WWE: 10 Fascinating Backstage Facts About The Undertaker
From choking out fellow wrestlers to threatening main eventers, The Undertaker has been involved in various backstage moments that showed flashes of his toughness
The legend of the Undertaker will go down in wrestling folklore. The on-screen presence of 'The Deadman' has captivated audiences for over 20 years now, with his epic matches capturing several match of the year awards. The plaudits don't stop in the ring. Taker has a fearsome backstage reputation, with a great deal of respect being offered from his peers. In saying that, there has also been the inevitable mixture of incident and controversy. My latest Whatculture.com feature will look to get behind the enigma of The Undertaker, exploring his life backstage in the WWE as Mark Calaway. Now approaching his 49th birthday and spending most of his time in semi-retirement, Calaway is a very private individual. Few nuggets of information about the man behind the character get out. We can attribute this to the level of appreciation and genuine fear his colleagues and former WWE employees have for the all time great. Calaway is a tough guy. At 6'10 and 300 pounds, this is one dude you don't want to get on the wrong side of. Given his backstage sway with Vince McMahon, you don't want to cross him politically either. From choking out fellow wrestlers to threatening main eventers, The Undertaker has been involved in various backstage moments that showed flashes of his toughness. There are also stories of personal problems and increasing health worries. The career of the Undertaker has been a 20 year mixture of personal highs and lows, so read on to discover 10 backstage facts about WWE's resident phenom.