic and downright stupid decisions. Don't pretend like they don't.

[@stopplzs]

@@dreamkrusherjay2869 so just have the active wrestlers do it. don't bring back the ghost of john cena and an undertaker that can barely walk

[@RomNYC]

Imagine being the idiot in the locker room saying "I'm opposed to Taker being at Mania" 😂 No one would ever dare to go there!

[@Epsilonsama]

That's codeword for saying that the plan was for Stone Cold but he was willing to be backup

[@virtualviking8447]

Yeah, I don't think anyone would be willing to kill their wrestling career that damn fast.

[@redrick8900]

If anyone was willing to stand up for the match they would have.

[@leonlegend]

I could be out of concern for his physical health.

[@BigDic-qz8su]

He wasn't supposed to be there.

[@paulbeatty4211]

I kept it a secret from my eldest son. He watched on replay. I kept it a secret for a couple of weeks actually because we watched the replay when we had time. I kept telling him "something is going to happen that is going to blow your mind." When the gong hit, I'm getting goosebumps talking about it, when the gong hit he went bananas. If only I had the foresight to record it. What a moment.

[@MaxMax-ly6lu]

Wow ❤❤❤

[@strtfghtr88]

Best dad and also, Happy Father's day

[@BossofBosses111]

I'm sure this was nice, but I hate when people warn me that something is about to happen lol.

[@VXGaming]

Takers history with the Bloodline goes way back to the 80s/90s, his place at Mania actually made sense.

[@duomaxwell2293]

the true Final Boss of Wrestlemania.

[@SaulAguilar.]

First Match at survivor series was against dusty. First WrestleMania victim was jimmy Superfly. 40th anniversary of WrestleMania was full closure for the undertaker.

[@ChrisWilliams-ur7fn]

It was a really poetic bookend to a lot of plots and storytelling. Sometimes things just click into place.

[@1977rw]

They were trying to get Stone Cold to do it, but couldn't come to a financial agreement. There was always a bigger feud between Rock and Austin, so the original plan was to have Austin give Rock the Stunner. Since they couldn't get Austin, Undertaker is probably the most giving man to help out, in all of wrestling, so Taker probably did it for free.

[@geekbro6265]

Exactly also the fact that Roman retired taker Edit: I totally forgot about the AJ Styles and undertaker match, but my point is still the same Roman still got a win over undertaker at mania

[@radical6905]

I really love that it was Taker this time round Because Rock's heel run has only just started, the glass shattering is still there for the ending

[@briandillard3809]

Might be a top 10 “pops” of all time if the glass breaks and the Rock takes a stunner to end it all.

[@1jw298]

Better get it before Father Time shows up

[@ChrisWilliams-ur7fn]

​​@@1jw298He still did pretty good at mania. I think he proved a lot of skeptical people wrong. I think Stone Cold and Rock both did better in their matches than people thought.

[@Hatemalalmaei]

@@ChrisWilliams-ur7fn Well Rock is good for a 52 year old man, probably because of his continuous training, but Austin is 60 and not in shape

[@cliffbot638]

​@@Hatemalalmaei Austin looks to be in pretty good shape.

[@bjpalm1994]

Man, Mark seems like such a chill down to earth dude😄 The Undertaker persona is definitely him being someone else. Thanks for all you’ve given us over the years, enjoy your retirement sir. Definitely one of the goats🥲

[@gencemosia9355]

If you've watched The Last Ride documentary, then you'll know that Undertaker will NEVER be done with pro wrestling. The guy loves the business too damn much. I'll never take his retirement seriously.

[@mr.awesome6011]

It's not your fault

[@dieselx506]

I've been watching wrestling since the 90s when he was a slow walking zombie, and he's effectively retired. Now, being the legend he is and well deservedly so, but he has not wrestled again, so at the risk of sounding like a 'mark', he's retired, but he'll always come back to give us moments...but you right, he LOVES the business waaaaay too much

[@majinnemesis]

that's actually most wrestlers, they retired not because they got tired of wrestling but because their bodies just can't do it anymore

[@kenterminateddq5311]

I didn't expect to see Taker at WM 40 (I expected Steve Austin or Triple H to interfere). However, it's great to see Undertaker chokeslamming jabronis again.

