10 Greatest WWE Feuds Of The 90's

4. The Undertaker vs. Mankind

In the spring of 1996, Undertaker was unquestionably the most respected star in WWE. After vanquishing of every major star that had come through the company, only the gutsiest of pro wrestlers dared oppose him voluntarily. Gutsy, as it turned out, was the perfect description of Mankind, who debuted the night after WrestleMania XII and wasted little time becoming the Dead Man's greatest rival. Mankind beat The Undertaker down and left him lying more times than any other Superstar ever. He shook the Undertaker's confidence, something no man could claim prior to Mankind's arrival.

Victories at King of the Ring 1996, in a Boiler Room Brawl two months later at SummerSlam and a shocking betrayal by Paul Bearer had many wondering if Mankind had finally gotten the best of the Undertaker. That proved not to be the case as the Dead Man fought through the adversity to emerge better, more determined and more vengeful than ever. The rivalry seemed to reach its definitive conclusion in April 1997 following a successful title defense by the Phenom but in June 1998, the two incredibly tough Superstars competed in one of the most famous Hell in a Cell matches of all-time. Mankind paid the price for crossing Undertaker, taking two huge bumps, having a tooth penetrate his sinus cavity and ending the night with a back full of thumbtacks.

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