Character wise, Ministry. That gimmick perfectly summed up what you'd expect a gimmick like Undertaker's to be and he was at his creepiest. In-ring wise, 2005-early 2010. The bangers he had with guys like Orton, Angle, Michaels, Edge, Batista, etc, during that time were off the charts
100% Still this day , I will always say MINISTRY Undertaker will forever be the greatest version of Taker that ever existed. He was truly at the peak of his evil in that character.
i liked the 97-98 Lord of Darkness the most because it was like a blending of his Deadman in purple/black with the Ministry of Darkness. In a sense, it was Babyface Lord of Darkness that they even made into a comic book.
2004-2009 Undertaker is my favorite and I believe at his peak. However, I believe that his early 90's version where he was virtually unbeatable, is his most dominant with the simple yet effective Black and purple/Black and Gray.
2004-2009 in my opinion is the best Undertaker. He was also I think is his best physical shape. His match with Bataista is my favorite Taker match (yeah I said it)
@@joshuaperez441 He was definitely in the best shape of his career. His full nove set was on display and it was the last time he was wrestling full time
Undertaker in 2007 was the best imo. His entrance with the hat and the white eyes, the way he'd stick his tongue out like a serpent when pinning people, his strong but athletic build, the black tights. He looked amazing and moved incredibly well.
ABSOLUTELY NOT HE NEVER MADE THE SPORT BIG HOGAN MADE THE SPORT BLOW UP AND HOGAN HAS WAYYYYYY MORE MEMORABLE MATCHES THAN UNDERTAKER AT WRESTLEMANIA IF HE NEVER TURNED INTO KID ROCK RIDING A MOTORCYCLE THEN YES BUT ABSOLUTELY NOTTTTT THE GOAT AND I LOVE HIM MORE THAN HOGAN IF YOU LOOK AT VIEWING NUMBERS AND SALES FOR THE TWO MAIN EVENTING HOGAN NUMBERS BLOWS UNDERTAKERS OUT THE WATER I THINK HE IS STILL TOP5 I AM OLD ENOUGH TO SEE THE END OF THE 70s ON RERUNS I WAS THERE WATCHING THE 80’s ON UP ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION IF UNDERTAKER WENT TO WCW TO RAGE A WAR ON WWF COULD HE HAVE MADE IT BE LIKE HOW HOGAN DID WITH THE NWO THINK ON IT WHEN UNDERTAKER WENT GOOD AND BAD AND WHATEVER IT WASNT A BIG DEAL BUT WHEN HOGAN WENT TO THE NWO THE WORLD STOPPED AND ALMOST TOOK OUT WWF LIKE HIS RUN WASNT EVEN AS LONG AS HOGAN AND HIS MATCH AGAINST THE REAL GIANT MADE THE SPORT AND ALSO SAY WHAT YOU WANT ABOUT HIS MOVIES HE HAD A COUPLE WAS GOOD BUT THAT ALONE SET THE STAGE FOR THE ROCK, CENA, STONE COLD, BATISTA, AND OTHER BY SAYING F VINCE AND DID ROCKY OPENED THE DOOR FOR OTHERS TO THINGS AND MAKE REAL MONEY OUTTA THE WWE AND IT SHOWED WHO THE BEST EVER WAS IN THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH WITH A 20 MINUTE OVATION THAT WAS LONGER THAN THE TEN COMMANDMENTS MOVIE LOL BUT I UNDERSTAND YOU LIKE HIM BUT FACTS IS FACTS AND MEN LIE WOMEN LIE NUMBERS DONT PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS PUTTING WHO THEY LOVE MORE AT THE TOP INSTEAD OF WHO THEY MIGHT NOT LIKE BUT FACTS STATE THAT PERSON IS BETTER THAN WHO IS THEY FAVORITE HISTORY LESSON AS THE GREATEST WRESTLERS EVER TOP 5 AND IN ORDER 1. HULK HOGAN 2. RIC FLAIR 3. THE ROCK 4. STONE COLD 5.THE GIANT(ORIGINAL) LOOK AT IMPACT, NUMBERS, THINGS OUTSIDE OF WRESTLING TO BETTER THE SPORT, THINGS INSIDE TO MAKE THE SPORT BETTER, RECORDS, FAN BASE, BETTER MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY THAT WILL BE KNOWN FOREVER, ETC. AND HOGAN MADE THE SPORT THE BIGGEST EVER AND ALMOST ENDED IT WITH NWO, RIC FLAIR HAS THE LONGEST RUN EVER, THE ROCK BEST ON THE MIC EVER AND MOST SUCCESSFUL OUTSIDE WRESTLING, STONE COLD COULD OF BEEN THE GREATEST EVER IF HIS RUN WAS LONGER AND CONSIDERED THE BADDEST WRESTLER EVER, AND THE GIANT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF CARRYING IT BEFORE HULKAMANIA AND HELPED HOGAN MAKE THE SPORT THE BIGGEST EVER WITH PLAYING HEEL AND FAKE UNDEFEATED RECORD TO HELP WITH IT BUT WITH THE LIST I HATED RIC FLAIR AND STONE COLD BUT THEY ON THE LIST THE GIANT WAS OK AND ROCK WAS MY FAVORITE EVER AND NO BIAS IF EVERYONE DID THAT THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE
@@manystylesrecords His only true claim to fame is making pro wrestling mainstream in the 80’s. Hate to break it to you, but Hulk Hogan is one of the last people you should he looking up to in terms of role models. He went into business for himself, ruined Impact Wrestling for years to come and is even a racist. Fuck Hulk Hogan.
@@manystylesrecords no way am I reading all that, but Hogan was overrated, zero innovation and relied on cartoon caricature gimmicks that made him the most predictable wrestler ever. Fun if you were a little kid in the 80s, but pro wrestling evolved far beyond Hogans skill set, both on the mic and in the ring.
@@MichaelThomas-ll1hw facts hogan wasn’t even really for the people being the best when it comes to wwe Is different than just wrestling and there’s a bunch of people that don’t like hogan at all but you never hear that about taker and taker definitely has more memorable matches if we are still talking bout his and you hardly ever hear about hogans besides the Andre the giant one Yokozuna and taker one but if we went down tha road with taker we got a bunch plus hogan is only remembered for one character taker has had a bunch as you see from this video
The original Deadman version from the early 90s remains not just the best version of the Undertaker but also the best prowrestling gimmick of all time. He was also in his physical prime at this point of time and looked intimidating as hell .
Wrong... The original Deadman was a great kickoff, but had to evolve in order to reach his prime. The Lord of Darkness from 1997, Ministry from 1999 and his legend version from 2004-2008 were so much more advanced than the original Deadman. And while he may have been in his physical prime age wise, he certainly wasn't in the ring like in 2006.
@@bikeraswarrior1258 "The Lord of Darkness" The Undertaker that gimmick began in 1997-1999; however, The Undertaker tactics was still dark with the hint of his mortician gimmick. However, the Attitude Era started in 1999 now The Undertaker went to a darker or somewhat a satanic transformation to the "Ministry of Darkness" The Undertaker were he would sacrifice those. Along with this persona the entrance music was darker too.
@@tytharpe350 so according to you which undertaker is dangerous lord of darkness, ministry of darkness,american badass or current undertaker 2004 to 2022
@@bikeraswarrior1258 I will say "The Ministry of Darkness" The Undertaker because how they had him package that is the appearance and the entrance song. Even though it only lasted in the year of 1999.
The original version because when he debuted kids were petrified of him and that isn't easy. Everything mark did was effortless to him. And in my opinion he is by far the most worthy hall of famer.
I loved the Western Mortician: The real phenomenon of his invincibility. His Jason Voorheis style slow moving after his victims. Wonderful and something you didn't see anywhere else at that time.
Agree. I liked the tweener Taker in late ‘97-early/mid ‘98. Not quite full heel yet, but was working against Austin so he wasn’t outright babyface either. That was also hands down his best entrance music: the classic Undertaker theme mixed with the guitar riffs and chants.
The very first 6months or so of his career before getting together with paul bearer was a devastating version of the undertaker. Still super athletic an mega strong it was like his opponents were literally going up against this mad being etched of stone. Although it was a very basic version of the character yet, he was booked an shown in such a way that no mater who was unfortunate enough to be stood across the ring from him, no mater how big or small, strong or skilled, they were walking into the valley of no hope an were going to be crushed. Taker was still able to do standing drop kicks an leap frogs over huge guys, an was able to jump right upto the top rope, an walk the ropes without using someones arm to balance. He still used to do the rope walk an go into a huge elbow drop. A very underlooked part of the undertaker, but it was the part that initially captured the minds an attention of people an made them know that this guy was going to be something to watch.
