https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBr_Kz2MCrk Bringing back Paul Bearer to say "Oh Yesss" is one of those creative master-strokes that makes Vince McMahon a genius. As well, all of the recalling of Undertaker's first battle with Kane at Wrestlemania XIV is pretty special, too. There's druids, a choir, and by the time the crowd starts chanting "Un-der-ta-ker" before he's even had the chance to turn on the lights, you pretty much know that Kane is f***ed. One of Wrestlemania's truly special moments, this one is simply stated, well executed and completely gets it right.
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