10 WWE Stars Undertaker Succeeded In Elevating To The Next Level

5. Ken Kennedy

When Ken Kennedy arrived in WWE, it was widely believed that he€™d become a huge star. Given his natural physique and seemingly perfect talents for sports entertainment, WWE wanted him to grow as a performer as quickly as possible. So after defeating every single wrestler on SmackDown except for one, he was placed in a feud with the Undertaker, which signalled that he was being presented as a highly credible athlete. That feud was Kennedy€™s first major test, despite the fact that he had wrestled other World Champion-caliber athletes beforehand. Not only did Kennedy demonstrate that he could work against a certified legend in the Undertaker and keep up with him, but he also showed more character development and personality, becoming more aggressive in his fights with the Undertaker and a smoother performer in general. But most importantly, Kennedy€™s feud with Undertaker was one of the most entertaining rivalries on SmackDown at the time. Kennedy once said of the Undertaker that, €œthere€™s two mountains in WWE. At the top of one mountain there€™s HHH, who€™s throwing rocks down at you so he can keep the top to himself. At the top of the other mountain is the Undertaker, who€™s constantly reaching down to help you out so you can enjoy the view with him.€ That mentality was proven correct in his case, as Kennedy was a much bigger star after his feud with the Phenom.
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