Why The Undertaker’s First WWE Title Reign Was a Joke

Published 03/25/2022, 6:30 PM EDT

The Undertaker moulded the most remarkable legacy in the history of professional wrestling. For over 30 years, ‘The Deadman kept getting better and better. And he never failed to deliver what we expected and never broke character. He grew to fame in the early 90s. Finally, he gave way to a new talents like Brock Lesnar. Thus, the ‘Phenom’ transcended every other character WWE has created.

In Survivor series 1991, The Undertaker established his name in WWE history by defeating Hulk Hogan. But the WWE World Championship title he won did not stay with him for even an entire week. Now, let’s have a look at what happened at the end of 1991.

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The Undertaker Winning His First WWF Championship Title

During his illustrious career spanning through six WWE eras, Taker has won several titles both on his own and with tag teams. His first WWE World Championship title was a big deal when he thrashed Hulkamania on November 27th, 1991. Especially because Hogan was at the peak of his career and the ‘Deadman’ was only at the dawn with the support of Paul Bearer and Ric Flair.

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However, the young Taker turned out to win, dominating the lustrous Hollywood Hogan with his physique and a tombstone pile driver. Moreover, there was a controversy associated with the tombstone move when Hogan claimed ‘The Phenom’ that his neck got hurt by it. In an interview with ESPN, the Undertaker opened up about that incident and how it was a fake injury that made him feel bad on that day.

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The Reign That Lasted too Little

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The famous WWF title reign of the ‘Lord of Darkness’ ended before its one week anniversary. Because of the involvement of Ric Flair, WWE set a rematch. After six days, Taker faced Hogan again at Survivor Series. Eventually, Hulkster recaptured the throne on This Tuesday in Texas. Nevertheless, following the controversial turn of events, WWE cancelled the title and put it for grabs in 1992 Royal Rumble.

Despite the turn of events, The Undertaker won the hearts of the fandom. Further, each bell that suggested the entrance of the ‘Deadman’ made a tremendous impact on the arena. Even though the first WWF title reign did not last long, Taker made an unparalleled legacy of winning 21 consecutive WrestleMania. Additionally, he won another three WWE titles and three heavyweight championships.

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Written by:

Sreeda U M is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. An enthusiastic journalist, Sreeda has earned her Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism. She has been zealously following WWE since her childhood, and her favorite wrestlers are The Four Horsewomen.

Edited by:

Ajinkya Aswale

Why The Undertaker’s First WWE Title Reign Was a Joke

The Undertaker Winning His First WWF Championship Title

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The Reign That Lasted too Little