10 Moments Which Define The Undertaker's WrestleMania Legacy

8. Back From The Dead (WrestleMania XX)

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Having wrestled a bland match against A-Train and Big Show at WrestleMania XIX, The Undertaker was involved in another subpar bout the following year. His and Kane’s 'Mania WM XX rematch was nothing to write home about, and lasted less than eight minutes in total. However, it produced a huge turning point in 'Taker’s legacy, setting the direction that the rest of his career would follow.

Having spent the past few years playing “Biker 'Taker", 'The Deadman' returned at WrestleMania XX. Kane had disowned his brother in the run-up, burying him beneath several tons of dirt at Survivor Series 2003, then claiming that because 'Taker had abandoned “his dark side“, 'The Big Red Machine' no longer recognised him as family.

The feud continued during WrestleMania season, with Kane insisting The Undertaker was “dead” throughout. On the biggest show of the year, however, Kane got more than he bargained for. 'Taker returned to his roots, making his entrance in full "Deadman" regalia with Paul Bearer by his side, reverting to the persona that made him famous in the first place. 'The streak' hit 12-0, and WM XX remains one of The Undertaker's most legendary ring entrances in a career full of them.

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