10 Brutal Wrestling Moments To Show Non-Fans

10. The Undertaker's Big Dive Gone Wrong At WrestleMania XXV

If someone did watch wrestling as a child, they're likely to still remember who The Undertaker is. Back in the early 90s, 'Taker was a slow-moving zombie-like character that didn't really do anything spectacular inside the ring. It was far more about the character than the actual wrestling. He certainly didn't ever dive over the top rope and nearly break his neck. First and foremost, Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXV was a wonderful bout. Even jaded grappling fans are likely to enjoy a one-off viewing of the encounter, and the same can be said of their rematch the following year. However, if one moment perfectly encapsulates how Undertaker has evolved over the years, it's his big dive from 'Mania XXV. Catapulting himself over the ropes, 'The Deadman' proceeded to then awkwardly land on a ringside cameraman. Naturally, said cameraman was an actual wrestler. Sim Snuka was supposed to be in perfect position to catch The Undertaker, but he failed to do so correctly. As a result, 'Taker crash-landed head-first into the ringside mats, causing a large dent in the floor and unintentionally making the moment look even more spectacular.
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