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|name= {{flagicon|USA}} Mark <!--that is the Correct Spelling-->Calaway<!--that is the Correct Spelling-->

| name = Michael Gannon

|names= '''The Undertaker'''<br/>The Punisher<br>Mean Mark Callous<br>Texas Red<br>The Commando<br> Punisher Dice Morgan<br> Kane the Undertaker

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| first = [[June 19]], [[2007]] <br>Episode 5237

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|birth_date=[[March 24]], [[1965]] (age 42)

| nickname =Mickey

|birth_place = [[Houston, Texas]]

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|resides= [[Bastrop, Texas]]{{Fact|date=February 2007}}

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|billed= '''[[Death Valley]]''' (1990-1999, 2004- present)<br>[[Houston, Texas]] (2000-2003)

| born = 1999

|trainer= [[Don Jardine]]

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| family = [[Ned Parker]] (father)<br> Kirsten Gannon (mother)

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| relatives = [[Stuart Parker (Neighbours)|Stuart Parker]] (uncle) <br>[[Steve Parker]] (uncle) <br>[[Sindi Watts]] (aunt) <br>[[Miranda Parker]] (aunt) <br>[[Riley Parker]] (cousin) <br>[[Bridget Parker]] (cousin)

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'''Michael "Mickey" Gannon''' is a fictional character in the Australian soap opera [[Neighbours]], played by [[child actor]] Fletcher O'Leary. He first appeared in [[June 2007]].

'''Mark <!--that is the Correct Spelling-->Calaway<!--that is the Correct Spelling-->''' (born [[March 24]], [[1965]]<!-- Do not change his birth year. 1962 is wrong. He graduated from HS in 1983 at the age of 18, which would make him born in 1965. This is confirmed on his High School's official website (reference 1)--><ref>{{cite web | url = http://hs.houstonisd.org/WaltripHS/TriviaFolder/trivia.htm | title = Calaway's High School trivia page}}</ref>) is an [[United States|American]] [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]], better known by the ring name, '''The Undertaker'''. He is currently signed to [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] wrestling on its ''[[WWE Friday Night SmackDown!|SmackDown!]]'' [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]] where he is the current [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Champion]].

==Character Biography==

As of [[2007]], Calaway is one of the longest-tenured performers in WWE, having joined in 1990.<ref>Michaels, Shawn. 2005, Heartbreak & Triumph: The Shawn Michaels Story, Pocket Books, New York. (p251)</ref>

Mickey first appeared when his mother, Kirsten ([[Nikola Dubois]]), came to Erinsborough to find Mickey's father, Kirsten's ex-boyfriend [[Ned Parker]] ([[Daniel O'Connor]]). Kirsten claimed she needed time alone to grieve for her grandparents, and needed Ned to looked after Mickey. Ned, not even aware he was a father, agreed, but it became obvious that he didn't know the first thing about looking after Mickey, and his dog Jake.

After an incident in which Mickey lost his dog, Ned and his son bonded. However, not long after, Kirsten called, explaining she needed more time alone, possibly leaving Ned with the child indefinitely. In a later episode Kirsten re-appeared and told Ned it was time for her to live her life, seemingly leaving Mickey with Ned permanently.

==Career==

===Early career===

[http://www.neighbours.com/Episodes/5247/ Nobody's Pool episode 5247]

Before professionally wrestling, Calaway wrestled in USWA as the masked '''"The Punisher"'''. His first mainstream exposure was in [[World Championship Wrestling]] (WCW). While there, he was known as '''"Mean" Mark Callous''' and wrestled as part of the [[Skyscrapers (professional wrestling)|Skyscrapers]] tag team along with "Dangerous" [[Dan Spivey]] and later as a singles wrestler. His most famous match in WCW was against [[Lex Luger]] for the [[WWE United States Championship|NWA United States Championship]] at the [[The Great American Bash#1990|''1990 Great American Bash'']], which he lost when Luger pinned him after a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Clothesline|clothesline]]. At the end of 1990, WCW declined to renew Calaway's contract, and he signed with the [[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation ]](WWF) in late October 1990.

Ned decides to tell Micky he is his father over a special dinner, however Mickey falls into the number 30 pool trying to rescue a dead bird (that has died due to faulty wiring on the pool's light) - Mickey's life hung in the balance and sent Ned distraught.

Mickey makes a recovery and doctors give him the all-clear. Ned comes clean that he is Mickey's father. Mickey is overwhelmed, but Janae shys aways behind the door feeling pleased for both of them.

===World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment===

====1990-1994====

Calaway debuted in the [[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation]] as '''Kane the Undertaker''' on [[November 22]], [[1990]] at ''[[Survivor Series (1990)|Survivor Series 1990]]'' as the mystery partner of [[Ted DiBiase]]'s Million Dollar faction<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/survivorseries90.html | title = Survivor Series 1990 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref> Survivor Series 1990, November 22, 1990.</ref>. After ''Survivor Series'', Calaway was also called '''Kane the Undertaker''' at several shows until "Kane" was dropped from his name, and he reverted back to simply "The Undertaker." [[Glen Jacobs|Kane]] later became the name of his character's half brother.

When Janae breaks the word that she may be leaving Erinsborough, Mickey is in tears and wets the bed. He finds himself in more sticky situations when a young bully (Max) vandalises his picture at Vacation Care. Following this incident Mickey accidentally wets himself and has the bully heckling him. When Ned and Janae arrive Ned faces off with Max's father but Janae prevents a punch-up.

The appearance of Undertaker was modelled on that of a [[funeral director|mortician]] from old [[Western movies]], with the [[gimmick (professional wrestling)|character]] being supposedly impervious to pain and possessing supernatural powers, such as teleportation and manipulation of flames and lightning. It was also at this time that the Undertaker switched managers from [[Bruce Prichard|Brother Love]] to [[Percy Pringle|Paul Bearer]].

After Janae's boxing match, a change of heart takes effect and Janae decides to stay, she couldn't make up her mind completely until Janelle forces her to see if Ned's feelings are the real thing.

In 1991, the Undertaker's [[popularity]] grew rapidly. He made his ''[[WrestleMania]]'' debut at ''[[WrestleMania VII]]'', defeating the legendary [[Jimmy Snuka|"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka]] <ref name=legacy>{{cite web| url = http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/undertaker/wrestlemanialegacy/ | title = WrestleMania Legacy | author = WWE.com | accessmonthday = May 1 | accessyear = 2007}}</ref>. After an undefeated year and high-profile feuds with [[Warrior (wrestler)|Ultimate Warrior]], [[Randy Savage]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam91.html | title = SummerSlam 1991 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, and [[Hulk Hogan]], he defeated Hogan at ''[[Survivor Series (1991)|Survivor Series 1991]]'' to win his first [[WWE Championship|WWF Championship]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/survivorseries91.html | title = Survivor Series 1991 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. However, due to interference from [[Ric Flair]], the WWE President [[Jack Tunney]] ordered a rematch. He lost the title six days later to Hogan at ''[[WWF Tuesday in Texas|Tuesday in Texas]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/thistuesdayintexas.html | title = Tuesday in Texas Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Between December 1991 and September 1993, the Undertaker did not lose a singles match.

