I'm not sure if I truly love that RUclips has my past in their hands and in their power to destroy at any time, but I'l take what I can fucking get at this point. lol
Someone tell me now I'm not waiting 4 ever ok so hurry up an give me the answer 4 real or I'm going to challenge Cold Stone in the ring and kick his tail then the Undertaker and who ever else from the past in the WWF OR WWE, NWA, WCW, WWW, ECW I don't give a damn ROCK, JOHN CEENA You well C Me and all the rest of old has been especially Rick Flare Ohhhh get in touch NOT HARD 2 FIND YEAHHHHH.
Crazy how green he was. You can tell he was so nervous cutting a promo and didn't really know how to have a match. Taker never stopped getting better and better and better his entire career. There will never be another like him
I believe that he was also known as The Soul Taker, somewhere in the early stages of his career. I believe that he has one of the best win/loss records of any Wrestler ever!
@@rickyaguilera2301 Actually, yes: You're right. I just checked The Undertaker's Bio on Wapedia, and, according to the Bio, he was never known as The Soultaker (Although, if you think about it, it would've been an excellent name for him to take). Did you know that, when The Undertaker first started in the Then-WWF, back at Survivor Series, back in 1990, he was actually known as Kane The Undertaker? However, soon after that, he simply became known as The Undertaker. His first incarnation, from 1990-1993, was when I personally was most impressed with him. He could take incredible amounts of pain, and yet, wouldn't even show it. He was like a Ghoul! He'd come straight at his opponent, and, a lot of times, the opponent would end up legitimately scared for their lives! He seemed...well.... unstoppable! For me-Seeing that was unbelievably impressive! It was like he could be "Almost dead" with the amount of pain that would be surging through his body, and he'd STILL keep after his opponent, just like a Demon hunting for a soul! You could not make him stop! Anyway: My apologies for being wrong. I'll be the first one to admit, when I'm wrong. Have a great day!
He sounded like he was outta breath. Not because he was in bad shape. But because of how nervous he was. He was trying to look cool and confident. But that's not something you can just fake. Still, he definitely kept his composure in the interview. Crazy to think how easily he could have been cast aside back then. If that had happened, his legendary career would have never existed.
he had years of not having to say a whole lot as the undertaker. Probably helps you get used to exposure the wwf/wwe offered. Didn’t have to be a natural on the mic.
It's far from phenomenal, quite the undertaking to listen to. He does bring up a good point though, the Master of Pain does look quite mean. Maybe a bit callous, too. But maybe I'm just a mark.
So, in kayfabe, Mark Calloway: Killed two guys in a parking lot. Had already murdered his parents and tried to kill his brother with a fire that he set. Numerous ritual sacrifices (Ryan Shamrock, Stephanie McMahon ahon, Stone Cold). Hung the Big Boss Man from the roof of a cell. Buried Paul Bearer in cement. Tried to stab and embalm Stone Cold. Threw Mick Foley off the cell and through the cell. Threw Rikishi off the cell. STILL A BABYFACE. I love wrestling.
I guess, you start by just simply putting them down....then later you just bury them alive....:-D Plus at this point he had already set a fire he clearly didn't get in trouble for.
@M K That's like saying if Antonio Inoki wasn't Japanese, he wouldn't have been as popular as he was...just a really dumb thing for you to say. Hogan is American, lived in the US and worked for a US based wrestling company. Of course he was popular in the US. Duh.
@M K What do I need to accept, the fact that you're incapable of formulating intelligent thoughts? I've already accepted the fact that you're dumber than a bag of garbage. So your point is that Hogan is popular in America because he's American? Wow that's so insightful, you stupid piece of trash.
So after this he died and pushed up daisys until Paul Bearer found him and resurrected him. A few years later, took over the underworld as the Lord of Darkness and then for some reason became Ghost Rider 😂
www.google.co.uk/search?q=atlanta+state+penitentiary&rlz=1CAACAT_enGB710GB710&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=655&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiMmvWqj7DQAhVKC8AKHXXdD0kQ_AUIBygA&dpr=1 I think that's what he meant.
Pft, Master of Pain? Who does this guy think he is? He'll never get anywhere. What, does he think he'll be some legendary wrestler who would start some great winning streak? Hah, I highly doubt that would happen.
Date Masamune bitch!!! I grew up watching the Undertaker every WWF Monday Night Raw and Heat, and he's one of the strongest and legendary wrestler that I've seen and probably the nicest guy outside the ring because unlike you, you are a piece of shit to me so get the fuck off and don't watch this video if you hate Mark Calloway a.k.a The Undertaker so goodbye.. hope you get a hell gate from the Undertaker
Music Lover Once again, I am reminded that sarcasm doesn't bode well in the internet. Read the comment again, dumbass. It wasn't an insult to the Undertaker.
Date Masamune shut the fuck up bitch it's really obvious that you are insulting the Undertaker yeah yeah and I don't need to read your fucking comment twice because I already knew that was an insult
Luis Albino True character could go to anyone but it would FAIL really quick. Mark was what made this character great, he almost never breaks kayfabe, he doesnt do many interviews, or anything in public, he is very agile for being so tall, no way someone slow and limited like Nash would last so long, fans would quickly turn of him if he was Undertaker. He gave his best every single night, watch the video i forgot name where I think Bret Hart speaks about how he always gave his best, no matter in big or small town, or his mood, bad day etc. He wrestled with broken bones, ribs, crushed side of his face and still wrestled, one of toughest wrestlers ever, he is like real life "zombie" lol. To see him you have to watch WWE, or pay for PPV's, otherwise you wont see him (he doesnt appear in movies like Rock or Austin), he changes his look, beard, muscle mass, moves, attires and everything often so he doesnt get stale, he takes this bussines very seriously and cares about it. He is one of most respected superstars ever, leader or lockeroom and one of most loyal wrestlers, he never left Vince even when many others went to earn more money or left to go to make career in Hollywood. There will never be another Undertaker (character or man behind it) he really is one of a kind. It's silly and stupid to think anybody could make this character work and would last so many years, decades with this zombie like character that feels like it belongs in cartoons. He was "born" to be Undertaker. You may read this and think that im blinded or delusional fan of Undertaker but I'm not, I would gladly say this even about Cena (or anyone else) if he was in Undertakers place. This man worked hard and deserved everything he got, its pretty insulthing to say that everyone could do it.