The Big Evil Undertaker is my favorite because he was being himself after playing the deadman character for so long. Big Evil entrance in motorcycle and badass promo made my childhood.
I really love The Lord of Darkness version. Especally with the Graveyard Symphony music witth a more heavier gong and the snap hand raise which bring the floodlights on in a scary way.
i totally agree hands down ..wish he wud of used that theme song later in his career..an the teardrop omg yessss lol either way imma always be a die hard fan..
1.His original western mortician 2.Ministry of darkness 3.2007 4.lord of darkness 5.purple zombie 6.2003 big evil 7.2004-2006 8.american badass 2000-01 9.2009-2014 10.2015-2020
Cant beat the Western Mortician gimmick,even Taker said it was the best. He was at his most mysterious and morally interesting. Ministry was just weird.And it was all kind of fake out with Mr McMahon even in the story.Essentially at that point Mark Calaway was playing a character that was putting up an act himself. Lord of Darkness was great due to the storyline with Kane but i think the bat wings and black tear drop was a little much
The Deadman return in 2004 is my all-time favorite because he was definitely taking as the leader of the WWE and when he certainly became the Phenom. The ministry of darkness one was the most fierce
Ministry Era was just too good, but i will agree that when he came back in 04, he was everything that the phenom was expected to be and more, he was the perfect final form of his character.
I agree with the list…Undertaker is truly one of greatest wrestlers of all-time. His ring work, the character, etc. Truly honored to witness him from a kid to an adult.
Original deadman with the purple gloves was my top favorite. I’ll never forget when he wrestled the clone of himself (gray gloves vs. purple gloves). Obviously he was the real undertaker with purple gloves who won the match. That, for me, was the most memorable time as an undertaker fan.
ABSOLUTELY NOT HE NEVER MADE THE SPORT BIG HOGAN MADE THE SPORT BLOW UP AND HOGAN HAS WAYYYYYY MORE MEMORABLE MATCHES THAN UNDERTAKER AT WRESTLEMANIA IF HE NEVER TURNED INTO KID ROCK RIDING A MOTORCYCLE THEN YES BUT ABSOLUTELY NOTTTTT THE GOAT AND I LOVE HIM MORE THAN HOGAN IF YOU LOOK AT VIEWING NUMBERS AND SALES FOR THE TWO MAIN EVENTING HOGAN NUMBERS BLOWS UNDERTAKERS OUT THE WATER I THINK HE IS STILL TOP5 I AM OLD ENOUGH TO SEE THE END OF THE 70s ON RERUNS I WAS THERE WATCHING THE 80’s ON UP ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION IF UNDERTAKER WENT TO WCW TO RAGE A WAR ON WWF COULD HE HAVE MADE IT BE LIKE HOW HOGAN DID WITH THE NWO THINK ON IT WHEN UNDERTAKER WENT GOOD AND BAD AND WHATEVER IT WASNT A BIG DEAL BUT WHEN HOGAN WENT TO THE NWO THE WORLD STOPPED AND ALMOST TOOK OUT WWF LIKE HIS RUN WASNT EVEN AS LONG AS HOGAN AND HIS MATCH AGAINST THE REAL GIANT MADE THE SPORT AND ALSO SAY WHAT YOU WANT ABOUT HIS MOVIES HE HAD A COUPLE WAS GOOD BUT THAT ALONE SET THE STAGE FOR THE ROCK, CENA, STONE COLD, BATISTA, AND OTHER BY SAYING F VINCE AND DID ROCKY OPENED THE DOOR FOR OTHERS TO THINGS AND MAKE REAL MONEY OUTTA THE WWE AND IT SHOWED WHO THE BEST EVER WAS IN THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH WITH A 20 MINUTE OVATION THAT WAS LONGER THAN THE TEN COMMANDMENTS MOVIE LOL BUT I UNDERSTAND YOU LIKE HIM BUT FACTS IS FACTS AND MEN LIE WOMEN LIE NUMBERS DONT PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS PUTTING WHO THEY LOVE MORE AT THE TOP INSTEAD OF WHO THEY MIGHT NOT LIKE BUT FACTS STATE THAT PERSON IS BETTER THAN WHO IS THEY FAVORITE HISTORY LESSON AS THE GREATEST WRESTLERS EVER TOP 5 AND IN ORDER 1. HULK HOGAN 2. RIC FLAIR 3. THE ROCK 4. STONE COLD 5.THE GIANT(ORIGINAL) LOOK AT IMPACT, NUMBERS, THINGS OUTSIDE OF WRESTLING TO BETTER THE SPORT, THINGS INSIDE TO MAKE THE SPORT BETTER, RECORDS, FAN BASE, BETTER MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY THAT WILL BE KNOWN FOREVER, ETC. AND HOGAN MADE THE SPORT THE BIGGEST EVER AND ALMOST ENDED IT WITH NWO, RIC FLAIR HAS THE LONGEST RUN EVER, THE ROCK BEST ON THE MIC EVER AND MOST SUCCESSFUL OUTSIDE WRESTLING, STONE COLD COULD OF BEEN THE GREATEST EVER IF HIS RUN WAS LONGER AND CONSIDERED THE BADDEST WRESTLER EVER, AND THE GIANT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF CARRYING IT BEFORE HULKAMANIA AND HELPED HOGAN MAKE THE SPORT THE BIGGEST EVER WITH PLAYING HEEL AND FAKE UNDEFEATED RECORD TO HELP WITH IT BUT WITH THE LIST I HATED RIC FLAIR AND STONE COLD BUT THEY ON THE LIST THE GIANT WAS OK AND ROCK WAS MY FAVORITE EVER AND NO BIAS IF EVERYONE DID THAT THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE
yeah it felt way more impactful than tombstone to me but, I still love tombstone because it fits most of his personas. I can't imagine his darker variations using last ride
Ruthless aggression Undertaker is the best he was full time won the championship & he started doing hell’s gate & the suicide dive he is the goat Best finisher best matches best rivals best move set & the most longevity than any other star he is the goat
American Badass undertaker and ministry Taker are my Favorite incarnations of him especially with the Rollin theme by Limp Bizkit and Undertaker's Ministry theme from Wrestlemania 15 is iconic.
Big Evil was my Personal favourite Taker he put over talent his Matches were bangers.He legimitely wanted To Kill someone and he took no crap from anyone. The Last Ride was a badass and Painful Finisher.Plus you could relate with him better as a Douchebag who demanded respect. Plus Your Gonna pay is an awesome theme
Undertaker and Kane are my two favorite wrestlers I have my view of Kane so I’ll try again here I think in terms of being physical 96-98 was his physical prime with strength, speed, agility, and athleticism on full display. With injuries and age catching up he adapted quite well in 05-08 I think overall this is his prime with great matches against randy, edge, Kurt, Batista in 09 a lost a step but was still great as seen with Shawn Michaels
So many great versions of Taker but my favorite is Big Evil. He was more like his real self and we still knew he was the Deadman even as a motorcycling badass. Ministry looked coolest. But the best most skilled Undertaker at top form is around 2007-08. My favorite Undertaker moment was at Survivor Series 93 in that elimination tag when he was fighting Yokozuna outside the ring and Yoko slammed Taker's head into the steel steps for him to snap his head back with blank eyes and turn to a scared Yoko and slammed his head into the steps 😁 first time we saw an invincible Yokozuna scared. Then the preparation for the casket match at Royal Rumble 94, classic Paul Bearer as well
My favorite version of The Undertaker would be Ministry Of Darkness in January 99 before the Royal Rumble and Judgment Day 2000 - Survivor Series 2003 when The Undertaker was American Bad Ass / Big Evil especially using the Limp Bizkit's theme Rollin which lasted longer than Stone Cold's Disturbed Theme and Hollywood Hogan’s Voodoo Child Theme in WWE. Before going to the Deadman theme in WRESTLEMANIA 20 which was the sign around Royal Rumble 04 after being buried alive in Survivor Series 03.
The American Badass Undertaker is my favorite version of the Undertaker. Big Evil is pretty good. The Modern Phenom. Yeah, that was the prime years of Undertaker’s career. Those are my favorite ones.
