Yeah people need to understand that you can put over someone without losing just like taker did to Jeff, Kurt did to Cena, Cena did to bray, Austin did to KO etc.
@@Thegod_of_memes sheesh you're a big Cody Rhodes fan yet you don't know Jack shit. Cena didn't bury Bray, the good guy beat the bad guy that night. Nothing more.
One of the things that stands about this man is how happy he is for other people to get over. Not one ounce of ego, jealousy or spite. He wanted others to be successful with him.
I love that how scary his persona is in the ring but behind the scenes- every superstar says he's the Dopest, chilliest, and most respected within the business- I love the relationship him and Vince have - I love how everybody loves him as a person and a wrestler
He’s just a class act, all the way around. No backstage drama bullsh*t, no burying other people coming up to keep himself in the spotlight, and he was cool with pretty much anything he was asked to do, minus the spinaroonie. Taker would never do the spinaroonie, lol.
Even though Jeff didn't win the wwe title until years later, I truly beleive that it was THIS ladder match that actually created the cult following of fans and was the catalyst to really go ALL IN on a jeff hardy singles push. 2000s release aside, I'm glad they capitalised on Jeff's momentum when he came back as no one had forgotten or lost interest in him in the slightest.
@@PilloTheStar yeah for sure he was over heading into that match and prior to that, but I think that the match itself really did showcase the potential he had at a main event level, despite losing.
The Taker-Jeff Ladder match, was 1 day before the Taker-Angle match was filmed for the July 4th 2002 episode of Smackdown. Two classic matches, in two days, with two insanely different opponents. Taker deserved that Undisputed Title, he was the man.
An absolutely great match. And a true testament to Undertaker and his ability to work with really anyone and put them over. If I remember correctly, Undertaker won that match, but Jeff put on such a good performance and put up such a good fight against Taker that he earned Taker’s respect. Which was reflected at the end of the match.
You need to see the giddy attitude Cody used to describe his Royal Rumble Match and how Taker gave him time to shine. The Deadman is an unselfish dude and that's why in wrestling entertainment his following is what you see with Michael Jackson. ICONIC
He should be proud of that match, it was incredible. I remember jumping off my couch cheering for Jeff as he climbed the ladder I mean that match really got me invested which a good match does. Just a great combination of performance and commentary.
I love Taker so much, my favorite of all time❤❤❤, a true testament to the man's work ethic, character, his heart and soul for the business, a true gentleman and man's man, he put the shine on Jeff that day and gave him the rub❤❤❤. Takers presence is sorely missed every day in that locker room 😭😭😪😪❤❤❤❤
I think Taker is talking about the match where he beats Hardy like a drum and Jeff motions for him to come back in ! Taker does and shakes his hand in respect for his never give up attitude.
Mark Calaway really is the best wrestler ever. Even when he's at the very top of the mountain, he is passionate enough about the business that he is willing to put over less prestigious performers. He's so good at what he does that he can make other wrestlers shine like a diamond even when they lose to him.
That actually was my all time favorite match, it came out of nowhere, it made me appreciate the business more ! Undertaker will always be my favorite wrestler ! Jeff is in the top 10 ! Hell of a match, as everyone is saying Jr's commentary was spectacular ! Those 3 legend made that match !
It has been along time for me to see content from taker like this. He did so well playing the stonewall character until he retired. Seeing him on podcasts talking about behind the scenes has been worth the wait.
Taker sure knows how to make ppl shine. He went in that match with Jeff and was like "ok kid we're gonna work tonight. But your gonna get to do all the cool shit." Awesome match
Man Jeff hardy was every child’s favorite wrestler man, he really made us the biggest fans I loved that he had his own lil unique style nothing will beat wrestling like how it was back then man.
Shit, I'm gonna do that myself. I need a wrestling break. But you know....if I watch this match, Imma have to go back and watch another match...and another...and another. You know that goes. lol
This has a prime example as to why guys like ‘Taker, HBK, Stone Cold, and The Rock are the icons they’ve become: they know how and when to put over their opponents and aren’t all about making themselves look good.
