The Undertaker disclosed the toll his program with Giant Gonzalez in the early 90s WWE took on his career.
Expressing his disdain for working with Gonzalez In an interview with Sam Roberts on the Notsam Wrestling Podcast, The Undertaker revealed:
That whole thing took years off my career. I would be in much better shape now if I could’ve skipped that one program.
The Undertaker emphasised the physical and mental strain he endured during this period, particularly due to the stark contrast between his own experiences and those of fellow wrestlers like Bret Hart and Yokozuna, who were delivering outstanding matches. He expressed his desire to be mentioned in the same league as these wrestlers but lamented that it was unattainable during his feud with Gonzalez. Reflecting on the challenges he faced, The Undertaker conveyed the arduous task of salvaging each match, stating:
It was survival every night trying to figure out what he could do and it took me to try and make chicken salad out of chicken crap.
The mental and physical toll of the program with Gonzalez left a lasting impact on The Undertaker, underscoring the immense strain he faced in striving to elevate his performances despite the challenging circumstances.
Which Fellow WWE Hall Of Famer Tried To Get A WrestleMania Match With The Undertaker?
Kurt Angle revealed that he spoke to WWE management to try and get a WrestleMania match with The Undertaker. Angle stated that he and Taker went to Vince McMahon to try and petition for a singles match between the two at WrestleMania 22.
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