What lol prime Taker was 1996-2000. Your prime is usually between years 5-10 in your career. Modern Phenom 2004 was already year 13 and 40 years old by then.
I started watching in 2005 and I remember 'Taker just being absolutely untouchable during that era. He wasn't always there, but when he was, you knew it. It was also the peak era of Teddy Long punishing people by making them go "one on one.... wit da Undertakah!"
It's hard to say which version of the Undertaker was the best but I will say the Ministry's Undertaker was the best version of what the Undertaker should be. The laughs, the attire, the look, the theatrics, his ministry, the sacrifices, the eyes rolling...That version is what the Prince turning into the Lord of Darkness should of been.
I love American Badass Taker. That gimmick is underrated imo. His original Undertaker bit got a bit old to me, so it was nice that he tried something new. I even liked that he had a new look after sporting so many dark colors for so long. The jeans, vest, chains, shades, bandanas, and red hair really lightened up his character and gave fans something to connect to, especially the biker community. It really went well with the height of the attitude era because that’s what the gimmick came with: “attitude”. Almost every wrestler had an interesting gimmick with a fascinating personality, the latter being something Old Undertaker had, but the gimmick got old and made Taker feel like he was going through a plateau. The AB gimmick was a breath of fresh air and helped him get through the AE, so by the time he went back to his Deadman gimmick, he was refreshed and ready to give his dark side another go
ABSOLUTELY NOT HE NEVER MADE THE SPORT BIG HOGAN MADE THE SPORT BLOW UP AND HOGAN HAS WAYYYYYY MORE MEMORABLE MATCHES THAN UNDERTAKER AT WRESTLEMANIA IF HE NEVER TURNED INTO KID ROCK RIDING A MOTORCYCLE THEN YES BUT ABSOLUTELY NOTTTTT THE GOAT AND I LOVE HIM MORE THAN HOGAN IF YOU LOOK AT VIEWING NUMBERS AND SALES FOR THE TWO MAIN EVENTING HOGAN NUMBERS BLOWS UNDERTAKERS OUT THE WATER I THINK HE IS STILL TOP5 I AM OLD ENOUGH TO SEE THE END OF THE 70s ON RERUNS I WAS THERE WATCHING THE 80’s ON UP ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION IF UNDERTAKER WENT TO WCW TO RAGE A WAR ON WWF COULD HE HAVE MADE IT BE LIKE HOW HOGAN DID WITH THE NWO THINK ON IT WHEN UNDERTAKER WENT GOOD AND BAD AND WHATEVER IT WASNT A BIG DEAL BUT WHEN HOGAN WENT TO THE NWO THE WORLD STOPPED AND ALMOST TOOK OUT WWF LIKE HIS RUN WASNT EVEN AS LONG AS HOGAN AND HIS MATCH AGAINST THE REAL GIANT MADE THE SPORT AND ALSO SAY WHAT YOU WANT ABOUT HIS MOVIES HE HAD A COUPLE WAS GOOD BUT THAT ALONE SET THE STAGE FOR THE ROCK, CENA, STONE COLD, BATISTA, AND OTHER BY SAYING F VINCE AND DID ROCKY OPENED THE DOOR FOR OTHERS TO THINGS AND MAKE REAL MONEY OUTTA THE WWE AND IT SHOWED WHO THE BEST EVER WAS IN THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH WITH A 20 MINUTE OVATION THAT WAS LONGER THAN THE TEN COMMANDMENTS MOVIE LOL BUT I UNDERSTAND YOU LIKE HIM BUT FACTS IS FACTS AND MEN LIE WOMEN LIE NUMBERS DONT PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS PUTTING WHO THEY LOVE MORE AT THE TOP INSTEAD OF WHO THEY MIGHT NOT LIKE BUT FACTS STATE THAT PERSON IS BETTER THAN WHO IS THEY FAVORITE HISTORY LESSON AS THE GREATEST WRESTLERS EVER TOP 5 AND IN ORDER 1. HULK HOGAN 2. RIC FLAIR 3. THE ROCK 4. STONE COLD 5.THE GIANT(ORIGINAL) LOOK AT IMPACT, NUMBERS, THINGS OUTSIDE OF WRESTLING TO BETTER THE SPORT, THINGS INSIDE TO MAKE THE SPORT BETTER, RECORDS, FAN BASE, BETTER MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY THAT WILL BE KNOWN FOREVER, ETC. AND HOGAN MADE THE SPORT THE BIGGEST EVER AND ALMOST ENDED IT WITH NWO, RIC FLAIR HAS THE LONGEST RUN EVER, THE ROCK BEST ON THE MIC EVER AND MOST SUCCESSFUL OUTSIDE WRESTLING, STONE COLD COULD OF BEEN THE GREATEST EVER IF HIS RUN WAS LONGER AND CONSIDERED THE BADDEST WRESTLER EVER, AND THE GIANT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF CARRYING IT BEFORE HULKAMANIA AND HELPED HOGAN MAKE THE SPORT THE BIGGEST EVER WITH PLAYING HEEL AND FAKE UNDEFEATED RECORD TO HELP WITH IT BUT WITH THE LIST I HATED RIC FLAIR AND STONE COLD BUT THEY ON THE LIST THE GIANT WAS OK AND ROCK WAS MY FAVORITE EVER AND NO BIAS IF EVERYONE DID THAT THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE
@@ikgixofficial1985 NO I FEEL YOU BRO AND I JUST ALWAYS DO CAPS ON FACTS AND ITS COOL YOU FEEL THAT WAY NOT WANTING TO CHANGE YOU LIKE THE ROCK I FEEL IS THE BEST EVER BUT REALITY I KNOW HOGAN WAS WITHOUT HIS RUN TO BUILD UP THE WWF WOULD BE NO UNDERTAKER THATS FACTS BRO MEN LIE WOMEN LIE NUMBERS DONT AND IF YOU COMPARE MAIN EVENTS THE NUMBERS OF HOGAN AND UNDERTAKER UTS NOT EVEN CLOSE BUT WE CAN HAVE OPINIONS BUT HISTORY BOOKS WILL SHOW SLAMMING ANDRE, HULKAMANIA ERA, NWO, AND ROCK VS HOGAN AND FACTS IS UNDERTAKER HAD NO BIG MOMENTS THAT CHANGED THE WRESTLING HISTORY I LOVE HIM TOO HE IS TOP 10 MAYBE BUT NUMBER ONE THE NUMBERS DONT EVEN ADD UP HELL OF A WRESTLER BUT COULDNT DO NOTHING OUTTA WRESTLING BUT ITS COOL BUT HOW WAS HIS RETIREMENT WAS THE OVATION LIKE HOGANS?
The Ministry and ABA will always be my favorites cause one version is a horror movie villain come to life and one version is the version that the Attitude Era needed as in 1999 the character was the darkest it had ever been and it was also the real life Mark Callaway.
My favorite Original Deadman, Western Mortician, Big Evil, The American Badass. The Last Outlaw Lord of Darkness and The Modern Phenom they all great you can have one without thee other all of them are so good.
My favorite was his 90-93 version. Such a great character along with Paul Bearer as manager. And the cameras cutting to the scared ass kids in the crowd. Loved American Badass Taker as well.
@@drsps3280 to each is own. I think he looked more menacing when he was pale with red hair and that slow ass walk, putting jobbers in body bags. But he was at his best from like 94-98 IMO.
My Favorite goes as follows: 1. Western Mortician - Pure Intimidation & horror (1990-1993) 2. Lord of Darkness - Great attire, long thick hairs and handsome look (1998) 3. Prince of Darkness - A very short run with a unique deep black attire, icy look and black teardrop on cheek. (1997) 4. Ministry of Darkness - Satanic & Dominating (1999) 5. Big Evil - The Big Bully. Had great matches and amazing promos (2002) but 2003 run was lame. 6. The Original Deadman - Raw strength, Dark aura, Purple Gloves & Boots , Thick Coat (1994-1996) 7. The Deadman - Rise from the Dead, modern Taker, ruthless (2004 -2006) 8. The Phenom - Shredded, ripped physique and unstoppable (2007 - 2008) 9. American Badass - Cool new gimmick welcoming '00, a powerhouse, beer belly, very few interesting matches until he turned heel. Rest other gimmicks post 2010 were lackluster/wasted due to age factor but still Taker tried his best. Thank you Taker! 😍
Big Evil, American Badass and the modern phenom are my favorites version of the Undertaker as I wasn't too much into the satanism and supernatural stuff. But his work overall is never going to be matched.
