Tracing the Undertaker’s historic 21-game winning streak
The Undertaker’s undefeated WrestleMania streak stands as one of the most hallowed records in the business. Spanning over two decades, this remarkable achievement became an attraction in itself, with fans eagerly anticipating which wrestler would be able to break the Deadman’s legendary run. Over the course of his illustrious career, The Undertaker competed in a record 27 matches at WrestleMania, surpassing even Triple H’s second-place record by four matches. His WrestleMania record stands at an impressive 25 wins and 2 losses. Here, we look at the highlights from his 21-0 start in Wrestlemania. Undertaker’s 21-game streak is a legendary achievement The Undertaker’s legendary streak at the Show of Shows commenced at WrestleMania VII in 1991, where he defeated Jimmy Snuka. For over 20 years, the Deadman maintained the streak, missing only two WrestleMania due to injury. During this time, he vanquished 18 opponents, solidifying his status as an unstoppable force at the grandest stage of them all. The Deadman faced a multitude of formidable opponents, each match adding another chapter to his storied career. This includes all of the modern legends, and some contemporary WWE figures, such as the likes of the Big Show, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton, Triple H, and Edge. From taking on some legends to showing some young stars who is the ultimate boss, the Undertaker delivered some of the greatest moments from the sport’s history. After the likes of Randy Orton, CM Punk and Triple H tried to break his ever-elongating streak, it was in 2014 that he finally lost a match. The historic reign finally came to an end at WrestleMania XXX in 2014, at the hands of Brock Lesnar. Despite this loss, The Undertaker continued to compete at WrestleMania, engaging in five more matches at the annual event. While The Undertaker experienced another loss at WrestleMania 33, this time against Roman Reigns, his legacy remains indelible. The Streak, with its 21-0 record, transcended the realm of sports entertainment, capturing the imaginations of fans and elevating WrestleMania to new heights of excitement and anticipation. The Undertaker officially retired in 2020, culminating his illustrious career with a victorious match against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36. With his undefeated streak intact, he solidified his status as one of the greatest wrestlers in history. With a streak lasting 20 years with numerous records broken along the way, the Undertaker will forever be counted among the greatest wrestlers of WWE history.
Is Undertaker vs Kane the WWE’s biggest-ever rivalry?
After joining the WWF with the Undertaker already as a huge superstar, Kane went on to have a fearsome rivalry with his brother. In 1997, the World Wrestling Federation introduced Kane, the younger brother of the Undertaker. The two would go on to embark on one of the longest and greatest rivalries in professional wrestling history. From their first encounter, where Kane ripped open the Hell in a Cell door, to their most recent clashes, Kane has continuously been a thorn in the side of the Undertaker, constantly vying to step out from his older brother’s shadow. The following article looks at some of the best highlights from arguably the biggest rivalry in WWE history. Undertaker vs Kane brings to life everything the WWE is about The storyline began when the Undertaker’s father and former manager Paul Bearer revealed the impending arrival of Kane. Previously believed to be dead, the Undertaker disclosed one of his darkest secrets to his fans: as a child, he accidentally started a fire that claimed the lives of his parents and his brother Kane. However, Bearer repeatedly warned of Kane’s imminent arrival. After weeks of anticipation, Kane finally made his debut at WWF In Your House: Badd Blood in 1997. The Undertaker was embroiled in a fierce battle with the legendary Shawn Michaels in the first-ever Hell in a Cell match. Michaels lay bloodied and battered, with the Undertaker poised to secure victory, when the lights abruptly went out. A fiery explosion and an eerie red light engulfed the arena as Kane made his dramatic entrance. He tore the door off the cell and delivered a devastating tombstone piledriver to the Undertaker, costing him the match and igniting the rivalry between the brothers. Over the next few months, Kane showcased his physical dominance. Despite taunting and tormenting the Undertaker, including the disturbing act of bringing the bodies of their deceased parents on stage and burning them, Kane’s older brother initially refused to fight him. Regardless of the torment inflicted by Kane and Paul Bearer, the Undertaker resisted engaging in a physical confrontation with his own flesh and blood. Kane finally clashed with his older brother at WrestleMania. It took three tombstone piledrivers, but the Undertaker emerged victorious, extending his legendary undefeated streak. The siblings engaged in multiple rematches, including the first-ever Inferno Match. Eventually, they temporarily joined forces to assist Vince McMahon in his battle against WWF Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin. However, Austin would drive a wedge between them, leading to a championship feud. Since then, the sibling rivalry between the Undertaker and Kane has produced numerous unforgettable matches and moments that will forever be etched in the memories of WWE fans. Spanning over 13 years, this on-and-off feud solidifies its claim as the greatest rivalry of all time. The constant struggle for dominance and the complex dynamics between the brothers have captivated audiences and left an indelible mark on professional wrestling history.
