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  • Undertaker Defends Wrestlers Court Against Bullying Accusations

    Undertaker Defends Wrestlers Court Against Bullying Accusations

    The Undertaker believes the Wrestlers’ Court was a necessary backstage tool

    The topic was discussed during a recent episode of his Six Feet Under with Mark Calaway podcast with R-Truth as the guest. The WWE Hall of Famer pushed back against perceptions that the locker room practice was simply bullying, explaining it served as a disciplinary mechanism that mixed humor with serious messages about conduct and respect.

    “I think a lot of people hear – so many guys have talked about Wrestlers Court – and they think, oh man, it was a bullying thing,” The Undertaker said. “And it was like, no, it’s a way to let you know that you’re screwing up a little bit, and we’re just going to bring it to you in this manner. But you might want to get your shit together, because the next time we got to talk about this, it’s probably not going to be as pleasant.”

    The Dead Man described the court sessions as playful but serious, noting that Jack Daniel’s was often involved and that “the damn hammer was down.” He characterized it as his way of controlling the locker room without being overly heavy-handed.

    R-Truth Corroborates Disciplinary Purpose

    R-Truth supported the fellow legend’s description. He explained that Wrestlers Court was “a way of sending a message without having to be ultra heavy and like, dude, you’re screwing up here.”

    The format allowed veterans to test how younger talent received criticism while maintaining locker room standards. The Undertaker framed the practice within the context of WWE’s grueling road schedule during his era:

    “Back then we were on the road, worked all the time. People get a little short and they get a little high-strung sometimes,” he explained. “So you needed a little bit of levity sometimes in keeping everybody on the right plane.”

    Educational Mechanism, Not Bullying

    The Undertaker acknowledged that some court sessions could become tense when personal issues were involved, but stressed the overall objective was to handle problems without escalating them. He clarified that the intent was educational, giving wrestlers a warning to correct their behavior before more serious consequences followed.

    “The overall objective to Wrestlers Court was to handle an issue but not make it an issue,” he said. The practice emphasized the importance of time management and respecting fellow locker room members within the decorum of professional wrestling.

    Wrestlers Court remains a contentious topic in wrestling history, with opinions divided on its place in modern locker room culture. The Undertaker’s comments provide insight into how the veteran locker room leader viewed the practice during his active years.

  • The Undertaker Sports Dramatically Different Look at WWE Reunion

    The Undertaker Sports Dramatically Different Look at WWE Reunion

    The Undertaker turned heads this week when a photo surfaced showing the WWE Hall of Famer with a dramatically different appearance from his familiar public image.

    Teddy Long posted the image on X, showing himself alongside The Undertaker, Bruce Prichard, Booker T, and The Godfather at what appears to be a WWE-related event, though the exact venue and date were not provided.

    What caught fans’ attention immediately was The Undertaker’s look: white, closely cropped hair with no hat or bandanna covering it.

    The Deadman is rarely seen publicly without his signature headwear, making the photo a rarity for fans who have followed his career. The look represents a departure from his typical public appearances, including this year’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony where he wore all black in his usual style.

  • Undertaker’s Boneyard Match Casket Sells for $19,050 at Auction

    Undertaker’s Boneyard Match Casket Sells for $19,050 at Auction

    The Undertaker’s iconic casket from his WrestleMania 36 Boneyard Match against AJ Styles has sold for $19,050, with the auction closing after a dramatic last-minute bidding surge on Friday night.

    Pro Wrestling Collectibles confirmed the final price on April 24, noting that what was scheduled to wrap at 10:00 PM EST turned into a back-and-forth bidding fight that kept extending the clock before the hammer finally fell.

    A Piece of Pandemic-Era WrestleMania History

    The match-used casket, signed by both The Undertaker and AJ Styles, was the centerpiece prop from the cinematic Boneyard Match at WrestleMania 36 in 2020. In the match, Styles arrived inside the casket before the two battled across a graveyard and warehouse setting, with Undertaker ultimately burying Styles and riding off on his motorcycle in what became his final WWE in-ring bout.