[@shaneomacdaddy]

Or maybe Brock Lesnar even.

[@strnglhld]

@@shaneomacdaddyLol, definitely not Brock

[@shaneomacdaddy]

@strnglhld Yeah, I get that some people said that they were hoping for Brock, though.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

@@shaneomacdaddy Doesn't Cody and Brock have a friendship storyline after their feud? If that's true, then it would made sense but I didn't expect Lesnar.

[@shaneomacdaddy]

@@kenterminateddq5311 Yes, I believe so.

[@rohitchaoji]

These 5 minute sections from long interviews are honestly really cool, lets me watch or rewatch specific parts, and is not in the Shorts format.

[@nikwalters1029]

Hindsight Taker is the better choice. He's feuded with the family longer and by just being Taker it allowed it to be a quicker spot and keep the focus on Cody and Roman. Plus, it allows Austin to be a possibility for the Rock/Roman feud that you know we're going to have, which would still make sense.

[@majinnemesis]

too bad they couldn't get Dustin Rhodes, he would have been perfect

[@rolmirristroutman4613]

Drunk Undertaker at Mania is crazy

[@mfgreatness]

😂😂😂

[@davidjones6470]

A REAL LEGEND BIG RESPECT

[@cStatE95]

My head canon was that since taker is always under the ring at wrestlemania sleeping, but all that noise got him angry. He wakes up just goes to the ring and say, "WOULD YOU ALL SHUT THE FOOOOOCK UP IM TRYING TO SLEEP"

[@SnipeGhost]

seeing Cena and Taker my 2 all time favorites in that moment in the best story ending ever. it was unbelievably special. I’ll never forget that night.

[@martaviouspaul7117]

It made sense cause undertaker feuded with the bloodline pretty much his entire career rikishi Yoko Haku Roman Rock and I think he had like one match with umaga

[@murasame1450]

Also back in the day, Taker was the guy to knock sense into HBK putting Steve Austin over at WM14. So I kinda saw the moment as Taker being like "No you're not gonna screw Cody over again, he deserves this".

[@bennytmpunk6102]

Good job connecting those dots.

[@sonomni]

Don’t forget about Snuka

[@ninerdave]

The Undertaker was something special. Enjoy retirement Taker, you so earned it. Thanks for the amazing memories

[@TheMasterpiecePD]

All the retired big men athletes like Shaq and Shannon Sharpe and Barkley have said that getting their hips replaced was the best thing to ever happen to them. Hopefully Taker is doing well

[@SupermanHopkins]

When that gong hit, I quite literally jumped off my couch and started hollering. There's film of it on my Instagram! 😅

[@justinlee9083]

Fucking same my family thought somebody died the way I was screaming lol

[@TheRealSick1993]

Grown men did cry and yes at 31 yrs old i cried... #GOATED

[@SphinxMen1906]

The Undertaker….is absolutely my GOAT. When we talk about aura who better than Taker?

[@nicholasjakubek4296]

I could watch Taker and stories like these forever. Thank you

[@herbythechef7624]

Follow his podcast i think taker is gonna tell a lot of stories over the next few years

[@rb..89]

That’s a change of pace. Probably the fastest he’s ever moved for a ring entrance.

[@thepaolog2000]

Undertaker did receive a big pop from the crowd from this years WrestleMania

[@connorredshaw5650]

I was there on night 2 as soon as the gong hit. I felt like a kid again.I have watched him wrestle since 2000. He is my favourite wrestler in the WWF/WWE.

[@Ayman888-df3vw]

I'm glad they went with Taker. He's been feuding with that family for more than 30 years, and he's the king of WrestleMania. He does what he wants.

[@codyman5540]

The craziest thing about it was the last time he encountered a Samoan, they were on the same page (against Drew & Shane). And that same man was in the match

[@lordvenom4419]

That meme was crazy funny.

