In a recent episode of his Six Feet Under podcast, The Undertaker opened up about the shocking conclusion to his legendary WrestleMania streak, revealing that the decision for him to lose to Brock Lesnar was not his own and one he never truly backed. This iconic moment took place during WrestleMania 30 in 2014, when The Undertaker’s undefeated streak, standing at 21-0, was abruptly ended, sending shockwaves through the wrestling world and stirring intense debate among fans.
Backstage Reactions and The Undertaker’s Perspective
The reaction behind the scenes, according to The Undertaker, was one of unanimous reluctance. Neither he nor anyone else involved wanted the streak to be broken. He reflected,
“I think the general consensus was that none of us wanted that. Nobody wanted it,”
highlighting the reverence held for the streak’s mythic status. He further stated,
“I think the lore, the legend, and the lure of that, it would have been really cool for wrestling.”
Despite these feelings, the choice was ultimately made without his input.
“It’s not my decision. People ask me all the time, ‘Well, why did you do it?’ Well, I didn’t really have a choice. I guess I did have a choice. I didn’t have to do it,”
he explained. He even joked about potential consequences if he had refused, saying,
“And then what happens? And then me and Brock are having to shoot at WrestleMania, and then it wouldn’t have been good. I mean, might have taken it easy on him.”
The Undertaker’s Role and Final Reflections on the Moment
The Undertaker revealed that part of his responsibility as a seasoned performer was to serve the industry that helped shape his career, even when difficult decisions had to be accepted. He said,
“You have to look at this business… there’s a lot of people that probably didn’t want to put me over to get me into that position, and they did it, and it’s just kind of the way it works. Wasn’t my decision. So I had to make the best of the hand that was dealt me.”
Adding an unexpected detail, The Undertaker shared that he suffered a severe concussion early in the match, which left him with almost no memory of the bout itself. He lightheartedly noted that this might have been “probably the best part” of the experience.
Legacy Beyond the Streak’s Controversial End
Following the end of the streak, The Undertaker competed at WrestleMania five more times, concluding his career with an impressive 25-2 record. Although the ending of the WrestleMania streak remains one of WWE’s most divisive moments, The Undertaker’s influence and status as one of the company’s greatest performers continue to be celebrated, preserving the mystique and impact of his extraordinary run.
