The Undertaker On Retiring In The Thunderdome, Vince McMahon, Is Kayfabe Dead, Roman Reigns

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The Undertaker (@undertaker) is a legendary professional wrestler and a member of the ‪@WWE‬ Hall Of Fame. He joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about his 1 deadMAN SHOW at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas on March 24. He also talks about lifting the curtain on his character after an incredible 30-year WWE career, Brock Lesnar breaking The Streak at WrestleMania 30 and the decision to lose to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 33, other wrestlers trying to get him to break character, the biggest lesson he learned from his friendship with Vince McMahon, whether or not he believes that kayfabe is dead, three things he is grateful for and more!
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00:00 Intro
00:26 Breaking character
01:42 Is Kayfabe Dead?
04:19 Friendship with Vince McMahon
07:22 Roman Reigns
09:27 John Cena
12:47 Retirement at Survivor Series 2020
14:14 Spinnerooni
16:37 His legacy
19:37 Gratitude
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@ChrisVanVliet Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for checking out this conversation with The Undertaker! If you haven't already, please take a second to subscribe.

@ThePeoplesChoicePodcast Жыл бұрын

Wow Chris I'm so proud of man this is huge!

@nickkosavvy8225 Жыл бұрын

I been a fan of u since day 1 ur the best wrestling interviewer u should interview stone cold

@CarlosXPhone Жыл бұрын

Short interview 😢

@Just.Sketching Жыл бұрын

Would you ever work for WWE? You are my favourite interviewer in the business, and I'd love to see you on a show or ppv.

@CarlosXPhone Жыл бұрын

@@Just.Sketching Timing.

@drflexenstein3537 Жыл бұрын

“I’m may be a dinosaur, but I’m a T-Rex.” Damn this man is quotable.

@Lindforce1 Жыл бұрын

He's absolutely right. The undertaker was one of the most dominant wrestlers ever and looks fantastic considering what he's been going through for so long.

@MrTrueCaller619 Жыл бұрын

Wow, how he changed from his first interviews back when he retired, he was extremely uncomfortable, now he's come to peace with it, amazing, i remember his interviews 3 years ago he was stuttering & abusing the "u know" term, now he's so fluid with his answers, he sacrificed his life both physically & mentally to entertain the fans, god bless this icon .

@tomer_stern Жыл бұрын

Yeah I forgot about it. It wasn't easy to watch.

@brahmabull5018 Жыл бұрын

You couldn’t be more wrong 😂 What a goofy comment lol

@MrTrueCaller619 Жыл бұрын

@@brahmabull5018 You couldn't be more wrong . See ?, it's easy to disagree without bothering to argue with solid evidence .

@sillwuka Жыл бұрын

3 years of practice helps

@WAYG4Life Жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one who caught all of the “u knows” I was like damn Mark 😂

@mikeberg6407 Жыл бұрын

I love the twinkle in undertakers eyes while he talks. The passion still oozing. Forever a legend.

@ARS_Time_Bomb Жыл бұрын

Facts I can see it too

@MadMike1 Жыл бұрын

On the Kayfabe in the modern era question, I think MJF is writing the book on how to still remain in character in the internet age. Everything he does in public, including his social media, is 100% in character. He's doing an absolutely phenomenal job of keeping kayfabe alive in an era where everything you do is recorded. 30 years from now, MJF's way of doing things is going to be taught in wrestling schools on how to commit to your character. Kayfabe isn't dead, it's just evolving.

@saturnkun8209 Жыл бұрын

That's not kayfabe. He's just a genuine asshole 😂😂

@therevivaltv4256 Жыл бұрын

Who is kayfabe?

@saturnkun8209 Жыл бұрын

@@therevivaltv4256 why is kayfaybe

@kalzangtopgyal5304 Жыл бұрын

@@saturnkun8209 I have better , where is kayfabe?

@tylorabdnor5562 Жыл бұрын

Well said! Dude is the future of this business

@DrBeauHightower Жыл бұрын

Let's go!!!

@TheBlackNostalgiaNerd Жыл бұрын

This the guy I want to see on your channel too Dr Hightower

@DrBeauHightower Жыл бұрын

@@TheBlackNostalgiaNerd Chris or Taker?

