WWE finally inducted The Undertaker into the Hall of Fame today. Moreover, The Undertaker’s speech was highly anticipated by the whole wrestling world. The Deadman headlined the ceremony and made his way down the ramp to grace the squared circle for his speech. However, the first thing he did was an incredible gesture toward Vince McMahon.
The Chairman of WWE himself did the honors of inducting The Undertaker into the Hall of Fame. He gave a terrific speech where he showered The Undertaker for his loyalty and dedication to WWE. McMahon then told some old stories about The Phenom that delighted everyone in attendance, soon after which The Undertaker joined him in the ring.
The @undertaker has faced them all in his unparalleled career.@VinceMcMahon personally inducts #ThePhenom into the #WWEHOF! pic.twitter.com/Qtsmo8tY0t
— WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2022
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As soon as he entered the ring, before saying a word, The Deadman hugged Vince McMahon. The Undertaker said. “I love you” as he hugged the Chairman of WWE. This moment captured the heart of everyone watching, and soon after McMahon left the ring, The Undertaker got emotional. He was visibly tearing up due to the gravity of the moment.
What a moment!
The WWE Universe showers the legendary @undertaker with praise as #ThePhenom takes his rightful place in the #WWEHOF. #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/o62a4PkYDP
— WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2022
His speech did not start for a while as the fans roared for minutes on end. They chanted “Thank you Taker” and “You deserve it”. The Phenom took a few moments to take this all in before he proceeded to give one of the best speeches in WWE Hall of Fame history.
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What did The Undertaker say about Vince McMahon in his speech?
The Undertaker gave a long and heartfelt speech where he thanked almost everyone from his family to his colleagues. He also shared some incredible stories about his life. Moreover, at the very end of his speech, he expressed his gratitude to Vince McMahon.
The Undertaker said, “Vince McMahon, while you weren’t completely sold on me in the beginning, you ended up giving me a chance of a lifetime. When WCW told me that I would never draw money, you saw enough in me to give me an opportunity to prove them wrong. The reason I’m standing here today is because of you. You changed my entire life”
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The Undertaker went on to express his appreciation for Vince McMahon, teaching him a lot about the business. Furthermore, he also said that Vince McMahon served not only as a friend but as a father figure as well.
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The Deadman was visibly on the verge of tears throughout his speech, especially during the part where he talked about Vince McMahon.
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