8 Ups & 6 Downs From The Undertaker's WWE Career

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8. An Awesome Debut

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Though it took 'Taker years to grow into his skin as a performer, his debut is one of the most memorable in WWE history, with his grand Survivor Series 1990 arrival a perfect jump-off for a remarkably successful career.

Undertaker was unveiled as the Million Dollar Team's mystery partner against Bret Hart, Dusty Rhodes, Koko B. Ware, and Jim Neidhart, and his impact was immediate. Decked out in black and grey, and standing at close to seven feet tall, 'The Deadman' gave off an otherworldly vibe from the very first glimpse. He was unlike anything the fans had ever seen before, and he made a difference between the ropes within the first two minutes, quickly pinning Koko with a Tombstone Piledriver, though he was later disqualified for going after Rhodes (who he'd already put away). Presented as a near-invincible force from day one, WWE made 'Taker look like the biggest beast in the company that night.

Was his debut as impactful as Kane's seven years later? Not quite, but it still deserves to be mentioned among the best ever.

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