At his backyard: 5 best WrestleMania matches of The Undertaker
The Undertaker has been called one of the greatest WWE wrestlers of all time and his resume is a testament to that. His 21 straight victories at WrestleMania is regarded as one of the best streaks in sports history. The Undertaker has been a part of some of the WWE's greatest matches. Here are his top 5 WrestleMania matches.
When the legend faced off with the 'Legend Killer'
Randy Orton got a chance to wrestle Undertaker at a young age and did an amazing job at it. Both the athleticism and mastery over wrestling, which these men possess, were on full display at WrestleMania 21. Orton went toe-to-toe with the veteran Taker, and post this encounter, the defense of the streak became central to Taker's WrestleMania matches.
'End of an Era': Undertaker vs Triple H
Triple H and Undertaker's Wrestlemania 28 battle is one of the most epic WWE battles of all time. Both legends gave it all to come out victorious at the Showcase of the Immortals, with Shawn Michaels as a guest referee. Sledgehammers and chair were used and finishing moves were dished out multiple times till the Deadman persevered once again.
The most memorable match between Triple H and Taker
WrestleMania 27's match between The Undertaker and Triple H was a follow-up to Undertaker retiring Hunter's best friend Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 26. This was a more intense match with both men putting their bodies on the line to conjure up an epic main-event, which will be talked about in the decades to come. Undertaker proved his dominance, once again, by making Hunter submit.
Michael's second attempt at upsetting The Streak was epic
Shawn Michaels, after failing to achieve his dream of ending The Undertaker's streak at WrestleMania 25, took another shot the next year. However, the stipulation was that if he failed to do so, he would retire from wrestling. The match will be remembered for its high intensity and drama. No one other than Taker would have been suitable for ending Shawn's illustrious career.
The best WrestleMania match of all time
WrestleMania's 25th anniversary couldn't have had a better highlight than Mr. WrestleMania, himself, taking a shot at Undertaker's streak. Even WWE considers this as the best WrestleMania match. This bout was full of moves displayed to perfection and the perfect balance between the two performers, making any prediction impossible. Undertaker won the bout, but both men earned worldwide respect that night.