@@aejylhis4syeah rock only put Jericho over tbh but that really didn’t count and Austin too but Tbf there was a time that wwf champion was get tossed around like every week on raw or smackdown. But I think if he stayed it would have been way different.
@@BrandonHaymon the rock couldn't get over having to put Stone Cold over, and proceeded to throw the biggest tantrum by overselling the damn stunner. I don't get where you pulled 2009 out of your ass, proceeded to make that assumption, but hey, don't get your knickers in a twist. I'm just baffled why the OP thinks that The Rock was considered one of the greats when it comes to putting people over, when in my opinion he really wasn't. I do hope that clears things up for you.
This man was the constant workhorse. Always putting on the best entertainment for the fans, I saw him twice, and for a big man in real life, he is just great to watch. I like everything he did, even the stuff, when he wore the mask.
One of my fav childhood memories while growing up was this match. The storytelling, atheliticsm, nasty chair shots, innovation, the way Jeff earned a Heel Taker's respect was wholesome. PS - the commentary was 🔥
Jeff was such a rebellious icon to me as a kid/early teenager. I really hope that his story has a happy ending because none of us want to see Jeff lose his fight
It may not be what Taker did best but he did it in a way that was perfect for him by just beating the hell out of Jeff, one of my favorite Taker matches
This unexpected match out of nowhere is burned in my memory forever. This was a pay-per-view caliber match! And it wasn't heavily thought of until it actually happened. Then it blew everyone away even the locker room!
I remember watching this match live, and it really did put jeff over that he could go toe to toe with the undertaker. Also taker being in a ladder match which wasnt his thing showed the kind of performer he was
That match...and the end when you knew the EXACT moment, when you saw Taker hold back on further punishing Jeff, that look on Taker's face turn was the moment you knew his face turn was beginning. That match was a banger that put Jeff on the map as a potential world champion, and I'm glad to have seen it when it aired, during the school night that I should have been doing my damn homework and trying to get through 9th grade. An another note looking back now, I'm glad to finally have all 4 versions of Taker's theme music that year. lol
That match was a prime of coming out stronger in defeat. If Jeff had won, which he realistically never have, it would have been a forgotten reign. Instead, they created something that is still talked about today.
This is why I am such an UNDERTAKER fan. And Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler. And the Hardy*s. And this was a rare moment where UNDERTAKER broke character. And was the beginning of what turned him face. A lot of people think he turned face that night. But he broke character for John Cena and Randy Orton why being a heel. But then he went back. To me he turned face the night after Vengeance in 2002. And being attacked by the Un Americans really turned him face. And he gave one of the best face promos on the August 19, 2002 episode of Raw.
the two iconic quotes from JR in that match: “This will be the biggest train wreck in history or the biggest upset in history” “Climb the ladder, kid! Make yourself famous!”
Undertaker: The Only one i was ever in. One Night Stand 2008: Defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Edge and takes a tumble into stacked tables.
He did the tlc match with Edge in 08 aswell but as for this match it put Jeff over as a star the commentary was fantastic and a huge star like undertaker made sure Jeff came out of the match strong
“Climb the Ladder kid, make yourself famous” is such an awesome quote. Top notch JR commentary.
I remember that like it waa yesterday it has been 21 years
One of JR’s best calls
I stood on my feet as a kid watching that match live and i still having standing ovations as an adult rewatching that match
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I was a casual wrestling fan until that moment. The second JR said that ive been in love with it
Such a good match. The storytelling and putting Jeff over without Taker losing was creative. One of my favorite
Yeah people need to understand that you can put over someone without losing just like taker did to Jeff, Kurt did to Cena, Cena did to bray, Austin did to KO etc.
@@deadmanwalking5741 tf you mean Cena buried Bray
@@Thegod_of_memes lol 😂 Cena didn't buried Bray at all it was Goldberg
@@deadmanwalking5741 yes he did it took 6 years for Cena to finally put him over he buried Bray at WrestleMania 30
@@Thegod_of_memes sheesh you're a big Cody Rhodes fan yet you don't know Jack shit. Cena didn't bury Bray, the good guy beat the bad guy that night. Nothing more.