2004 Deadman gimmick. It was a more versatile wrestling style plus hells gate was just 🔥 it was a good mix of American Badass and the western mortician
I'm 24 years old. First match I ever saw was Taker vs Angle back in 04. He's been my favorite ever since. Though the ministry of darkness was a little before me, I felt those where his best promos and embodied who his character was. But 04-10 Taker is top 3 physical in ring performer's ever.
For me the original is the most memorable. I was 9 when he debuted and thought he was scary AF. Beating Hogan, never seemed phased by anything his opponents did, the tomestone, walking the ropes, dumping Warrior in the casket etc. I never liked the badass version, that was just too far from the original character for me.
96-98 is my favourite.. especially with the dark side theme.. That taker cemented his place as a babyface especially with how evil Kane and Paul Bearer were! American Badass has to be the second version for me because it was so good to see him back!
The 2009 - 2014 version of him, when his mic skills started to decline as well as his health and in ring performance due to the physical toll the industry has taken on his body was the best version. Something about watching Old Taker still try to be demonic, scary and methodical while botching every now and then was just hilariously entertaining to me.
2004 to 2009 was peak Taker for me. It was also when I watched WWE the most. I saw undertaker when inwas younger in the pre ministry days and instantly gravitated to him. However it was the Phenom era that cemented him as my favorite wrestler
The modern phenom was my favourite because of the persona was polished and Taker was in his best physical shape. The run of classic matches and performances in that Era was out of this world. Him and HBK's back to back matches at Wrestlemania are my favourite matches of all time.
Ruthless agression Taker or "modern phenom" is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, the man was having classics with nearly EVERYONE he was facing, Batista, Orton, Edge, Kurt Angle, Big show, Shawn michaels, helll, even some short TV matches here and there against Mark henry were entertaining
The original western mortician Undertaker look from 1990 to 1994 was the best version of him which gave him a unique personality and unique recognition in wwe.
Really enjoyed 1997 version of the Undertaker and definitely 2004 -2009 Undertaker... I wish he could come back for a few matches as the Modern Phenom to help upcoming talent!!
I never liked any incarnation of American Badass/Biker/modern cowboy/Outlaw with the bandana. Whether the motorcycle or cowboy hat and duster. Just not a fan. Not a fan of Ministry either. Just didn't like these personas. The Deadman/Mortician will always be my favorites. Just classic and iconic. Honorable mention to Lord of Darkness for being the modern reinvention if the Deadman persona.
Mine’s the very first one (from the 80s to 1994 ‘golden’ era) - the ‘mortician’ (light grey gloves and boot spats, and - entrance gear - light grey tie) [the gloves are lengthy ones - extending halfway to elbows; additionally wears a black fedora / sombrero and trench coat, to the ring]. I prefer when he turned face (and, pun unintended, now had his face obscured by his hair, which was thought to make him look more jazzed up, than sporting the mere mullet, when he was originally a heel) [and I like when his theme was ‘Funeral March’]. Needless to say, I like when his signature move was the Tombstone Piledriver. Tomorrow’s date, next year, is his 60th (though he draws the short straw, in that it falls on a Monday). Off-subject, I don’t know when exactly in the 80s the ‘golden’ WWF era began, but it definitely ended literally at the end of 1994 (1995 was the year of the ‘new generation’ WWF era, which sucked). Getting back to the subject, I prefer the version of the Undertaker up to the 1994 Royal Rumble (as this version was the one in the 1993 Royal Rumble and WrestleMania IX).
Ministry taker was my favorite your right they killed it off to quick….the Lord of darkness was awesome too though along side the time he came back into form post biker taker.
That bad blood 97' hell in a cell match with Shawn just might be the greatest match ever. HBK got hammerd for 45 mins and still won due to kane in arguably the greatest debut ever.
It's quite ironic how Taker and Kane were legitimately the scariest characters we watched in WWF but they seem to be the coolest guys in real life. Like you can pop a beer with both of them and talk about practically anything.
Character wise, Ministry. That gimmick perfectly summed up what you'd expect a gimmick like Undertaker's to be and he was at his creepiest. In-ring wise, 2005-early 2010. The bangers he had with guys like Orton, Angle, Michaels, Edge, Batista, etc, during that time were off the charts
I can agree with that, although I believe Undertaker in 1997 and 1998 is just as good as his Ministry character.
100% Still this day , I will always say MINISTRY Undertaker will forever be the greatest version of Taker that ever existed. He was truly at the peak of his evil in that character.
i liked the 97-98 Lord of Darkness the most because it was like a blending of his Deadman in purple/black with the Ministry of Darkness. In a sense, it was Babyface Lord of Darkness that they even made into a comic book.
Defo the ministry! Hated it when he had the motorbike
2004-2009 Undertaker is my favorite and I believe at his peak. However, I believe that his early 90's version where he was virtually unbeatable, is his most dominant with the simple yet effective Black and purple/Black and Gray.
2004-2009 in my opinion is the best Undertaker. He was also I think is his best physical shape. His match with Bataista is my favorite Taker match (yeah I said it)
@@joshuaperez441 He was definitely in the best shape of his career. His full nove set was on display and it was the last time he was wrestling full time
I agree, he seemed invincible
That was only time to me he was legit super scary. That undertaker was really tough
@@dude-yg9ez my older cousin grew up watching The Undertaker debut all the way to retirement. He agrees that he gave him nightmares.
Undertaker in 2007 was the best imo. His entrance with the hat and the white eyes, the way he'd stick his tongue out like a serpent when pinning people, his strong but athletic build, the black tights. He looked amazing and moved incredibly well.
2007 the Best undertaker
He moved way better and was stronger pre 2000
The greatest character in the history of wrestling. It's not even close. The Undertaker is the greatest of all time. For me no one comes close.
ABSOLUTELY NOT HE NEVER MADE THE SPORT BIG HOGAN MADE THE SPORT BLOW UP AND HOGAN HAS WAYYYYYY MORE MEMORABLE MATCHES THAN UNDERTAKER AT WRESTLEMANIA IF HE NEVER TURNED INTO KID ROCK RIDING A MOTORCYCLE THEN YES BUT ABSOLUTELY NOTTTTT THE GOAT AND I LOVE HIM MORE THAN HOGAN IF YOU LOOK AT VIEWING NUMBERS AND SALES FOR THE TWO MAIN EVENTING HOGAN NUMBERS BLOWS UNDERTAKERS OUT THE WATER I THINK HE IS STILL TOP5 I AM OLD ENOUGH TO SEE THE END OF THE 70s ON RERUNS I WAS THERE WATCHING THE 80’s ON UP ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION IF UNDERTAKER WENT TO WCW TO RAGE A WAR ON WWF COULD HE HAVE MADE IT BE LIKE HOW HOGAN DID WITH THE NWO THINK ON IT WHEN UNDERTAKER WENT GOOD AND BAD AND WHATEVER IT WASNT A BIG DEAL BUT WHEN HOGAN WENT TO THE NWO THE WORLD STOPPED AND ALMOST TOOK OUT WWF LIKE HIS RUN WASNT EVEN AS LONG AS HOGAN AND HIS MATCH AGAINST THE REAL GIANT MADE THE SPORT AND ALSO SAY WHAT YOU WANT ABOUT HIS MOVIES HE HAD A COUPLE WAS GOOD BUT THAT ALONE SET THE STAGE FOR THE ROCK, CENA, STONE COLD, BATISTA, AND OTHER BY SAYING F VINCE AND DID ROCKY OPENED THE DOOR FOR OTHERS TO THINGS AND MAKE REAL MONEY OUTTA THE WWE AND IT SHOWED WHO THE BEST EVER WAS IN THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH WITH A 20 MINUTE OVATION THAT WAS LONGER THAN THE TEN COMMANDMENTS MOVIE LOL BUT I UNDERSTAND YOU LIKE HIM BUT FACTS IS FACTS AND MEN LIE WOMEN LIE NUMBERS DONT PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS PUTTING WHO THEY LOVE MORE AT THE TOP INSTEAD OF WHO THEY MIGHT NOT LIKE BUT FACTS STATE THAT PERSON IS BETTER THAN WHO IS THEY FAVORITE HISTORY LESSON AS THE GREATEST WRESTLERS EVER TOP 5 AND IN ORDER 1. HULK HOGAN 2. RIC FLAIR 3. THE ROCK 4. STONE COLD 5.THE GIANT(ORIGINAL) LOOK AT IMPACT, NUMBERS, THINGS OUTSIDE OF WRESTLING TO BETTER THE SPORT, THINGS INSIDE TO MAKE THE SPORT BETTER, RECORDS, FAN BASE, BETTER MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY THAT WILL BE KNOWN FOREVER, ETC. AND HOGAN MADE THE SPORT THE BIGGEST EVER AND ALMOST ENDED IT WITH NWO, RIC FLAIR HAS THE LONGEST RUN EVER, THE ROCK BEST ON THE MIC EVER AND MOST SUCCESSFUL OUTSIDE WRESTLING, STONE COLD COULD OF BEEN THE GREATEST EVER IF HIS RUN WAS LONGER AND CONSIDERED THE BADDEST WRESTLER EVER, AND THE GIANT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF CARRYING IT BEFORE HULKAMANIA AND HELPED HOGAN MAKE THE SPORT THE BIGGEST EVER WITH PLAYING HEEL AND FAKE UNDEFEATED RECORD TO HELP WITH IT BUT WITH THE LIST I HATED RIC FLAIR AND STONE COLD BUT THEY ON THE LIST THE GIANT WAS OK AND ROCK WAS MY FAVORITE EVER AND NO BIAS IF EVERYONE DID THAT THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE
@@manystylesrecords His only true claim to fame is making pro wrestling mainstream in the 80’s. Hate to break it to you, but Hulk Hogan is one of the last people you should he looking up to in terms of role models. He went into business for himself, ruined Impact Wrestling for years to come and is even a racist. Fuck Hulk Hogan.