Big Evil no your not delusional, 'taker just done his job and entertained us and the world. in life if u aint got loyalty, u have nothing. so, thank you UNDERTAKER
Big Evil Many guys worked just as hard as he did and didn't accomplish great success. Face it, Mark Calloway struck gold when Mr.McMahon gave him the undertaker character. If hard work is everything then why did wcw and other companies get rid of his hard working behind? Because "mean" mark was a shitty character at best. The undertaker isn't all that much more gifted than kevin nash in the ring,they're both pretty dull. I get that the man is special in the sense that he knew how to own the character,but that doesn't mean he deserves to be as respected as Bret Hart, shawn Michaels,sting,and many other technicians that became legends because of thier skills and not because of thier character. Btw,the only reason he didn't leave the wwf/e is because Mr. McMahon owns the undertaker character and he would not have lasted in wcw as himself. I have enormous respect for him, but the truth must be told.
After watching that promo, thank goodness that the WWF put Undertaker with Paul Bearer to do his promo work early in his career or he might not ever gotten over. Well deserved nod to Paul Bearer for HOF 2014.
Taker eventually learned to speak for himself. At first he barely talked at all, only a few phrases here and there, very slowly and in a very low creaky voice. After Paul Bearer and him split up the first time, Taker began to talk more and more, give backstage declarations, cut promos...and he was good at it, but at first he was very green and needed some help. Paul Bearer helped him a lot develop his gothic character. Oddly enough, in the past 10 years, since he brought back the old Dead Man gimmick, he has barely spoken again...he hasn't cut all that many promos, only against Shawn Michaels and Triple H, and more recently against CM Punk, all for Wrestlemania. He has only talked a few more times in 10 years. He's made the silence a way of intimidation...he doesn't talk trash, he uses the silence, the darkness, the shadows, the slow motion and a few gestures instead.
anxofarmesto True, I think Takers best period on the mic was late 2001-mid 2002 when he was heel big evil. He consistently cut good sometimes great promos back then, "say what if you like to sleep with your own sister" was gold.
Memphis Wrestling in the 80's and 90's was just the most awesome thing. So many future WWF and WWE superstars got their start in Memphis. All of the big names came through Memphis wrestling at one point. Awesome memories.
The master of pain was never going to be world champion. Credit where it's due it was the WWF genius of creating a character that would end up being the greatest in the history of the business. Right guy in the right place for the right gimmick at the right time
@@RobwLPOC I don't know if I'd call an undead zombie deciding to become a professional wrestler "genius". The Undertaker succeeded because Mark Calloway is just so great at what he does.
@@staticcharm3808 while I agree it was the perfect character for the perfect guy, even before the character had really developed and was at its most base form the fans reacted well to it. Anybody else it would have been a one or two-year run with that character. Mark made it Legend. Mark didn't create the character of The Undertaker but he made it his own. He never could have done the same thing with the master of pain character.
His mic skills really improved a lot through his career. Really underrated talker mostly because his gimmick didn't really let him speak out much. But the biker gimmick really let him talk more and he was pretty good at it
Producer “Okay Mark, this is your debut. You’re going to do a quick promo before your match. I need you to sound mean, intimidating, and make a good first impression with the audience.” Mark “I killed two guys in a parking lot, brother” (never looks at crowd or camera) Producer “Uh, get him a manager.”
Lmao if he debuted like this in 2016 he would be rejected by the fans, buried on the spot and fired in two weeks. These days people need to have Stone Cold level promos on their debut for fans not to reject them immediately. That's why it's so much harder to make big stars these days, no one has the patience to let people grow and get better.
Yeah but this is not his WWE debut. Takers WWE debut was as impressive as any tbh. Most wrestlers still have to learn their craft though and will start out doing small shows like this for quite some time. Taker was an instant draw from the start in WWE and won the belt from Hulk Hogan 1 year after his debut. You find the wrestling debut of pretty much any wrestler who makes it big and it will look like this.
Christopher Lloyd he had great speed. His leg drop reminded me of Kanes. When he got to the WWE he slowed his pace down for his kayfabe gimmick. Kane had a faster pace and was always more athletic and larger despite being billed at a lesser weight. I feel like Undertaker was 300 even most of his career where as Kane hit 350.
@@reaperactualgaming3075 Kane himself said he was 320 pounds at his heaviest and Taker always looked "skinny" next to Kane. I always found it funny when Kane was billed at 330 at some point during Taker's Biker days and Taker was 335 when Kane dwarfed him lel.
His voice and promo delivery went from Steve Austin, to Dusty Rhodes, to Hulk Whogan right at the end. The icing on the cake was when he said he was gonna "do a job" and paused because he knew he just buried himself lol. Also I like how this 26 year old video clip looks better in quality than half the WWE stuff from 10 years ago people uploaded.
this guy as you say became a mega-star, one of the biggest wrestling legend "THE UNDETAKER". You don't recognize him, it's the appearance he had in 1989.
