On a recent edition of his “Six Feet Under” podcast, The Undertaker discussed wrestling as ‘Mean Mark’ Callous in WCW and how much money he earned at the time.
While WCW paid him $1,200 per week, The Undertaker was always on the look out to maximize his income. He said,
“The meeting was to renegotiate my contract. I had asked for the meeting because my contract was coming due. I was on the standard entry-level contract, which was maybe $1200 a month. This is 1989, early 1990. It was time to renegotiate my contract. I was, at that point in my career and life, I was a WCW guy. I enjoyed that product better. Being from Houston, we didn’t get a lot of WWF until Vince [Vince McMahon] went to cable. I was more drawn to guys like Flair [Ric Flair], Arn Anderson, Rock N Roll Express, Road Warriors, and those guys. I was happy there and where I wanted to be. I wasn’t going in to ask to break the bank. I knew it was going to be my second year with the company, I just wanted a little bump in pay. I went in and meet with Jim Barnett, Ole Anderson, and Jim Herd. I give them my speech, ‘I love it here, I’ve learned so much this year and am really happy. My contract is coming up.’ I was at $1200, I was trying to get to $2000. I said a month earlier, it was a week. $2000 a week. I gave them my whole story and it was like crickets. It was quiet. Ole was the first one to speak and he’s like, ‘You know, kid, you’re a great athlete, but no one is ever going to see you wrestle.’”
On a recent edition of the “Developmentally Speaking” podcast, Declan McMahon called himself the next possible McMahon family member to enter WWE.
Considering his stellar pedigree, Declan claimed that he would be the best individual of his generation to take the McMahon family name to newer heights in the wrestling industry.
Declan said, “Oh, probably me. I mean, the story, the story’s already written, right? I mean, the rightful heir, the good-looking — the one who looks like Vince, right? So, I think, just in the sense that you could play off the WrestleMania 20 [intro], right, like I posted on Twitter, right? You could play that off and just show that like, the new generation [of] McMahon has arrived. I think in that sense, I would. We have such a great family, and we’re all so supportive of each other. So I think, I think really, any of us could potentially want to do it. You know, I know Aurora, Paul’s oldest daughter, Triple H’s oldest daughter, she’s always talked about wanting to do it, but in having my dad and my grandpa’s ego, I think I’d be the best.”
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The Undertaker, one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling, recently opened up about his early days in the industry and his experience wrestling as ‘Mean Mark’ Callous in WCW. In a recent episode of his podcast “Six Feet Under,” The Undertaker discussed his earnings during that time and his efforts to maximize his income.
During his tenure in WCW, The Undertaker revealed that he was paid $1,200 per week. However, he always had his sights set on increasing his earnings. In a contract renegotiation meeting with WCW executives Jim Barnett, Ole Anderson, and Jim Herd, The Undertaker expressed his desire for a pay raise. He explained that he was content with the company and enjoyed the product more than the WWF (now WWE) at the time.
The Undertaker’s goal was to secure a modest bump in pay, aiming for $2,000 per week. However, his request was met with silence and skepticism from the executives. Ole Anderson, in particular, expressed doubt about The Undertaker’s potential as a wrestler, stating that no one would ever see him wrestle.
This revelation sheds light on The Undertaker’s early struggles and the challenges he faced in establishing himself as a prominent figure in the wrestling industry. Despite the initial doubts, The Undertaker went on to have an illustrious career in both WCW and WWE, becoming one of the most recognizable and respected wrestlers of all time.
In another wrestling-related news, Declan McMahon, a member of the McMahon family, recently expressed his aspirations to follow in the footsteps of his wrestling dynasty. Declan believes that he has what it takes to be the next McMahon family member to make a mark in WWE.
With a strong family pedigree and a resemblance to his grandfather Vince McMahon, Declan sees himself as the rightful heir to the McMahon legacy. He envisions himself as the new generation of McMahons, ready to take the wrestling industry by storm.
Declan acknowledges the support and talent within his family, mentioning Aurora, Triple H’s oldest daughter, as another potential candidate for carrying on the McMahon name in wrestling. However, he believes that his own ambition and confidence set him apart and make him the best choice to continue the family legacy.
It remains to be seen whether Declan McMahon will pursue a career in wrestling and fulfill his aspirations. The McMahon family has played a significant role in shaping the wrestling industry, and Declan’s entry into WWE could add another chapter to their storied history.
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In conclusion, The Undertaker’s revelations about his early days in WCW and Declan McMahon’s aspirations to carry on the McMahon family legacy offer intriguing insights into the world of professional wrestling. These stories remind us of the dedication, determination, and ambition required to succeed in this demanding industry.