075 - Great American Bash 1990

Before he was The Undertaker, he was Mean Mark! Join wrestling superfans Alex Doriot and Travis White on their journey through every Undertaker PPV match on this very special edition of the podcast as they take a pause before covering the 2001 WCW Invasion and explore the origins of the man who would become The Phenom in World Championship Wrestling. Our main event features our signature in-depth analysis of Mean Mark's highest profile match in the company - a United States Championship opportunity against "The Total Package" Lex Luger at Great American Bash 1990. But before we get there we'll also talk about the very beginnings of Mark Calaway's pro wrestling career including his early encounters with Bruiser Brody, his numerous failed nicknames, his days as a young tag team specialist, and an early run in New Japan. We'll also take a look at his entire tenure in WCW including his time in the Skyscrapers tag team, the two managers who would continue to play roles in his career in the WWE, and the one and only time he went one-on-one with Sting! It's a fun detour on our encyclopedic exploration as we look for early signs of The Dead Man aura, see the evolution of some of his signature moves, and ponder what might have been had Mean Mark never became The Undertaker. Download, enjoy, and Taker Easy!  Join our Creature Community by following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Pick up our brand new I'm A Biker Taker Guy shirt on TeePublic and support the show! Get your message heard by the Creatures Of The Night - sponsor an episode of Talking Taker!