@@merial8166 why are you calling me like this ? I was busy and I forgot this conversation. And no I didn't get the joke, obviously full of people who commented didn't recognize taker and I thought this guy too.
I couldn't refrain from laughing my ass off watching this clip. From the unenthusiastic commentary to Mark's whole promo before the match, this was more like comedy gold lol. I'm so glad he dropped this gimmick.
You can tell how much better he got physically as well from here. Early WWE Undertaker coming off the ropes and doing the flying clothesline he flew 6-7 feet off the ground. Here he kinda gets some air but it was a worse flying clothesline that 50+ year old, knackered out Undertaker had been doing for the last 5 years. Also this was only a couple of years before his WWF debut so he clearly realised "more gym, less pies" was the way to go to make it as a wrestler.
Crazy to see how much hes improved and how comfortable he is just ten years later in the wwf, riding his motorcycle up to the ring and walking around like he owns the joint
At this moment no body, absolutely no body would think this guy would become one of the greatest werstler of all time and one of the greatest caracter in all wrestling
He was really never a promo guy. He never really spoke several years in the wwf. UT had Paul Bearer who cuts the 3/4promo for him. Most of the time UT just says Rest Innnnn Pissssss. His gimmick as deadman just worked. One of the best gimmick WWF pulled off. Plus you got his in-ring ability. The Undertaker as the American Bad Ass who spoke normally wasn't that great anyway. Also, Kane was the same. One may consider them both lucky to have such gimmicks. They just acted like Jason Voorhees during promos
@@foghornleghorn2445 He was a great wrestler. He doesn't get enough credit for changing up his style, notably towards the end of his career to include more technical/mat-based moves. Even in that debut match, it's nicely kinetic and has a couple of decent spots for what was basically a squash match. He's not a lucha-style wrestler, but he doesn't have to be. There's enough flippy, all-style-no-substance wrestlers in current WWE. He got better on the mic, kept and evolved possibly the most popular gimmick ever, is well-regarded within the profession, and he had enough great matches and standout moments to justify being considered great. A far cry from Hogan.
They looked at him and said you will never make it in this business....left wcw came to the wwe and went on to become the biggest pro wresler in the entire history of professional wrestling
The start of a multi time world championship holder, royal rumble winner, 4 time wrestlemania main-eventer, pioneer of the inferno match, hell in a cell match, casket match, and buried alive match, holder of the longest wrestlemania undefeated streak ever, multi time slammy winner, and future wwe hall of famer.
I like how he carried on using his Flying Clothesline into WWE. Never changed the technique of it, such a consistent and legendary wrestler. Taker4life
I watch old WCW videos and remember MMC, but when I was a kid and The Undertaker debuted, I didn't draw the connection at all (I literally had nightmares of v1.0 Undertaker as a kid)
no such thing as a wwe god. the real God is Lord Jesus Christ. those that willingly accept Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior will be saved by Him of their sins and not be judged.
@@AgeofReason texas red did the right thing by not taking an accomplished pro like rodney napper lightly.An impressive win and he shows some ability unfortunately i dont think he will ever be a draw.
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You have to love how RUclips is the closest thing to a time machine we have
Right lol
I'm not sure if I truly love that RUclips has my past in their hands and in their power to destroy at any time, but I'l take what I can fucking get at this point. lol
Wow great coment i never saw it this way 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Wow when did he team up with Kane and for how long.
Someone tell me now I'm not waiting 4 ever ok so hurry up an give me the answer 4 real or I'm going to challenge Cold Stone in the ring and kick his tail then the Undertaker and who ever else from the past in the WWF OR WWE, NWA, WCW, WWW, ECW I don't give a damn ROCK, JOHN CEENA You well C Me and all the rest of old has been especially Rick Flare Ohhhh get in touch NOT HARD 2 FIND YEAHHHHH.
Not sure if Taker was talking... or Stone Cold Stevie Austin
***** It's not only about the accent. It's about the voice and the way they talk.
Giorgos Apoel well my cousin is from Texas and they all sounds the same
Giorgos Apoel hi
They both from Texas
White Guy I thought he is from Death Valley California
Man this is the definition of everybody starts somewhere ... mad respect for the undertaker .
U r joker in wwe
@Tino 123
i didnt.
Calypso’s Hoard me either
Right
I miss ur pic cm punk
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Crazy how green he was. You can tell he was so nervous cutting a promo and didn't really know how to have a match. Taker never stopped getting better and better and better his entire career. There will never be another like him
I believe that he was also known as The Soul Taker, somewhere in the early stages of his career. I believe that he has one of the best win/loss records of any Wrestler ever!
@@ronaldshank7589 soul taker was the godfather
@@rickyaguilera2301 Actually, yes: You're right. I just checked The Undertaker's Bio on Wapedia, and, according to the Bio, he was never known as The Soultaker (Although, if you think about it, it would've been an excellent name for him to take). Did you know that, when The Undertaker first started in the Then-WWF, back at Survivor Series, back in 1990, he was actually known as Kane The Undertaker? However, soon after that, he simply became known as The Undertaker. His first incarnation, from 1990-1993, was when I personally was most impressed with him. He could take incredible amounts of pain, and yet, wouldn't even show it. He was like a Ghoul! He'd come straight at his opponent, and, a lot of times, the opponent would end up legitimately scared for their lives! He seemed...well.... unstoppable!
For me-Seeing that was unbelievably impressive! It was like he could be "Almost dead" with the amount of pain that would be surging through his body, and he'd STILL keep after his opponent, just like a Demon hunting for a soul! You could not make him stop!