@@manystylesrecords no way am
I reading all that, but Hogan was overrated, zero innovation and relied on cartoon caricature gimmicks that made him the most predictable wrestler ever. Fun if you were a little kid in the 80s, but pro wrestling evolved far beyond Hogans skill set, both on the mic and in the ring.
@@MichaelThomas-ll1hw facts hogan wasn’t even really for the people being the best when it comes to wwe Is different than just wrestling and there’s a bunch of people that don’t like hogan at all but you never hear that about taker and taker definitely has more memorable matches if we are still talking bout his and you hardly ever hear about hogans besides the Andre the giant one Yokozuna and taker one but if we went down tha road with taker we got a bunch plus hogan is only remembered for one character taker has had a bunch as you see from this video
@@MichaelThomas-ll1hw I mean hell taker has the best story line period the fact that he honestly think hogan holds any thing close to taker is crazy
95/96 hair
97-99 attire
08-current move set
05/06 physical appearance
Ultimate Taker
Best attire in the wwe history is that 2000 biker debut in judgment day
@@onlysmmk my theory is he was so over that he was "shedding the skin" from his old gimmick.
99 physical appearance was more dominant
@@leocioffi7032 true. That form don't get much praise so it gets lost
2007 appear
The original Deadman version from the early 90s remains not just the best version of the Undertaker but also the best prowrestling gimmick of all time. He was also in his physical prime at this point of time and looked intimidating as hell .
Wrong... The original Deadman was a great kickoff, but had to evolve in order to reach his prime. The Lord of Darkness from 1997, Ministry from 1999 and his legend version from 2004-2008 were so much more advanced than the original Deadman.
And while he may have been in his physical prime age wise, he certainly wasn't in the ring like in 2006.
You're definitely right. It was the best.
Absolutely
@@Confucius202that is your opinion not mine
I think every thing before 1999 is peak undertaker I can admit that he may have had better matches later,but I just can’t get over his attires
I will always like his "Ministry of Darkness" The Undertaker it was the appearance and the theme song too.
What is the difference between lord of darkness undertaker and ministry of darkness can you please tell
@@bikeraswarrior1258 "The Lord of Darkness" The Undertaker that gimmick began in 1997-1999; however, The Undertaker tactics was still dark with the hint of his mortician gimmick. However, the Attitude Era started in 1999 now The Undertaker went to a darker or somewhat a satanic transformation to the "Ministry of Darkness" The Undertaker were he would sacrifice those. Along with this persona the entrance music was darker too.
@@tytharpe350 so according to you which undertaker is dangerous lord of darkness, ministry of darkness,american badass or current undertaker 2004 to 2022
@@bikeraswarrior1258 I will say "The Ministry of Darkness" The Undertaker because how they had him package that is the appearance and the entrance song. Even though it only lasted in the year of 1999.
@@tytharpe350 yeah they had a faction
The original version because when he debuted kids were petrified of him and that isn't easy. Everything mark did was effortless to him. And in my opinion he is by far the most worthy hall of famer.
I loved the Western Mortician: The real phenomenon of his invincibility. His Jason Voorheis style slow moving after his victims. Wonderful and something you didn't see anywhere else at that time.
I never noticed his style came from him until I played with him on mortal Kombat lol
My favorite is 1996-1998 Taker but I also love the 2004-2010 Full-time veteran Taker
Agree. I liked the tweener Taker in late ‘97-early/mid ‘98. Not quite full heel yet, but was working against Austin so he wasn’t outright babyface either. That was also hands down his best entrance music: the classic Undertaker theme mixed with the guitar riffs and chants.
@@zlinedavid i agree with you hands down
The very first 6months or so of his career before getting together with paul bearer was a devastating version of the undertaker. Still super athletic an mega strong it was like his opponents were literally going up against this mad being etched of stone. Although it was a very basic version of the character yet, he was booked an shown in such a way that no mater who was unfortunate enough to be stood across the ring from him, no mater how big or small, strong or skilled, they were walking into the valley of no hope an were going to be crushed. Taker was still able to do standing drop kicks an leap frogs over huge guys, an was able to jump right upto the top rope, an walk the ropes without using someones arm to balance. He still used to do the rope walk an go into a huge elbow drop. A very underlooked part of the undertaker, but it was the part that initially captured the minds an attention of people an made them know that this guy was going to be something to watch.
The Big Evil Undertaker is my favorite because he was being himself after playing the deadman character for so long. Big Evil entrance in motorcycle and badass promo made my childhood.
Plus he was destroying guys
Agreed
American Badass : 2000-2001
Big Evil : 2001-2003
These are two different personas
but the American Badass is when he was being himself the most.
The original western mortician Taker was by far my favorite version of him.
Ministry Taker with the High ponytail and Devil beard was my favorite version of his character but the match run he had from 05-10 was 🤌🏾
Was what?
His best physique was during this time also.
I really love The Lord of Darkness version. Especally with the Graveyard Symphony music witth a more heavier gong and the snap hand raise which bring the floodlights on in a scary way.
i totally agree hands down ..wish he wud of used that theme song later in his career..an the teardrop omg yessss lol either way imma always be a die hard fan..
I preferred his 1998 dark side theme before his ministry theme
@@n0__b0dy48 yes that is Graveyard Symphony
1.His original western mortician
2.Ministry of darkness
3.2007
4.lord of darkness
5.purple zombie
6.2003 big evil
7.2004-2006
8.american badass 2000-01
9.2009-2014
10.2015-2020
I co sign
Double co sign your legend for this
i wanna agree also but his two best matches ever came in 2009-2014 so how can that be 9th? Lol.
@@zaytalks824 Two best matches and two best personas two different things
2006-2009 undertaker was fucking sick in terms of wrestling that was his peak. But in terms of character it’s probably ministry taker or big evil
1990's specially 1993 version of undertaker was the best of all time....Zombie look , entry with paul bearer , slow moving ❤️❤️❤️❤️
It was just so perfect. And we still truly don’t know who was in that urn!
@@cibida1Yes we do, it was Undertaker's parents after he burned down the funeral home as revealed circa around 1998-ish.
@@dragonknife68 true but I doubt that was the original intention but you right
Cant beat the Western Mortician gimmick,even Taker said it was the best.
He was at his most mysterious and morally interesting.
Ministry was just weird.And it was all kind of fake out with Mr McMahon even in the story.Essentially at that point Mark Calaway was playing a character that was putting up an act himself.
Lord of Darkness was great due to the storyline with Kane but i think the bat wings and black tear drop was a little much
Ministry Undertaker will always be my favorite. The theme and everything is just perfection.
