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WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker, known for his “old school” approach to wrestling, has expressed his disapproval of a recent trend in the wrestling industry: the use of unconventional weapons in death matches. The real-life Mark Calaway is celebrated for his involvement in various stipulation matches throughout his career, including the rarely seen Buried Alive Match and numerous Hell in a Cell encounters. However, he has never participated in death matches prior to joining Vince McMahon’s organization.
On a recent episode of his podcast “Six Feet Under,” The Undertaker discussed his thoughts on death matches and the bizarre weapons used in them while speaking with fellow veteran wrestler Mideon.
“I see clips on my social media of people getting smashed with fluorescent bulbs in front of maybe 10 or 15 fans, and they’re engaging in these over-the-top antics,” Undertaker remarked. “I just don’t understand the appeal. What’s the story here? From my perspective, there aren’t enough people in that audience to make it worth my time to risk something so outrageous. If I’m on the WWE payroll, they’d need to ensure it’s worth my while. I guess their mindset is, ‘Well, if someone sees this…’”
Mideon added his perspective, highlighting that wrestlers performing in smaller venues often overlook the importance of storytelling. He emphasized his desire for a compelling narrative, stating that he wants to know who the “good guy” and the “bad guy” are, understand the reasons behind their conflict, and witness the heroic efforts of the good guy trying to overcome the odds against the villain.
