The Streak (Wrestling)

The Streak is a series of 21 straight victories for professional wrestler The Undertaker (Mark Calaway) at WWE's biggest yearly event, WrestleMania. Both WWE and news outlets used this term to refer to Calaway's victories.

The winning streak began at WrestleMania VII in 1991 when he beat Jimmy Snuka, with the final win coming against CM Punk at WrestleMania 29 in 2013; The Undertaker was absent from WrestleMania X (1994) and WrestleMania 2000, owing to injury. Overall, he defeated 18 men during The Streak, which included three matches with Triple H and two each opposite Kane and Shawn Michaels. At WrestleMania XXX in 2014, The Streak was broken by Brock Lesnar, who defeated The Undertaker by pinfall.

 Background 

 WrestleMania 
WrestleMania is a yearly event of the largest professional wrestling promotion in the United States, WWE. Formed as a counter to Jim Crockett Promotions' successful Starrcade event, WrestleMania I was broadcast to one million nationwide via closed-circuit television and pay-per-view. WrestleMania's widespread success helped transform the sport of professional wrestling and made WWE the most successful wrestling promotion in the world, prompting WWE to promote the event as the "Super Bowl of sports entertainment".
 The Undertaker 
Born Mark William Calaway on March 24, 1965 in Houston, Texas, The Undertaker is an American retired professional wrestler. He has worked for WWE since 1990, making him the company's longest-tenured in-ring performer. Calaway began his wrestling career with World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) in 1984. After wrestling for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as "Mean" Mark Callous from 1989 to 1990, he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, later WWE) in 1990. In WWE, The Undertaker is a seven-time world champion, having won the WWF/E Championship four times and the World Heavyweight Championship three times, as well as the winner of the 2007 Royal Rumble. He is recognized as the fourth youngest WWF/E Champion in history, having won the title aged 26 years, 8 months, and 3 days.

 Match statistics 

+Undefeated WrestleMania streak of The UndertakerStreak  Date  Match time  Venue  Note1–0Jimmy SnukaWrestleMania VII4:20PinfallLos Angeles Memorial Sports ArenaLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe Undertaker was managed by Paul Bearer.2–0Jake RobertsWrestleMania VIII6:36PinfallHoosier DomeIndianapolis, Indiana3–0Giant GonzálezWrestleMania IX7:33DisqualificationCaesars PalaceLas Vegas, NevadaThe Undertaker was managed by Paul Bearer, while Giant Gonzalez was managed by Harvey Wippleman. This was the only match in The Streak to be decided via disqualification.4–0King Kong BundyWrestleMania XI6:36PinfallHartford Civic CenterHartford, ConnecticutThe Undertaker was managed by Paul Bearer, while King Kong Bundy was managed by Ted DiBiase. Larry Young was the special guest referee.5–0DieselWrestleMania XII16:46PinfallArrowhead PondAnaheim, CaliforniaThe Undertaker was managed by Paul Bearer.6–0Sycho SidWrestleMania 1321:19PinfallRosemont HorizonRosemont, IllinoisThis was a no disqualification match for the WWF Championship7–0KaneWrestleMania XIV16:58PinfallFleet CenterBoston, MassachusettsKane was managed by Paul Bearer8–0Big Boss ManWrestleMania XV9:48PinfallFirst Union CenterPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaThis was a Hell in a Cell match. The Undertaker was managed by Paul Bearer.9–0Triple HWrestleMania X-Seven18:17PinfallReliant AstrodomeHouston, Texas10–0Ric FlairWrestleMania X818:47PinfallSkyDomeToronto, Ontario, CanadaThis was a no disqualification match11–0A-Train and Big ShowWrestleMania XIX9:45PinfallSafeco FieldSeattle, WashingtonThis was a 2-on-1 handicap match12–0KaneWrestleMania XX7:45PinfallMadison Square GardenNew York City, New YorkThe Undertaker was managed by Paul Bearer.13–0Randy OrtonWrestleMania 2114:14PinfallStaples CenterLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe first time the Undertaker was challenged explicitly to end The Streak. This was also where The Streak was given its name.14–0Mark HenryWrestleMania 229:26CasketAllstate ArenaRosemont, IllinoisThis was a casket match15–0BatistaWrestleMania 2315:47PinfallFord FieldDetroit, MichiganThis match was for the World Heavyweight Championship16–0EdgeWrestleMania XXIV24:03SubmissionCitrus BowlOrlando, Florida17–0Shawn MichaelsWrestleMania XXV30:44PinfallReliant StadiumHouston, Texas18–0Shawn MichaelsWrestleMania XXVI23:59PinfallUniversity of Phoenix StadiumGlendale, ArizonaThis was a No disqualification streak vs. career match, therefore Shawn michaels retired from professional wrestling.19–0Triple HWrestleMania XXVII29:24SubmissionGeorgia DomeAtlanta, GeorgiaThis was a No Holds Barred match20–0Triple HWrestleMania XXVIII30:50PinfallSun Life StadiumMiami Gardens, FloridaThis was a Hell in a Cell match with Shawn Michaels as special guest referee21–0CM PunkWrestleMania 2922:07PinfallMetLife StadiumEast Rutherford, New JerseyCM Punk was managed by Paul Heyman
Following the Undertaker's WrestleMania XXX loss to Brock Lesnar, he had further matches at the annual event against Bray Wyatt (WrestleMania 31), Shane McMahon (WrestleMania 32), Roman Reigns (WrestleMania 33), John Cena (WrestleMania 34), and AJ Styles (WrestleMania 36), winning all but the Reigns encounter. The Undertaker announced his retirement from professional wrestling at Survivor Series (2020), therefore ending his career with a 25–2 WrestleMania record.

 References 

Category:WrestleMania