[@feliperapidstar3951]

mr taker you can do whatever you want in wrestling at this point , we love you

[@RagnarHoff]

Such a shame he didn't wear the Deadman outfit. What a moment that would be.

[@gergelytoke7396]

exactly what I was thinking

[@chrismlone]

Undertaker was my favourite character since I seen him for the first time around '93 through to retirement. I was fortune enough to win a Facebook competition to see WrestleMania 30 in New Orleans. So, the only time I got to see my favourite wrestler live was when he lost the streak 😂😭. Insane, especially listening to these stories now he's retired.

[@JPJonesBSc]

Best there ever was, best there ever will be. What a guy, been watching for 20 years.

[@ivanvukasovic1371]

One thing not a lot of people mention: Dusty let Taker throw him over the top rope AND pin him in his debut. Fast forward to Rumble 2008, Taker took a dropkick and bumped for Cody, there's a very sweet clip on YT where Cody talks about it. Rhodes' and Taker's friendship goes on for decades and spans generations, and that's why it made all the sense in the world why Taker showed up to even the odds for Cody.

[@Kaiser499TV]

Wish Stone Cold was there too but I'm glad we got to see Taker.

[@Equivalate]

I like to think of Taker's WM40 appearance as a reminder to The Rock who the true Final Boss of WWE is. Even if it wasn't, that's just my personal takr on it lol

[@Ay3shizzle]

Nah that’s pretty much the reason lol

[@jamesflint9639]

This man is the Guardian Angel of WWE and I am so grateful to him for it💜✊

[@Mr_T_Badger]

I love the fact that Taker is still a company man and willing to put people over to his core.

[@lolhi5964]

I was one of those people that noticed him in the suite lol it was so cool cause i had never seen him live before. But not in a 100 years did i ever expect him to be the one to take out Rock. Everyone around us was literally saying that Stone Cold was the one to come out. Honestly, Stone Cold would have been insane. But when we heard that gong hit, we freaking LOST ITTTT. Ive never cheered so hard in my life, I literally couldnt hear myself screaming, thats how loud it was. To me, this has to be the biggest pop ever, even more than Stone Colds

[@TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA]

Love It CVVCLIPS Bro.

[@agent95_]

I Turned 40 with Wrestlemania this year... And i have not watched Wrestlmania since Undertaker lost to Brock. So watching this years 40th had me cheering at so many turns! Undertaker showing up was just icing on an amazingly prepared cake.

[@MrBernad09]

I know you went through a little trouble for that wrestle mania spot but from the bottom of my heart thank you so much for that it was epic. Wasn't expecting you but boy the goosebumps that I felt when I heard that gong hit was electric.

[@joshuabacchus1208]

Not only the man was the locker room leader of wwe and feuding with the Samoan family in his career for long time the thing undertaker didn’t mention is dusty Rhodes he shared the ring with dusty so it was a full circle moment making sure dusty baby boy wins I know people wants stone cold but the undertaker has a deep meaning that meets the eye itself

[@JoseT1212]

As somebody who was there, even I felt like my childhood was complete. It was my indication saying "On to the new era." A special moment to witness in person

[@itsrohangeet]

One of the best things that happened to me in the last 2 years.. Is that I came across Chris's podcast!

[@alexeilindes7507]

Being able to see Marc as Mark not Marc taker as undertaker is remarcable

[@mikejcoen]

His name is Mark,not marc

[@syednoorerasul]

Who tf is Marc, you mark

[@mihaimercenarul7467]

He's been doing this for years now. Stop being so impressed at an actor being a good st acting jesus

[@alexeilindes7507]

@@syednoorerasul I love to pee on things #marcer

[@alexeilindes7507]

@mihaimercenarul7467 omg im so sorry butt putting your pointless mark < is just lame

[@TexasWreckShop]