@KCHRider Жыл бұрын

Big fan of your channel and your work doc. Love from Malaysia

@MonStarPete Жыл бұрын

@@DrBeauHightower how about both

@sentientcardboarddumpster7900 Жыл бұрын

Where?

@ThatGuyRAFF Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Chris! Amazing milestone. Two Legends having a chat.

@TheBlackNostalgiaNerd Жыл бұрын

My Favorite wrestler of all time such a genuine person.

@Strangepete Жыл бұрын

18:33 - 19:24 I have been a die hard Undertaker fan for many years. What he just said there in that time frame, I have waited for years and years for him to say something like that. To nail it right on the head - that's exactly it! Thank you for capturing our imaginations and being a big influence on our lives creating memories we cherish. It was something more than just "any ole character" he lived it and we felt that. One of a kind.

@superbantam523 Жыл бұрын

Thank you taker...lived and breathed the undertaker

@ReeseMan Жыл бұрын

i like how chris lets taker talk and he listens and not cut him off

@Slavenmierech Жыл бұрын

Anyone else genuinely thrilled to see Mark so healthy, happy, full of energy and seemingly enjoying his life?

@rainmaker5692 Жыл бұрын

Always loved Taker, he made the character as his personality and the way his character is so simple “being in the darkside” in the early years of his WWE/WWF career really elevated his status. The way his character is presented and the way he presented it really made him a badass that even if he became the American BA or the deadman that can do technical moves, he is still great to watch. Great interview Chris! Hope you can interview Mark in person next time!

@tracethepill7013 Жыл бұрын

Taker is honestly one of those guys that ACTUALLY looks good at his age

@DroTheEvent Жыл бұрын

I remember I dressed up a few times as The Undertaker for Halloween. It was his match against Yokozuna at Royal Rumble that I fell in love with the theatrics of wrestling. I also don't care what anyone says, that Undertaker vs Undertaker match at Summer Slam is still one of my favorite matches because of the storytelling behind. Great interview as always Chris.

@zitofan4life Жыл бұрын

I dressed up as the Undertaker dressing as me

@Bankrolls33 9 ай бұрын

Could they see you in the dark?

@PAXBISONICA Жыл бұрын

This short interview is one of the best interviews I've ever seen with Undertaker. He seemed so much more into it and it was a Great Watch.

@tombstone4290 Жыл бұрын

Incredible interview. I met Undertaker the Phenom at a convention in NY a month before the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. It was the first time I met my childhood icon who have been the Cornerstone of the WWE and he's been the most pivotal part entity the company has ever had and there's never going to be another. The stories he's told is so authentic and he's the most respected legend and human being ever. I have my copy of the Undertaker 25th Anniversary book and he's signed it that time he came in NY. What a moment I've had to meet the Deadman. The Digimon of the WWE like in the anime series a Digimon becomes evolved into a Champion, Ultimate and Mega. Just as the anime series he is the Digimon of the company who kept his character evolved from Champion (1990-1996), Ultimate (1997-1999), Mega (2000-2020). The phases of his character was so awesome - the Western Days, the Goth/Ministry of Darkness era, American Badass and back into the classic Undertaker which became a hybrid of his incarnations until the Mohawk style into Boneyard farewell that's icing on the cake of his versions that no one will duplicate and imitate. Shoutout to you Chris for this amazing interview. You're awesome.

@Austin-dl9dh Жыл бұрын

Great interview. So cool you got to interview Undertaker. That's huge. You've earned this. I'll always enjoy hearing Undertaker interviews and this was just as good as I thought it'd be. Great job on this one, dude.

@ChrisVanVliet Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! And Happy 3:16!

@Austin-dl9dh Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisVanVliet Happy 3:16 day to you too!

@Qtipz123 Жыл бұрын

The only thing wrong with this interview is that it's only 21 minutes. Definitely need another interview sometime soon 😁 As always great interview Chris. You and Renee are definitely my most watched/loved wrestling interviewers. I love that you're both Canadian too 🥰

@jays447 11 ай бұрын

Um... do you think it was easy to get an interview with the Undertaker? I'd be grateful to get just 5 minutes.

