The Undertaker
Report Last Updated - 3/07 (Winter)
Real Name - Mark Calloway
Birthdate - 3/24/62
6'9" 328 lbs. - Dallas, TX
Aliases - Commando, Mark Callous, Master of Pain, Punisher Morgan, Cain the Undertaker
Athletic background - Basketball (Wesleyan University)
Teachers - The Spoiler
Professional background - Indies, USWA(`89) New Japan, WCW, WWF/WWE(`91-), USWA(`93)
Groups - Ministry of Darkness, The Corporate Ministry
Career Highlights -
- A year into the WWF, the Undertaker defeats Hulk Hogan for the WWF World title
- At the main event of Wrestlemania XIV wins his second WWF title from Sid
- Beats Steve Austin for his third WWF World title
- Teams with Big Show to beat X-Pac and Kane for his second of three WWF tag titles
- Returns to the WWF as the motorcycle-riding "American Bad Ass" at Judgement Day `00
Finisher(s) -
- Tombstone
- Chokeslam
- Last Ride (High Angle Powerbomb)
- Takin' Care of Business (Dragon Sleeper)
Favorites -
- Old School (Ropewalk Forearm)
- Jumping Lariat
- Big Boot
- Corner Lariat
- Punch
Ringwork Rating -
move set - 6
science - 2
aerial - 0
power - 8
strikes - 8
Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 7
selling - 6
bumping - 5
heat - 10
carrying - 4
push - 8
potential - 2
Serious Injuries - Knees
Outlook - The WWE has given the Undertaker everything they can, but most important was one of the best gimmicks ever conceived. After toiling in mediocity for several years, Mark Calloway was finally given the break of a lifetime. As a supernatural heel, The Undertaker, he was able to ride a monster push to the top within a year and he has remained there or nearby ever since that time. Like any professional, The Undertaker was able to repackage himself to suit the times. After turning babyface, he spent several years battling monster heels and usually winning. When the Monday Night Wars began upping the anty, The Undertaker turned into a Satanic heel that kept him visible despite his physical problems. Then he returned, completely transformed into a bad ass biker, which was more accurate to his real person. This new Undertaker thrived in the "Attitude" era and kept his in-ring style fresh by picking up some tricks from MMA. Now in his mid-forties, The Undertaker's best years are definitely behind him, but he is still a powerful force and a strong drawing card. Taker will "rode out" his biker gimmick and compiled all of his characters into one, which is what the fans wanted. He remains dependable, although physically limited and the WWE only gives him worthwhile programs that hopefully elevate new talent. Now in the veteran role, The Undertaker is giving back and staying strong.