Felix Upton on July 9, 2025
The Undertaker didn’t just rely on mystique and theatrics to become a wrestling legend—he obsessed over the details.
In Mic Check Episode 03, the Deadman broke down his lifelong commitment to making his punches look deadly without actually hurting anyone. And he dropped a story that even he admitted would probably get taken out of context.
While explaining how he spent years mastering the art of the perfect wrestling punch, Taker revealed he used to practice on just about anything—and anyone.
“I’ve done that. Every possible—like, punching mirrors… Early, early on in my career—I shouldn’t even say this, man, because this clip will get cut up and put out on the internet and it’ll all—it’ll say is, ‘Undertaker used to punch girlfriend.’ I promise. I promise.”
“But, like, when I really felt like I was starting to get it, like, ‘Oh man, I can put it right there,’ I said, ‘Well, what an ultimate test this would be.’ I was like, ‘Hey babe, come here for a second. I’m going to throw this punch—you won’t even feel it, right?’ Oh… missed by that much.”
The WWE icon made it clear it was a joking moment between him and his girlfriend at the time—but also admitted he knew people would twist the quote. What he really wanted to focus on was his tireless repetition and precision.
“I couldn’t tell you how many punches I’ve thrown into walls, into the string, into the mirror. Then just the reps—especially early on—trying to dial that thing in. Throwing a punch that looked like it could knock you out and barely touch your whiskers was something I took a lot of pride in.”
The story adds to Undertaker’s broader philosophy about wrestling: it’s the little details that sell the performance. To him, a punch isn’t just a strike—it’s a moment that builds drama and believability.
Whether it’s flying off the ropes or landing a simple right hook, The Undertaker made sure it all felt real.
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Do you think today’s wrestlers care enough about these kinds of details, or has that art form been lost in the era of fast-paced moves? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
July 9, 2025 7:52 am
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