The Undertaker: Wrestling's Immortal Mythmaker
Mark Calaway didn't just play a character - he created a 30-year supernatural performance art piece that redefined what a professional wrestler could be. #theundertaker wasn't just a gimmick; he was a walking, wrestling horror movie that somehow remained credible for three decades.
From his debut in 1990 to his final retirement, he transformed the concept of a #wrestling persona. Other #wwe wrestlers had characters; Undertaker had a complete mythology. He made the impossible seem plausible - a zombie-like mortician who could legitimately terrify grown adults while being one of the most respected athletes in the industry.
The #wrestlemania streak became more than a wrestling record - it was a modern sporting legend. 21-0 wasn't just statistics, it was folklore. When #brocklesnar finally broke it, it felt like a genuine apocalyptic moment.
His ability to reinvent himself - from the original zombie mortician to the American Badass to the return to the classic persona - showed a level of character evolution most actors would envy. He wasn't just a wrestler; he was #prowrestling greatest long-form performance artist.
The Undertaker didn't just have matches. He conducted wrestling séances.
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