The Deadman return in 2004 is my all-time favorite because he was definitely taking as the leader of the WWE and when he certainly became the Phenom. The ministry of darkness one was the most fierce
Ministry Era was just too good, but i will agree that when he came back in 04, he was everything that the phenom was expected to be and more, he was the perfect final form of his character.
I agree with the list…Undertaker is truly one of greatest wrestlers of all-time. His ring work, the character, etc. Truly honored to witness him from a kid to an adult.
I disagree... the fact that he put American Bada** at all the way at #5 isn't cool 😒
Original deadman with the purple gloves was my top favorite. I’ll never forget when he wrestled the clone of himself (gray gloves vs. purple gloves). Obviously he was the real undertaker with purple gloves who won the match. That, for me, was the most memorable time as an undertaker fan.
Love all the versions of taker someone who is constantly adapting and changing the GOAT The undertaker
ABSOLUTELY NOT HE NEVER MADE THE SPORT BIG HOGAN MADE THE SPORT BLOW UP AND HOGAN HAS WAYYYYYY MORE MEMORABLE MATCHES THAN UNDERTAKER AT WRESTLEMANIA IF HE NEVER TURNED INTO KID ROCK RIDING A MOTORCYCLE THEN YES BUT ABSOLUTELY NOTTTTT THE GOAT AND I LOVE HIM MORE THAN HOGAN IF YOU LOOK AT VIEWING NUMBERS AND SALES FOR THE TWO MAIN EVENTING HOGAN NUMBERS BLOWS UNDERTAKERS OUT THE WATER I THINK HE IS STILL TOP5 I AM OLD ENOUGH TO SEE THE END OF THE 70s ON RERUNS I WAS THERE WATCHING THE 80’s ON UP ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION IF UNDERTAKER WENT TO WCW TO RAGE A WAR ON WWF COULD HE HAVE MADE IT BE LIKE HOW HOGAN DID WITH THE NWO THINK ON IT WHEN UNDERTAKER WENT GOOD AND BAD AND WHATEVER IT WASNT A BIG DEAL BUT WHEN HOGAN WENT TO THE NWO THE WORLD STOPPED AND ALMOST TOOK OUT WWF LIKE HIS RUN WASNT EVEN AS LONG AS HOGAN AND HIS MATCH AGAINST THE REAL GIANT MADE THE SPORT AND ALSO SAY WHAT YOU WANT ABOUT HIS MOVIES HE HAD A COUPLE WAS GOOD BUT THAT ALONE SET THE STAGE FOR THE ROCK, CENA, STONE COLD, BATISTA, AND OTHER BY SAYING F VINCE AND DID ROCKY OPENED THE DOOR FOR OTHERS TO THINGS AND MAKE REAL MONEY OUTTA THE WWE AND IT SHOWED WHO THE BEST EVER WAS IN THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH WITH A 20 MINUTE OVATION THAT WAS LONGER THAN THE TEN COMMANDMENTS MOVIE LOL BUT I UNDERSTAND YOU LIKE HIM BUT FACTS IS FACTS AND MEN LIE WOMEN LIE NUMBERS DONT PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS PUTTING WHO THEY LOVE MORE AT THE TOP INSTEAD OF WHO THEY MIGHT NOT LIKE BUT FACTS STATE THAT PERSON IS BETTER THAN WHO IS THEY FAVORITE HISTORY LESSON AS THE GREATEST WRESTLERS EVER TOP 5 AND IN ORDER 1. HULK HOGAN 2. RIC FLAIR 3. THE ROCK 4. STONE COLD 5.THE GIANT(ORIGINAL) LOOK AT IMPACT, NUMBERS, THINGS OUTSIDE OF WRESTLING TO BETTER THE SPORT, THINGS INSIDE TO MAKE THE SPORT BETTER, RECORDS, FAN BASE, BETTER MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY THAT WILL BE KNOWN FOREVER, ETC. AND HOGAN MADE THE SPORT THE BIGGEST EVER AND ALMOST ENDED IT WITH NWO, RIC FLAIR HAS THE LONGEST RUN EVER, THE ROCK BEST ON THE MIC EVER AND MOST SUCCESSFUL OUTSIDE WRESTLING, STONE COLD COULD OF BEEN THE GREATEST EVER IF HIS RUN WAS LONGER AND CONSIDERED THE BADDEST WRESTLER EVER, AND THE GIANT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF CARRYING IT BEFORE HULKAMANIA AND HELPED HOGAN MAKE THE SPORT THE BIGGEST EVER WITH PLAYING HEEL AND FAKE UNDEFEATED RECORD TO HELP WITH IT BUT WITH THE LIST I HATED RIC FLAIR AND STONE COLD BUT THEY ON THE LIST THE GIANT WAS OK AND ROCK WAS MY FAVORITE EVER AND NO BIAS IF EVERYONE DID THAT THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE
I’m leaning towards Big Evil mainly because I kinda preferred the Last Ride as his main finisher due to how emphatic and loud it was in the ring.
yeah it felt way more impactful than tombstone to me but, I still love tombstone because it fits most of his personas. I can't imagine his darker variations using last ride
He was also the most funniest as well. Calling Stephanie a sleazy tramp
in that time, i didn't like Big Evil but looking back at it now? Big Evil just might be my favourite version of 'Taker.. that Hardcore Title run
Same big evil was the best the 2002_ 2003 deadman
He struggled to do it on bigger guys
97-99 version of Undertaker for me was the best.
Ruthless aggression Undertaker is the best he was full time won the championship & he started doing hell’s gate & the suicide dive he is the goat
Best finisher best matches best rivals best move set & the most longevity than any other star he is the goat
American Badass undertaker and ministry Taker are my Favorite incarnations of him especially with the Rollin theme by Limp Bizkit and Undertaker's Ministry theme from Wrestlemania 15 is iconic.
You picked the two most opposite each other. American Badass was horrible. Ministry Taker was perfection.
@@MrBahBZ It’s his opinion which version of Undertaker he likes.
@Terminato92 thank you
@@MrBahBZ it's my opinion
@@MrBahBZ dude that’s what he likes. No need for that
Big Evil was my Personal favourite Taker he put over talent his Matches were bangers.He legimitely wanted To Kill someone and he took no crap from anyone. The Last Ride was a badass and Painful Finisher.Plus you could relate with him better as a Douchebag who demanded respect. Plus Your Gonna pay is an awesome theme
Undertaker and Kane are my two favorite wrestlers I have my view of Kane so I’ll try again here I think in terms of being physical 96-98 was his physical prime with strength, speed, agility, and athleticism on full display. With injuries and age catching up he adapted quite well in 05-08 I think overall this is his prime with great matches against randy, edge, Kurt, Batista in 09 a lost a step but was still great as seen with Shawn Michaels
Exactly.. and this guy said Modern phenom was in the best shape of his career 🤦♂️
Kane from 2000-2001 that was kane's prime he was a fucking tank
Kane was that unlock able character in a video game with dam near the same move set lol. Falco to star fox, Luigi to Mario, trekked character lol
@@deonwatts well his gimmick was based off being the undertaker's brother so no shit there
@@stansmith5610 He actually was from 2006-2009. He was in top shape during that time period.
Debut taker Hands Down .. Would have loved to See him Retire with that Version to come full circle ..
So many great versions of Taker but my favorite is Big Evil. He was more like his real self and we still knew he was the Deadman even as a motorcycling badass.
Ministry looked coolest. But the best most skilled Undertaker at top form is around 2007-08.
My favorite Undertaker moment was at Survivor Series 93 in that elimination tag when he was fighting Yokozuna outside the ring and Yoko slammed Taker's head into the steel steps for him to snap his head back with blank eyes and turn to a scared Yoko and slammed his head into the steps 😁 first time we saw an invincible Yokozuna scared. Then the preparation for the casket match at Royal Rumble 94, classic Paul Bearer as well
My favorite version of The Undertaker would be Ministry Of Darkness in January 99 before the Royal Rumble and Judgment Day 2000 - Survivor Series 2003 when The Undertaker was American Bad Ass / Big Evil especially using the Limp Bizkit's theme Rollin which lasted longer than Stone Cold's Disturbed Theme and Hollywood Hogan’s Voodoo Child Theme in WWE. Before going to the Deadman theme in WRESTLEMANIA 20 which was the sign around Royal Rumble 04 after being buried alive in Survivor Series 03.