Anyway: My apologies for being wrong. I'll be the first one to admit, when I'm wrong. Have a great day!
He sounded like he was outta breath. Not because he was in bad shape. But because of how nervous he was. He was trying to look cool and confident. But that's not something you can just fake. Still, he definitely kept his composure in the interview. Crazy to think how easily he could have been cast aside back then. If that had happened, his legendary career would have never existed.
he had years of not having to say a whole lot as the undertaker. Probably helps you get used to exposure the wwf/wwe offered. Didn’t have to be a natural on the mic.
The people in the crowd had no idea how special this night would become, a full living legend.
@volcano hi dude why are u so ass hurt over this comment 😂 like stfu dude lmfao
@volcano hi ok and? The hell are you calling a person a " dummy " for. Only a 5 year old would call someone that lmfao
STFU, mark.
Yet you're calling people names like a 5 year old
@volcano hi you must have no friends. what a pathetic dumbass you are
This ring announcer is amazing. I can feel his energy it's just electric
Lol
It's far from phenomenal, quite the undertaking to listen to. He does bring up a good point though, the Master of Pain does look quite mean. Maybe a bit callous, too. But maybe I'm just a mark.
+thebeggs4 I see what you did there
+thebeggs4 Aha
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LOL!
So, in kayfabe, Mark Calloway:
Killed two guys in a parking lot.
Had already murdered his parents and tried to kill his brother with a fire that he set.
Numerous ritual sacrifices (Ryan Shamrock, Stephanie McMahon ahon, Stone Cold).
Hung the Big Boss Man from the roof of a cell.
Buried Paul Bearer in cement.
Tried to stab and embalm Stone Cold.
Threw Mick Foley off the cell and through the cell.
Threw Rikishi off the cell.
STILL A BABYFACE.
I love wrestling.
hes a tweener
Hes a serial killer and a wwe legend
Kayfabe Mark Calloway makes what Benoit did seem like nothing. Lol
I love this comment
I guess, you start by just simply putting them down....then later you just bury them alive....:-D Plus at this point he had already set a fire he clearly didn't get in trouble for.
Master of Pain: "....and brother, if you get out alive, you'll be thankful"
Rodney napper: "He knows this is fake right?"
This cracked me up lol
No shit. Hahaha
Key and Peele reference?
@@AliAbdullah042 Yep lmao
ROFL, that face of Peele while saying that xD
Vince needs to give this man a contract. He looks like he could be a superstar someday.
It will definitely be a massive Undertaking.
That promo is why WWF didn't let the guy talk for 6 years.
He cut good promos in wcw before going to wwf
It was good one man what' about stone cold 😁
Really odd seeing such a professional like the Undertaker having trouble cutting or promo or anything really. He improved a lot obviously.
@M K
That's like saying if Antonio Inoki wasn't Japanese, he wouldn't have been as popular as he was...just a really dumb thing for you to say. Hogan is American, lived in the US and worked for a US based wrestling company. Of course he was popular in the US. Duh.
@M K
What do I need to accept, the fact that you're incapable of formulating intelligent thoughts? I've already accepted the fact that you're dumber than a bag of garbage. So your point is that Hogan is popular in America because he's American? Wow that's so insightful, you stupid piece of trash.
The announcer sounds like someone who reads the after midnight news.
Im from memphis his name is Dave Brown he's a veteran news reporter in memphis
@@brianburks9608 Oh that makes sense now! Thanks for the info Brian
His name is Dave Brown,his other job was weatherman on channel 5 nbc.
It's Troy McClure, you might have seen him in such movies as ....
it sounds like narrator in a world War 2 clips ehehe
The commentator would be perfect narrating a golf championship in a nursing home...
I thought he was like Gordon solely
It's better than actual commentary
Lmfao dude i started laughing so hard at this joke. That last part is so god damn funny
I want him to read me a bed time story
He is actually the weatherman at that station, he did commentary with the legendary Lance Russell for probably 30 yrs
Ah, the seldom-remembered Jerry Lawler phase of Jerry Lawler’s career.
I would sell a kidney to go back in time and show him his current ring entrance.
At this point in time he'd probably have been happy to find out he'd still be working after all that time let alone becoming iconic
Just so happens i have a time machine dude. Could do with a new kidney like...
Show him the footage of him beating Maven's ass at the Royal Rumble. Lmao
You'd be pushin' up daisies brother.
are you an orphan? i don't want no orphan kidney.
So after this he died and pushed up daisys until Paul Bearer found him and resurrected him. A few years later, took over the underworld as the Lord of Darkness and then for some reason became Ghost Rider 😂
lol nice
Can't a dead man ride his motorcycle in peace...
Lmmfao im dead
😂😂😂
All good, but where does Brother Love fit in?
How ironic, Rodney Napper is the first to rest in peace.
***** Thank you Sir.
+Shawn Bateman Is he though? He started at wccw in 1984. As texas red.
hey that Rodney napper is gonna be huge one day
atlanta state penitentiary? there's atlanta federal not state
www.google.co.uk/search?q=atlanta+state+penitentiary&rlz=1CAACAT_enGB710GB710&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=655&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiMmvWqj7DQAhVKC8AKHXXdD0kQ_AUIBygA&dpr=1 I think that's what he meant.
Ok wait: he was in prison for murder and got released to become a wrestler? I really miss the days when guys had these insane back-stories.
ikr... also when people were from "parts unknown"
+Chris parts unknown is now detroit
+skinsman82000 more like parts "I don't want to claim to be from."
He got 5 years for homicide. :D
+Chris Like Detroit...
This kid's got a bright future.
