On a recent edition of his “Kliq This” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash critiqued WWE for ending the Undertaker’s streak at WrestleMania.
At WrestleMania XXX in 2014, The Undertaker lost to Brock Lesnar, thus ending his streak at 21-1.
Following his loss, The Undertaker had five more matches at WrestleMania. He won all except for his match with Roman Reigns, making his overall WrestleMania record 25–2.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On why WWE never should’ve ended The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak: “The only thing that this company has done that I am absolutely, 100% sure should have never happened was, you never should’ve beaten Undertaker at WrestleMania. That streak, there was no upside to ever doing anything with that, because every WrestleMania you have, going forward, you had a 10-minute package about that streak … that was something that was special, there was no reason to beat Mark.”
On the only person who should’ve beaten The Undertaker at the event: “If anybody was going to beat ‘Taker, it should have been Bray.”
Nash wrestled The Undertaker at WrestleMania 12 in 1996, contributing to the streak.
The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak is one of the most iconic and revered accomplishments in professional wrestling history. For over two decades, The Undertaker dominated the grandest stage of them all, amassing an unprecedented winning streak that captivated fans and became a cornerstone of WrestleMania. However, in 2014, WWE made the controversial decision to end The Undertaker’s streak, a move that still generates debate and criticism to this day.
At WrestleMania XXX, The Undertaker faced off against Brock Lesnar in a match that would forever change the landscape of professional wrestling. Prior to this event, The Undertaker had an undefeated streak of 21 consecutive victories at WrestleMania, a feat that seemed untouchable and mythical. However, in a shocking turn of events, Lesnar defeated The Undertaker, ending the streak at 21-1.
The decision to end The Undertaker’s streak was met with mixed reactions from fans and industry insiders alike. Many believed that the streak should have remained intact, as it had become an integral part of WrestleMania’s legacy. Every year, fans eagerly anticipated The Undertaker’s match, wondering if this would be the year his streak would finally be broken. It added an extra layer of excitement and intrigue to the event.
Kevin Nash, a WWE Hall of Famer who wrestled The Undertaker at WrestleMania 12, recently criticized WWE for ending the streak. In his podcast, “Kliq This,” Nash expressed his belief that there was no upside to beating The Undertaker at WrestleMania. He argued that the streak was something special and unique, and there was no reason to diminish its significance.
Nash also suggested that if anyone was going to defeat The Undertaker at WrestleMania, it should have been Bray Wyatt, also known as “The Fiend.” Wyatt’s character and mystique aligned well with The Undertaker’s, and it could have been a passing of the torch moment that would have preserved the legacy of the streak.
Since his loss to Lesnar, The Undertaker went on to have five more matches at WrestleMania. He won all of them except for his match against Roman Reigns, bringing his overall WrestleMania record to 25-2. While The Undertaker continued to deliver memorable performances, the absence of the streak diminished the anticipation and excitement surrounding his matches.
The decision to end The Undertaker’s streak remains a controversial topic in the world of professional wrestling. Some argue that it was a necessary move to create new storylines and elevate other talents. Others believe that it was a mistake that devalued one of the most significant accomplishments in WWE history.
Regardless of one’s opinion, there is no denying the impact and legacy of The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak. It will forever be remembered as a defining element of WrestleMania and a testament to The Undertaker’s unparalleled longevity and success in the world of professional wrestling.