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WWE Survivor Series 1990 was a memorable event that introduced fans to two new Superstars: The Undertaker and the Gobbledy Gooker. While one would become a WWE Hall of Famer, the other became infamous for all the wrong reasons. Mark Calaway, better known as The Undertaker, made a lasting impression with his debut. However, recently during an interview The Undertaker revealed that he initially had concerns about his new character and how it would be received.

Here’s everything about what Mark Calaway, also known as The Undertaker, revealed about his character

WWE Hall of Famer, The Undertaker, was renowned for his powerful performances and fearless actions, making him one of the most beloved and intimidating figures in WWE history. However, in a recent interview on the “Impaulsive” podcast, he confessed that he had doubts about the initial excitement surrounding his debut.
The Undertaker Said – “Initially, I was just excited that I wasn’t going to be the egg man,” ‘Taker said of the “hatching” of Gobbledy Gooker. “That was a legitimate source of anxiety for me for a while. I’d been in WCW and I was trying to grow my hair out, and I’m like, [Vince McMahon] is gonna shave my head… I got a big-ass head anyway, I look like an egg… I was losing sleep about it.” (Via Impaulsive/Wrestling Inc)
Mark Calaway, The Undertaker revealed that he was relieved not to be cast as the Gobbledy Gooker, a role he was worried about because of his appearance. He admitted that the thought of having his head shaved and looking like an “egg” caused him significant anxiety and even sleepless nights.
The Undertaker Again Added – “The old man called me one day, and it was — he didn’t call me Mark, he just said, ‘Is this The Undertaker?’ And I’m having this moment, covering the phone up, I’m like, ‘Undertaker? Undertaker? Undertaker’s not egg man’… ‘Yeah! Yeah, this is The Undertaker!'”
‘Taker said McMahon then summoned him up to Connecticut to lay out his vision. “I was like, huh, this could be really cool. And then they started making the original costume and everything, and I was like, ‘Yeah.’ Because I loved the old Clint Eastwood westerns… there’s all these different elements that I did have a lot of interest in.” (Via Impaulsive/Wrestling Inc)
The Undertaker shared that when Vince McMahon first called him about his new role, he referred to him as “The Undertaker”. This made him realize he wouldn’t be the “egg man.” Excited by this news and the development of his original costume, The Undertaker grew enthusiastic about the character, especially since it included elements from Clint Eastwood westerns, which he loved.

It’s so fascinating to learn how Mark Calaway became The Undertaker. Regardless of the story, one thing is clear, every wrestling fan loves The Undertaker. His presence in WWE was always thrilling, and whenever he entered the ring, the excitement among the audience reached another level.