5 Times WWE's Stage Was Destroyed

5. Randy Orton Drives Undertaker Through Smackdown's Stage

This seemingly attempted murder of The Undertaker by Randy Orton stands out due to the use of a car to break the stage, instead of the usual throw or spear. Furthermore, it differs to most other stage destructions as the fans aren’t supposed to cheer it; they’re meant to hate the ruthless Orton for what he’s done.

To set up the spot, Orton used a tire iron to lay out the Dead Man on the back of a low rider (which was left behind from Rey Mysterio’s tribute to Eddie Guerrero). He then reversed the car up the ramp, right through the entrance way, and into the electrical equipment behind it. The usual explosions and fire commenced while Orton watched at a safe distance, having escaped the vehicle.

Keeping the camera on a wide shot as the car reversed was smart, as it gave the impression that the cameraman was just following what Orton was doing. If they got a close up as they were crashing, it would feel like the cameramen knew what was going to happen.

Obviously, as with many classic Undertaker spots you have to ignore the fact that there was no way a human being would be able to survive those explosions unscathed.

Still, it is a very well-crafted spot.