Mickey's first day of school leads to devastating effects when Janae gives misconstrued advice about how to handle difficult people. Mickey comes under threat of expulsion if further trangressions continue. Unfortunately Mickey seems to see that the bullying showed people he wasn't intimidated and Ned feeling as he failed as a father. He makes it clear that he and he only will be the sole authority from now on.

[[Image:Undertaker1stWWFtitle.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Undertaker during his first WWF title reign with [[Percy Pringle|Paul Bearer]] at his side]]

More recently, Mickey accidently reversed a truck into a mini-bus full of several characters on their way home from the Yeats wedding. Could this be storyline be like that of the [[Neighbours Plane Crash]]?

Early in 1992, he had a falling out with ally [[Jake Roberts]]. After Roberts lost a match on ''[[WWE Saturday Night's Main Event|Saturday Night's Main Event]]'' to [[Randy Savage]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/snme/920208.html | title = Saturday Night's Main Event - 8th February 1992 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, Roberts planned on attacking Savage and his manager/wife [[Miss Elizabeth]] with a steel chair. Undertaker prevented this from occurring, thus turning [[face]]. He went on to defeat Roberts at ''[[WrestleMania VIII]]'' <ref name=legacy/>. He feuded extensively with wrestlers managed by [[Harvey Whippleman]] throughout 1992 and 1993, most notably [[Kamala (wrestler)|Kamala]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam92.html | title = SummerSlam 1992 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/survivorseries92.html | title = Survivor Series 1992 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref> and [[Jorge Gonzales|Giant Gonzales]]. He defeated Gonzales by disqualification at ''[[WrestleMania IX]]'' <ref name=legacy/> and then pinned Gonzales at ''[[SummerSlam (1993)|SummerSlam 1993]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam93.html | title = SummerSlam 1993 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

==Family tree==

In January 1994, he challenged then WWF Champion [[Rodney Anoa'i|Yokozuna]] and met him in two of the best known [[casket match|casket matches]] in WWF history at the ''[[Royal Rumble (1994)|1994 Royal Rumble]]'' and ''[[Survivor Series (1994)|Survivor Series 1994]]''. At the ''Royal Rumble'', Yokozuna sealed Undertaker in the casket with the assistance of multiple other heels. The Undertaker's "spirit" appeared from inside the casket on the video screen, warning that he would return<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/royalrumble94.html | title = Royal Rumble 1994 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. This began Undertaker's first hiatus. In reality, he had a back injury that was getting worse, and he needed time off. An Undertaker "clone" appeared after ''[[WrestleMania X]]'', played by [[Brian Lee]] and led by [[Ted DiBiase]]. This led to the resurrection of the real Undertaker and an epic battle at ''[[SummerSlam (1994)|SummerSlam 1994]]'', where the real Undertaker was victorious<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam94.html | title = SummerSlam 1994 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

====1995-1996====

Throughout most of 1995, the Undertaker was feuding with members of Ted DiBiase's [[Million Dollar Corporation]], including [[Mike Rotunda|IRS]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/royalrumble95.html | title = Royal Rumble 1995 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref> and [[King Kong Bundy]]. At ''[[WrestleMania XI]]'', while Undertaker was facing Bundy, [[Charles Wright (wrestler)|Kama Mustafa]] stole the Undertaker's source of power, the urn, and disrespected Taker by converting it into a large gold necklace<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/wrestlemania11.html | title = WrestleMania XI Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. The two faced each other in a casket match at ''[[SummerSlam (1995)|SummerSlam]]''. After putting on a great match, the Undertaker finally came out on top, closing the lid on Kama<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam95.html | title = SummerSlam 1995 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Several weeks later, the Undertaker was assaulted by [[Rodney Anoa'i|Yokozuna]] and [[Viscera (wrestler)|King Mabel]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/raw/1995.html | title = RAW 1995 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, which led to an injury of the eye orbital bone, forcing Undertaker into a period of absence for surgery. The Undertaker returned a while later wearing a [[The Phantom of the Opera|Phantom]]-like ghostly grey upper facemask and defeated all of his competition<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/survivorseries95.html | title = Survivor Series 1995 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. In 2002-2003, [[Glen Jacobs|Kane]] wore a similar mask that was colored red and black.

*[[Steve Parker|Steven Parker]] (uncle), married to [[Miranda Parker]] (aunt)

The ''[[Royal Rumble (1996)|1996 Royal Rumble]]'' saw the unmasking of the Undertaker in a WWF Championship match against [[Bret Hart]]. [[Kevin Nash|Diesel]] interfered in the match, costing the Undertaker the championship<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/royalrumble96.html | title = Royal Rumble 1996 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. One month later, while Diesel was facing Hart in a steel cage match, Undertaker came up from under the ring to drag Diesel underneath, allowing Hart the victory<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/inyourhouse6.html | title = In Your House 6: Rage in the Cage Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. This led to a match between the two giants at ''[[WrestleMania XII]]'', in which the Undertaker was victorious <ref name=legacy>.

**[[Riley Parker]] (cousin)

**[[Bridget Parker]] (cousin)

*[[Stuart Parker (Neighbours)|Stuart Parker]] (uncle), married to [[Sindi Watts]] (aunt)

*[[Ned Parker]] (father) had a relationship with Kirsten Gannon (mother)

**'''Michael Gannon'''

* Raylene Manson (great aunt)

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gannon, Mickey}}

An even more notable feud involving the Undertaker commenced the very next night, when [[Mick Foley|Mankind]] made his debut, interfering in the Undertaker's match with [[John Layfield|Justin Hawk Bradshaw]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/raw/1996.html | title = RAW 1996 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. For the next few months, Mankind would ambush and cost the Undertaker several matches<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/inyourhouse8.html | title = In Your House 8: Beware of the Dog Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. The Undertaker faced Mankind for the very first time at the ''[[King of the Ring#1996|1996 King of the Ring]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/kingofthering96.html | title = King of the Ring 1996 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

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The Undertaker's feud with Mankind grew more intense. They began taking their battles into crowds and backstage areas. The two also fought in the boiler room areas of different arenas. As a result, these events lead up to the first ever [[Boiler Room Brawl]] match between the two at ''[[SummerSlam (1996)|SummerSlam 1996]]''. Undertaker nearly won the match by using the ropes to fling Mankind off the edge of the ring apron. However, when Undertaker reached for the urn, Bearer hit him with it, turning on the Undertaker and allowing Mankind to incapacitate the Undertaker with the Mandible Claw, giving him the win<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam96.html | title = SummerSlam 1996 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

The Undertaker's feud continued with Mankind at ''[[In Your House#In Your House 11: Buried Alive|In Your House: Buried Alive]]''. This event marked the debut of the [[Buried Alive Match]], in which Undertaker defeated Mankind. The match also introduced [[Terry Gordy|The Executioner]], who attacked Undertaker after the match<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/inyourhouse11.html | title = In Your House 12: Buried Alive Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. The ''[[In Your House#In Your House 12: It's Time|In Your House: It's Time]]'' event saw the end of the feud with Mankind and The Executioner with a victory for the Undertaker over the Executioner<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/inyourhouse12.html | title = In Your House 13: It's Time Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

====1997-1999====

[[Image:WM13undertaker.jpg‎|thumb|right|180px|The Undertaker in his second reign as WWF Champion after ''WrestleMania 13'']]

In 1997, Undertaker won his second [[WWE Championship|WWF Championship]] from [[Sid Eudy|Sycho Sid]] at ''[[WrestleMania 13]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/wrestlemania13.html | title = WrestleMania 13 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. The previous night, Undertaker won three awards at the Slammy Awards: Best Tattoo, Best Entrance Music, and Highest Magnitude. After ''WrestleMania 13'', Paul Bearer revealed that the Undertaker had burned his family's house, killing everyone except his brother. He announced that Undertaker's brother was still alive, waiting for revenge all these years. In defense, Undertaker responded that [[Glen Jacobs|Kane]], a pyromaniac, had set the fire and that his brother could not have survived.