@piquedcommenter6252 5 ай бұрын

@@jays447 Omg what a stupid reply lol there's nothing wrong with wishing for a longer interview -- calm down buddy

@anddrgraysaid9713 Жыл бұрын

Followed you for years Chris and I’m pretty certain that this is the first time you’ve interviewed Taker? I’m sure this was a massive bucket list thing for you. Congratulations man you deserve it, most consistently good wrestling interviewer I’ve ever watched.

@ruffin207 10 ай бұрын

Man this why i love The Undertaker!! He is the greatest of all time. But its so fun to watch him be himself outside of the character.

@Raikiir 9 ай бұрын

Undertaker IS Wrestling for me. He got me into it, he was the reason I stayed interested and now through the interviews I can appreciate the work that the Man put into the character even more. He is one of the all-time greats. Not just in Wrestling.

@tazzknows Жыл бұрын

Great interview! Thank you, Chris, for not just asking the same questions everyone ask. I enjoy every one of your interviews and I hope this was just the 1st of more with Taker!

@jasoncecil8722 Жыл бұрын

I cannot wait for this interview!!!!

@celestialgoddessgaming Жыл бұрын

That was such a nice interview! I know I always gush about your interviews but Chris you really set the bar. I mean, nobody does interviews with such, grace, dignity, & respect as you do! Thank you for another great one.

@Nivek43207 Жыл бұрын

I would love to do things like this. I've always been a wrestling fan. Turning 37 this year. My original dream was to be a wrestler. Health problems interfered in that. But I've always wanted to work for the business and help out the business in some way. That dream is likely dead also but seeing you do these interviews Chris really brings a sense a joy my way brother and I thank you for that. LONG LIVE THE UNDERTAKER!!

@lloyd011721 9 ай бұрын

even back in the late 90s and early 2000s, everyone ive ever spoken to that said they where on a flight with the undertaker or met him in person said he was super nice

@rafalladysz2531 Жыл бұрын

CVV's streak of amazing interviews is only superseded by Undertaker's Wrestlemania streak. Awesome interview, as always.

@mitzicarpenter2820 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the interview! Long live The Undertaker!

@ChrisVanVliet Жыл бұрын

🙌

@smokintee117 Жыл бұрын

I saw him at the Sportatorem in Dallas in a mask as big red. Undertaker your one of the best.

@koletrane1286 Жыл бұрын

Grew up watching Undertaker as a child on up to now. Nothing but the utmost Respect. As a child born in the 80s and watching these interviews, if you'd have told us back in 94 or 98 we would be watching this we'd never believe it. Us kids who grew up watching this absolute legend are truly grateful. Thank You Taker

@ryman7884 Жыл бұрын

Was privileged to be at Survivor Series 1990 in Hartford CT. Will never lose that image in my mind the 1st time I saw Taker as an 11 year old kid. What a memory. #thankyoutaker

@jerelminter Жыл бұрын

So you're 43 now ? Wow !! I'm glad you still remember that moment after all of these yeats.

@stephenblack5425 Жыл бұрын

Dude, that night must be the most nostalgic thing in your life.

@Luminator_maior Жыл бұрын

Only watched it on a screen, but i was the same age and it was my very first PPV. That moment was truly special. You very rarely see any character connect like that on his friggin debut. Unmatched to this day for me personally.

@zlinedavid Жыл бұрын

Look at the size of that ham hock!

@eclectica1 8 ай бұрын

@@zlinedavidPiper more than did his part in helping to build up his character that night.

@davidratty2242 Жыл бұрын

Taker and Cena DID wrestle eachother on ppv before wm34.. at Vengeance 2003 I believe.

@GabrielCroft Жыл бұрын

I have a feeling due to the fact that the Undertaker is the most respected wrestling performer in history, this will be Chris' most viewed interview to date. Just watch. ☝️

@95truedon Жыл бұрын

Two amazing human beings that I admire and aspire to be like! Blessings up to you both

@manutd9049 Жыл бұрын

This was an amazing interview Chris! Awesome to see Undertaker coming out of character and share his experiences.

@sady5096 Жыл бұрын

There will be never a wrestler like undertaker ever again. The living legend father of wwe❤

@leftyB82 Жыл бұрын

It's great to hear from him he has been such a icon. In my book the Undertaker was the best that ever stepped in the ring. So many great matches 30 years of 100% bad a ass. I still get chills and so much emotion when he comes into the ring .the lights go out u know that your going to watch a true great bad ass