Published 19:08 IST, April 2nd 2022

'Never say never': The Undertaker gives one of the greatest WWE Hall of Fame speech ever

The Undertaker on Saturday was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in a star-studded ceremony that took place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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Is Undertaker making his comeback to WWE Ring? That is a question that fans will be asking before two days of Wrestlemania get underway in Dallas. Undertaker on Saturday was inducted into WWE Hall of Fame in a star-studded ceremony that took place at American Airlines Center in Dallas as part of WrestleMania Week.

Undertaker's induction to WWE Hall of Fame was done by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon as crowd gave a standing ovation to legendary wrestler as he walked toward ring. During Hall of Fame induction speech, Undertaker recalled his wrestling journey and relationships he made along way, thanking his family, friends, fans before teasing a return to ring.

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Undertaker whose real name is Mark Calaway in his WWE Hall of Fame speech said, "For last 30 years, my identity has been 'Undertaker.' Phem, Deadman, American Badass, and taker of souls. Tonight, I'm gonna take you behind curtain and meet man behind black hat, Mark Calaway. I wanted to show you same respect you've shown me for so many years."

While thanking fans for ir support towards character he played for nearly 30 years in WWE, Undertaker said, "My first thank you is to you. You were motivation I needed many nights. Wher I was in ring or outside, my actions matter." 

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Calaway, in his speech also spoke about Godfar and his manr of early years, Paul Bearer. Speaking of Godfar he said, "We've been friends for over 30 years. We've drunk gallons of Jack Daniels and fought each or over hats, watches and anything you can imagine, but I always knew you had my back. Who puts cucumbers in a man's drink? An evil man, that's who".

Undertaker also spoke about Vince McMahon as a boss and far figure. He said that Vince told him perception is reality, and reality is that everyone in arena and everyone backst thinks Taker is "an a******". He said in that moment he knew Vince was right. Taker said that he isn’t proud of his actions that night and he had to learn hard way that perception really is reality. This became his first mental move and throughout his career he always reminded himself, in or out of ring, that actions matter.

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He also said that Undertaker can w 'Rest in Peace' after entering  WWE Hall of Fame. However, before exiting ring Mark Calaway, took a look at various outfits throughout his career which were placed inside ring and wore one of m along with his iconic coat and hat, and said, “Never say never,” seemingly teasing a return to ring.

12:59 IST, April 2nd 2022