Kurt Angle and The Undertaker recently addressed persistent rumors regarding the iconic WrestleMania Undertaker streak debate, putting long-standing speculation to rest. The two Hall of Famers spoke candidly on the Six Feet Under podcast about the possibility of their WrestleMania clash and the fate of the legendary undefeated streak.
Their conversation harks back to 2006 when Angle defended the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against The Undertaker at the No Way Out pay-per-view event. Fans and experts speculated that Angle might challenge The Undertaker at WrestleMania next, with whispers that he could be the one to end the streak. However, this never came to fruition.
The Undertaker’s Resolve to Preserve the Streak
The Undertaker was clear on his position, emphasizing his reluctance to have anyone break his WrestleMania winning streak when he stated,
No, I don’t want anybody to break that [streak]. We wanted to wrestle at ‘Mania, but I didn’t want anybody to break the streak.
—The Undertaker
Kurt Angle confirmed that fans never witnessed their WrestleMania encounter due to creative decisions by WWE management. He shared,
We wanted to wrestle each other… I don’t think the streak should have been broken. We presented it to Vince, and Vince said, ‘No, you’re going to wrestle the month before.’ That’s what he said.
—Kurt Angle
Michelle McCool, who joined the podcast, supported the notion that The Undertaker’s streak was meant to remain unbroken until the right moment. Ultimately, it lasted until WrestleMania XXX in 2014, where Brock Lesnar ended the streak against The Deadman.
Wade Barrett and Nikki Bella Clash Over Backstage Interaction
During Nikki Bella’s match against Becky Lynch at WWE Clash in Paris, commentator Wade Barrett remarked on Nikki’s efforts to prove herself against the current wrestling generation. Barrett commented that Nikki was
desperate to prove she still has it against this new generation that have changed the game.
—Wade Barrett
Nikki Bella responded to these remarks on The Nikki & Brie Show, revealing her frustration with Barrett’s behavior backstage. She mentioned an uncomfortable encounter where Barrett avoided her on the following Monday, saying,
This is why Michael Cole is one of the greatest commentators. He knows how to take a life story and put it into what we do, because that is real. We don’t go out there as robots or superheroes. We are actually professional athletes and we go through real things and we have to put that (as) part of it. Honestly, that stuff really doesn’t bother me. I get it. I was watching the pre-show, and I saw what Wade was saying about me in the preshow. I’m sitting there getting ready in the locker room, like ‘Oh. Okay. That’s fine.’
—Nikki Bella
In response, Wade Barrett addressed the situation on social media, denying Nikki’s claim that he avoided her. He wrote,
I had no idea Nicole felt this way, and I’m happy to have this ‘conversation’ any time she likes. I wish she’d brought it up when we said hello to each other at RAW, rather than via her podcast. I don’t understand the avoiding claim at all, simply not true.
—Wade Barrett
Context Around The Undertaker’s Streak and Its Legacy
The WrestleMania Undertaker streak has been one of the most significant narratives in WWE history, with The Undertaker’s run spanning over two decades without a defeat on WWE’s biggest stage. The decision to keep the streak intact was not taken lightly by WWE officials, with Vince McMahon’s input steering the storyline’s direction.
The clarification from Angle and The Undertaker offers fans insight into the creative process during one of wrestling’s most intense eras, allowing a better understanding of why the streak’s end was reserved for Brock Lesnar in 2014 rather than an earlier challenger like Angle.
Impact on WWE’s Storytelling and Fan Perceptions
This candid revelation about the WrestleMania Undertaker streak debate highlights the importance of preserving legacy storylines in professional wrestling. The care with which WWE managed the streak reflected its value as a symbol of dominance and endurance in the wrestling world.
Transparency from iconic figures such as Angle and The Undertaker helps cement respect for these decisions and deepens fans’ appreciation for the art of wrestling storytelling. The decision to protect the streak until WrestleMania XXX ultimately amplified Brock Lesnar’s historic victory and The Undertaker’s revered status.
Fans eager for similar decisive moments can look forward to how WWE and AEW balance legacy and innovation in future storylines, while moments like these reaffirm why key matches carry profound meaning beyond the spectacle.
