The Complete A-Z Of The Undertaker

9. R - Rest In Peace

The Undertaker
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An enduring catchphrase that started life as a one-line summation of a Brother Love or Paul Bearer deconstruction of his opponent, the 'Rest in Peace' slogan became a calling card that stuck with every variant of his 'Deadman' incarnation.

It's the sort of a line a wrestler dreams of owning but very few get to utilise. A chilling foreshadow of an opponents demise, it also doesn't look too bad on a t-shirt or sign, and became a neat chant for fans before the rhythm of the somethingsomething *clap clap clapclapclap* became the norm.

Most importantly, it doesn't stretch an inch from the character. It's harsh, devastating and otherworldly, like the 'Demon of Death Valley' himself.

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