Why do you think The Undertaker worked where other similar gimmicks failed?

**Theo Dious** · 09-20-2009, 01:55 AM

Adam Bomb and Papa Shango looked like guys in costumes. There was something about the way that man got deep into his gimmick that made it look entirely real. The way he walked, the way he moved, all of it. As much as I hate to quote Hogan, in his book (I bought it for a dollar for laughs) he says something about how every movement the Undertaker makes has a meaning and a purpose to it. And the biggest thing that he brings to that gimmick that a tiny, tiny portion of wrestlers ever could is his ability. Walking the top rope, sending his immense body flying through the air without ever missing a beat. And how many times do you hear "oh hey remember when the Undertaker botched that move?" The production, protection, and all of it was a large part of it, but Mark Calloway made that gimmick work like nobody else could have. Other people may have been able to pull off some success with it, but nobody else could have been what he is.

09-20-2009, 01:55 AM	#5
Theo Dious EATER OF HOT POCKETS Posts: 14,340	Adam Bomb and Papa Shango looked like guys in costumes. There was something about the way that man got deep into his gimmick that made it look entirely real. The way he walked, the way he moved, all of it. As much as I hate to quote Hogan, in his book (I bought it for a dollar for laughs) he says something about how every movement the Undertaker makes has a meaning and a purpose to it. And the biggest thing that he brings to that gimmick that a tiny, tiny portion of wrestlers ever could is his ability. Walking the top rope, sending his immense body flying through the air without ever missing a beat. And how many times do you hear "oh hey remember when the Undertaker botched that move?" The production, protection, and all of it was a large part of it, but Mark Calloway made that gimmick work like nobody else could have. Other people may have been able to pull off some success with it, but nobody else could have been what he is.