WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker recently spoke with Ariel Helwani in which he discusses his career and current work performing one-man shows. During the discussion, Undertaker explained why his “Deadman” persona wouldn’t have worked in today’s WWE:
“It would be very difficult just because everyone [has] a phone that has a camera. I was able to live this character because I didn’t have to worry about that. I didn’t have to worry about sitting in the airport in shorts and a Hawaiian shirt and somebody being like, ‘Oh, look, The Undertaker.’ I didn’t have to worry about that. Everybody sees somebody and immediately they want to film them and see what’s going to happen.”
“I’m a dinosaur. My mentality is still 20 years ago, but there’s a reason why I lasted as long as I did. Just live [the gimmick] a little bit. You don’t have to go to the extremes that I did, but if you’re gonna post something, at least have it kind of match what you try on [TV].”
For those who missed it, click here for The Undertaker’s comments regarding the potential WWE sale and Vince McMahon’s retirement.
You can check out the complete interview below:
(h/t to WrestlingInc.com for the transcription)
