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5 Unknown Facts About WWE Legend Michelle McCool, Who Also Happens to Be The Undertaker’s Wife

Published 02/24/2022, 9:00 AM EST

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The Undertaker is one of the greatest WWE Superstars in history. His list of accolades speaks for itself as he remains one of the most legendary wrestlers in history. He is a multi-time World Champion in WWE and has won his share of big-ticket matches. Moreover, he holds the greatest winning streak in WrestleMania history when he went 21-0 at the showcase of the immortals. He retired from in-ring action in 2020.

However, The Undertaker is not the only WWE Legend in his household. The Phenom is married to WWE legend Michelle McCool. Moreover, McCool has her own list of impressive accolades below her belt. The Undertaker’s wife has shined in many aspects of her career and life.

The first-ever character break of The Undertaker was with his wife

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The Phenom never breaks character. In fact, he has kept his character intact for three long decades. Fans never got to see the man behind The Deadman, as he rarely ever did any media outside WWE. But this changed at WrestleMania 33 after The Undertaker lost to Roman Reigns in 2017.

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In an incredibly sweet gesture, The Phenom, for the first time, displayed his relationship with McCool on WWE TV.

Michelle McCool: The Inaugural Divas Champion

Michelle McCool debuted in WWE in 2004 and started making her name in the business. In 2008, she achieved a great honor when she defeated Natalya at The Great American Bash.

McCool became the first person ever to hold the WWE Divas Championship, a title that became the WWE Women’s Division’s most prestigious title for nearly a decade after.

Michelle McCool is highly educated

McCool joined Florida State University and got her Master’s degree. She even put her extensive educational background to use as she became a science teacher for seventh-grade students back in her hometown of Palatka, Florida.

She also worked as a personal trainer, where she taught kickboxing and gymnastics.

McCool was an avid sports player in high school

The Undertaker’s wife was very athletic in high school. She played softball, basketball, and volleyball. In fact, in “The Last Ride” documentary of WWE, The Undertaker revealed that he fell in love with his wife when he saw her throw a football.

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However, McCool never pursued a career in any of these sports.

McCool has made appearances in many TV shows

Outside WWE, McCool has guest-starred in several shows on TV. In 2007, McCool featured on six episodes of “Family Feud”. She also took part in “Project Runaway”. Moreover, she appeared on the hit reality show, “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader”

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McCool is a legend in professional wrestling and even outside wrestling, she has achieved much and continues to do so even today.

Meanwhile, The Phenom is set to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April.

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Tanmay Puri

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Tanmay is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Master’s degree in philosophy from the University of Delhi. He is a lifelong WWE fan and has been watching it for over 20 years.
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