Jake Roberts Told Vince McMahon Not To Change The Undertaker’s Character

The Undertaker sacrificed his body for three decades for the enjoyment of fans and became a living legend. His influence in the pro wrestling industry is unparalleled as well.

For thirty years, the Deadman continued to strike fear into the hearts of his opponents as well as his fans. His sheer dedication to his gimmick remains without competition.

While speaking on the DDP Snake Pit podcast, Jake Roberts revealed that he told Vince McMahon not to change anything about The Undertaker’s character when McMahon planned on changing up The Deadman’s gimmick.

“I’m old school, I like the first one. I know I was in a meeting with Undertaker and Vince and creative. And they were talking about changing his [Undertaker’s] character. And I asked, ‘Excuse me. I have one question. Is it not working anymore? If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Leave it the f*ck alone. Why break something that’s working?’ I thought they lost a lot when they went to the next step. I thought they lost a lot.”

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The Undertaker has also recorded several episodes of his upcoming podcast. He’ll forever be respected no matter what as well. We’ll have to wait and see what the future holds for The Deadman. 

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