Meanwhile, a number of wrestlers pursued Undertaker's title, including Vader<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/inyourhouse16.html | title = In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, [[Ron Simmons|Faarooq]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/kingofthering97.html | title = King of the Ring 1997 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, and [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/inyourhouse15.html | title = In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. At ''[[SummerSlam (1997)|SummerSlam 1997]]'', referee [[Shawn Michaels]] accidentally hit Undertaker with a steel chair shot meant for Bret Hart, costing the Undertaker his WWF Championship<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam97.html | title = SummerSlam 1997 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Although the chair shot was accidental, Michaels repeated this with added taunting in the oncoming weeks on ''[[WWE Raw|RAW is WAR]]'' <ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/raw/1997.html | title = RAW 1997 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. This led to two well-received matches at ''[[In Your House#In Your House 17: Ground Zero|In Your House: Ground Zero]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/inyourhouse17.html | title = In Your House 17: Ground Zero Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref> and ''[[In Your House#In Your House 18: Badd Blood|In Your House: Badd Blood]]'', where the Undertaker challenged Michaels to the first ever infamous [[Hell in a Cell]] Match.

During this match, Undertaker's [[kayfabe|storyline]] brother [[Glen Jacobs|Kane]] made his debut, ripping off the door to the cell and then giving Undertaker a [[Piledriver (professional wrestling)#Tombstone piledriver|Tombstone Piledriver]], Undertaker's trademark finisher, allowing Michaels to pin him<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/inyourhouse18.html | title = In Your House 18: Badd Blood Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. During the next few weeks, Paul Bearer and Kane often challenged the Undertaker to fight his brother, but these challenges were refused consistently by the Undertaker. The Undertaker's final encounter with Michaels was in the return of the casket match at the ''[[Royal Rumble (1998)|1998 Royal Rumble]]''. Again, Kane cost the Undertaker the win by trapping him in the coffin. Kane then went on to padlock the casket lid and set it ablaze. However, the Undertaker had disappeared when the casket lid was opened<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/royalrumble98.html | title = Royal Rumble 1998 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

After a two-month hiatus, Undertaker returned to challenge and successfully defeat Kane at ''[[WrestleMania XIV]]'' with three Tombstone Piledrivers<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/wrestlemania14.html | title = WrestleMania XIV Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. The two had a rematch in the first ever [[Inferno match]] one month later at ''[[In Your House#Unforgiven|In Your House: Unforgiven]]'', where the ring was surrounded by fire and the only way for a competitor to win was to set his opponent on fire. The Undertaker won by setting Kane's arm on fire<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/inyourhouse21.html | title = In Your House: Unforgiven Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Undertaker's longtime feud with Mankind was renewed afterwards, on an episode of ''RAW'', when Mankind cost the Undertaker a number one contenders match against Kane<ref name=1998results>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/raw/1998.html | title = RAW 1998 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. As a result, Undertaker and Mankind faced each other in a Hell in a Cell match at ''[[King of the Ring#1998|King of the Ring 1998]]''.

In one of the most memorable matches in professional wrestling history, Undertaker threw Mankind off the roof of the sixteen foot cell onto the [[Spanish announcers' table]] below. He later chokeslammed Mankind through the roof of the cell into the ring and finally finished the match by back dropping and chokeslamming Mankind onto a pile of thumbtacks<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/kingofthering98.html | title = King of the Ring 1998 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. The Undertaker was able to compete in the match even while sporting a legitimate broken foot. <small>(For more, see [[Hell in a Cell#King of the Ring 1998|Hell in a Cell - Undertaker vs. Mankind]]).</small>

In July 1998 at ''[[WWF Fully Loaded|Fully Loaded]]'', Undertaker and [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]] defeated Kane and Mankind to win the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWF Tag Team Championship]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/inyourhouse23.html | title = In Your House: Fully Loaded Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Undertaker and Austin did not work well as a team during the match and their title defenses and their reign as tag champions lasted for two weeks, as Kane and Mankind regained the titles on an episode of ''RAW''<ref name=1998results/>. Undertaker then became the #1 Contender for the WWF Championship at ''[[SummerSlam (1998)|SummerSlam 1998]]'', now held by Austin. However, shortly before ''SummerSlam'', Undertaker revealed that he and Kane were together as brothers. During the match, Undertaker told Kane that he would defeat Austin on his own, and even though Undertaker didn't win the match, he handed Austin his belt back after the match in a show of respect<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam98.html | title = SummerSlam 1998 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

However, in September, Undertaker began to show heel characteristics, becoming a [[Tweener (professional wrestling)|tweener]], when he and Kane revealed the fact that they were in cahoots to rid Austin of his title for [[Vince McMahon]]. At ''[[WWF Breakdown|In Your House: Breakdown]]'', Undertaker faced both Austin and Kane for Austin's WWF title. Taker and Kane pinned Austin simultaneously<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/breakdown98.html | title = In Your House: Breakdown Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, so the title was vacated. This led to a match at ''[[WWE Judgment Day#1998|In Your House: Judgment Day]]'' between the two brothers for the title, with Stone Cold as the Special Guest Referee. Undertaker went for the pin, but Austin, in typical Stone Cold fashion, refused to count the fall, attacked the Undertaker, and counted out both brothers<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/judgementday98.html | title = In Your House: Judgment Day Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Finally, after several months of speculation, Undertaker turned heel the next night on ''RAW is WAR'' for the first time in over six years, reconciling with Bearer and claiming that he and Bearer would unleash their [[Ministry of Darkness]] on the World Wrestling Federation. He also admitted that he had indeed set the fire that killed his parents for which he had previously blamed Kane<ref name=1998results/>. The Undertaker participated in The "Deadly Games" tournament at ''[[Survivor Series (1998)|Survivor Series 1998]]''. The Undertaker defeated Kane but lost to the Rock by disqualification when Kane interfered by chokeslamming the Rock<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/survivorseries98.html | title = Survivor Series 1998 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

After ''Survivor Series'', Undertaker turned his attention to Austin for costing him the title at ''Judgment Day'', viciously clobbering Austin in the head with a shovel. [[Vince McMahon]] scheduled a [[Buried Alive match]] between Undertaker and Austin in December 1998 at ''[[In Your House#Rock Bottom|In Your House: Rock Bottom]]''. In the weeks leading up to ''Rock Bottom'', Undertaker became increasingly demonic and sadistic, attempting to embalm Austin alive and even tying Austin to his symbol (a crucifix) and having it raised high into the arena<ref name=1998results/>. However, Undertaker lost the match after Kane interfered<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/rockbottom98.html | title = In Your House: Rock Bottom Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