Was in the crowd as a 35 year old father of 3 attending my first WrestleMania. Ive been bummed for a few years that I hadnt made my money in time to ever see Undertaker live at his show. I swear to god I couldnt contain how much water was in my eyes when the gong hit. I didnt even think it was a possibility he'd be there and was looking forward to Austin showing up. But when that gong hit and the lights shut off, it felt 100% perfect for that moment. I was the 10 year old boy again watching Undertaker at San Antonios Freeman Coloseum for the first time. That was an absolutely magical 30 seconds

[@damikey85]

Even if he didn’t fued with anyone, this man because the guy to be in a match with for wrestlemania for years. It only made sense cause hell it’s Taker. Most people were only buying tickets to see the streak

[@styl3zkp]

they decided that just 30min prior??? jesus christ that is epic

[@xSirDudex]

Omg Undertaker coming in was do amazing. Everyone was like lets see Stone Cold. And Undertaker was so unexpected!

[@stilettoswinger7404]

Really enjoyed this clip.i mist check oug the full interview.great stuff,thank you

[@davidkay7644]

It takes a certain legend like the Undertaker to face another legend like The Rock who I believe is nothing more than a Brahma Bully even though he calls himself the Final Boss.

[@aaronelya]

Taker is such a great story teller.

[@MarkDanger777]

Greatest wrestlemania moment I've ever witnessed, and I've watched the taker vs hhh hell in the cell (this one I cried). When cena, rock, shield, taker came out, I kept jumping up and down.

[@work1907]

That clip of him rushing back after the spot makes complete sense now after watching this.

[@phillybyrd34]

The Main-Event of Night 2 showed crystal clear evidence of who TRULY LOVES the business of WWE and who does not_ Thank goodness for the ones who showed up/contributed to the essence of that match that night.. It will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN and I'm so glad I was fortunate enough to witness it all come together from start to finish... Thank you WWE_ Philadelphia will NEVER FORGET IT!!!!!💯💯👏👏👏🤝🤝

[@2becontinued2402]

Anyone remember that tag match Cena and Taker(Champ at the time) being partners in 2002? The finish was the Rock interfering and giving Taker a rockbottom.

[@NintendoFighter9000]

who were they facing?

[@2becontinued2402]

@@NintendoFighter9000 Kurt angle and Chris Jericho

[@angelahaines9656]

And grown women,thank you for the memories ❤ from Australia

[@MurhsiziJessica]

This just great when you cameout to in ring again

[@DefianceComics]

I’d be down for more Undertaker cameos like that, maybe for Priest, Howdy, Kross, McIntyre etc.

[@turboradman8331]

That match between Cody and Roman was already so good, and then that whole sequence near the end with Cena and Rock coming out was like, "damn that's cool." Then Taker shows up? I lost my flippin' mind. So, SO good.

[@DP-lx1jn]

Yeah this grown man shed a grown tear! Screamed so loud I woke my wife up 😂😂 it was awesome!!

[@stache297]

I was shaking when he showed up, it was the best WrestleMania main event I had ever seen!

[@MMTLPisHere]

❤❤ Favorite of ALL Time

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

Thank you, Taker. Thank you, sir.

[@Stonkers_]

Chris is seriously the best 🎉

[@gawdszn302]

Two of the greatest EVER Rock & Taker

[@icy_stars]

I love him 💜💜🖤🖤

[@Charlie_Xmas]

this is crazy , I was thinking this was planned months in advance, really goes to show how one way or another, if you ain't a wrestler you're a Mark, and i'm ok with being one if it means learning cool stuff like this

[@anthonycomeaux3996]

My favorite

[@DasMediocreMan]

Such a cool guy

[@noquad824]

I loved seeing taker, but please, let this man rest. He earned it.

