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As seen at WrestleMania 40 (Night Two), The Undertaker got involved in the main event featuring Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. The Deadman wound up chokeslamming The Rock in the main event.
During the latest edition of his “Six Feet Under” podcast, ‘Taker revealed when he found out he’d have a role at the show. He said,
“It happened pretty spontaneously. We got to Philadelphia on Wednesday. I got a call on Tuesday from Triple H. ‘Hey, a lot of things are going on and a lot of thoughts are being put into this. Would you want to be part of it?’ ‘If it works and if I can be a help, I don’t know how, but if I can help, fine, whatever you guys need. Just let me know.’ ‘We don’t have anything yet, we’re just putting ideas together.’ I don’t hear anything else until Thursday. I get a text from Michael Hayes. ‘We’re coming up with some ideas.’ ‘Cool, let me know.’ That was it.”
He continued, “I’m at the One Deadman Show. I get a text from Paul Heyman. ‘Interesting.’ I told Paul originally, ‘This isn’t about me. If the guys want me involved in it, whatever I can do, let me know. If they don’t, it ain’t going to hurt my feelings. I’m good. Don’t feel like there is any pressure.’ It had gone back and forth. I get a text during Sunday, and that’s when you see me get up. At that point, I knew there was a good chance.”
The Undertaker Reveals How His WrestleMania 40 Appearance Came About
In a recent episode of his podcast “Six Feet Under,” WWE legend The Undertaker, whose real name is Mark Calaway, opened up about his surprise appearance at WrestleMania 40 (Night Two) and how it all came together. The Deadman’s involvement in the main event between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns left fans in awe, especially when he chokeslammed The Rock.
According to The Undertaker, the decision for him to have a role at WrestleMania 40 happened quite spontaneously. He received a call from Triple H on Tuesday before the event, who informed him that there were discussions about involving him in the show. The Undertaker expressed his willingness to help in any way possible, saying, “If it works and if I can be a help, I don’t know how, but if I can help, fine, whatever you guys need. Just let me know.”
However, there was no further communication until Thursday when he received a text from Michael Hayes, a WWE producer, stating that they were brainstorming ideas. The Undertaker remained patient and open to whatever decision the creative team made, emphasizing that he didn’t want any pressure on them to include him if they didn’t feel it was necessary.
It wasn’t until Sunday during the One Deadman Show that The Undertaker received a text from Paul Heyman, another prominent figure in WWE. The text simply read, “Interesting.” At that moment, The Undertaker knew there was a good chance he would be involved in WrestleMania 40.
The Undertaker’s surprise appearance at WrestleMania 40 delighted fans and added an extra layer of excitement to an already highly anticipated event. His chokeslam on The Rock left viewers in awe and created a memorable moment that will be talked about for years to come.
The Undertaker’s willingness to be flexible and supportive of the creative team’s decisions showcases his dedication to the WWE and his desire to contribute in any way possible. Despite his legendary status, he remains humble and understanding, allowing the younger generation of wrestlers to shine while still making occasional appearances to thrill fans.
Fans can catch The Undertaker’s full recollection of his WrestleMania 40 appearance on his podcast “Six Feet Under,” where he shares more insights into his career and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of professional wrestling.
Overall, The Undertaker’s surprise appearance at WrestleMania 40 serves as a reminder of his enduring legacy and the impact he has had on the WWE universe. His involvement in the event added an extra layer of excitement and nostalgia, leaving fans eagerly awaiting his next surprise appearance.