In January 1999, Undertaker returned, remaining a monster heel and forming the [[Ministry of Darkness]], explaining that he was taking orders from a "Higher Power." Eventually, the Ministry merged with [[Shane McMahon]]'s [[The Corporation (professional wrestling)|Corporation]] heel stable to form the Corporate Ministry<ref name=1999results>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/raw/1999.html | title = RAW 1999 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. During this time, the Undertaker went on to defeat Austin for his third WWF Championship at ''[[WWF Over the Edge#1999|Over the Edge 1999]]'' with help from Shane McMahon, the special referee<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/overtheedge99.html | title = In Your House: Over the Edge 1999 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Two weeks later, it was revealed on ''RAW'' that Vince McMahon had been the Undertaker's "Higher Power" all along. After Undertaker lost the WWF title back to Austin one night after ''[[King Of The Ring#1999|King of the Ring 1999]]''<ref name=1999results/> and a brutal [[First Blood match]] at ''[[WWF Fully Loaded#1999|Fully Loaded 1999]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/fullyloaded99.html | title = Fully Loaded 1999 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, however, his relationship with the McMahons dissolved, and the Corporate Ministry disbanded.

Undertaker then started aiming for the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWF Tag Team Championship]], teaming with [[Paul Wight|the Big Show]]. He was scheduled to perform at ''[[WWE Unforgiven#1999|Unforgiven 1999]]'', contending for the WWF Championship. However, a groin injury knocked him out of action for the remainder of the year and part of the next. His absence was explained by the Undertaker's statement to Vince McMahon that he quit.

====2000-2001====

Undertaker was due to return to action for [[WrestleMania 2000]], but a bicep injury in February 2000 delayed his return until May 2000.

Undertaker's gimmick was dramatically modified when he returned in May 2000 at ''[[WWE Judgment Day#2000|Judgment Day 2000]]'', inadvertently costing [[Dwayne Johnson|the Rock]] the WWF Championship to [[Triple H]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/judgementday00.html | title = Judgment Day 2000 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, in line with wrestling's change to a more realistic approach. His gimmick became that of an intimidating biker. Along with the gimmick change, Undertaker also began using the Last Ride ([[Powerbomb#Elevated powerbomb|Elevated Powerbomb]]) as his finishing move, as opposed to the Tombstone Piledriver which had become synonymous with the Undertaker over the years. He was referred to as the "American Bad Ass." Unlike many gimmick changes with little or no explanation, this was generally well-received by fans, since it reflected his real-life personality.

At ''Judgment Day 2000'', Undertaker took out all the members of the [[McMahon-Helmsley Faction]], quickly turning face again. He went on to continue targeting their leader, [[WWE Championship|WWF Champion]] [[Triple H]]. At ''[[King of the Ring#2000|King of the Ring 2000]]'', Undertaker teamed with the Rock and Kane to defeat the team of Triple H, Shane McMahon, and Mr. McMahon<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/kingofthering00.html | title = King of the Ring 2000 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Afterwards, he teamed with Kane to contend for the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWF Tag Team Championship]]. They defeated [[Edge and Christian]], earning the right to face them the following week for the tag titles. However, Edge and Christian retained the titles. Kane [[turn (professional wrestling)|turned]] on the Undertaker by chokeslamming him twice on the August 14 ''Monday Night RAW''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/raw/2000.html | title = RAW 2000 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, which led to another match between the two at ''[[SummerSlam 2000]]''. That match ended in a no-contest as Kane ran from the ring area after the Undertaker removed Kane's mask<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam00.html | title = SummerSlam 2000 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

Undertaker challenged [[Kurt Angle]] for the WWF Championship at ''[[Survivor Series (2000)|Survivor Series 2000]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/survivorseries00.html | title = Survivor Series 2000 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Angle gained the win over Undertaker following interference from Kurt's real life brother [[Eric Angle]]. Undertaker demanded and was awarded a spot in the six man [[Hell in a Cell]] Match for the [[WWE Championship|WWF Championship]] at ''[[WWE Armageddon#2000|Armageddon 2000]]''. Undertaker did not emerge victorious but highlighted the match by throwing one of the other competitors, [[Solofa Fatu|Rikishi]], off the roof of the cell<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/armageddon00.html | title = Armageddon 2000 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

In 2001, Undertaker reunited with Kane as the [[Brothers of Destruction]] and contested for the WWF Tag Team Championship once again. They received a shot at the Tag Titles at ''[[WWE No Way Out#2001|No Way Out 2001]]'', facing Edge and Christian and then-champions the [[Dudley Boyz]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Tables match|Tables Match]]. The Brothers of Destruction dominated almost the entire match but were not victorious<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/nowayout01.html | title = No Way Out 2001 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

After Undertaker defeated Triple H at ''[[WrestleMania X-Seven]]'' <ref name=legacy>, he and Kane continued to focus on Triple H, who formed a surprise alliance with WWF Champion [[Stone Cold Steve Austin|Steve Austin]]. After Austin and Triple H injured Kane's arm, the Brothers of Destruction were granted an opportunity to face Triple H and Austin. Undertaker and Kane managed to win the WWF Tag Titles from Edge & Christian<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/010419.html | title = SmackDown - 19th April 2001 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref> and the right to face Triple H and Austin. At ''[[WWE Backlash#2001|Backlash 2001]]'', Triple H pinned Kane after attacking him with a sledgehammer, and the Brothers of Destruction lost the titles<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/backlash01.html | title = Backlash 2001 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. With Kane injured, Undertaker began targeting Steve Austin and his WWF Championship. At ''[[WWE Judgment Day#2001|Judgment Day 2001]]'', Undertaker lost to Austin<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/judgementday01.html | title = Judgment Day 2001 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

As part of the 2001 [[The Invasion (pro wrestling)|Invasion]] angle, the Undertaker's next nemesis was [[Dallas Page|Diamond Dallas Page]]. Page was obsessively following the Undertaker's wife [[Sara Calaway|Sara]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/kingofthering01.html | title = King of the Ring 2001 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. At ''[[SummerSlam (2001)|SummerSlam 2001]]'', [[WCW World Tag Team Championship|WCW Tag Team Champions]] Undertaker and Kane defeated Page and his partner [[Chris Kanyon]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Steel Cage Match|Steel Cage Match]] to win the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWF Tag Team Championship]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam01.html | title = SummerSlam 2001 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. They were the first team to hold both the WCW and WWF tag team titles simultaneously.

