The Undertakers entrance has always been a key part of his mystique, and he had a tendency of making his WrestleMania entrances extra special (and long). But out of all his entrances, none were more spectacular than the one at WrestleMania XX, where the Deadman character returned after a 4-year absence. After spending three years as the American Badass, Undertaker was buried alive at the hands of his brother Kane at Survivor Series 2003. But beginning at the 2004 Royal Rumble, ominous signs and supernatural events began following Kane, signaling the return of the almighty Undertaker. These occurrences reached their zenith at WrestleMania XX. Unexpectedly, Paul Bearer made his first appearance in years at the event, sporting his trademark ghoulish appearance and high-pitched voice. Then, Undertakers druids came in carrying torches. As Kane walked around the ring nervously, Bearer kissed the urn, and the Undertakers trademark gong echoed about the arena, sending the fans into a frenzy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBr_Kz2MCrk As he walked out as the Deadman, the audience erupted in cheers. Before he was even in the ring, all 18,000 fans were chanting UN-DER-TA-KER in unison. It was one of those unbelievable moments that sent shivers down ones spine, and it was a testament to Undertakers never-ending popularity in WWE.
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