26 Rare Photos Of The Undertaker Outside WWE

The Undertaker is one of the most private wrestlers of all time. His WWE fame is a sharp contrast to his humble christian family life, which he shares with his wife Michelle in rural Texas. Born Mark Calaway on March 24 1965, he would grow up to become a keen sportsman. There was early success in high school and college basketball, where he stood out as one of the tallest men on the court at 6 foot 10 inches. He also stood out due to his bright ginger hair, which he'd end up dyeing black in his later pro wrestling career. Abandoning basketball, his wrestling debut came in 1984, working Texan regionals before starting with WCW in 1989. Just a year later, he signed with Vince McMahon's WWF, becoming the legendary Undertaker. The rest is history. But through it all, he kept a guarded level of privacy. He protected his character with a fierce old school mentality. But along the way, photos have emerged that show the man behind the deadman. These rare images represent an insight into The Undertaker outside WWE, as Mark Calaway goes about his life and business. From sports events to wedding ceremonies, you'll see a range of recent and historical snapshots.

We end this shot with a rare backstage snap of The Undertaker out of character. This embrace with Vince McMahon was just before the streak ended at WrestleMania 30.

The respect between the pair is huge,