5 shocking backstage stories from WWE's Attitude Era

#3 Shawn Michaels faces The Undertaker’s wrath

HBK knew better than to mess with The Deadman

The aftermath of the Montreal Screwjob at Survivor Series 1997 (which according to some, started the Attitude Era) had everyone riled up backstage, including the likes of Mick Foley (who threatened to hang his boots)! Another notable wrestler who was legitimately furious with Michaels being in cahoots with Vince was none other than The Undertaker.

Taker was sick of Shawn Michaels messing with the fortunes of the business and having betrayed the entire locker room. Come March 1998, it was time for the grandest stage of them all: WrestleMania XIV, where Michaels was all set to drop the title to Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Austin was one of the bustling new prospects on which the company had bestowed its unanimous faith. This was slated to be one of the most epochal title changes in the history of the World Wrestling Entertainment (Federation). Prior to WrestleMania 14, The Undertaker, the leader of the locker-room, decided to pay Shawn Michaels a visit and have a one-on-one word with The Heartbreak Kid to show him a lesson in humility.

Taker didn’t mince words, nor did he pull any punches (almost). He literally showed his taped-up fists to Michaels, telling him that he should do what’s required of him, otherwise he’d face the music. The match went without a hitch and Michaels didn’t dare resort to foul play, making Austin the champion.