    WWE displayed the casket at WWE World in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 42 weekend before bidding officially opened. The auction ran from April 15 through April 24 on WWE Shop.

    Fan Reaction Divided

    Response to the auction was mixed. Some fans celebrated the chance to own a rare piece of WrestleMania history, while others questioned whether WWE and TKO should preserve significant props rather than sell them. A few joked about the logistics of keeping a full-size casket at home.

    Either way, someone now owns one of the more unique pieces of modern WWE history, and paid serious money for it.

  • Undertaker Chokeslams Tony Hinchcliffe Through Table At Kill TonyMania

    Undertaker Chokeslams Tony Hinchcliffe Through Table At Kill TonyMania

    The Undertaker made sure Kill Tony’s WrestleMania crossover delivered a genuine WWE moment. During Saturday night’s taping of Kill TonyMania at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, The Deadman chokeslammed host Tony Hinchcliffe through a table in front of the live crowd.

    The special, filmed immediately after Night 1 of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium, is now listed on Netflix as Kill TonyMania and drops Monday, April 20 alongside the Raw after WrestleMania broadcast.

    Which WWE Names Showed Up

    Per PWInsider, the taping drew a heavy WWE contingent. The Undertaker, Triple H, Kane, Jey Uso, Nia Jax, and Sami Zayn were all in attendance for the comedy special, which blends Kill Tony’s standard open-mic format with WWE Superstars and Legends on the panel.

    Hinchcliffe, a lifelong WWE fan who has previously appeared on The Undertaker’s Six Feet Under podcast, has made his wrestling fandom a recurring bit on Kill Tony. Taking a chokeslam through a table from The Deadman himself is a logical escalation of that relationship.

    Undertaker Joining Kevin Hart Roast

    The taping also produced a separate news item. During Kill TonyMania, it was revealed that The Undertaker will take part in an upcoming roast of Kevin Hart, extending his recent run of mainstream crossover appearances.

    Kill TonyMania was first announced in March as a partnership between WWE, Hinchcliffe, and Netflix. The closed-doors event was held at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Saturday, April 18, timed to follow the opening night of WrestleMania 42.

    The special streams on Netflix beginning Monday.

  • Brock Lesnar Reveals How He Felt About Breaking Undertaker’s Streak

    Brock Lesnar Reveals How He Felt About Breaking Undertaker’s Streak

    Brock Lesnar has opened up about breaking the streak.

    The Beast Incarnate recently made a rare appearance on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast. He talked about things such as how being a proud father trumps all his other accomplishments, how the WWE locker room environment has changed since he first joined the company, and more.

    During the talk, the former World Champion also opened up about one of the most divisive moments of his career – when he broke Undertaker’s famous WrestleMania streak. Brock Lesnar said that Taker is a great guy but explained that at the end of the day it’s a business. According to him, the business revolves around giving and taking, and it was time for him to take:

    “Obviously it wasn’t my call to make. At the time, Vince McMahon, if there was a person that could take the streak away with a legitimate background and people could believe it, I guess it was me. There’s a lot of people that are pissed that it’s me, but it’s not my call.”

    I Also Felt Bad: Brock Lesnar

    Brock Lesnar then discussed Undertaker getting concussed in their WrestleMania 30 match. The former UFC star said that you just have to do the best you can to get through in a situation like that. The 48-year-old also explained that he went to the hospital after their match to make sure Taker was ok because he respected The Dead Man:

    “He was a mentor of mine. Like, I worked with Taker for many years. And so now we’re out in this match and Taker got hit left field day of. He’s coming to his [22nd] WrestleMania thinking that he’s going to win and then two hours before we go on, the rug gets pulled on him. And so a lot of different emotions there, I’m sure. I was excited, but I also felt bad too. Like, I’m the guy and I get to be the guy.”

    Apart from this, Brock Lesnar opened up about his WrestlePalooza return. The Monster-Sized Athlete suggested his latest WWE run would not be a long one. You can check out his remarks on the matter here.

  • The Undertaker Arrives for WWE Raw AJ Styles Tribute

    WWE legend The Undertaker has been spotted arriving backstage at tonight\’s special edition of Monday Night Raw, live from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

    The Deadman\’s appearance comes as WWE celebrates the phenomenal career of AJ Styles, who retired following a submission loss to Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia.

