9. The Undertaker Salutes Paul Bearer - WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony 2014
When The Undertaker first came to WWE in 1990, he was a 25-year-old with size and talent, but not a whole lot of experience. Longtime manager Percy Pringle came into the company as Paul Bearer, took The Undertaker's reigns, and helped him mature into a legend. Bearer remained a constant presence by The Undertaker's side until turning on him in 1996, and after that, the two periodically feuded and reunited. When Undertaker reverted to his "Deadman" persona at WrestleMania XX, Bearer was by his side - without him, the return wouldn't have had the same impact. Sadly, Bearer passed away in 2013, but the following year, he was honored as an inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. Kane - Bearer's storyline son - made the induction speech, while the legendary manager's real-life sons accepted the honor on his behalf. After they left the stage, though, the lights dimmed and The Undertaker - who traditionally never appears at Hall of Fame ceremonies in an attempt to protect his character - made his way out. Falling to a knee, the Phenom saluted his fallen friend and mentor one final time.
Scott Fried is a Slammy Award-winning* writer living and working in New York City. He has been following/writing about professional wrestling for many years and is a graduate of Lance Storm's Storm Wrestling Academy. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/scottfried.
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