Brock Lesnar is one of the most iconic superstars of WWE. Throughout his career, he has provided several legendary moments to the WWE Universe. His encounter against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 30 is widely regarded as the most iconic match in WWE history.
Undertaker’s 21-0 WrestleMania streak is regarded as the ultimate record in WWE history.
Entering the bout, the Undertaker was the fan-favorite. Since he was 21-0 unbeaten at WrestleMania. However, Lesnar defeated the Undertaker after delivering three F-5s.
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After that, Lesnar pinned The Undertaker in 25 minutes and 12 seconds to end The Undertaker’s unbroken WrestleMania run. As the fight completed and Lesnar triumphed, it startled the whole audience.
According to Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, McMahon wasn’t sure if he wanted to end The Undertaker’s unbeaten record and make Lesnar win until the day of WrestleMania XXX.
“Vince McMahon was going on the assumption that this was Undertaker’s last hurrah, and he could either win, or lose, McMahon chose the idea that it was better to lose on your way out…One person close to the situation said McMahon talked Undertaker into doing it.” (h/t Talksport.com)
Brock Lesnar vs The Undertaker Feud
The feud between Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker is one of the most heated in WWE history.
And while this feud gave many memorable moments, the first chapter of Brock Lesnar’s feud with The Undertaker is largely forgotten. It all started when Sara Frank (then Calaway), the Undertaker’s pregnant wife, joined Lesnar in a backstage interview at the moment.
After that, Brock grabbed Sara and placed his palm on her stomach before terrifyingly threatening the entire family.
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The animosity lasted for two decades, and while they faced each other just 6 times, in almost two decades, their rivalry was quite legendary.
The first major encounter between the two was at No Mercy 2002. Then Lesnar retained the WWE Championship by defeating The Undertaker in a Hell In The Cell battle.
Watch This Story: The Undertaker Gets Stunned to Brock Lesnar Humiliated: Unforgettable WWE Royal Rumble Moments.
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Meanwhile, the last stage of this bout started in SummerSlam 2015 when a WrestleMania rematch was scheduled, and The Undertaker defeated Brock Lesnar in a contentious way. Following that, Brock Lesnar defeated The Undertaker in their last bout at Hell In The Cell.
What is your favorite moment of Taker and Lesnar’s rivalry? Let us know in the comments.