The Undertaker is perhaps the one superstar who possesses the best possible gimmick in the entire pro-wrestling industry. The mythical character was purely a brainchild out of Vince McMahon’s mind.
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It was Mark Calaway’s dedication that he made the persona looked so much iconic. Perhaps no other gimmick has been able to attract the fans this over the past 25 years. We have not really seen Calaway getting out of his character much in his entire career.
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This is one of the biggest reasons why The Undertaker has been the favorite character of the WWE Universe. The darkness and unpredictability around this character always keep the curiosity high for the fans. Plus, He’s been a loyal employee for the WWE for almost three decades. Vince McMahon considers him as one of the most trusted shoulders in time of need and treats him in a special way.
This is why we have not really seen Undertaker out of the WWE scene. But the norms have changed a bit in recent times where we have seen The Undertaker without his gimmick. He was present in his real-life character of Mark Calaway doing shoot interviews.
Also recently, he made a rare appearance for a documentary from Onnit stories. It portrayed the journey of two independent wrestlers who are chasing their dream to be in the WWE.
The two superstars in concern are Aaron Solow and Ricky Starks. These two have been associated with the WWE in the past. But they are still not under contract with the company.
In case you don’t know, Aaron Solow is married to Bayley who is already an established superstar in the women’s division. Solow featured in a singles contest against Lio Rush on 205 Live in December. Later, he teamed up with Starks to feature in a tag team match against The Revival.
In this rare show-up, The Undertaker was seen giving advice to the two aspiring professional wrestlers. We have provided the video link where you can see The Phenom making his presence felt at the 6-minute mark. He remained very humble and cordial while talking to these youngsters. Here’s additional information on the documentary featuring The Undertaker, (via Onnit)
“The world of Independent Wrestling has changed drastically over the years, but the dedication and motivation of its athletes continue to entertain and inspire in cities around the world. Take a peek behind the curtain and follow the journey of Ricky Starks and Aaron Solow, an Independent Tag Team on the underground circuit, as they travel throughout Texas, Mexico and beyond to chase their dreams to the WWE.”