He ain't a kid anymore. He is a legend now 😂
@@darbylegend3376 r/whoooosh
Bro this “kid” was only 23 in this clip. That’s fucking crazy to me. Dude looks 40 here
Nah, his future was pretty dark.....
Yeah something about this kid tells me that he'll be undefeated at WrestleMania for 21 years. I might be wrong though.
0:52: "Hmmm... Master of Pain, don't know his name, not sure I want to."
Well his name rings a bell today.
DEAD! MAN! WALKING!
"Master of Pain... don't know his name, not sure I want to."
Benjamin Sheffield I got a feeling probably know his name years later
“Mmmmm....l
He'll never amount to anything in the business.
rondney napper is a legend he's pretty famous show some respect
+2G Outlaw stupid 😂😂
Kevin Ramsey lmao. Yeah, Master of Pain! Ha!!! Just listen to that lame ass name. What a puss
Freakin right response XDXD
Kevin Ramsey Yeah just like that Stunning Steve Austin, Flex Kavana, Vinnie Vegas, Jean Paul Levesque...what a bunch of jobbers!
Pft, Master of Pain? Who does this guy think he is? He'll never get anywhere. What, does he think he'll be some legendary wrestler who would start some great winning streak? Hah, I highly doubt that would happen.
Lol jokes
Date Masamune To think that the Brothers of Destruction were once Master of Pain and the Christmas Creature...
Date Masamune bitch!!! I grew up watching the Undertaker every WWF Monday Night Raw and Heat, and he's one of the strongest and legendary wrestler that I've seen and probably the nicest guy outside the ring because unlike you, you are a piece of shit to me so get the fuck off and don't watch this video if you hate Mark Calloway a.k.a The Undertaker so goodbye.. hope you get a hell gate from the Undertaker
Music Lover Once again, I am reminded that sarcasm doesn't bode well in the internet. Read the comment again, dumbass. It wasn't an insult to the Undertaker.
Date Masamune shut the fuck up bitch it's really obvious that you are insulting the Undertaker yeah yeah and I don't need to read your fucking comment twice because I already knew that was an insult
It would take Mark years to get mic skills. Good thing the Undertaker didn’t say much at first.
He went from not talking much because he couldn’t, to not talking much because he didn’t have to.
“He’ll never draw a dime in this business!” - Ole Anderson
Nothing close to the potential of the SHOCKMASTER
@@derricklarsen462 he felt right on his fooking arse
@@kidzbop38isstraightfire92 😂😂
I love that almost-facepalm by Taker. Even he knew that was a fucking terrible promo. lol
Wasn't Percy Pringle around there?
Hard work pays off. Became one of the most entertaining wrestles of all time!
Hard work had little to do with his great success. The undertaker character could've gone to anyone like Kevin Nash or even Scott Hall.
True
Luis Albino
True character could go to anyone but it would FAIL really quick.
Mark was what made this character great, he almost never breaks kayfabe, he doesnt do many interviews, or anything in public, he is very agile for being so tall, no way someone slow and limited like Nash would last so long, fans would quickly turn of him if he was Undertaker.
He gave his best every single night, watch the video i forgot name where I think Bret Hart speaks about how he always gave his best, no matter in big or small town, or his mood, bad day etc.
He wrestled with broken bones, ribs, crushed side of his face and still wrestled, one of toughest wrestlers ever, he is like real life "zombie" lol.
To see him you have to watch WWE, or pay for PPV's, otherwise you wont see him (he doesnt appear in movies like Rock or Austin), he changes his look, beard, muscle mass, moves, attires and everything often so he doesnt get stale, he takes this bussines very seriously and cares about it.
He is one of most respected superstars ever, leader or lockeroom and one of most loyal wrestlers, he never left Vince even when many others went to earn more money or left to go to make career in Hollywood.
There will never be another Undertaker (character or man behind it) he really is one of a kind.
It's silly and stupid to think anybody could make this character work and would last so many years, decades with this zombie like character that feels like it belongs in cartoons.
He was "born" to be Undertaker.
You may read this and think that im blinded or delusional fan of Undertaker but I'm not, I would gladly say this even about Cena (or anyone else) if he was in Undertakers place.
This man worked hard and deserved everything he got, its pretty insulthing to say that everyone could do it.
Big Evil no your not delusional, 'taker just done his job and entertained us and the world. in life if u aint got loyalty, u have nothing. so, thank you UNDERTAKER
Big Evil Many guys worked just as hard as he did and didn't accomplish great success. Face it, Mark Calloway struck gold when Mr.McMahon gave him the undertaker character. If hard work is everything then why did wcw and other companies get rid of his hard working behind? Because "mean" mark was a shitty character at best. The undertaker isn't all that much more gifted than kevin nash in the ring,they're both pretty dull. I get that the man is special in the sense that he knew how to own the character,but that doesn't mean he deserves to be as respected as Bret Hart, shawn Michaels,sting,and many other technicians that became legends because of thier skills and not because of thier character. Btw,the only reason he didn't leave the wwf/e is because Mr. McMahon owns the undertaker character and he would not have lasted in wcw as himself. I have enormous respect for him, but the truth must be told.
After watching that promo, thank goodness that the WWF put Undertaker with Paul Bearer to do his promo work early in his career or he might not ever gotten over. Well deserved nod to Paul Bearer for HOF 2014.
with the undertaker gimmick, he really didn't need to talk
Paul Bearer didn't debut with Taker. Brother Love did. JustSaying#RealFan
I know Undertaker debuted with Brother Love. Don't know where "early in his career" = "debut".. they're not the same thing.. just saying.
