In the first episode of his Six Feet Under podcast, The Undertaker shared his experience of meeting Vince McMahon for the first time at his home.
This meeting occurred when Taker was still working as a wrestler for WCW, where he was known as Mean Mark Callous.
“There is a gigantic mural of Vince posed up on the wall. Very well done, impressive. The house is massive. This is not in my tax bracket. We start talking, Bruce is putting me over, I’m telling my life story. I feel like it’s going pretty good. He asks me, ‘Do you have any other talents? Do you sing? Do you dance?’ I say, ‘Only in the shower.’ As soon as I said it, I was like, ‘Ohh, I shouldn’t have said that.’ It was the time of outlandish gimmicks. Now I’m thinking, ‘I’m going to be singing in the shower guy.’ As soon as I said ‘I sing in the shower,’ Vince is like, ‘Really??!?!’ Oh no, I’ve screwed up. I was just trying to be funny.”
“This meeting goes on and it feels like it’s been two hours. We get to the end of the meeting. ‘Well, we don’t have anything for you. Maybe after WrestleMania we’ll have something for you then.’ I thanked him for his time. The only reason I got a shot is because, at that meeting, I don’t think he thought I was a draw or would be a draw, but he liked the person. He liked who he was talking to and that is why I think he gave me a chance.”
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The Undertaker, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling, recently shared an interesting story about his first meeting with Vince McMahon, the chairman and CEO of WWE. This meeting took place when The Undertaker, then known as Mean Mark Callous, was still working for WCW.
In the first episode of his Six Feet Under podcast, The Undertaker described the meeting as he entered Vince McMahon’s home. He was immediately struck by a gigantic mural of Vince posed on the wall, which left a lasting impression on him. The house itself was massive, far beyond what he could have imagined. The Undertaker recalled feeling a sense of awe and realizing that he was not in the same tax bracket as Vince McMahon.
During the meeting, The Undertaker and Bruce Prichard, who was working for WWE at the time, discussed various topics. The Undertaker shared his life story and felt that the conversation was going well. However, things took an unexpected turn when Vince McMahon asked if The Undertaker had any other talents besides wrestling. He jokingly replied, “Only in the shower.” Immediately after saying it, he regretted his response, realizing that it could lead to him being labeled as the “singing in the shower guy.”
At that time, professional wrestling was known for its outlandish gimmicks, and The Undertaker feared that his offhand comment might be taken seriously. He worried that he would be pigeonholed into a comedic role rather than being seen as a serious competitor. Vince McMahon’s reaction of excitement and curiosity only intensified his concerns.
Despite this awkward moment, the meeting continued for what felt like two hours. However, towards the end, Vince McMahon informed The Undertaker that they didn’t have anything for him at the moment. He suggested that they might have something after WrestleMania. The Undertaker thanked him for his time and left the meeting feeling uncertain about his future in the wrestling industry.
Reflecting on the meeting, The Undertaker believes that Vince McMahon gave him a chance not because he thought he would be a draw, but because he liked the person he was talking to. This shows that Vince McMahon values character and personality as much as in-ring talent when considering potential wrestlers.
The Undertaker’s story provides a fascinating glimpse into the early stages of his career and the challenges he faced. It also highlights the importance of making a good impression and being true to oneself in the wrestling industry. Despite the initial uncertainty, The Undertaker went on to become one of the most beloved and respected wrestlers of all time, with a career spanning over three decades.
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