TSC Evaluation #50: The Undertaker

[TheGreatShowtime]

@TheGreatShowtime

* hires the APA to keep @TheGreatShowtime out of this thread *

He's about to run up in here like

"THAT'S GOTTA BE @TheGreatShowtime! "

I don't really hate the Undertaker - just got tired of his schtick the last 10 or so years. I also think he's a piece of shyt, but to be successful in the biz - you have to be one. His ABA run pretty much turned me off from him altogether as a fan.

When he was on his game in the ring, it was fun to watch but he's not someone who could have a great match with anyone. I felt like fans make it out like he's the best big man in-ring wise, which I disagree with. He's not my cup of tea, but I know others enjoy him so it is what it is

 

[puppetmaster]

I don't really hate the Undertaker - just got tired of his schtick the last 10 or so years. I also think he's a piece of shyt, but to be successful in the biz - you have to be one. His ABA run pretty much turned me off from him altogether as a fan.

When he was on his game in the ring, it was fun to watch but he's not someone who could have a great match with anyone. I felt like fans make it out like he's the best big man in-ring wise, which I disagree with. He's not my cup of tea, but I know others enjoy him so it is what it is

fair enough.







Can't lie. When I saw you tagged multiple people in your post I was scrolling down like this won't end well.

 

[dbp]

Mic work: 8. As the deadman, nothing special but effective. As the biker, underrated I think. Watching old clips, he wasn't bad at all.

Gimmick: 10. Honestly shouldn't be up for discussion. GOAT gimmick and anyone who can keep that revelant for 20+ years deserves props.

Ring work: 8.5-9. I think his early career really underrates him, being saddled with bums. I don't think he's HBK in terms of ring work or anything, but can hold up his end against the all time greats.

Aura/Presence: 10++++ off the charts, really.

Overall: 9.2

 

[Slic Ric]

10, but everything past mania 30 has left a bad taste for me

 

[Playaz Eyez]

This legend gets a 9. For the most part has stayed in kayfabe, so it's greatly appreciated. Like Scott Steiner, his peak characters (Satantaker/Big Evil Taker) was never in sync with his peak ability (2006-2010). One of the greatest ever, and easily top 2 big men ever. Multiple great/classic matches under his belt, storylines, etc. I could knock him down for his career post-Streak ending, and for being a complete piece of shyt during the DDP feud, but I won't I think very fondly of Taker in relation to matches with HBK, Mankind, Rock, Austin, HHH, Jeff Hardy, Angle, early Kane, and even Rey Mysterio in 2010. His match with Punk is probably the last near classic he put on. Me giving him a 9 instead of a 10 is cause he's A goat, but not MY goat.

 

[Black White Sox Hat]

@Cobratron with the 4/10

 

[TheGreatShowtime]

fair enough.







Can't lie. When I saw you tagged multiple people in your post I was scrolling down like this won't end well.

I'm not always negative

 

[MenacingMonk]

8. He didn't know when to bow out gracefully. Lowers his value by a point.

 

[Ed MOTHERFUCKING G]

: Ted DiBiase, Jake The Snake Roberts, Kane, Big Show, Rikishi, The Godfather, Big Boss Man, Stan Hansen, Christian Cage, Goldust, William Regal, Eddie Gilbert, Barry Windham, Rick Steiner, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall

This fall about to be fire discussions

 

[Cartier Murphy]

I was gonna go with a 9, if only because everything from WMXXX on has been but he was a pivotal part of me becoming a fan and a big part of my childhood. shyt, I was even him for Halloween as a kid once. So really, I gotta go ten.
Some fav moments of his in gif form:

 

[DamienWayne]

Ten close thread. Anything less negging on site

 

[Big Meat 5000]

he gets a 10 just off these classic entrances alone :jbhands:

 

[Ed MOTHERFUCKING G]

he gets a 10 just these classic entrances alone :jbhands:

Legit marked out when bearer showed up

 

[StarClout]

10 straight up

 

[R=G]

I give Taker a 9. Been enjoying him since the face turn. He could eventually work...legendary moments...feuds...mic work. All of it.