#2 His legacy would still be huge, but not as big as it is now
Many wrestlers have said that ending the Streak is more prestigious and greater an accomplishment than winning any world championship. That was how it was built up for many years, and that was why the Undertaker became more synonymous with WrestleMania than any other wrestler, including ‘Mr. WrestleMania’ himself, Shawn Michaels.
Had the Streak never occurred, this wouldn’t have been a key element of the Undertaker’s legacy. Instead, people would have put more emphasis on his other accomplishments, i.e. those that haven’t been mentioned as much as his Streak.
Emphasis would’ve been given to his most famous storylines and greatest championship accomplishments. There would definitely be frequent mention and praise of his famous storyline rivalry with Kane, which was one of the most interesting and riveting feuds of the Attitude Era. There would be considerable emphasis given to his various championships and accomplishments, especially on the occasions when he won the WWE Championship.
As good as those things are, they pale in comparison to the Undertaker’s Streak. Several wrestlers have won more championships and accolades than the Undertaker (Cena, Orton, Edge, Triple H, etc.), so the Deadman’s championship collection without the Streak is paltry when compared to those others.
Sure, fans would remember him for his outstanding gimmick and legendary moments, but his legacy wouldn’t have the same impact without the Streak intact.