That match made Jeff hardy a superstar..
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One of the things that stands about this man is how happy he is for other people to get over. Not one ounce of ego, jealousy or spite. He wanted others to be successful with him.
That ladder match was fire
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I don't seem to find it on RUclips😢
Undertaker so fucking humble man love tf out of dude like I know him
Climb the ladder kid make yourself famous
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I love that how scary his persona is in the ring but behind the scenes- every superstar says he's the Dopest, chilliest, and most respected within the business- I love the relationship him and Vince have - I love how everybody loves him as a person and a wrestler
He’s just a class act, all the way around. No backstage drama bullsh*t, no burying other people coming up to keep himself in the spotlight, and he was cool with pretty much anything he was asked to do, minus the spinaroonie. Taker would never do the spinaroonie, lol.
Other than burying ddp
Even though Jeff didn't win the wwe title until years later, I truly beleive that it was THIS ladder match that actually created the cult following of fans and was the catalyst to really go ALL IN on a jeff hardy singles push. 2000s release aside, I'm glad they capitalised on Jeff's momentum when he came back as no one had forgotten or lost interest in him in the slightest.
Jeff was already over af before that match, it just allowed his first stint to end with a bang instead of a whimper.
@@PilloTheStar yeah for sure he was over heading into that match and prior to that, but I think that the match itself really did showcase the potential he had at a main event level, despite losing.
@@Tombraithwaite1998 agreed, jeff was over as the high flyin daredevil but this match made us take him more seriously/look at him in a different light
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Yes! 100%
TAKER! I'M STILL STANDING! chills!!!
Mark Calaway/Undertaker: putting people over; in and out of the ring since 1987. He will always be a true credit to his profession.
The Taker-Jeff Ladder match, was 1 day before the Taker-Angle match was filmed for the July 4th 2002 episode of Smackdown. Two classic matches, in two days, with two insanely different opponents. Taker deserved that Undisputed Title, he was the man.
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An absolutely great match. And a true testament to Undertaker and his ability to work with really anyone and put them over. If I remember correctly, Undertaker won that match, but Jeff put on such a good performance and put up such a good fight against Taker that he earned Taker’s respect. Which was reflected at the end of the match.
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Yup. Taker tried to regain his heel heat at the end, but even he had to shake his head and raise Jeff's arm...
You need to see the giddy attitude Cody used to describe his Royal Rumble Match and how Taker gave him time to shine.
The Deadman is an unselfish dude and that's why in wrestling entertainment his following is what you see with Michael Jackson. ICONIC
My favorite ladder match of all time. When Taker raised Jeffs hand at the end after he wouldn't stay down gave me chills 👌
All you can hear is how Taker is unselfish and knew what it would mean to Jeff, so he went through with it. Brilliant.
This touched my heart deeply undertaker ❤
The Undertaker is a great guy! I love hearing him talk about things and listen to his perspective.
This is why he’s the greatest
This match always stands out in my memory of both of these guys, brilliant
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He really the goat..That why people love him..
He should be proud of that match, it was incredible. I remember jumping off my couch cheering for Jeff as he climbed the ladder I mean that match really got me invested which a good match does. Just a great combination of performance and commentary.
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I love Taker so much, my favorite of all time❤❤❤, a true testament to the man's work ethic, character, his heart and soul for the business, a true gentleman and man's man, he put the shine on Jeff that day and gave him the rub❤❤❤. Takers presence is sorely missed every day in that locker room 😭😭😪😪❤❤❤❤
Him vs edge TLC match
Him falling off that ladder through a table pissed me off when I saw it 😅
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hell, he fell thru like 4 of those tables 😭😭
@@zacharyjackson3104 Which TLC WM-X7?
@@Yneszi.DetchraIt was at Extreme Rules in 2008 for the World Heavyweight Championship. If Undertaker lost he would be banished from WWE.