At ''[[Survivor Series (2001)|Survivor Series 2001]]'', Undertaker teamed up with Kane, the Rock, [[Chris Jericho]], and [[Paul Wight|The Big Show]] to take on The Alliance's [[Stone Cold Steve Austin|Steve Austin]], [[Booker Huffman|Booker T]], [[Rob Van Dam]], [[Shane McMahon]], and [[Kurt Angle]]. Angle pinned the Undertaker due to interference by Austin<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/survivorseries01.html | title = Survivor Series 2001 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. After the Alliance was defeated, the Undertaker turned heel once again by forcing commentator [[Jim Ross]] to kiss Vince McMahon's ass<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/raw/011126.html | title = RAW - 26th November 2001 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. This was the beginning of a new persona for the Undertaker, as he cut his famous long hair short and now called himself '''Big Evil'''. At ''[[WWE Vengeance#2001|Vengeance 2001]]'', the Undertaker beat Van Dam to capture the [[WWE Hardcore Championship|WWF Hardcore Championship]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/vengeance01.html | title = Vengeance 2001 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

====2002-2003====

At the ''[[Royal Rumble (2002)|2002 Royal Rumble]]'', [[Maven Huffman|Maven]] eliminated the Undertaker by dropkicking him from behind. Subsequently, the Undertaker eliminated Maven in return and brutally assaulted him backstage<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/royalrumble02.html | title = Royal Rumble 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. On an episode of ''[[WWE Friday Night SmackDown!|Smackdown!]]'', the Rock mentioned the Undertaker's elimination at the ''Royal Rumble'', angering the Undertaker. The Undertaker responded by costing the Rock the #1 contendership for the [[WWE Undisputed Championship|WWF Undisputed Championship]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/020124.html | title = SmackDown - 24th January 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Their feud continued, with the Rock costing the Undertaker his match with Maven for the Hardcore Championship<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/020207.html | title = SmackDown - 7th February 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. The two faced off at ''[[WWE No Way Out#2002|No Way Out 2002]]'', but the Undertaker lost due to interference from Ric Flair<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/nowayout02.html | title = No Way Out 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Flair declined a challenge to wrestle Undertaker at ''[[WrestleMania X8]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/raw/020218.html | title = RAW - 18th February 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, and, as a result, Undertaker assaulted his son [[David Flair]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/raw/020304.html | title = RAW - 4th March 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Ric Flair eventually accepted the match after the Undertaker threatened to inflict the same punishment on Flair's daughter<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/020307.html | title = SmackDown - 7th March 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. A no disqualification stipulation added, the Undertaker emerged with the win, improving his ''WrestleMania'' record to 10-0 <ref name=legacy/>.

Undertaker defeated [[Stone Cold Steve Austin|Steve Austin]] at ''[[WWE Backlash#2002|Backlash 2002]]'' to win the #1 contendership for the WWF Undisputed Championship. Later that night, he helped [[Hulk Hogan]] win his title match against Undisputed Champion [[Triple H]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/backlash02.html | title = Backlash 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. The Undertaker went on to defeat Hogan for his fourth world championship at ''[[WWE Judgment Day#2002|Judgment Day 2002]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/judgementday02.html | title = Judgment Day 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

Undertaker soon turned face after he faced [[Jeff Hardy]] in a [[Ladder Match]], raising Hardy's hand after the match as a sign of respect<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/raw/020701.html | title = RAW - 1st July 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. However, Undertaker lost his title at ''[[WWE Vengeance#2002|Vengeance 2002]]'' to the Rock in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Triple Threat Match|Triple Threat Match]] that also involved Kurt Angle, although he wasn't even pinned<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/vengeance02.html | title = Vengeance 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. When contracts were open during the end of the feud between McMahon and Flair, the Undertaker switched from ''RAW'' to ''SmackDown!'', alongside former ''RAW'' talent [[Brock Lesnar]], [[Chris Benoit]], and [[Eddie Guerrero]]. After defeating Test at ''[[SummerSlam 2002]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam02.html | title = SummerSlam 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, Undertaker challenged [[Brock Lesnar]] in a title match at ''[[WWE Unforgiven#2002|Unforgiven 2002]]'', but the match ended in a double-DQ<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/unforgiven02.html | title = Unforgiven 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Their feud carried over to ''[[WWE No Mercy#2002|No Mercy 2002]]'' in a Hell in a Cell Match. Undertaker worked the match with a broken hand and eventually lost to the champion<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/nomercy02.html | title = No Mercy 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Undertaker then suffered a kayfabe injury after the Big Show threw him off the stage in Memphis, sparking a feud<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/021024.html | title = SmackDown - 24th October 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

The Undertaker returned at the ''[[Royal Rumble (2003)|2003 Royal Rumble]]'' drawing #30, but he was the last man eliminated by Brock Lesnar<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/royalrumble03.html | title = Royal Rumble 2003 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. He then continued his feud with Big Show and defeated Show via submission at ''[[WWE No Way Out#2003|No Way Out 2003]]''. [[Matthew Bloom|A-Tain]] attempted to attack Taker after the match, but [[Nathan Jones (wrestler)|Nathan Jones]] came to the Undertaker's aid<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/nowayout03.html | title = No Way Out 2003 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Undertaker began to train Jones to wrestle, and the two were scheduled to fight Big Show and A-Train in a tag team match at ''[[WrestleMania XIX]]'' <ref name=legacy/>. However, Jones was removed prior to the match, making it a handicap match, which Undertaker won with the help of Jones, improving his ''WrestleMania'' record to 11-0<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/wrestlemania19.html | title = WrestleMania XIX Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

Undertaker went on to feud against the [[Full Blooded Italians]], [[John Cena]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/030410.html | title = SmackDown - 10th April 2003 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, [[Matthew_Bloom|A-Train]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam03.html | title = SummerSlam 2003 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, [[Brock Lesnar]], and [[Paul Wight|Big Show]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/030828.html | title = SmackDown - 28th August 2003 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. He had two [[WWE Championship]] opportunities over the course of the year. The first, on the [[September 4]], [[2003]] ''SmackDown!'', against Kurt Angle, ended in a no contest<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/030904.html | title = SmackDown - 4th September 2003 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. The second, at ''[[WWE No Mercy#2003|No Mercy 2003]]'', was a Biker Chain Match between Undertaker and Lesnar. With the help of Vince McMahon, Lesnar won<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/nomercy03.html | title = SmackDown - 24th October 2002 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, making it his second straight successful ''No Mercy'' WWE Title match against Undertaker.

At ''[[Survivor Series (2003)|Survivor Series 2003]]'', Undertaker lost his Buried Alive Match against Vince McMahon when Kane interfered<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/survivorseries03.html | title = Survivor Series 2003 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. After the Undertaker disappeared for some time following the match, Kane claimed that he was dead and buried forever<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/031120.html | title = SmackDown - 20th November 2003 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

====2004-2005====

In the weeks leading up to ''[[WrestleMania XX]]'', Kane was haunted by vignettes proclaiming an Undertaker return. The first was during the ''[[Royal Rumble (2004)| Royal Rumble]]'' when Undertaker's bells tolled, distracting Kane and allowing [[Booker Huffman|Booker T]] to eliminate him<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/royalrumble04.html | title = Royal Rumble 2004 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

At ''WrestleMania XX'', the Undertaker finally returned, using the ''Deadman'' persona, again accompanied by Paul Bearer, and he defeated Kane<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/wrestlemania20.html | title = WrestleMania XX Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. This persona could be best described as a hybrid of the classic Undertaker and the American Bad Ass. Three months later, Paul Bearer was kidnapped by the [[Dudley Boyz]] at the direction of [[Paul Heyman]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/040527.html | title = SmackDown - 27th May 2004 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, who then took "control" of Undertaker in the storyline<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/040617.html | title = SmackDown - 17th June 2004 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. At ''[[The Great American Bash#2004|The Great American Bash 2004]]'', Undertaker was forced to fight a handicap match against the Dudleys; and if he lost, Paul Heyman would bury Paul Bearer in cement. The Undertaker won but buried Bearer anyway, explaining that Bearer was merely a liability now and that he had no use for Bearer anymore<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/greatamericanbash04.html | title = The Great American Bash 2004 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Fans were later told that Bearer was "seriously injured," but in reality, he was simply removed from WWE programming due to health reasons. The Undertaker would also remain as a face.

