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Originally Posted by MoFo Austin never 'evolved' tho. Taker went from the slow boring ass Khali style to a pretty high tempo diverse guy who could have great matches with anyone. Can you srsly give me that many brilliant Austin matches, because I am struggling. Anyway shush guys Taker is better ok.

I think ABT answered a bit with some of his examples. Austin was originally Stunning in WCW, and while a mid-card act allowed his wrestling to showcase his abilities (see Austin/Steamboat, and even Austin/Rhodes feud over U.S. title). He then was a Hollywood Blond with Pillman which showcased his skills as a tag wrestler (Blondes/Douglas/Steamboat, also quick feud with Horsemen). He sucked as Ringmaster I will admit, but the Stone Cold character evolved a number of times, but they were subtle evolutions. (An example would be the comedic "Stone Cold" during the Invasion Angle. The reason Austin didn't have to change is because a change wasn't always needed. The shit sold.

Undertaker evolved because his shit DID get old and he had to change it up to remain relevant/interesting.

Taker went from the slow boring ass Khali style to a pretty high tempo diverse guy who could have great matches with anyone.

This comment here isn't true. His matches with Batista sucked ass. I can't begin to count the shitty matches/feuds Taker has had. He's had great matches in the last 4 years....4.....with 2 opponents. I'll admit he's improved in that his character change allowed him to expand his move-set, but even as "Booger Red" can you say he carried Nathan Jones, Albert, Big Show to passable matches? Khali?