@@captainfordgunz1995 Alright I see the timeline now thanks. He became World champion in 2009
One of my favorite ladder matches of all time
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Yes indeed. Rock/HHH at SummerSlam 98 is another one for me.
Not knowing your in this match when you wake up and then doing what they did is insane 💪🏿
I think Taker is talking about the match where he beats Hardy like a drum and Jeff motions for him to come back in ! Taker does and shakes his hand in respect for his never give up attitude.
Mark Calaway really is the best wrestler ever. Even when he's at the very top of the mountain, he is passionate enough about the business that he is willing to put over less prestigious performers. He's so good at what he does that he can make other wrestlers shine like a diamond even when they lose to him.
That actually was my all time favorite match, it came out of nowhere, it made me appreciate the business more ! Undertaker will always be my favorite wrestler ! Jeff is in the top 10 ! Hell of a match, as everyone is saying Jr's commentary was spectacular ! Those 3 legend made that match !
What a badass legend. A friggin wholesome dude 😎
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It's really put a shine on Jeff ... Undertaker really care about the young talents
It has been along time for me to see content from taker like this. He did so well playing the stonewall character until he retired. Seeing him on podcasts talking about behind the scenes has been worth the wait.
One of the best matches, story emotion and commentary was incredible
Taker sure knows how to make ppl shine. He went in that match with Jeff and was like "ok kid we're gonna work tonight. But your gonna get to do all the cool shit." Awesome match
I STILL remember this match. Couldn’t name another match that year, probably, but this one was awesome
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Still rember this show from my childhood back in the 2000s great match havnt seen another that stayed in my head since then
Undertaker like bro you are a monster 🧟♂️
in the arena he is a scary monster, but in real life he is the most chilled, well respected and chilled guy. I wanna meet him
Taker said he didn't know he was in the match until that day, but the match was announced the week before.
That match put a shine on Taker and Jeff #Legendary #charismaticacnigma #Bigevil
Man Jeff hardy was every child’s favorite wrestler man, he really made us the biggest fans I loved that he had his own lil unique style nothing will beat wrestling like how it was back then man.
Just rewatched that match the other day. Never gets old.
Shit, I'm gonna do that myself. I need a wrestling break. But you know....if I watch this match, Imma have to go back and watch another match...and another...and another. You know that goes. lol
this match lives rent free in my head. one of my most favourite matches of all time.
"you know" - undertaker
This has a prime example as to why guys like ‘Taker, HBK, Stone Cold, and The Rock are the icons they’ve become: they know how and when to put over their opponents and aren’t all about making themselves look good.
HBK!? HAHAHAHA
THE ROCK? 😂
@@aejylhis4syeah rock only put Jericho over tbh but that really didn’t count and Austin too but Tbf there was a time that wwf champion was get tossed around like every week on raw or smackdown. But I think if he stayed it would have been way different.
@@aejylhis4syeah the The rock. Let me guess you were born in 2009 right? 😂 get off the internet kid
@@BrandonHaymon the rock couldn't get over having to put Stone Cold over, and proceeded to throw the biggest tantrum by overselling the damn stunner.
I don't get where you pulled 2009 out of your ass, proceeded to make that assumption, but hey, don't get your knickers in a twist.
I'm just baffled why the OP thinks that The Rock was considered one of the greats when it comes to putting people over, when in my opinion he really wasn't.
I do hope that clears things up for you.
I felt like that was a huge turning point for Undertaker the wrestler. It planted the seed for an evolution to his peak in-ring years.
My favorite match.
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YOU HAVNT BROKE ME TAKER IM STILL STANDING
ILU because you always support every players
What a supportive boss!
This man was the constant workhorse. Always putting on the best entertainment for the fans, I saw him twice, and for a big man in real life, he is just great to watch. I like everything he did, even the stuff, when he wore the mask.
My favourite match in the history of Raw, and one of my favourite matches ever.
O man I will never forget that night watching HISTORY be made!
Jeff and Taker didn't face each other often but they had a crazy in ring chemistry every time they did go at it.
It was short but brutal and I still remember it all these years later.