After defeating the Dudley Boyz, Undertaker challenged WWE Champion [[John Layfield|John Bradshaw Layfield]] to a title match at ''[[SummerSlam (2004)|SummerSlam 2004]]'', where Undertaker lost when he disqualified himself<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam04.html | title = SummerSlam 2004 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. At ''[[WWE No Mercy#2004|No Mercy 2004]]'', Undertaker and JBL competed in the first ever "Last Ride" match, although Undertaker lost after [[Jon Heidenreich|Heidenreich]] interfered<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/nomercy04.html | title = No Mercy 2004 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. After taking care of Heidenreich<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/survivorseries04.html | title = Survivor Series 2004 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, Undertaker turned his focus to the WWE Championship once again. Along with [[Eddie Guerrero]] and [[Booker Huffman|Booker T]], he challenged Bradshaw to a championship rematch at ''[[WWE Armageddon#2004|Armageddon 2004]]''. The match turned into a Fatal Four Way, in which Undertaker was unsuccessful, again due to Heidenreich's interference<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/armageddon04.html | title = Armageddon 2004 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. This led to a Casket Match between Undertaker and Heidenreich at the ''[[Royal Rumble (2005)|2005 Royal Rumble]]'', where Undertaker sealed Heidenreich in a casket for the victory<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/royalrumble05.html | title = Royal Rumble 2005 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

Soon afterward, [[Randy Orton]] challenged the Undertaker to a match at ''[[WrestleMania 21]]'', claiming that he would be the one to end the Undertaker's ''WrestleMania'' winning streak<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/raw/050307.html | title = RAW - 7th March 2005 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Even with help from his father [[Bob Orton, Jr.|"Cowboy" Bob Orton]], Randy failed, and the Undertaker improved his ''WrestleMania'' record to 13-0<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/wrestlemania21.html | title = WrestleMania 21 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Following ''WrestleMania'', Undertaker took a two month hiatus from wrestling after the birth of his second daughter in late May 2005.

He returned for the [[June 16]] episode of ''[[WWE Friday Night SmackDown!|SmackDown!]]'' but lost to John Bradshaw Layfield, thanks to interference from Randy Orton<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/050616.html | title = SmackDown - 16th June 2005 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. General Manager [[Theodore Long]] booked [[Mark Copani|Muhammad Hassan]] in a match against the Undertaker at ''[[The Great American Bash#2005|The Great American Bash 2005]]'', where the Undertaker defeated Hassan<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/greatamericanbash05.html | title = The Great American Bash 2005 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref> in Hassan's last match in WWE. As a result of the win, he became #1 contender to the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]]. However, [[John Layfield|JBL]] felt that he should be #1 contender. On the following ''SmackDown!'', Undertaker lost a #1 contender match against JBL, once again due to interference from Randy Orton<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/050728.html | title = SmackDown - 28th July 2005 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. With this, Undertaker resumed his feud with Orton.

At ''[[SummerSlam (2005)|SummerSlam 2005]]'', Undertaker and Randy Orton had a ''WrestleMania'' rematch, which Orton won<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/summerslam05.html | title = SummerSlam 2005 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. After weeks of their feud building up, Undertaker defeated Randy on the second episode of ''Friday Night SmackDown!''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/050916.html | title = SmackDown - 16th September 2005 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref> The two taunted each other with caskets, leading to a casket match, in which Undertaker lost to Randy and his father "Cowboy" Bob Orton, at ''[[WWE No Mercy#2005|No Mercy 2005]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/nomercy05.html | title = No Mercy 2005 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. After the match, the Ortons poured gasoline on the casket and set it afire, much like Kane did in 1998. However, when the charred casket was opened, the Undertaker had once again vanished. He then made a dramatic return at the ''[[Survivor Series (2005)|2005 Survivor Series]]'', emerging from a burning casket<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/survivorseries05.html | title = Survivor Series 2005 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

Despite a controversial attack involving the late [[Eddie Guerrero]]'s lowrider on the November 29, 2005 ''SmackDown!'' special<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/051129.html | title = SmackDown Special - 29th November 2005 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, Undertaker returned on the Friday ''SmackDown!'' show to haunt Orton and set up a [[Hell in a Cell]] match at ''[[WWE Armageddon#2005|Armageddon 2005]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/051202.html | title = SmackDown - 2nd December 2005 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. After winning the Hell in a Cell match<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/armageddon05.html | title = Armageddon 2005 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, Calaway took a short hiatus from wrestling.

====2006-2007====

At the ''[[Royal Rumble (2006)|2006 Royal Rumble]]'', Undertaker returned during [[Kurt Angle]]'s celebration of his world title defense. He entered on a horse drawn cart and made his intentions known by destroying the ring with lightning bolts<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/royalrumble06.html | title = Royal Rumble 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Undertaker lost his match with Kurt Angle at ''[[WWE No Way Out#2006|No Way Out 2006]]'' after a gruelling thirty minute bout. Undertaker cornered Angle after the match, and after a stare down, told Angle that he had his number and that he wasn't finished with him yet<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/nowayout06.html | title = No Way Out 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

The Undertaker had his ''No Way Out'' rematch for the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] against Angle on ''SmackDown!''. [[Mark Henry]] attacked Undertaker from behind, costing him the title<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/060303.html | title = SmackDown - 3rd March 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Undertaker challenged Mark Henry to a Casket Match at ''[[WrestleMania 22]]'', and Henry, like Orton a year before him, vowed to end the Undertaker's ''WrestleMania'' winning streak<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/060331.html | title = SmackDown - 31st March 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Undertaker defeated Mark Henry to become 14-0 at ''WrestleMania'', keeping his undefeated streak alive <ref name=legacy/>. During a rematch on the [[April 7]] edition of ''SmackDown!'', [[Dalip Singh|The Great Khali]] made his debut and began an assault on the Undertaker<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/060407.html | title = SmackDown - 7th April 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

The Undertaker was not heard from until the [[May 5]] edition of ''SmackDown!'', as General Manager [[Theodore Long]] delivered a challenge from Undertaker to Khali for a match at ''[[WWE Judgment Day#2006|Judgment Day 2006]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/060505.html | title = SmackDown - 5th May 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Undertaker would go on to lose the match to Khali<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/judgementday06.html | title = Judgment Day 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref> and not appear again until the [[July 4]] edition of ''SmackDown!'' to accept Khali's challenge to a [[Professional wrestling match types#Punjabi Prison match|Punjabi Prison match]] at ''[[The Great American Bash#2006|The Great American Bash]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/060704.html | title = SmackDown - 4th July 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Khali was removed from the match, due to elevated liver enzymes, and replaced by [[ECW World Championship|ECW Champion]] [[Paul Wight|The Big Show]], over whom the Undertaker gained the victory. In the [[kayfabe|storyline]], Teddy Long replaced Khali with Big Show as punishment for an attack on the Undertaker shortly before the match<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/greatamericanbash06.html | title = The Great American Bash 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Khali was then challenged to a [[Last Man Standing match]] at ''[[SummerSlam (2006)|SummerSlam 2006]]'' after interfering in Undertaker's match with [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Champion]] [[Booker Huffman|King Booker]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/060804.html | title = SmackDown - 4th August 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. After Khali refused the challenge for ''SummerSlam'', Teddy Long made the match official for the [[August 18]] episode of ''SmackDown!'' instead. Undertaker won the match by striking Khali with the steel stairs, delivering several chair shots, and finishing him with a chokeslam<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/060818.html | title = SmackDown - 18th April 2007 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. After his victory, Undertaker was not seen for several weeks.