Taker eventually learned to speak for himself. At first he barely talked at all, only a few phrases here and there, very slowly and in a very low creaky voice. After Paul Bearer and him split up the first time, Taker began to talk more and more, give backstage declarations, cut promos...and he was good at it, but at first he was very green and needed some help. Paul Bearer helped him a lot develop his gothic character.
Oddly enough, in the past 10 years, since he brought back the old Dead Man gimmick, he has barely spoken again...he hasn't cut all that many promos, only against Shawn Michaels and Triple H, and more recently against CM Punk, all for Wrestlemania. He has only talked a few more times in 10 years. He's made the silence a way of intimidation...he doesn't talk trash, he uses the silence, the darkness, the shadows, the slow motion and a few gestures instead.
anxofarmesto True, I think Takers best period on the mic was late 2001-mid 2002 when he was heel big evil. He consistently cut good sometimes great promos back then, "say what if you like to sleep with your own sister" was gold.
Memphis Wrestling in the 80's and 90's was just the most awesome thing. So many future WWF and WWE superstars got their start in Memphis. All of the big names came through Memphis wrestling at one point. Awesome memories.
Yeah a lot of them got their start there. Future Hall Of Famers
The announcer sure does enjoy being there, such excitement in his voice.
00:41 "... Rick and Morty sent me here". 😂
Gothik Extravaganza
Lmao underrated comment
I heard the same thing too lol
*FORESHADOWING*
Ricky Mourtain..
@@darthlordvader. r/wooosh
"Ive been in the Atlanta State Penitentiary .... I'm not ashamed to know it...."
Lmao He was so terrible on the mic back then and completely out of breath lololol
he probably was really shy and uncomfortable
lol....I think he said "if you get out alive, you'll be thankful". Enunciate MOP.....Enunciate !
Where is his Red Ryder Official Model Air Rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time ????
kevin baker me too.
Napper should have ended the streak!.
Haha those HBK fans.
King of Ebla hbk fans? Wtf does that have to do with it Shawn Michaels lost twice
Is Napper still alive. We found our next Main Event for WrestleMania.
30 years in the making. ONCE IN A LIFETIME MAGGEL!
Lol Mark
WCW be like.....he's about as useful as that Steve Austin guy. Let him go north!
The master of pain was never going to be world champion. Credit where it's due it was the WWF genius of creating a character that would end up being the greatest in the history of the business. Right guy in the right place for the right gimmick at the right time
@@RobwLPOC I don't know if I'd call an undead zombie deciding to become a professional wrestler "genius". The Undertaker succeeded because Mark Calloway is just so great at what he does.
@@RobwLPOC The Undertaker character was pure WWE garbage no different than Papa Shango. He got it over
@@staticcharm3808 while I agree it was the perfect character for the perfect guy, even before the character had really developed and was at its most base form the fans reacted well to it.
Anybody else it would have been a one or two-year run with that character. Mark made it Legend. Mark didn't create the character of The Undertaker but he made it his own. He never could have done the same thing with the master of pain character.
You can see why he is so great. The agility and speed he posses for a guy that size is impressive.
Hardly he is TERRIBLE
"Pushing up daisies"
So, taking souls and digging holes before he was the undertaker.
Taking souls because he never had one. We all know why that is.
It started with chum punks, but once he finished mortician school, it was warriors and maniacs pushing up daisies.
That commentator sounded like he was narrating a golf game on prozac.
Prozac??
More like valium/Ativan/Xanax/Klonopin.
He could use an Adderall
😂
One.... two. Three... thats it. 😭
Dave Brown has always sounded like that. He did crack a few jokes telling the weather over the years though.
It sounded like he hated his job 😂
Master of Pain(Undertaker) vs Here comes the Pain(Brock Lesnar). WM30 was painful for everyone. The irony.
Ohhh how poetic... The Master of IRONY. I liked that. xD
"Memphis police have opened an investigation into the disappearance of two gentlemen outside of the Stuckey's off Highway 441 in 1986."
A lot of wrestlers started in Memphis back and in the day before they made it to the big time
fast forward 27 years, and he's a true living legend, that people go nuts when they see him or hear his music on live TV
Angles,
Angle yessszz
Now its 30 years
OVERRATED
His mic skills really improved a lot through his career. Really underrated talker mostly because his gimmick didn't really let him speak out much. But the biker gimmick really let him talk more and he was pretty good at it
he spoke a lot during the ministry of darkness era as well
The biker gimmick was perfect because that's who he actually is.
LOL his promo sucked but you gotta start somewhere! He eventually became the legend we love.
JuicyPlayer I don't think it sucked, you gotta remember that it was his first promo and he had a live crowd and it was unscripted.
And from here, Rodney Napper went on to have a great wrestling career including a 21 streak at WrestleMania.
I never thought I'd see Mark Calloway nervous cutting a promo! No wonder he became the Deadmsn... his debut promo scared him to death!
Producer “Okay Mark, this is your debut. You’re going to do a quick promo before your match. I need you to sound mean, intimidating, and make a good first impression with the audience.”
Mark “I killed two guys in a parking lot, brother” (never looks at crowd or camera)
Producer “Uh, get him a manager.”
This comment nearly killed me in a parking lot and then cut a promo about it.
Hahahahaha damn so true
lmao...two punks who tried to jump him both now pushing up daisies...oh and he got out the Atlanta pen to wrestle lets not negate that part lol.
@Billy Leger Paul Bearer
@@jrfields1642 It's called work release
“Jerry Lawler, Jerry Lawler, whatever you call yourself.”
the "enhancement talent" didn't do so well did he, LOL !!
Jerry did the fargo strut as good as Jackie Fargo.
i think he said gary one time lol audio quality is ass
lol he seems nervous :)
He was wrong both times, it's actually Jerry Lawler.