[@intuitivelymagician2076]

I was watching this while taking care of my grandfather who had dementia He used to love wrestling. Slowly i started getting into it Considering he couldnt speak or communicate due to dementia he knew what was going on. I popped instantly when Undertaker gong hit. Unfortunately my grandfather passed away 3 weeks after. He lived until 91, he died peacefully at the hospital. 23 days before my birthday to be exact on the same day Owen Hart died and Bray Wyatt birthday. Also Alex Shelley birthday as well. Was very difficult losing someone close to me. Spoiled me as a child being the only child until my siblings came. The main event for wrestlemania 40 is now my favorite match of all time. Considering he never spoke he still remembered our names our presence. Never gave a shit about love was quite the hard ass when i was a kid, scared of him at times 😂 Live life to the fullest folks ✨️

[@marivswrldgaming]

i popped so loud when i heard the gong the second time and seeing him behind rock it was way too unexpected 😂

[@BromRaider81]

Mark is the man I think he should be considered Top 5 of all time. Nobody has what he has at WrestleMania let alone the aura

[@romuluslives2707]

The Undertaker is WWE greatest creation he is the true and only GOAT

[@TMK561]

I remember when I was watching live wit the homies and the gong hit. We lost our shit!

[@Kid-Pink_88.]

I'll always think about Taker's 1st match in WWE was with Dusty Rhodes and then returns to Mania, where he made a name for himself, to help his son win the Title. Full circle

[@ninerdave]

Mega respect to the phenom

[@nileporter1553]

I was at wrestlemaina 40 first time seeing taker live and also hall of fame for Ali

[@Phillygoat1983]

So glad Philly hosted Mania 40 🔥🔥🔥🐐🐐🐐🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@kennynakawaki]

What a surprise cameo!

[@KingsNerdCave]

Taker, the true final boss of the WWE. I lost my mind when he showed up, glad he truly feels satisfied after that moment.

[@tredaguy]

Undertaker seem like a cool dude in person

[@xaviergutierrez4382]

I have those same hoka boots he's wearing, I feel good inside now...🎉🎉🎉

[@alphagames8737]

LEGEND

[@master-of-mind5881]

The running into the back was hilarious.

[@TheyWantNick]

He ran right past me at mania on the way IN! Not out like the viral video lol best mania ever and I saw it live!

[@shinzontheta]

It reminded me of the old Jr call from the attitude era about taker being the "conscious of the wwf"

[@collegebro85]

As much as Stone Cold being the one behind Rock would have been epic…we could have had that at any PPV, but Taker showing up one last time where he held the Streak of all things…that was perfect!!!

[@ajreese846]

Yes I did cry that night

[@pleaseshutup7053]

Gay

[@zachschoeneman5638]

That part of the fight where the Undertaker shows up and chokeslams the Rock, that made me a WWE fan. I'd loosely followed it for a while but that was the moment that made me a real fan. That was so awesome. Everybody involved should be proud

[@pleaseshutup7053]

Lol legends that won’t be around again made you a fan?

[@zachschoeneman5638]

@@pleaseshutup7053 An extremely exciting and entertaining moment made me a fan, yes. Some advice: listen to your username

[@markaho4777]

Miss paul bearer😢

[@markholland6657]

I screamed at the tv when Taker showed up.. it was like... 'whaaaaaaatttt??? hoooollly Fuuuuuuuu******KKKKKK!' thank you Undertaker!!

[@YujiNakaSonic]

Taker showed up in a luxury box right behind my section earlier in the night had EVERYONE fooled nobody thought he was there to do anything else but watch the match

[@user-yg7dm7ek9b]

Glad to be A Fan Of The Attitude Era!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@axkamen3429]

What I would l would love to see... Is for Taker to do a classic Undertaker lights out behind the back appearance... In the old purple tie and hat outfit. Chokeslam, tombstone (or urn to the head), hold the urn up in the position on one knee, lights out, vanish. Wouldnt that be perfect? The entire WWE Universe would love it

[@Abaroxa]

He looks really good. Better than he did a few years ago...

[@Redcivicman91]

🐐

[@KingKrud5]

My goat

[@NoName-cz3wn]

It added A LOT. Even tho Austin would've been great, having it be Taker, with his rep as Locker Room Leader, it was very much like "No, Bloodline. I've seen you do this 100x, including to Cody. Not tonight. Not in MY company".