Good memories! Lord Of Darkness 1996 -1998 has always been my favorite version of Undertaker.
The American Badass Undertaker is my favorite version of the Undertaker. Big Evil is pretty good. The Modern Phenom. Yeah, that was the prime years of Undertaker’s career. Those are my favorite ones.
What lol prime Taker was 1996-2000. Your prime is usually between years 5-10 in your career. Modern Phenom 2004 was already year 13 and 40 years old by then.
@@theofficialgreenkane9645 I grew up in the Ruthless Aggression Era of Wrestling.
The ministry was the best. Taker was demonic, had the dominant faction, and his theme was iconic. Arguably the best theme of his career!
I started watching in 2005 and I remember 'Taker just being absolutely untouchable during that era. He wasn't always there, but when he was, you knew it. It was also the peak era of Teddy Long punishing people by making them go "one on one.... wit da Undertakah!"
The Undertaker Ministry is the best of the best... Is the most terrorific and diabolic character in WWE history. 🔥👹🔥
Ministry undertaker is my favorite. The character development from Deadman to a satanic character is genius.
I personally prefer the '95-'96 Version of the "Undertaker!"
The outlaw and the Phenom versions of the Undertaker are him at his absolute peak in my opinion. He owned my childhood in 2004 - 2013, a true GOAT.
It's hard to say which version of the Undertaker was the best but I will say the Ministry's Undertaker was the best version of what the Undertaker should be. The laughs, the attire, the look, the theatrics, his ministry, the sacrifices, the eyes rolling...That version is what the Prince turning into the Lord of Darkness should of been.
His feuds with Michaels and Bautista will always be my favorite
I love American Badass Taker. That gimmick is underrated imo. His original Undertaker bit got a bit old to me, so it was nice that he tried something new. I even liked that he had a new look after sporting so many dark colors for so long. The jeans, vest, chains, shades, bandanas, and red hair really lightened up his character and gave fans something to connect to, especially the biker community. It really went well with the height of the attitude era because that’s what the gimmick came with: “attitude”. Almost every wrestler had an interesting gimmick with a fascinating personality, the latter being something Old Undertaker had, but the gimmick got old and made Taker feel like he was going through a plateau. The AB gimmick was a breath of fresh air and helped him get through the AE, so by the time he went back to his Deadman gimmick, he was refreshed and ready to give his dark side another go
7:50 Teddy Long's reaction just took me out 😂😂😂
I love The Undertaker. I would have never guessed that there were 9 versions!
1997-1999 is my favorite version of Undertaker, but Taker is my favorite of all-time, so ultimately any Undertaker is awesome.
The absolute G.O.A.T!
This man's legacy and influence is simply unmatched!
ABSOLUTELY NOT HE NEVER MADE THE SPORT BIG HOGAN MADE THE SPORT BLOW UP AND HOGAN HAS WAYYYYYY MORE MEMORABLE MATCHES THAN UNDERTAKER AT WRESTLEMANIA IF HE NEVER TURNED INTO KID ROCK RIDING A MOTORCYCLE THEN YES BUT ABSOLUTELY NOTTTTT THE GOAT AND I LOVE HIM MORE THAN HOGAN IF YOU LOOK AT VIEWING NUMBERS AND SALES FOR THE TWO MAIN EVENTING HOGAN NUMBERS BLOWS UNDERTAKERS OUT THE WATER I THINK HE IS STILL TOP5 I AM OLD ENOUGH TO SEE THE END OF THE 70s ON RERUNS I WAS THERE WATCHING THE 80’s ON UP ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION IF UNDERTAKER WENT TO WCW TO RAGE A WAR ON WWF COULD HE HAVE MADE IT BE LIKE HOW HOGAN DID WITH THE NWO THINK ON IT WHEN UNDERTAKER WENT GOOD AND BAD AND WHATEVER IT WASNT A BIG DEAL BUT WHEN HOGAN WENT TO THE NWO THE WORLD STOPPED AND ALMOST TOOK OUT WWF LIKE HIS RUN WASNT EVEN AS LONG AS HOGAN AND HIS MATCH AGAINST THE REAL GIANT MADE THE SPORT AND ALSO SAY WHAT YOU WANT ABOUT HIS MOVIES HE HAD A COUPLE WAS GOOD BUT THAT ALONE SET THE STAGE FOR THE ROCK, CENA, STONE COLD, BATISTA, AND OTHER BY SAYING F VINCE AND DID ROCKY OPENED THE DOOR FOR OTHERS TO THINGS AND MAKE REAL MONEY OUTTA THE WWE AND IT SHOWED WHO THE BEST EVER WAS IN THE HALL OF FAME SPEECH WITH A 20 MINUTE OVATION THAT WAS LONGER THAN THE TEN COMMANDMENTS MOVIE LOL BUT I UNDERSTAND YOU LIKE HIM BUT FACTS IS FACTS AND MEN LIE WOMEN LIE NUMBERS DONT PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS PUTTING WHO THEY LOVE MORE AT THE TOP INSTEAD OF WHO THEY MIGHT NOT LIKE BUT FACTS STATE THAT PERSON IS BETTER THAN WHO IS THEY FAVORITE HISTORY LESSON AS THE GREATEST WRESTLERS EVER TOP 5 AND IN ORDER 1. HULK HOGAN 2. RIC FLAIR 3. THE ROCK 4. STONE COLD 5.THE GIANT(ORIGINAL) LOOK AT IMPACT, NUMBERS, THINGS OUTSIDE OF WRESTLING TO BETTER THE SPORT, THINGS INSIDE TO MAKE THE SPORT BETTER, RECORDS, FAN BASE, BETTER MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY THAT WILL BE KNOWN FOREVER, ETC. AND HOGAN MADE THE SPORT THE BIGGEST EVER AND ALMOST ENDED IT WITH NWO, RIC FLAIR HAS THE LONGEST RUN EVER, THE ROCK BEST ON THE MIC EVER AND MOST SUCCESSFUL OUTSIDE WRESTLING, STONE COLD COULD OF BEEN THE GREATEST EVER IF HIS RUN WAS LONGER AND CONSIDERED THE BADDEST WRESTLER EVER, AND THE GIANT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF CARRYING IT BEFORE HULKAMANIA AND HELPED HOGAN MAKE THE SPORT THE BIGGEST EVER WITH PLAYING HEEL AND FAKE UNDEFEATED RECORD TO HELP WITH IT BUT WITH THE LIST I HATED RIC FLAIR AND STONE COLD BUT THEY ON THE LIST THE GIANT WAS OK AND ROCK WAS MY FAVORITE EVER AND NO BIAS IF EVERYONE DID THAT THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE
@@manystylesrecords Writing in caps doesn't change anything bruh...I've already said Taker is the GOAT to me and I ain't debating that.
Peace ✌🏾
@@ikgixofficial1985 NO I FEEL YOU BRO AND I JUST ALWAYS DO CAPS ON FACTS AND ITS COOL YOU FEEL THAT WAY NOT WANTING TO CHANGE YOU LIKE THE ROCK I FEEL IS THE BEST EVER BUT REALITY I KNOW HOGAN WAS WITHOUT HIS RUN TO BUILD UP THE WWF WOULD BE NO UNDERTAKER THATS FACTS BRO MEN LIE WOMEN LIE NUMBERS DONT AND IF YOU COMPARE MAIN EVENTS THE NUMBERS OF HOGAN AND UNDERTAKER UTS NOT EVEN CLOSE BUT WE CAN HAVE OPINIONS BUT HISTORY BOOKS WILL SHOW SLAMMING ANDRE, HULKAMANIA ERA, NWO, AND ROCK VS HOGAN AND FACTS IS UNDERTAKER HAD NO BIG MOMENTS THAT CHANGED THE WRESTLING HISTORY I LOVE HIM TOO HE IS TOP 10 MAYBE BUT NUMBER ONE THE NUMBERS DONT EVEN ADD UP HELL OF A WRESTLER BUT COULDNT DO NOTHING OUTTA WRESTLING BUT ITS COOL BUT HOW WAS HIS RETIREMENT WAS THE OVATION LIKE HOGANS?
I wish big evil stayed around longer. Him going heel was fun to watch. That chair to th neck was funny af
Facts Bro plus he's matches were way more bloody and his in ring ability improved
The Ministry and ABA will always be my favorites cause one version is a horror movie villain come to life and one version is the version that the Attitude Era needed as in 1999 the character was the darkest it had ever been and it was also the real life Mark Callaway.
