The Undertaker, whose real name is Mark William Calaway, is a retired professional wrestler from the United States. He is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time and has a career that spanned over three decades. Let’s take a closer look at his biography, age, records, height, achievements, family, and career statistics.
Mark William Calaway was born on March 24, 1965, in Houston, Texas. He grew up in a military family and attended Texas Wesleyan University, where he played basketball. He started his wrestling career in 1984 under various ring names, but it wasn’t until he joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1990 that he became The Undertaker. He continued to wrestle with the WWF (now WWE) until his retirement in 2020.
The Undertaker Biography
Real Name: Mark William Calaway
Nickname/Ring Name: The Undertaker, Dead Man, The Phenom, Big Evil, The Man from the Dark Side
Profession: Professional Wrestler
Salary: 2.5 Million
Net worth: 139 Crores Approx ($17 Million)
Birth Country: United States
The Undertaker Physical Status:
Height: in feet inches- 6.8 feet / 2.03 m / 208cm
Weight: in kilograms- 138 kg / 310lbs
Body measurements: Chest: 50 inches – Waist: 38inches – Biceps: 17.5 inches
Eye colour: Hazel Brown
Hair colour: Brown
The Undertaker Personal Life:
Date of Birth: 24 March 1965 (58 Years in 2023)
Place of Birth: Huston, Texas, USA
Nationality: American
School: Waltrip High School, Huston, Texas
College: Angelina College, Lufkin, Texas and Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, Texas (Dropped Out)
Highest Educational Qualifications: Majored in Sports (University Drop Out)
Religion: Christian
Hobbies: Collecting vintage motorbikes, Listening to rock music
The Undertaker Family Statistics:
Mother’s Name: Catherine Calaway
Father’s Name: Frank Calaway
Siblings’ Name: David, Michael, Paul and Timothy (All elder brothers
Spouse (s) Name: Michelle McCool, Former Wrestler (2007-present)
Girlfriend and Affairs: Jodi Lynn (Married 1989-199) / Sara Calaway (Married 1999-2007)
Daughter’s Name: Gracie Calaway, Chasey Calaway, Kaia Faith Calaway (Born 2012)
Son Name: Gunner Vincent Calaway(Son from the first wife)
The Undertaker WWE Journey
Debut: 26 June 1987
Titles Held: The Undertaker has won the WWF/E Championship four times
Finishing Moves: Chokeslam/ Tombstone Piledriver/ Hell’s Gate
Lesser known facts about The Undertaker
- Mark Calaway, the man behind The Undertaker, played professional basketball before becoming a wrestler. He played for the Texas Wesleyan University and was even scouted by the Dallas Cowboys.
- The Undertaker is known for his iconic entrance music and theme song, but did you know that he actually had a different theme song when he first debuted? It wasn’t until 1998 that he switched to his current theme, “Rollin'” by Limp Bizkit.
- The Undertaker is a big fan of MMA and has trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He even appeared at a UFC event in 2010 and walked out with former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.
- Despite his intimidating persona, The Undertaker is known for being a very private and reserved person. He rarely gives interviews and has always been careful to keep his personal life out of the public eye.
- The Undertaker is a big fan of motorcycles and even had a custom-built bike made for him by Orange County Choppers, which was featured on an episode of their show, “American Chopper.”
- In addition to his wrestling career, The Undertaker has also had a few acting roles. He appeared in the film “Suburban Commando” with Hulk Hogan and also had a small role in the TV series “Poltergeist: The Legacy.”
- The Undertaker’s streak at WrestleMania, where he won 21 consecutive matches, is one of the most impressive records in sports entertainment history. It wasn’t until WrestleMania 30 that he finally suffered his first loss to Brock Lesnar.
- The Undertaker has a fear of cucumbers, which he revealed in a backstage interview. He said that he hates the smell and taste of cucumbers and even feels uneasy when he sees them.
- The Undertaker is a big supporter of military veterans and has made numerous visits to military bases and hospitals to show his appreciation for their service.
- The Undertaker has been married three times and has four children. His first wife was Jodi Lynn, whom he married in 1989. They divorced in 1999. He then married wrestler Sara Calaway in 2000, but they divorced in 2007. He is currently married to former WWE Diva Michelle McCool.
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