Current Events > Was The Undertaker classified as a "monster" type wrestler?

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Kane I could see as a monster. Big Show...eh.

Umaga. Brock Lesnar. Matanza. I guess now Jacob Fatu.

But Undertaker?

You know what, I don't think he was. Like his aura was scary but I wouldn't think Monster when I see him.

For the first few years of his career, absolutely. An undead zombie that couldnt be stopped. Id say it started to wind down for him once Kane appeared.

In case anyone is not aware of Takers early day stuff, he basically didnt feel pain. His HP was sorta like the armor in Halo. You can get it down to zero, and if you do, take advantage fast, because hell go back to 100% shortly. He would just stalk his opponents, do the sit up spot after most times he was down, and would be under the control of Paul Bearer with the urn.

Here is a 3 minute video of Taker vs Bret Hart from 1992. Bret gets a lot more offense in this stretch than almost anyone ever did against Taker from this time, and it helps to show how Taker slowly no sells and keeps coming for Bret. I particularly like when Bret goes to the 2nd rope for his elbow drop, and Bret just sorta shakes his head in disbelief totally helping Taker sell this force of nature character that just doesnt stop.

https://youtu.be/6d9n2l7KKa8

He was more a force of nature, he wasnt portrayed as super strong but the most resilient.

In some of the older video games, he's been classified as a "brawler" type as opposed to the giant guys.