Lmao if he debuted like this in 2016 he would be rejected by the fans, buried on the spot and fired in two weeks. These days people need to have Stone Cold level promos on their debut for fans not to reject them immediately. That's why it's so much harder to make big stars these days, no one has the patience to let people grow and get better.
well the fans these days are green too and all they do is say this is awsome too shit matches 😅😅
ThePieMan not only that people are to judgemental as we'll that a shame
+Shane Canning lmao
people these days are impatient, they want the belt put on someone immediately without letting a storyline develop
Yeah but this is not his WWE debut. Takers WWE debut was as impressive as any tbh.
Most wrestlers still have to learn their craft though and will start out doing small shows like this for quite some time.
Taker was an instant draw from the start in WWE and won the belt from Hulk Hogan 1 year after his debut. You find the wrestling debut of pretty much any wrestler who makes it big and it will look like this.
So he was always been cool since day 1 with that flying lariat, damn.
_"Names aren't important where I'm from."_
Living in a cave in Death Valley, I should hope not too.
He actually moved around the ring pretty well.
Christopher Lloyd he had great speed. His leg drop reminded me of Kanes. When he got to the WWE he slowed his pace down for his kayfabe gimmick. Kane had a faster pace and was always more athletic and larger despite being billed at a lesser weight. I feel like Undertaker was 300 even most of his career where as Kane hit 350.
@@reaperactualgaming3075 Kane himself said he was 320 pounds at his heaviest and Taker always looked "skinny" next to Kane. I always found it funny when Kane was billed at 330 at some point during Taker's Biker days and Taker was 335 when Kane dwarfed him lel.
He sounded nervous doing his promo.
your avatar wtf jackie is more spread than mine and mine has a higher resolution
Mr. Bludclot 🤔
RB Hobista 🤔
StraightXEdge24 :/
Mr. Bludclot :p
His voice and promo delivery went from Steve Austin, to Dusty Rhodes, to Hulk Whogan right at the end. The icing on the cake was when he said he was gonna "do a job" and paused because he knew he just buried himself lol. Also I like how this 26 year old video clip looks better in quality than half the WWE stuff from 10 years ago people uploaded.
lol smarks
+Chowchilla Charlie he had a voice of a younger hulk hogan
If he sounded like Austin to you, it was merely a coiendence as Austin was not even on the scene back then.
+Chowchilla Charlie Yes he was....
+Chowchilla Charlie You can sound like someone before that person sounds like they do..
A good physique and he's pretty strong but other than that I don't see much of a future for this guy lol
this guy as you say became a mega-star, one of the biggest wrestling legend "THE UNDETAKER".
You don't recognize him, it's the appearance he had in 1989.
@@bacar-said I don't think you got the joke
@@bacar-said are you serious?
@@bacar-said Where's your brain?
@@merial8166 why are you calling me like this ?
I was busy and I forgot this conversation.
And no I didn't get the joke, obviously full of people who commented didn't recognize taker and I thought this guy too.
1:58 Never realized this move goes way back from when he started.
I couldn't refrain from laughing my ass off watching this clip. From the unenthusiastic commentary to Mark's whole promo before the match, this was more like comedy gold lol. I'm so glad he dropped this gimmick.
AlexisDesterie same here
even though its old school.. that finish augh!!
You can tell how much better he got physically as well from here. Early WWE Undertaker coming off the ropes and doing the flying clothesline he flew 6-7 feet off the ground. Here he kinda gets some air but it was a worse flying clothesline that 50+ year old, knackered out Undertaker had been doing for the last 5 years.
Also this was only a couple of years before his WWF debut so he clearly realised "more gym, less pies" was the way to go to make it as a wrestler.
i watched the way he enters this ring a few times make me laugh everytime😂 , Gold Roasting Material
Zandohaha awesome observations
Kind of the Big Evil gimmick
Guess he'll M.O.P. the floor with anyone he wrestle according to his In Ring Name here. LOL
LOL!
This Undertaker promo >>>>> Anything Reigns has said on a mic
Master of pain > Roman Reigns
Rodney Napper >>>>>>>>> Roman Reigns
+MoTown Rick C'mon man.
C'mon man. that was clearly irony
It is somewhat true though.. The best Roman promo I heard is only above average. He's the most forced, over pushed wrestler in history hands down.
Crazy to see how much hes improved and how comfortable he is just ten years later in the wwf, riding his motorcycle up to the ring and walking around like he owns the joint
At this moment no body, absolutely no body would think this guy would become one of the greatest werstler of all time and one of the greatest caracter in all wrestling
"and now they're pushing up daisies." lol. Said like a slow-minded 10 year old in a 1950s sitcom.
+Brandon Henderson OUCH!
And two years later. . .
Dash Cam Network one year later
look at size of that 😱👻👻👻
Dash Cam Network and two years earlier ?
Debuted in the wccw under the name of texas red
I give you the underrrr taker
Several years later, when did he actually establish his mic skills?...
Love the Undertaker .... but in 1989 he realllllly couldn't cut a promo! Just shows what hard work can do!
He was really never a promo guy. He never really spoke several years in the wwf. UT had Paul Bearer who cuts the 3/4promo for him. Most of the time UT just says Rest Innnnn Pissssss.
His gimmick as deadman just worked. One of the best gimmick WWF pulled off. Plus you got his in-ring ability. The Undertaker as the American Bad Ass who spoke normally wasn't that great anyway. Also, Kane was the same. One may consider them both lucky to have such gimmicks. They just acted like Jason Voorhees during promos
Little did people know this guy would become one of the greatest wrestlers ever.