The Undertaker returned to face [[WWE United States Championship|United States Champion]] [[Ken Anderson (wrestler)|Mr. Kennedy]] at ''[[WWE No Mercy#2006|No Mercy 2006]]'' but was disqualified after he hit Kennedy with the championship belt<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/nomercy06.html | title = No Mercy 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. On the [[November 3]] edition of ''Smackdown!'', the Undertaker reunited with [[Glen Jacobs|Kane]] to form the [[Brothers of Destruction]] for the first time in five years, defeating the reluctant opposition team of Mr. Kennedy and [[Antonio Banks|MVP]], with whom [[Glen Jacobs|Kane]] was feuding at the time<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/061103.html | title = SmackDown - 3rd November 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. Undertaker lost against Mr. Kennedy in a [[First Blood match]] at ''[[Survivor Series (2006)|Survivor Series]]'', due to interference from MVP<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/survivorseries06.html | title = Survivor Series 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, but finally defeated Kennedy in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Container-based variations|Last Ride match]] at ''[[WWE Armageddon#2006|Armageddon 2006]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/armageddon06.html | title = Armageddon 2006 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>. The two continued into 2007 as Kennedy cost Undertaker two [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] opportunities for a championship match at the ''[[Royal Rumble (2007)|2007 Royal Rumble]]''<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/070112.html | title = SmackDown - 12th January 2007 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/smackdown/070119.html | title = SmackDown - 19th January 2007 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>.

At the ''Rumble'', in his eighth attempt, Undertaker won his first ''Royal Rumble'' match, last eliminating [[Shawn Michaels]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/results/wweppv/royalrumble07.html | title = Royal Rumble 2007 Results| Date = May 1 | Year = 2007 | author = Obsessed With Wrestling}}</ref>, and becoming the first man to enter the Rumble at No. 30 and go on to win the match.<ref>[http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/matches/35535102/results/ WWE.com] - A Phenom-enal Rumble, By Louie Dee, January 28, 2007</ref> He then challenged and defeated [[Dave Bautista|Batista]] at ''[[WrestleMania 23]]'' to win his first [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]], ten years after he defeated [[Sid Eudy|Sycho Sid]] for the [[WWE Championship]] at ''WrestleMania 13''. By defeating Batista, Undertaker's undefeated streak at Wrestlemania advanced to 15-0. <ref>[http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/matches/3916184/results/ WWE.com] - The streak lives on for The Deadman, By Jen Hunt, April 1, 2007</ref><ref name=legacy/> At [[WWE Backlash|Backlash]], Undertaker and Batista had a rematch, a Last Man Standing match, which ended in a draw, resulting in Undertaker retaining the title. During the match Undertaker suffer a serious injury, a torn bicep. This injury could cause Undertaker to drop the title and be out of action for about 7 months.

==Legacy==

===WrestleMania winning streak===

The Undertaker's winning streak at ''[[WrestleMania]]'' is unparalleled in World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment history, standing currently at fifteen victories, no losses, and no draws (15-0-0). He has defeated fifteen different opponents (defeating Kane on two separate occasions, while beating both A-Train and Big Show in a Handicap match in 2003). Since the Undertaker's introduction to the WWF/E, he has missed two Wrestlemania events: [[WrestleMania X]] and [[WrestleMania 2000]], both times due to injuries.

#[[Jimmy Snuka|Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka]] ([[WrestleMania VII]] in 1991)

#[[Jake Roberts|Jake "The Snake" Roberts]] ([[WrestleMania VIII]] in 1992)

#[[Jorge Gonzales|Giant Gonzales]] ([[WrestleMania IX]] in 1993 by disqualification)

#[[King Kong Bundy]] ([[WrestleMania XI]] in 1995)

#[[Kevin Nash|Diesel]] ([[WrestleMania XII]] in 1996)

#[[Sid Eudy|Sycho Sid]] ([[WrestleMania 13]] in 1997 for the [[WWE Championship|WWF Championship]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#No Disqualification match|No Disqualification match]])

#[[Glen Jacobs|Kane]] ([[WrestleMania XIV]] in 1998)

#[[Ray Traylor|The Big Boss Man]] ([[WrestleMania XV]] in 1999 in a [[Hell in a Cell]] match)

#[[Triple H]] ([[WrestleMania X-Seven]] in 2001)

#[[Ric Flair]] ([[WrestleMania X8]] in 2002 in a [[Professional wrestling match types#No Disqualification match|No Disqualification match]])

#[[Paul Wight|The Big Show]] and [[Matthew Bloom|A-Train]] ([[WrestleMania XIX]] in 2003 in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Handicap match|Handicap match]])

#[[Glen Jacobs|Kane]] ([[WrestleMania XX]] in 2004)

#[[Randy Orton]] ([[WrestleMania 21]] in 2005)

#[[Mark Henry]] ([[WrestleMania 22]] in 2006 in a [[Casket match]])

#[[Dave Bautista|Batista]] ([[WrestleMania 23]] in 2007 for the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]])

===Specialty matches===

The Undertaker is known for creating, or at least being in the first version of, many specialty matches in the WWE. Traditionally, The Undertaker is credited with creating the [[Buried Alive match]], [[Hell in a Cell]], [[Casket match]], and [[Professional wrestling match types#Container-based variations|Last Ride match]].

The Undertaker was also involved in the first ever [[Inferno match]], defeating his brother [[Glen Jacobs|Kane]], with whom the Inferno match would become linked. He was a part of the first, and only, [[Steel cage match#Punjabi Prison match|Punjabi Prison match]], created by [[The Great Khali]], though Khali was removed from the match due to elevated liver enzymes. He was replaced by [[Paul Wight|the Big Show]]. He was also a part of the first [[Boiler Room Brawl]] match, which would become a specialty match for [[Mick Foley|Mankind]].

