The 7 sins of The Undertaker

Considering that The Undertaker is not only one of the most trusted men in the history of the business but also universally respected and admired by everyone backstage, why would Vince choose anyone else? Moreover, The Undertaker served as the locker room leader for many years, when he was still a full-time performer with the company.

However, as is often the case, even the most virtuous men are bound to sin. Here are 7 such instances of our beloved Deadman, ‘The Undertaker’, unleashing the darkness within him...upon the world at large.

Presenting the 7 sins of The Undertaker.

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#7 Wrath: Burying C.M. Punk because of his clothes

Ever wonder why Punk would quit and enter the octagon?

As the leader of the locker room, The Undertaker was, unofficially, the disciplinarian backstage.

So when C.M. Punk won the world championship in 2009, The Undertaker took him aside and told him that Punk does not dress like a champion, while on the road. Punk, not one to take criticism lying down, asked why Cena was allowed to get away with the same.

We all know how John Cena dresses, while on the road or in the ring. Anyway, The Undertaker would take this as an insult, and make Punk drop the title to him at Hell in a Cell!

Not the perfect man we thought he was, eh?

#6 Sloth: His match with Giant Gonzales

The Undertaker wasn’t really the best worker, against the massive giants

Royal Rumble 1993, saw a dominant Undertaker get eliminated by a gigantic force of nature, called Giant Gonzales. This would set up a battle of the big men at Wrestlemania IX, where, The Undertaker would square off against Giant Gonzales.

What transpired was one of the most boring matches in the history of professional wrestling. While it wasn’t entirely The Undertaker’s fault, he’d have many boring matches against big men over the years.

He only became known as a good worker, after his bouts with the smaller guys like Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and the like, much, much later. However, this match lives on in professional wrestling infamy.

#5 Lust: Having his wife pin DDP

One of the most shameful days in professional wrestling

At the conclusion of the Monday Night Wars, several WCW superstars came to WWE. One among them was DDP, who was probably the best worker in the company.

He was booked in a baffling angle, where DDP stalked The Undertaker’s wife- Sara Calaway. Having his wife on WWE television, was certainly an angle aimed at massaging The Undertaker’s ego.

Furthermore, they booked an angle where she actually pinned DDP in front of a packed house. If this angle was used to bury a WCW star or to satiate The Undertaker and his wife’s ego is a matter for another day. But whether it was lust for power or love, it was a matter of lust! Watch Sara pin DDP in the video below:

#4 Gluttony: Taking away a Mania spot every year

Even at his age, The Undertaker just cannot stay away

It’s true that no other name comes to mind when we think of Wrestlemania. But is that necessarily a good thing?

In an age where new superstars don’t get over, and the WWE has to rely on past talent to come back; shouldn’t the biggest show of the year feature more new talent? You have Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in a multi-man ladder match, whereas The Undertaker and Shane McMahon get a featured singles bout!

And even when he squares off against a new star such as Bray Wyatt, The Undertaker always wins at Wrestlemania.

However, it should be noted that The Undertaker did put over Roman Reigns in his final match at WrestleMania 33.

#3 Pride: Killing kayfabe

At the peak of his popularity, The Undertaker broke character

The Undertaker’s mystique and aura, have guaranteed his well-deserved longevity in the world of sports entertainment. But in the year 2000, The Undertaker would undergo a transformation, and come out to the haunting sounds of- um, Limp Bizkit?

Yep, the biker theme killed whatever charisma The Undertaker was known for, and it did not help, that The Dead Man was fat and out of shape during this run. Fans on the internet, and in the arenas clamoured for a return to form...and those who stuck around for the ride were rewarded by a return of The Dead Man.

#2 Envy: The Bone Street Krew

Taker had his own version of The Kliq

The Kliq, that comprised of Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, X-Pac and of course, Triple H, caused much havoc backstage with infighting and politics. One would assume that one warring faction would be enough. But no, The Undertaker was part of yet another group that politicked backstage and looked out for one another in the early 90s.

This was The Bone Street Krew that comprised Yokozuna, The Godwins, Savio Vega, Brian Adams and Rikishi. While BSK had heat with The Kliq and obviously did not cause as much chaos as they did; it is shocking to think that a man with the reputation of The Undertaker, would be part of a backstage faction like this.

#1 Greed: Winning almost every match

The Undertaker’s push has lasted 2 decades

While taking nothing away from the legacy and the invaluable contribution of Mark Calaway to sports entertainment, it cannot be denied that he's hardly ever been pinned. Even in the dusk of his career, he wins more matches than he loses.

When was the last time you saw The Undertaker lay down for a full time, long term prospect, who wasn't The Great Khali or Brock Lesnar?

The streak in itself displays greed and a desire to be the top guy forever. The Rock, Ric Flair, and Shawn Michaels are three guys who lost more than they won, and are still remembered very fondly. The Undertaker is a burying machine.

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