10 Moments Which Define The Undertaker's WrestleMania Legacy
6. Saving The Show (WrestleMania 25)
WrestleMania 25 isn’t the worst 'Mania of all-time, but it’s definitely in the conversation. The Money In The Bank Ladder Match and Jeff vs. Matt Hardy produced fun, throwaway action, but the rest of the undercard was a mess, and the main event was a disaster. The only thing preventing it from being a complete dead-loss was The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels, which wound up as not only one of the best matches of either man’s career, but one of the most compelling in 'Mania history.
Whether you prefer this bout or their rematch the following year, Shawn vs. 'Taker at WM 25 is a stone cold classic. From Undertaker’s infamous dive to the multiple finisher kick-outs, the duo put on a dramatic, spot-filled masterpiece, saving 'Mania from becoming a total write-off.
The match’s only real problem is that it wasn’t the main event. Edge vs. John Cena vs. Big Show and Triple H vs. Randy Orton followed, and neither contest had a chance. The crowd had worked themselves into a frenzy for 'Taker vs. HBK, and they couldn’t get back up for the two title matches, both of which were disappointments. Fortunately, WWE would learn their lesson for WM XXVI...