==In wrestling==

[[Image:Undertaker_piledriver.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Undertaker performing the Tombstone Piledriver on Randy Orton]]

*'''Finishing and Signature moves'''

**'''''Tombstone Piledriver''''' ([[Piledriver (professional wrestling)#Tombstone piledriver|Kneeling belly to belly piledriver]])

**'''''Last Ride''''' ([[Powerbomb#Elevated powerbomb|Elevated powerbomb]])

**'''[[Chokeslam]]'''

**[[Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers#Double chokeslam|'''Double chokeslam''']] (with various [[tag team]] partners whether simultaneous or to one person)

**''[[Old school|Old School]]'' ([[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Arm twist ropewalk chop|Arm twist ropewalk chop]])

**''Takin' Care of Business'' ([[Professional wrestling holds#Dragon sleeper|Dragon sleeper]])

**[[Professional wrestling attacks#big boot|Big boot / Running big boot]]

**[[Powerslam#Sidewalk slam|Sidewalk slam]]

**[[Professional wrestling throws#Snake Eyes|Snake eyes]] followed by a [[Professional wrestling attacks#big boot|running big boot]]

**[[DDT (professional wrestling)#Running DDT|Running DDT]]

**[[Leg drop#Guillotine leg drop|Guillotine leg drop onto the apron-bound opponent]]

**[[Leg drop|Running leg drop]]

**[[Facebuster#Complete shot|Reverse STO]]

**[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Plancha|Plancha over the top rope]]

**[[Professional wrestling holds#Triangle choke|Triangle choke]]

**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Corner clothesline|Corner clothesline]]

**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Flying clothesline|Flying clothesline]]

*'''Managers'''

**[[Jim Wehba|General Skandor Akbar]]

**[[Percy Pringle|Paul Bearer]]

**[[Paul Heyman|Paul E. Dangerously]]

**[[Theodore Long]]

**[[Bruce Prichard|Brother Love]]

**[[Wayne Cowan|"Dirty" Dutch Mantell]]

**[[Sara Calaway|Sara]]

*'''Nicknames'''

**The Phenom

**The American Bad Ass

**Red Devil

**Undertaker

**Big Evil

**Booger Red

**The Pale Destroyer

**The Deadman

**Deadman, Inc.

**Dead Man Walking

**The Lord of Darkness

**The Personification of Evil

**The King of Darkness

**'Taker

**The Demon of [[Death Valley]]

**The Conscience of [[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE]]

**The Man from the Dark Side

==Championships and accomplishments==

*'''[[Fighting Spirit magazine|FIGHTING SPIRIT magazine]]

**Match of the Year in 2006 – vs. Kurt Angle <small>([[WWE No Way Out|No Way Out 2006]], [[February 19]], [[2006]])</small>

*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''

**[[PWI Feud of the Year]] award in 1991 – with [[Warrior (wrestler)|The Ultimate Warrior]]

**[[PWI Match of the Year]] award in 1998 – vs. [[Mick Foley|Mankind]] <small>([[King of the Ring#1998|King of the Ring 1998]], [[June 28]], [[1998]])</small>

**PWI ranked him # '''21''' of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003

*'''[[United States Wrestling Association]]'''

**[[USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])

*'''[[World Class Championship Wrestling|World Class Wrestling Association]]'''

**[[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship|WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship]] ([[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])

*'''[[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment]]'''

**[[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of World Heavyweight Champions (WWE)|1 time]], current)

**[[WCW World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of WCW World Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[Glen Jacobs|Kane]]²

**[[WWE Championship|WWE Championship]] ([[List of WWE Champions|4 times]])¹

**[[WWE Hardcore Championship|WWF Hardcore Championship]] ([[List of WWE Hardcore Champions|1 time]])

**[[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWF World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions|6 times]]) – with [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]] (1), [[Paul Wight|The Big Show]] (2), [[The Rock (entertainer)|The Rock]] (1) and [[Glen Jacobs|Kane]] (2)

**[[Royal Rumble (2007)|Royal Rumble Winner (2007)]]³

**Undefeated at [[WrestleMania]] (15-0)

<small>¹ Final reign was when the championship was referred to as the [[WWE Undisputed Championship]]</small><br/>

<small>² Won title during the [[The Invasion (professional wrestling)|The Invasion]] and also held the WWF World Tag Team Championship at the same time</small><br/>

<small>³ Only man to win the rumble at number 30.</small>

*'''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''

**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Heel|Best Heel]] in 1991

**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Gimmick|Best Gimmick]] from 1990-1994

**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter#Rating system|Five star match]] – vs. [[Shawn Michaels]] <small>([[In Your House#In Your House 18: "Badd Blood"|In Your House: Badd Blood]], [[October 5]], [[1997]], [[Hell in a Cell]] match)</small>

**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Most Overrated|Most Overrated]] in 2001

**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Readers' Least Favorite Wrestler|Readers' Least Favorite Wrestler]] in 2001

**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame]] ([[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame#2004|Class of 2004]])

==Personal life==

Calaway is the last child and fifth son of Frank, who died on July 22, 2003, and Catherine Calaway. His older brothers are David, Michael, Paul, and Timothy.

Calaway met his second and current wife, [[Sara Calaway|Sara]], at a WWF [[autograph]] signing in [[San Diego, California]]. He eventually married her in a ceremony in [[St. Petersburg, Florida]] on [[July 21]], [[2000]]. Mark and Sara currently have two daughters together, Chasey (born in 2002) and Gracie (born in 2005). Mark was previously married to Jodi Lynn. They wed in February 1989 but divorced in June 1999. They had a son called Gunner Vincent.

As a wedding gift to Sara, Calaway had his wife's name [[tattoo]]ed onto his throat and has said this is the most painful tattoo he has ever had. Undertaker has several other tattoos. He has a gravedigger which he refers to as "Original Deadman". He has many skull, castle and wizard tattoos. When talking about his body art he has said that there is kind of a medieval thing going-on on his arms. He also has a dancing skeleton on the back of his neck. The Undertaker also has the initials B.S.K. on his abdominal area which stand for "Back Stage Krew" and/or "Brotherhood of Solitary Knights". The Back Stage Krew was a group of wrestlers that Undertaker had befriended including [[Charles Wright (wrestler)|Charles Wright]] (best known as The Godfather), the late [[Rodney Anoa'i]] (Yokozuna) and [[Brian Lee]] (Chainz, [[Ted DiBiase]]'s Undertaker). He also recently added his daughters' names as tattoos on his neck on either side of the center tattoo of his wife's name.

Aside from wrestling, Calaway has many hobbies and interests. He collects [[Harley-Davidson]] and [[West Coast Choppers]] [[motorcycle]]s, and purchased his first brand new motorcycle after defeating [[Hulk Hogan]] for the [[WWE Championship|WWF Championship]] at the [[Survivor Series (1991)|1991 Survivor Series]]. Calaway has also had a custom motorcycle built for him by [[Jesse G. James|Jesse James]], the founder of West Coast Choppers. He enjoys listening to bands like [[ZZ Top]], [[AC/DC]], [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]], [[Black Sabbath]], [[Guns N' Roses]], [[Metallica]], [[Iron Maiden]] and [[Black Label Society]]. His "American Bad Ass" persona closely reflected these aspects of his personality, and was partially inspired by them. Calaway also enjoys [[country music]] and [[blues music]]. He is also a big fan of [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]], [[basketball]] and [[boxing]].

As an avid boxing fan, The Undertaker was also the person who carried the [[Flag of the United States]] while leading Team [[Pacquiao]] to the ring during Pacquiao vs. Velázquez fight in 2005. This was also confirmed by another WWE Superstar, [[Dave Bautista|Batista]]. Batista revealed this during a televised interview in the Philippines called [[TV Patrol World]] in [[ABS-CBN]] while promoting an upcoming WWE promotional tour which was set to be shown in the country (WWE [[WWE Friday Night SmackDown!|''SmackDown!'']] [[Survivor Series (2006)|''Survivor Series 2006'']] Tour).

==References==

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==External links==

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*[http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/undertaker/ WWE.com Profile]

*[http://www.tv.com/mark-calaway/person/49152/summary.html TV.com Profile]

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