The Undertaker's Wrestlemania Winning Streak
Very few records in the world of pro wrestling are as impressive as the Undertaker's winning streak at Wrestlemania.
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The Streak
When the Undertaker first showed up in the WWE, not too many people would have predicted that he would have been given a Wrestlemania winning streak that would last well over a decade.
The Undertaker was merely a big athletic midcarder from WCW when he came to the WWE. His character was one of the many "over the top" cartoon characters that Vince McMahon preferred.
Many felt that the character wouldn't last. Well, not only did the Undertaker make the character last, he made it succeed.
Wrestlemania 7
Undertaker vs Jimmy Snuka
Even though the Undertaker squashed a wrestling legend in less than 5 minutes, this match wasn't viewed as anything special at the time.
No one had a clue that this was the start of something special.
With Hulk Hogan ending Sgt Slaughter's evil grasp on the title, and the Ultimate Warrior sending Randy Savage into retirement, very few people paid much attention to this match. |
Wrestlemania 8
Undertaker vs Jake "The Snake" Roberts
This was one of the most memorable matches from the Undertaker's Wrestlemania Win streak. It was also one of the best feuds of the Undertaker's career.
Jake Roberts has long been known as a master of the microphone. With the Undertaker not being a mic guy at the time, Jake Roberts skillfully carried the entire feud with hsi brilliant mic work.
Undertaker would dominate Jake Roberts in this match. He even withstood the impact of Jake Robert's famous DDT to win the match.
Wrestlemania 9
Undertaker vs Giant Gonzales
Giant Gonzales was just as bad as the Great Khali is now, so this match wasn't much to write home about.
Wrestlemania 11
Undertaker vs King Kong Bundy
Vince McMahon just loves booking the Undertaker against big heel monsters.
Wrestlemania 12
Undertaker vs Diesel
Well written storyline behind this match as the Undertaker and Diesel interfered in each other's quest for the WWE Heavyweight Championship.
Wrestlemania 13
Undertaker vs Sid
This was one of only two title matches for the Undertaker at Wrestlemania. He defeats Sid for the WWE Heavyweight Championship with help from Bret Hart.
Wrestlemania 14
Undertaker vs Kane
In the first of two matches against Kane at Wrestlemania, the Undertaker wins after delivering three tombstone piledrivers.
Wrestlemania 15
Undertaker vs Big Bossman
This match wasn't big enough for the writers, so they decided to put it into a Hell in a Cell. Undertaker gets the win as expected. Afterwards, the Brood (Gangrel, Edge, and Christian) help the Undertaker hang the Big Bossman from the ceiling.
Wrestlemania 17
Undertaker vs Triple H
This was one of the best Undertaker matches ever at Wrestlemania.
Wrestlemania 18
Undertaker vs Ric Flair
This was a bloody no disqualification match. Ric Flair more than held up his own in this match. Another one of the better Undertaker Wrestlemania matches.
Wrestlemania 19
Undertaker vs Albert and the Big Show
The actual match itself was under a lot of scrutiny as it was rumored that the Undertaker did not want to be booked in this match. Originally, it was scheduled to be a tag team match with Nathan Jones, the Undertaker's on screen protege at the time.
Wrestlemania 20
Undertaker vs Kane
This match was the culmination of a great build up that started from the Survivor Series all the way to Wrestlemania. The Undertaker played mind games with Kane for several months.
Wrestlemania 21
Undertaker vs Randy Orton
This was one of the few moments throughout the Undertaker's Wrestlemania Win streak where fans believed that it could come to an end. Many felt that Randy Orton would get the win to help elevate him higher into the main event. That wasn't the case, though.
Wrestlemania 22
Undertaker vs Mark Henry
The writers know that Mark Henry isn't that big of a draw, so they made this into a casket match. At times, this match was unwatchable because of Mark Henry.
Wrestlemania 23
Undertaker vs Batista
This was one of the Undertaker's finest matches ever. The emotions were there as he was able to win the World Heavyweight Championship from Batista. Plus, the match surprised a lot of fans in that Batista performed way better than expected.
Closing Thoughts
Whether or not the streak ends, it will be forever remembered. It's an impressive streak.
While a lot of people argue that the streak should be ended to elevate a younger wrestler into the main event, there isn't a young wrestler right now that seems "worthy" enough to end the streak. |