    The presence of The Undertaker carries significant weight on a night like this. The two legends developed a close friendship away from the ring over the years, and their bond served as the foundation for their iconic WrestleMania 36 \”Boneyard Match\” — a cinematic clash that was universally praised by fans and critics alike.

    Taker has previously called Styles \”my choice for this generation\’s Shawn Michaels\” and has spoken openly about wishing the two could have built an even longer rivalry together.

    Tonight\’s tribute show is expected to feature stars from both Raw and SmackDown paying their respects in person to the Gainesville, Georgia native. With The Undertaker now confirmed backstage, fans should brace for what could be one of the most emotional moments of the evening when The Phenom steps up to honor his friend one final time.?

  • The Undertaker Reveals Boneyard Match Moment He Knew He Was Done

    WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker recently described the exact moment he knew his in-ring career was over. During the Six Feet Under with The Undertaker podcast, \’The Phenom\’ recalled the early-morning hours of filming the Boneyard Match against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36. Taker said:

    \”I think I retired when I was 55. Those last few years for me were like a struggle. I was so envious of Shawn when he retired. Seeing the peace that he was in. My mind\’s eye had envisioned that match that I want to go out on. I want to go out on a five star, hang my six shooters up on the mantle, say kiss my ass, follow that, I\’m done.\”

    Honesty During the Pandemic

    \’The Phenom\’ admitted that he hadn\’t been honest with himself regarding his physical limitations. He said:

    \”I don\’t think I was really honest with myself knowing with the injuries and everything else that was going on that I wasn\’t gonna be able to do that.\”

    The clarity came during the shoot of the cinematic Boneyard Match.

    \”I think it\’s probably three or four in the morning and we\’re still shooting. And it hit me. It was like, dude, you\’re done. I still had another hour and a half of filming to do, but I knew when I walked off that set, I was like, yeah, I\’m done.\”

    The Undertaker\’s Training for John Cena match at WrestleMania

    Undertaker also recalled training \”like a maniac\” for his WrestleMania 34 match against John Cena, hoping to redeem himself after a disappointing outing with Roman Reigns.

    \”I\’m thinking that right. I\’m not thinking story as much of I am redemption as far as my end ring. I get there and Vince goes, \’Yeah, three minutes.\’ I\’m like, what, excuse me. Three minutes.\”

    \”I was in shape, I could have done, holding my breath, I bet I could have done 25 minutes,\” he continued. \”My whole motivation, which it should have been, you know what, Undertaker and John Cena, first time ever in at Mania. I\’m thinking, all I\’m thinking is like the last time you were in the ring, you stunk it up. My opinion. You stunk it up, I\’m gonna go out and show people I still got the motor.\”

    The Undertaker is currently enjoying his retirement following a legendary pro wrestling career. He has also spoken openly about his retirement and wrestling career on his Six Feet Under episodes.

  • The Miz Reveals Six-Month Locker Room Exile Over Chicken Incident

    The Miz recently reflected on one of the most difficult periods of his WWE career. He opened up about a six-month exile from the locker room stemming from a chicken incident.

    During a candid conversation on Six Feet Under with The Undertaker, the A-Lister recalled eating a piece of chicken over someone\’s bag, which was then reported as him \”throwing chicken everywhere\” in the locker room. Here is what The Miz said:

    \”I got yelled at probably the worst I\’ve ever been yelled at in my entire life. And then that night I went to Chili\’s and I got a gift card and I gave it to the person. Person that yelled at me goes, chewing on a straw, \’I think you need to be kicked outta the locker room just for live events.\’ Then the next day was TV. I see the person chewing his thing, \’Hey, you\’re kicked out of the locker room, TV and this.\’ It was like six months, I think it was even longer than that.\”

    The Miz\’s Backstage Struggles

    The Miz explained that he was forced to change in broom closets and backstage areas during the exile. When the person who had the power to let him back in left the company, he had no way to return.