Actually he wasn't a very good wrestler. He was a good character. Like Hogan and many big names back in the day.
@@foghornleghorn2445 He was a great wrestler. He doesn't get enough credit for changing up his style, notably towards the end of his career to include more technical/mat-based moves.
Even in that debut match, it's nicely kinetic and has a couple of decent spots for what was basically a squash match.
He's not a lucha-style wrestler, but he doesn't have to be. There's enough flippy, all-style-no-substance wrestlers in current WWE.
He got better on the mic, kept and evolved possibly the most popular gimmick ever, is well-regarded within the profession, and he had enough great matches and standout moments to justify being considered great. A far cry from Hogan.
Glad i grownup see taker. No matter how time flies. There still goosebump!
Commentator's voice is like my life
1:57 Vintage Undertaker
Giorgos Apoel That's more Kane tbh
But he moves 20x faster than Undertaker. Wow!
no taker was doing thats clothesline for ages
Flying clothesline
U could do it in the game but undertaker never does it anymore awesome move
They looked at him and said you will never make it in this business....left wcw came to the wwe and went on to become the biggest pro wresler in the entire history of professional wrestling
pro wrestling guy yes but sadly now he's retired hoping he comes back as a gm or commissioner someday his hof speech will be interesting I'm sure
That is 2 minutes of my life that were well spent thank you RUclips 🍺
And only in 1 year 9 months later he would start a career that would cement his legacy in the industry
WOW no career for this guy other then the longest wrestler in the company LOL
The start of a multi time world championship holder, royal rumble winner, 4 time wrestlemania main-eventer, pioneer of the inferno match, hell in a cell match, casket match, and buried alive match, holder of the longest wrestlemania undefeated streak ever, multi time slammy winner, and future wwe hall of famer.
KidBehindACamera 1 and tag team champion
"Rodney Napper, you've played with the Devil for too long. That is why today, you will...rest...in...peace."
"hmmm .. master of pain ..." - cracked me up a lil bit lol
There were the Powers of Pain - Barbarian and Warlord, probably how they came up with the name lol.
Who would of imagined 31 yrs later he'd still be wrestling
Love seeing taker in the beginning. He was made for the role of the undertaker!
"I went up there on a bad rap, cause two young chum-punks tried to jump me"
"Jelly Lawler, Jerry Lawler whatever your name is"
I thought i was watching the weather channel with that commentator lol
Undertaker with no tattoos, no beard, and short red hair. Is this what being high is like?
Welcome to the "I'm on crack right now" club :D
looooook
*looooool
lol does look odd
That's why I'm looking at the face.
Great Scott... This guy looks like the Undertaker from WWE
Unbelievable this was only 21 months before he became the iconic gimmick that would shape his career. The Undertaker.
Thanks for those details.
Watching Master of Pain
Me: hahahhahaha.
A year later walks into to the ring as the Undertaker
Me: wow who is this terrifying guy
I like how he carried on using his Flying Clothesline into WWE. Never changed the technique of it, such a consistent and legendary wrestler. Taker4life
This guy looks like hes going to have a dark future
😅😂😂😂😂
Future? Please. This guy will go no where and his career will rest in peace
I remember seeing him as Mean Mark Callous in wcw. Then he appeared as the Undertaker in wwf. I was totally confused as a kid 😂
I watch old WCW videos and remember MMC, but when I was a kid and The Undertaker debuted, I didn't draw the connection at all (I literally had nightmares of v1.0 Undertaker as a kid)
Let’s talk about how this dude always looked great inside of the ring ! Much respect to the Undertaker!
Those darn chump punks hanging out in parking lots!
1989 - Goofy ginger.
2014 - WWE God.
no such thing as a wwe god. the real God is Lord Jesus Christ. those that willingly accept Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior will be saved by Him of their sins and not be judged.
thespaceram2 What does the religion have to do with any of this?
thespaceram2 are u serious?
Like come on
@@Navisheik there's always one...
@@thespaceram2879 yo smoking weed manh🧐🧐
And to think that this man would create a legacy for all of wrestling. Awesome.
* who came here to see old footage of Rodney Napper ?
G.O.A.T. The Napper!
He was my hero growing up. Such a talented wrestler.
Ahhahahagagagagagagagaga STFU everyone I'm dead agahahagagagagagagaa
@@AgeofReason texas red did the right thing by not taking an accomplished pro like rodney napper lightly.An impressive win and he shows some ability unfortunately i dont think he will ever be a draw.
Should be in the HOF
Storybook career.
I like how you can see some moves and styles are still in his Arsenal today just greatly improved
there is hope for jack swagger!
That's big hurt
I love the comnentary, it's so chill and relaxing and it works too.
Imagine if Rodney Napper had Undertakers career and WM streak instead haha
The Pre Undertaker days.It's amazing he wrestled for along time in pro wrestling and now he can enjoy his retirement now. Well done Phantom.
0:53 the 'AWA' emerged from his butt 🤣
Hahahahahahahahahaahaha
Jesus Christ 🤣😂😂🤣
🤣
Lmaoooo😂😂😂😂
I would kill for Taker to cut that same exact promo in WWE on 2/12/2019, in that same exact outfit.
Jumpin Jeff Taker.
YEP.
Rodney Napper turned the tables on him. He turned the tables in a wrong way.
You got him..........mad now, and you will rest in......peaceeeee!!!
at least the announcer does a better job than Michael Cole
Chris Clouse
Dave Brown was the greatest wrestling announcer/weather Man EVER.
He looks like a guy who would keep fighting till his 60s .
This is where it started (Thirty years, RIP the Undertaker)