The Undertaker, a legendary figure in WWE, is widely recognized for his unbeaten streak at WrestleMania, a series of matches that began in the early 2000s and spanned until 2013. One of the standout moments during this period was his Casket match against the World’s Strongest Man, Mark Henry, at WrestleMania 22. In a recent interview on the Six Feet Under podcast, Mark Henry shared his harrowing experience inside the casket, revealing his intense claustrophobia and the anxiety he felt during the match. He recounted being trapped in the casket for 8 minutes and 47 seconds, a moment that left a lasting impact on him.
Mark Henry, who later transitioned to AEW, went on to describe his match against The Undertaker as a ‘traumatic’ experience due to his fear of confinement. Despite his accomplishments in WWE, including holding the World Heavyweight Championship and Olympic World Championships, Henry highlighted the significance of facing The Undertaker at WrestleMania, considering it a career-defining moment.
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He expressed how this match would be etched in the memories of fans, overshadowing his other achievements and solidifying his legacy as one of The Undertaker’s formidable opponents on the grand stage of WrestleMania.
The rivalry between The Undertaker and Mark Henry continued beyond their WrestleMania encounter, with subsequent matches at events like Unforgiven and RAW. Mark Henry emphasized the lasting impact of sharing the ring with The Phenom, stating that the WrestleMania main event against The Undertaker held a special place in his career. Their showdown at WrestleMania 22, where The Undertaker emerged victorious, marked another chapter in The Deadman’s iconic streak, which eventually came to an end in 2014 at the hands of Brock Lesnar. Despite the passage of time, the legacy of The Undertaker’s streak and his memorable battles with opponents like Mark Henry remain ingrained in the history of WWE.
