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The Undertaker

The Undertaker is the ring name of Mark William Calaway, an American retired professional wrestler best known for his long WWE career and deadman persona.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Undertaker is the ring name of Mark William Calaway, an American retired professional wrestler best known for his long WWE career and deadman persona. He debuted in WWE in 1990 and retired in 2020, with his final appearance at Survivor Series. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2022.

Career

Calaway began wrestling in the late 1980s and became nationally famous after joining WWE in 1990. His character evolved into The Undertaker, one of the promotion’s most recognizable and long-running personas.

WrestleMania legacy

The Undertaker became known for a long WrestleMania winning streak that reached 21 straight victories before ending. According to ESPN’s WWE profile, he had more WrestleMania matches than any other WWE wrestler and held the most WrestleMania wins, with 24 matches and 22 wins.

Retirement

WWE states that The Undertaker’s final in-ring appearance came at Survivor Series on November 22, 2020. That event was also presented as the place where he had debuted exactly 30 years earlier.

Recognition

He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2022. His career has been recognized for longevity, character work, and his association with WWE’s most iconic events.

Key facts

  • The Undertaker is the ring name of Mark William Calaway, born on March 24, 1965.
  • He retired from in-ring competition at Survivor Series on November 22, 2020.
  • His WrestleMania streak of 21 consecutive wins is one of wrestling's most famous records.
  • He participated in 24 WrestleMania matches with 22 wins.
  • He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2022.

Frequently asked questions

How old is The Undertaker?
Mark William Calaway was born on March 24, 1965.
What is The Undertaker’s net worth?
A reliable, consistently cited net worth figure is not provided in the sources here. Public estimates vary, so this should be treated as approximate unless a current financial source is used.
What was The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak?
His WrestleMania streak was 21 consecutive wins, a run that became one of the best-known records in professional wrestling.
What is The Undertaker’s real name?
His real name is Mark William Calaway.
When did The Undertaker retire?
WWE says he retired at Survivor Series on November 22, 2020.
How many WrestleMania matches did The Undertaker have?
ESPN’s WWE profile says he had 24 WrestleMania matches and 22 wins.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Undertaker
    Supports: Real name, birth date, WWE retirement date, and Hall of Fame induction
  2. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/undertaker
    Supports: Retirement date and final Survivor Series appearance
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17167514/wwe-undertaker-accolades-stats-information
    Supports: WrestleMania match count, WrestleMania wins, and general WWE statistics
  4. Sports Illustrated — https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/the-undertaker-profile
    Supports: Real name and birth date