10 Times WWE Heroes Failed

3. The One In 21 And 1

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There has never been a more celebrated winning streak in wrestling history than The Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania. For 21 years, he conquered any and all Superstars put before him at the Showcase of the Immortals. Everyone from Hall of Famers Jimmy Snuka and Ric Flair to industry giants the likes of Batista and Triple H had fallen at the feat of the Deadman. But at thirtieth birthday of the monumental event, he would face his greatest test to date in the form of the Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar.

The former WWE and UFC heavyweight champion was at his physical peak and had demolished CM Punk just months earlier at SummerSlam. He was an unstoppable force, a wrecking ball of pain and destruction. With Paul Heyman by his side, he was easily the most dangerous man in the industry.

But no one really considered him a threat to break the streak. After all, WWE had spent two decades building the streak into one of the biggest attractions in the sport. Why risk unraveling it?

At WrestleMania XXX in New Orleans, fans stood in stunned silence as Lesnar pinned the Phenom following three F5s. No one ever imagined a day in which the dark lord of WWE would be defeated at his signature event, especially by a part time star. Like Bane overwhelmed Batman midway through the Dark Knight Rises though, Lesnar was simply physically superior to his opponent, adding the Undertaker to along list of popular heroes who fell in defeat at his hand.

And he was not finished wreaking havoc and pain on the WWE roster.

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Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.