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“I had a Whole mess of Personal Problems going in my Life”- The Undertaker on how Vince McMahon Helped him through the Darkest Times

Published 06/19/2020, 4:00 AM EDT

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Mark Calaway, aka The Undertaker, has been at the top of the pro-wrestling business for the better part of 2 entire decades. Having that kind of longevity with his career means that The Undertaker has met thousands of notable people during his time in the WWE.

However, his friendship with Vince McMahon has always been the stuff of legend. McMahon spent a long time as CEO of the WWE, and yet retained an excellent relationship with some of his older talent.

The Undertaker spoke about a vulnerable point in his life. He opened up on how Vince advised him, and beat him back into shape.

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“I had a whole mess of personal problems going on in my life. It was really affecting me in my ability to perform, and my ability to want to go out and perform. I mean, I was consumed with it!” Mark recalled an instance when Vince spoke to him, and chewed him out for not believing in himself.

“Vince straight up pulled me into his office one day, and we started talking about it. He looked me straight in the eyes and he said, ‘Mark, you need to quit feeling sorry for yourself”.

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Mark says he was taken aback by this, as he didn’t expect his boss to be so personal with him. This was one of the best parts of their relationship, the fact that they were friends and professionals at the same time.

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“You need to quit feeling sorry for yourself. Then get your a** out there and do what you’re supposed to do.” Mark states that he was taken aback by this, as he was still dealing with his problems, and hadn’t confronted them yet.

“As I’m processing all that, I knew he [Vince] was right”. 

The Undertaker and Vince McMahon have been close friends for almost 2 decades. The two have been on the road together, and have been through thick and thin in the wrestling business.

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“I’m Done I’m Not there Anymore”- The Undertaker’s Shocking Conversation With Vince McMahon Revealed

McMahon notably teared up when asked about his relationship with Mark on The Last Ride Documentary. We may not see much more of The Undertaker and Vince McMahon. But we can be sure of the fact that they will stay fast friends in the pro-wrestling business.

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