The Undertaker

Date of Birth: March 24, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Mark William Calaway, known professionally as The Undertaker, is an iconic figure in professional wrestling. Born on March 24, 1965, in Houston, Texas, Calaway began his wrestling career in 1984, initially performing under various gimmicks for World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) and other promotions. He joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1989 but found his true calling when he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1990. The Undertaker’s character debuted at the 1990 Survivor Series and quickly became one of the most popular and enduring personas in WWE history. Known for his supernatural gimmick, including themes of death and macabre rituals, The Undertaker became famous for his entrance, featuring a slow march to the ring accompanied by eerie music and fog. He was also known for his in-ring prowess, particularly his ‘streak’—a 21-match winning streak at WrestleMania, WWE’s premier annual event. Throughout his career, The Undertaker has held multiple championships, including the WWF/WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship. He has participated in numerous memorable matches, such as his Hell in a Cell match against Mankind and his WrestleMania encounters with Shawn Michaels and Triple H. The Undertaker retired from professional wrestling in 2020, after a career spanning over three decades, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2022.

5 Interesting Facts about The Undertaker

1. The Undertaker’s real name is Mark William Calaway.

2. He had a 21-match winning streak at WrestleMania, which was broken by Brock Lesnar in 2014.

3. He made his film debut in the 1991 movie “Suburban Commando” alongside Hulk Hogan.

4. The Undertaker has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

5. He is an avid supporter of the Blue Lives Matter movement, honoring law enforcement officers.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from The Undertaker

1. “The fear of death is far greater than the death itself. But the fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all!”

2. “Rest in peace.”

3. “There’s a fine line between business and respect.”

4. “Sometimes it is hell, trying to get to heaven.”

5. “I may not dress like Satan anymore, but I’m still down with the devil and I will go medieval on your ass.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by The Undertaker is estimated to be around $17 million.

Children

The Undertaker has four children. He has a son, Gunner Vincent Calaway, from his first marriage to Jodi Lynn. From his second marriage to Sara Frank, he has two daughters, Chasey and Gracie Calaway. He also has a daughter, Kaia Faith Calaway, with his current wife, former wrestler Michelle McCool.