My favorite Original Deadman, Western Mortician, Big Evil, The American Badass. The Last Outlaw Lord of Darkness and The Modern Phenom they all great you can have one without thee other all of them are so good.
In terms of pure aura and fear factor original mortician Undertaker is non parallel. He genuinely felt unbeatable and invincible around that time
the biker version bandana on head version of undertaker was awesome
Q: What is the greatest version of The Undertaker?
A: *YES!*
I started watching WWE in 2006 so I didn't get to see most of Undertaker's career live, but the Ministry Undertaker is my favorite by far
My favorite was his 90-93 version. Such a great character along with Paul Bearer as manager. And the cameras cutting to the scared ass kids in the crowd. Loved American Badass Taker as well.
But he looked goofy as fk at that time... Later on when his facial features matured,he looked more menacing
@@drsps3280 to each is own. I think he looked more menacing when he was pale with red hair and that slow ass walk, putting jobbers in body bags. But he was at his best from like 94-98 IMO.
My Favorite goes as follows:
1. Western Mortician - Pure Intimidation & horror (1990-1993)
2. Lord of Darkness - Great attire, long thick hairs and handsome look (1998)
3. Prince of Darkness - A very short run with a unique deep black attire, icy look and black teardrop on cheek. (1997)
4. Ministry of Darkness - Satanic & Dominating (1999)
5. Big Evil - The Big Bully. Had great matches and amazing promos (2002) but 2003 run was lame.
6. The Original Deadman - Raw strength, Dark aura, Purple Gloves & Boots , Thick Coat (1994-1996)
7. The Deadman - Rise from the Dead, modern Taker, ruthless (2004 -2006)
8. The Phenom - Shredded, ripped physique and unstoppable (2007 - 2008)
9. American Badass - Cool new gimmick welcoming '00, a powerhouse, beer belly, very few interesting matches until he turned heel.
Rest other gimmicks post 2010 were lackluster/wasted due to age factor but still Taker tried his best. Thank you Taker! 😍
Big Evil, American Badass and the modern phenom are my favorites version of the Undertaker as I wasn't too much into the satanism and supernatural stuff. But his work overall is never going to be matched.
The original version of Taker is super underrated. Growing up as a kid in the 90s it felt REAL. Like he had some supernatural and inhuman ability.
2004 Deadman gimmick. It was a more versatile wrestling style plus hells gate was just 🔥 it was a good mix of American Badass and the western mortician
2007 Undertaker's fued with Batista was undoubtedly the greatest, he was in his best shape that year
The Original version of Taker was my favorite ( the mortician) it totally captivated the WWE universe he was very scary back then...
I'm 24 years old. First match I ever saw was Taker vs Angle back in 04. He's been my favorite ever since. Though the ministry of darkness was a little before me, I felt those where his best promos and embodied who his character was. But 04-10 Taker is top 3 physical in ring performer's ever.
For me the original is the most memorable. I was 9 when he debuted and thought he was scary AF. Beating Hogan, never seemed phased by anything his opponents did, the tomestone, walking the ropes, dumping Warrior in the casket etc. I never liked the badass version, that was just too far from the original character for me.
Big evil was my favorite because of how it believable it was that he could whoop your ass in the ring and out of it
I can't believe we *_still_* haven't seen the Modern Phenom on 2k22
He truly was the peak at this time, iconic or not.
Mark Calaway is my favourite version on taker.😄
When he get to rest and have fun with his family..
I started watching in 2005 i was 8 years. This era of taker is also the best for me. Just the memories and the version of that deadman is so iconic.
Yup
1996 undertaker still gives me the chills
96-98 is my favourite.. especially with the dark side theme.. That taker cemented his place as a babyface especially with how evil Kane and Paul Bearer were!
American Badass has to be the second version for me because it was so good to see him back!
The 2009 - 2014 version of him, when his mic skills started to decline as well as his health and in ring performance due to the physical toll the industry has taken on his body was the best version. Something about watching Old Taker still try to be demonic, scary and methodical while botching every now and then was just hilariously entertaining to me.
1999 Lord of Darkness
Ministry of Darkness
BY FAR!
He never should have changed
2004 to 2009 was peak Taker for me. It was also when I watched WWE the most. I saw undertaker when inwas younger in the pre ministry days and instantly gravitated to him. However it was the Phenom era that cemented him as my favorite wrestler
That top 4 gimmick are also my personal favorite
The fear striking introvert style of his first era was most compelling to me.
BIG EVIL & American Badass will always be my favorite versions of Taker 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
The modern phenom was my favourite because of the persona was polished and Taker was in his best physical shape. The run of classic matches and performances in that Era was out of this world. Him and HBK's back to back matches at Wrestlemania are my favourite matches of all time.
Ruthless agression Taker or "modern phenom" is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, the man was having classics with nearly EVERYONE he was facing, Batista, Orton, Edge, Kurt Angle, Big show, Shawn michaels, helll, even some short TV matches here and there against Mark henry were entertaining
Fan since the early 90s and Ministry Taker is always my favorite. The darkness got darker with him and the stable.
The original western mortician Undertaker look from 1990 to 1994 was the best version of him which gave him a unique personality and unique recognition in wwe.
Aba and big evil was what made me dress as badass as possible like taker and ride bikes. Thank you taker
2:00 So brutal brother. RIP neck 🙏
Just watching stuff happen when the lights would cut out and we hear the toll of the bell. It was always the best.
Undertaker, Rey Misterio and Bobby Lashley were my favorite but 1st place is the Undertaker
Really enjoyed 1997 version of the Undertaker and definitely 2004 -2009 Undertaker... I wish he could come back for a few matches as the Modern Phenom to help upcoming talent!!
Flying Clothesline off the rope was sick, Taker looked like he's floating in mid-air.
I never liked any incarnation of American Badass/Biker/modern cowboy/Outlaw with the bandana.
Whether the motorcycle or cowboy hat and duster. Just not a fan.
Not a fan of Ministry either.
Just didn't like these personas.
The Deadman/Mortician will always be my favorites.
Just classic and iconic.
Honorable mention to Lord of Darkness for being the modern reinvention if the Deadman persona.
Y'all are sleeping on "Ministry" Undertaker. Dude was a savage and demonic as hell. Really love that version
The back to back hbk vs taker in mainia is at the peak of wwe for me
Will always be the original undertaker with the original music
For me the Deadman Inc or Big Evil version from like 02 was my favorite
This is controversial but I think the original Deadman was my favourite version of the undertaker
Mine’s the very first one (from the 80s to 1994 ‘golden’ era) - the ‘mortician’ (light grey gloves and boot spats, and - entrance gear - light grey tie) [the gloves are lengthy ones - extending halfway to elbows; additionally wears a black fedora / sombrero and trench coat, to the ring]. I prefer when he turned face (and, pun unintended, now had his face obscured by his hair, which was thought to make him look more jazzed up, than sporting the mere mullet, when he was originally a heel) [and I like when his theme was ‘Funeral March’]. Needless to say, I like when his signature move was the Tombstone Piledriver.
Tomorrow’s date, next year, is his 60th (though he draws the short straw, in that it falls on a Monday). Off-subject, I don’t know when exactly in the 80s the ‘golden’ WWF era began, but it definitely ended literally at the end of 1994 (1995 was the year of the ‘new generation’ WWF era, which sucked). Getting back to the subject, I prefer the version of the Undertaker up to the 1994 Royal Rumble (as this version was the one in the 1993 Royal Rumble and WrestleMania IX).
Even though the Purple Taker never held the title, by far my favorite
Ministry taker was my favorite your right they killed it off to quick….the Lord of darkness was awesome too though along side the time he came back into form post biker taker.
That bad blood 97' hell in a cell match with Shawn just might be the greatest match ever. HBK got hammerd for 45 mins and still won due to kane in arguably the greatest debut ever.
The undertake wasting over 30 years legendary goats 🐐 🙌 👏 👌 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
my favorite taker was 1990-1994 taker because he was pure scary and ruthless and unbeatable, his color scheme made it more scarier
Big Evil is far too low, it was amazing, top 3 for sure with Ministry and Lord of Darkness. Modern Phenom never worked for me.
It's quite ironic how Taker and Kane were legitimately the scariest characters we watched in WWF but they seem to be the coolest guys in real life. Like you can pop a beer with both of them and talk about practically anything.