The Undertaker

The Undertaker
	The Undertaker in his final appearance (2020)

The Undertaker (real name: Mark William Calaway) is a retired American professional wrestler best known for his legendary 30-year career in WWE. With his dark persona, supernatural themes, and unmatched longevity, The Undertaker is widely considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.

Early Life

Born on March 24, 1965 in Houston, Texas
Played college basketball at Texas Wesleyan University
Began wrestling in 1987, initially competing in World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) and WCW under various ring names

WWE Debut and Persona

Debuted at Survivor Series in 1990 as “The Undertaker”
Character: an undead mortician with supernatural powers, funeral bells, and chilling entrances
Signature look: black trench coat, hat, gloves, and eerie presence
Known for dramatic entrances, casket matches, and “resurrections”

Career Highlights

**7-time World Champion**
**6-time Tag Team Champion**
**Royal Rumble winner** (2007)
Known for his **Streak**: 21 consecutive victories at WrestleMania
Signature moves:

 - **Tombstone Piledriver**
 - **Chokeslam**
 - **Hell’s Gate**
 - **Old School**

The Streak

Undefeated at WrestleMania for 21 straight appearances
Notable matches include bouts against Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Kane, and Brock Lesnar
The Streak ended at **WrestleMania 30** (2014) when he lost to Brock Lesnar

Evolution and Alter-Egos

Also wrestled as:

 - **The American Badass** (2000–2003) — biker persona
 - **Big Evil** — heel variation

Frequently reinvented his character while maintaining mystique and fan appeal

Retirement and Legacy

Officially retired in 2020 at **Survivor Series**, exactly 30 years after his debut
Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2022
Respected as a locker room leader and professional icon

Personal Life

Married to former WWE Diva Michelle McCool
Known for his strong backstage influence and professionalism
Rarely broke character during his in-ring career, contributing to his mystique

Legacy

A fan-favorite across generations
Played a major role in the success of WWE’s Attitude Era and beyond
Ranked among the most iconic and respected wrestlers in history