One of my favourite episodes of raw ever
That was a great match!! I still love to rewatch it!!
That match was what made me a lifelong fan.
One word for the undertaker legend
One of my fav childhood memories while growing up was this match. The storytelling, atheliticsm, nasty chair shots, innovation, the way Jeff earned a Heel Taker's respect was wholesome. PS - the commentary was 🔥
Jeff was such a rebellious icon to me as a kid/early teenager. I really hope that his story has a happy ending because none of us want to see Jeff lose his fight
It may not be what Taker did best but he did it in a way that was perfect for him by just beating the hell out of Jeff, one of my favorite Taker matches
Even their extreme rules match on Smackdown back in ‘08 was magic
Am proud of you taker
This unexpected match out of nowhere is burned in my memory forever. This was a pay-per-view caliber match! And it wasn't heavily thought of until it actually happened. Then it blew everyone away even the locker room!
And it was such a great match, i miss those times
Iconic match
Incredible match. Almost emotional because of that gawddamn J.R😂🎉🎉🎉
One of my favorite matches...
Best Moment ever
Great match especially JR commentary was great
My favorite match!!
I remember watching this match live, and it really did put jeff over that he could go toe to toe with the undertaker. Also taker being in a ladder match which wasnt his thing showed the kind of performer he was
The ladder they had a raw and then the extreme rules match on smackdown were absolute bangers 💯
Jeff Hardyy🔥✊👏
That match...and the end when you knew the EXACT moment, when you saw Taker hold back on further punishing Jeff, that look on Taker's face turn was the moment you knew his face turn was beginning. That match was a banger that put Jeff on the map as a potential world champion, and I'm glad to have seen it when it aired, during the school night that I should have been doing my damn homework and trying to get through 9th grade.
An another note looking back now, I'm glad to finally have all 4 versions of Taker's theme music that year. lol
That match was a prime of coming out stronger in defeat. If Jeff had won, which he realistically never have, it would have been a forgotten reign. Instead, they created something that is still talked about today.
Just watched that match yesterday, great stuff from two legends
My favorite match of all time
Probably, that match was at least top 5. Ever! Smackdown matches.
Very believable face turn for Taker after that too
Great moment.
Still one of my favourite matches of all time
This is why I am such an UNDERTAKER fan. And Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler. And the Hardy*s. And this was a rare moment where UNDERTAKER broke character. And was the beginning of what turned him face. A lot of people think he turned face that night. But he broke character for John Cena and Randy Orton why being a heel. But then he went back. To me he turned face the night after Vengeance in 2002. And being attacked by the Un Americans really turned him face. And he gave one of the best face promos on the August 19, 2002 episode of Raw.
Best loss i ever seen Jeff take
Probably the best story ever told in the ring:
The best thing about the Undertaker is that he never said no to a match.
The worst thing about the Undertaker is that he never said no to a match.
2024 is 30 yrs of Jeff Career...one of the longest😮
Great match. I remember after thinking, "OK, they have plans for Jeff."
History Made ✨🔱💫
Awesome match ❤
One Take Undertaker 😊
the two iconic quotes from JR in that match:
“This will be the biggest train wreck in history or the biggest upset in history”
“Climb the ladder, kid! Make yourself famous!”
Honestly that's my favorite hardy match others are cool but that pretty much told me jeff is well by himself
Undertaker vs Jeff was my favorite match specifically the end him holding Jeff hand up
I only remember two Jeff Hardy singles matches.
His match with RVD at Invasion.
And this match with Taker.
Just realised when he said it that it actually was the only ladder match he was ever in, fuck! 🤯🔥
Undertaker: The Only one i was ever in.
One Night Stand 2008: Defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Edge and takes a tumble into stacked tables.
Jeff announced the ladder match in a short post-match promo a week before where Undertaker agreed to it lmao.
Brilliant
damn i remember watching that raw...hell of a match
He did the tlc match with Edge in 08 aswell but as for this match it put Jeff over as a star the commentary was fantastic and a huge star like undertaker made sure Jeff came out of the match strong