In a recent episode of his popular podcast, “Six Feet Under”, The Undertaker delved into the backstory of his iconic victory pose, the evolution of his distinctive goatee, and more engrossing subjects.
Here are some noteworthy parts of the discussion from the podcast:
When discussing why he changed his appearance by sporting a goatee for his ministry persona: “My intent was to appear as demonic as possible. I’ve had the goatee for quite a while, I just decided to let it grow out. One time, I got hit right in the chin during a match, and when I returned backstage, I noticed the hair on my chin had split. That sparked my curiosity so I started applying a bit of wax there, and ended up liking the look, finding it quite cool.”
While revealing the root of his classic victory pose: “The victory pose I often strike was originally known as Shakespeare, that’s how everyone used to refer to it. The phrase would be ‘Hit the Shakespeare after the 1-2-3’. The entire thing started with the urn. I used to hit a flying clothesline and then quickly get up on my knee and foot, and Paul would be right there, raising the urn. That’s how it all started and with time, since I refuse to pander to the audience, it sort of became my unique acknowledgment of the audience without truly engaging with them.”
People can enjoy the full conversation on his YouTube podcast “Six Feet Under”, providing a deep dive into the professional and personal life of the legendary WWE icon – The Undertaker.
[Embedded podcast video from YouTube]