    \”I would find places to go and then the person told me, \’You can come in when I tell you can come in.\’\”Something happened to that person and that person went away. And so I had no way of getting back in.\”

    The story is part of a larger pattern of adversity The Miz overcame early in his career. He also discussed being labeled a \”no talent hack\” for coming from MTV\’s The Real World, surviving grueling conditions at Deep South Wrestling, and turning down his father\’s offer to be \”king of Cleveland\” to pursue wrestling instead.

    Unexpected Allies

    Despite the hardship, The Miz noted that some veterans, like JBL offered support. He recalled:

    \”JBL gets a lot of flack for like bullying and like, was an ass or whatever. It wasn\’t really him. He was the person that would take me aside and go, \’Hey kid, you\’re doing a good job. You know what? Keep doing this, keep doing this, do this, this, this, this and this and this, this. But keep it up.\’\”

    The Undertaker himself endorsed The Miz during a Performance Center speech, with Vince McMahon present. According to the former WWE Champion, Taker said,

    \”The Miz, he is the guy. Every last one of y\’all need to study what he is doing. He is the top heel, he is master.\”

  • Undertaker Reveals How He Tormented Big Show About Legendary Khali Backstage Fight for Years

    The backstage fight between Big Show and Great Khali has been told many times over the years, but The Undertaker delivered a fresh perspective on why it remains wrestling folklore—not for the fight itself, but for what came after.

    During the latest episode of Six Feet Under with Michelle McCool and guest Mark Henry, Taker recounted the 2009 Puerto Rico incident with vivid detail.

    What Happened

    The two giants clashed in the men\’s dressing room after Khali stole Big Show\’s signature corner chop during their six-man tag match. When Show threw what Undertaker described as a devastating shot that \”sounded like taking a big ol\’ rib eye steak and throwing it on the counter,\” Khali somehow stayed upright.

    What followed was pure chaos. As the two seven-footers grappled, they tripped over a bag—with Show landing on bottom. Before the situation escalated, William Regal burst into the room like a \”spider monkey in a towel,\” subduing Khali with a \”fish hook.\”

    Regal\’s intervention stole the show, leaving Taker and the entire locker room (Undertaker, Kane, CM Punk, Carlito included) as witnesses to the spectacle.

    After the fight was over, the laughs began, courtesy of Undertaker\’s relentless ribbing. \”I give Show grief,\” Taker revealed. \”I probably shouldn\’t even tell the story cuz I\’ve never let him off the hook.\” Taker recounted mocking Big Show on the bus weeks later: \”Dang man, he had you down.\” Show nearly lost it.

    Michelle McCool chimed in that Undertaker later joked about Show getting \”one good shot in,\” to which Khali replied his jaw only hurt from Regal\’s fish hook.

    Khali\’s Side of the Story

    The Great Khali has previously shared his own version of the altercation, claiming a very different ending to the confrontation. In an interview with Indian publication The Lallantop, Khali claimed he made Big Show cry during the fight.

    According to Khali, after Show came at him with punches, he dodged twice before landing his own strike: \”When I punched him, he got knocked down and I got on top of him. After 2-3 punches, all the people in the locker room pulled us apart. Afterward, he started crying.\”

    Khali also stated that Show \”thought he could impress the young talent by taking me out, but it backfired on him.\” This account differs significantly from other versions, including Chris Jericho\’s retelling in his autobiography, where Y2J wrote that Big Show tripped over a chair during the scuffle.

    The varying accounts from different witnesses highlight how backstage incidents often have multiple perspectives, with each participant and observer remembering events through their own lens.

    Big Show & The Great Khali

    The Big Show and The Great Khali, two of the largest athletes in WWE history, wrestled multiple times in WWE. Their most notable clash came at WWE Backlash 2008. Big Show won with a Chokeslam, despite Khali dominating much of the contest. They also had tag team action and feuds, including being on opposing sides.

  • Mark Henry Opens Up About Racism, Recruiting WWE Champions

    WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry delivered a raw and emotional interview on The Undertaker\’s \”Six Feet Under\” podcast, discussing the racism he faced throughout his career, his supernatural strength, and the family legacy he\’s building.

