WATCH: The Biggest Survivor Series Moment When The Undertaker Made His WWE In-ring Debut

Three decades ago on Thanksgiving Day, The Undertaker, led by Brother Love made his debut at Survivor Series in the Hartford Civic Center and the rest is history. This Sunday, the story will come full circle for ‘The Deadman.’

The Undertaker Makes His Debut

As soon as ‘The Million Dollar Man’ Ted DiBiase introduced The Undertaker, the fans and the commentators, Gorilla Monsoon and ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper went crazy. The Undertaker’s demonic structure combined with his eerie presence contributed to one of the best debuts in WWE history.

‘The Dream Team’ of Dusty Rhodes, Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart, and Koko B. Ware were going to face The Million Dollar Team of Ted DiBiase, Greg Valentine, The Honky Tonk Man, and a mystery partner. Fans wondered for long who the mystery partner could be.

Nobody had seen a character like The Undertaker before, but he showed the world what he is capable of by quickly eliminating Koko B. Ware and later eliminating ‘The American Dream’ Dusty Rhodes with the Tombstone Piledriver: a move that will forever go down in history as The Undertaker’s finisher.

Although The Undertaker wasn’t the sole survivor for his team, thanks to a count-out, he made a mark on his debut itself. The look, the personality, and the skills that Taker brought to the ring were something fans had never seen before.

The Undertaker gave it his all in the months to follow. The rise to the top wasn’t instant, but with exceptional character and in-ring work, ‘The Phenom’ reached the top of the mountain in the next couple of years.

The Final Farewell

The Undertaker’s name will forever be in the Mt. Rushmore of Wrestling. He always brought a fresh connection to his character. From him leading The Ministry of Darkness to becoming ‘The American Bada**,’ fans never got bored with watching The Undertaker taking souls and digging holes.

This Sunday at Survivor Series, The Undertaker takes ‘The Last Ride’ of his illustrious career. It will be a teary-eyed moment for every wrestling fan across the globe. Watch Survivor Series live on the WWE Network. Don’t miss it, because “this time the cowboy really rides away.”