5 things WWE fans believed while growing up

#1 The Undertaker is really a deadman in WWE

The Undertaker is by far WWE's greatest creation when it comes to character. 'The Deadman' gimmick was by far the most successful incarnation. It led young fans to wonder whether The Undertaker was actually a deadman.

The Phenom would rise from the casket after he'd been out of action for a while. He would also return after being put down in Buried Alive matches. With Paul Bearer by his side carrying an urn, seemingly containing The Undertaker's ashes, how could you not buy into the mystique?

WWE backstage worker Bruce Prichard described The Undertaker and his fictional brother Kane as the greatest characters ever:

"Without a doubt, he’s the greatest creation ever in WWE. Second is Kane. They had a deep, good story behind them, and both of the men that portray those characters are those characters. Mark Calaway became The Undertaker, and Glenn Jacobs became Kane. That’s how seriously they took their craft. You’d watch them and believe them. The Undertaker and Kane, both of those were beautiful matches," Bruce Prichard said. (h/t Sports Illustrated)

The Undertaker also fiercely protected his character and was barely seen outside of his gimmick. His dedication led The Deadman to be one of the greatest characters in WWE history.

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