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 hed 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 Kennedys 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, Kennedys feud with Undertaker was one of the most entertaining rivalries on SmackDown at the time. Kennedy once said of the Undertaker that, theres two mountains in WWE. At the top of one mountain theres HHH, whos throwing rocks down at you so he can keep the top to himself. At the top of the other mountain is the Undertaker, whos 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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