While The Undertaker’s enigmatic aura once shrouded him in mystery within the WWE universe, the revelation of his retirement from in-ring competition has peeled back the veil, revealing the man behind the myth.
Embracing his newfound role beyond the squared circle, The Dead Man has emerged as a prominent figure, making regular appearances and venturing into the realm of podcasting.
In the latest installment of his podcast, “Six Feet Under with Mark Calaway,” The Undertaker showered accolades upon a former colleague, Paul Heyman.
Reflecting on Heyman’s pivotal role in his career trajectory, The Dead Man lauded the veteran’s prowess as a manager and recounted the instrumental role Heyman played in facilitating his transition to WWE.
“He was such an advocate for me in the sense of getting me to Bruce who would eventually get me to Vince and that whole thing but you know, he was a little better off than I was, I wasn’t making any money, a lot of times he would just pick up the rental car instead of us splitting it or he would help me out when he could but the biggest, you know, obviously the biggest contribution on my part was just that connection to get me out of WCW,”
shared The Undertaker.
As WrestleMania XL looms on the horizon, anticipation mounts for the annual WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Among the esteemed inductees slated for enshrinement in the Class of 2024 is none other than Paul Heyman, set to be honored amidst the backdrop of the City of Brotherly Love.
Expanding upon his sentiments, The Undertaker delved into the intricacies of his storied WrestleMania streak, acknowledging the seismic impact of its culmination at the hands of Brock Lesnar.
However, amidst retrospective rumination, The Dead Man conveyed a sentiment shared by many within the WWE Universe – the belief that Bray Wyatt would have been a more fitting candidate to terminate his streak.
“The most logical person to break it would have been Bray Wyatt. Probably of the three, it would have meant more to his career than even Roman’s,”
asserted The Undertaker.
In this hypothetical scenario, The Dead Man envisioned a narrative wherein Wyatt’s triumph over his legendary streak would have served as a catalyst for his ascent within the industry, solidifying his stature as a formidable force in the WWE pantheon.
