The Undertaker Reveals His Four Legends for WWE’s Mount Rushmore

Despite being one of the greatest of all time, The Undertaker excluded himself from his list of wrestlers featured on WWE's Mount Rushmore.

The Undertaker Reveals His Four Legends for WWE’s Mount Rushmore

The Undertaker reveals his WWE Mount Rushmore (via WWE)

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Every sport has its legends. Athletes who rise above the rest and carry the label of Greatest of All Time. In basketball, Michael Jordan’s dominance is measured not just in six championship rings but in the way he redefined greatness for generations. In tennis, Novak Djokovic’s 24 Grand Slams are inspiring millions to believe in new possibilities. And when it comes to professional wrestling, The Undertaker is one name that everyone has on their lips. 

While WWE blurs the line between sport and spectacle, the wrestlers carry the same weight of influence. Hulk Hogan brought mainstream attention, The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin ignited the Attitude Era, and John Cena became the face of loyalty and hustle. However, the real-life Mark Callaway was a constant in all these eras. But who does Taker rate on his all-time list?

In a recent appearance on the Nightcap podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer shortlisted four wrestlers to be on his Mount Rushmore. The four names were Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Ric Flair. 

So, again, I go back to who were the most, I guess, instrumental in the history of wrestling. And I put Andre the Giant on there. Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold. And the fourth, Ric Flair.

The Undertaker via Nightcap

Callaway added that these legends are the true cornerstones of the business. While others may have showcased stronger in-ring ability or sharper mic skills, he believes these names ultimately defined the industry and got the job done.

I think those guys are synonymous with the history of our industry. Now, there’s been guys that are better talkers, there are guys that have been better wrestlers. For guys that had impact, those are my four.

The Undertaker via Nightcap

This isn’t the first time The Undertaker has singled out these legends. Back in March, during an interview with Ariel Helwani, his choices were nearly identical, with only the fourth spot shifting depending on the conversation. For context, he has previously named Andre the Giant, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and Shawn Michaels as his personal Mount Rushmore of wrestling. 

To be fair, he’s not alone in tweaking his list over time. Dwayne Johnson has done the same, keeping the final slot fluid while consistently reserving places for Austin, Flair, and Hogan. Still, many fans argue that The Undertaker himself deserves a place on any wrestling Mount Rushmore.

Over a career spanning more than three decades, he became not only a seven-time World Champion but also the steady locker room leader during WWE’s most critical eras.

His legendary 25-2 WrestleMania record, coupled with his unwavering loyalty to Vince McMahon and WWE, even at the height of WCW’s dominance in the late 1990s, cements his legacy as one of the true cornerstones of the industry.

The Undertaker shares a mantra to be successful as a professional wrestler

Now retired from in-ring competition, The Undertaker has stayed closely tied to WWE. He has even played a role in the company’s expanding partnership with AAA, something Triple H has publicly credited him for helping make possible. However, a veteran like Callaway can never stay away from the intricacies of the sport and making it better. 

The Undertaker and his gimmicks
The Undertaker and his gimmicks (via WWE)

During the same appearance on The Nightcap, ‘The Deadman’ shared his thoughts on what it takes to succeed in professional wrestling. Callaway emphasized that the most important skill is making fans care so much so that they are willing to spend their money to watch the shows and support the wrestler.

You have to have the ability to make somebody care, bar none. There’s a lot of guys, who have made a lot of money that can’t wrestle a lick. If I’m being honest, right? But if you put this in their hand (microphone), you’re on the edge of your seat.

The Undertaker via Nightcap

He added that it doesn’t matter whether a wrestler is a babyface or a heel. The key is getting the audience to react to one’s character. Callaway emphasized that one doesn’t need to chase eternal greatness from the get-go. But staying relevant and connecting with the fans is what truly defines a great wrestler.

They don’t have to love you, they can hate you. You have to make people feel a certain way. And if you have that, everything else can take care of itself. You don’t have to be Lou Thesz, but man, if you can make somebody feel a certain way, you’ve got a really good chance of being successful.

The Undertaker via Nightcap

This rings especially true when looking at a legend like The Undertaker, who had to reinvent himself multiple times to stay relevant over a 30-year career. Starting as the Mortician character, he evolved through various personas such as The Lord of Darkness, The American Badass, Big Evil, and ultimately, The Deadman. 

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