    The World\’s Strongest Man revealed that despite enduring racist comments and \”deplorable people\” during his 25-year WWE run, it was embarrassment that hit him hardest.

    \”That was the worst I ever felt in wrestling,\” Henry said. \”I had people say racist things. I had people that was just deplorable people. Everything you could think of. But embarrassing—it was because it was me.\”

    Naturally Gifted

    Henry also reflected on his God-given abilities, comparing himself to the biblical figure Samson.

    \”That\’s what God gave me, the ability to be able to control my strength,\” he explained. \”Sometimes I could really take it far farther than what even my training allowed.\”

    Talent Scout

    The conversation turned to Henry\’s impressive talent scouting legacy. He\’s credited with recruiting five current WWE stars who weren\’t considering wrestling careers, including Bianca Belair, Braun Strowman, Jade Cargill, Baron Corbin, and Samantha Irvin.

    Mark Henry\’s Daughter

    Henry also proudly discussed his daughter Joanna inheriting his physical gifts.

    \”She\’s just like a recreation of me, but a girl. Copy paste. She\’s strong, man.\”

    The two-time Olympian, who recently re-signed with WWE under a Legends deal in March 2025, continues shaping wrestling\’s future while reflecting on his groundbreaking past.

  • The Undertaker Reacts To Latest NXT Debut

    The Undertaker has reacted to his protégé\’s NXT debut.

    This week\’s episode of the Black & Silver show featured the singles debut of former LFG competitor Shiloh Hill. He wrestled a match against Lexis King at the show.

    The ending of the bout saw Hill removing his mouthguard and handing it to the referee after a double clothesline spot. The debuting star, now showing missing teeth, then got fired up and won the match after delivering a neck breaker to his opponent.

    The WWE Hall of Famer took to X to react to Shiloh\’s first victory on the development brand, joking about how the \’toothless aggression era\’ had officially begun:

    Shiloh Hill joined WWE back in 2022 through the NIL program. After a couple of years in development and some NXT Level Up matches, the 26-year-old was recruited in the first season of WWE LFG as the Undertaker\’s rookie.

    Hill was the runner-up of the first season of the show, before returning in season 2 and winning the whole thing under the guidance of The Dead Man. He previously wrestled in a battle royal on the NXT brand in May this year, but tonight was his official debut for the show.

  • Stephanie McMahon Recalls Being \’Blown Away\’ By The Undertaker\’s Hall Of Fame Surprise

    Stephanie McMahon has opened up about the emotional moment when The Undertaker surprised her with news of her WWE Hall of Fame induction for 2026.

    In a sit-down interview with WWE before Survivor Series: WarGames, McMahon described how the elaborate surprise unfolded at Wrestlepalooza, WWE\’s first show on ESPN.

    \”You don\’t ever feel worthy. I don\’t think of an accolade like that,\” McMahon admitted. She explained that Triple H had told her they would do an ID shot of her in the crowd, and a cameraman said they were shooting over her shoulder for Taker\’s entrance. Nothing seemed unusual.

    \”Here comes Taker and he\’s revving his bike and he gives me the look ringside, which he normally does if I\’m sitting ringside. That wasn\’t unusual. And then the bike shuts off and I actually think he stalls it out. So I\’m like, about to start laughing, you know, like point at him.\”

    McMahon revealed she was completely caught off guard when The Undertaker intentionally shut off his motorcycle, grabbed a microphone, and continued staring directly at her.

    \”Then he said to be the first, when he used the word \’inducted,\’ that\’s when I realized, and you can see it in the video when you watch it back, like you could see it actually register across my face. And I was just blown away.\”

    Even now, McMahon struggles to process the honor.

    \”It\’s still overwhelming. When anybody says it, it\’s just like, no, that\’s not real. That\’s not real.\”

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    The former SmackDown General Manager described what the Hall of Fame means to her: \”It\’s like the biggest level of achievement in our business and our business means so much to me. It\’s unfathomable.\”

    McMahon becomes the first announced inductee for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026, which will take place during WrestleMania 42 weekend in Las Vegas.