Introduction
People who love wrestling are already aware of how critical a person’s physical strength and weight can be, and that may leave you wondering about your favorite wrestlers. How tall, for example, is The Undertaker?
The Undertaker was an extraordinary 6 foot 10 inches (2.08 meters) at the peak of his career, although he now claims to be between 6 foot 8 inches (2.03 meters) and 6 foot 9 inches (2.06 meters). This loss in height is likely due at least in part to his career as a professional wrestler, and he attributes it to being dropped on his head several times.
In this article, we’re going to find out all you might want to know about The Undertaker’s physical form, including his weight and height. We will also look at how old he is now, and when he made notable career achievements.
How Tall Is The Undertaker?
The Undertaker is about 6 foot 8 inches now according to many sources (although estimates do vary), but he was billed at 6 foot 10 inches at points in his career, and he is considered one of the most famous “big men” in the history of wrestling. Some sources even list him as a full 7 feet (2.13 meters), but these may be exaggerating.
There’s no doubt that The Undertaker is a very tall man, even if you assume that the lower estimates of his height are correct. An average American man is 5 foot 8 inches (1.73 meters), meaning that The Undertaker would stand a full foot taller at least. That’s pretty amazing, and likely contributed to his success as a wrestler in some significant ways.
It is worth noting that many professional wrestlers have their heights exaggerated to make them seem more imposing, and there have been some question marks over The Undertaker’s true height. Some people insist he was only 6 foot 8 inches in his prime, and is now closer to 6 foot 6 inches (1.98 meters).
However, even if you do knock a couple of inches off for shoes, media hype, etc., he’s still a very impressively tall person, and made a formidable opponent in the wrestling ring.
Is The Undertaker Taller Than Other Wrestlers?
Despite his height, The Undertaker isn’t the tallest in his profession, by quite a long way. For example, Giant Gonzalez was possibly the tallest wrestler in WWE history, and he was 8 feet tall (2.43 meters). He proved one of The Undertaker’s toughest challenges, and it’s no wonder when you consider that he was over a foot taller than him at least.
His wrestling career was relatively short, but even so, he’s remembered for both his exceptional height and his skill as a wrestler.
Next, there’s Andre The Giant, who was 7 foot 4 inches (2.24 meters). He was also famous for his amazing height, and remains among the tallest wrestlers in history.
There’s also Omos, who stands at 7 foot 3 inches (2.20 meters). He dwarfs many other wrestling champions. To put him into context with The Undertaker, he’s a full 5 inches taller than The Undertaker’s height in his prime.
Other exceptionally tall champions include Giant Silva, who is 7 foot 2 inches (2.18 meters), and The Great Khali, who is 7 foot 1 inch (2.16 meters). Both of these individuals are a good 3 or more inches taller than The Undertaker.
That’s not a complete list of the tallest WWE wrestlers, but it should give you some sense of just how enormous some of the individuals in this sport were and are. Wrestling certainly attracts some very tall people, and there’s no question that The Undertaker is among them – even if he isn’t the tallest to ever grace the ring.
Of course, height isn’t the only thing that matters when it comes to wrestling; skill and strength are critical too.
How Old Is The Undertaker?
The Undertaker is currently 58. He retired in 2020, after a long career in wrestling, during which he performed under many names. He started training as a wrestler in 1986, and in 1989, he won his first professional wrestling championship.
He then joined World Championship Wrestling as a villain, and his career continued to spiral. He began to build his morbid aesthetic, using alarmist tactics as part of his fighting style, and started to treat wrestling matches as funeral services. His catchphrase became “Rest in Peace” and he had a signature move of the Tombstone Piledriver.
Many matches were stylized to suit his brand, named things like Boneyard Match, Buried Alive Match, Hell in a Cell, and more. Often, funeral tolls would be played, accompanied by flickering lights, lightning strikes, thunder, and more.
The Undertaker finally retired in November 2020, after some difficult and disappointing matches. However, his final two matches went very well, and he won the WWE’s Half-Year Award for best Cinematic Match.
How Much Does The Undertaker Weigh?
Weight is another key factor in wrestling, and The Undertaker had a billed weight of 309 lb (140 kg). It’s not known what his current weight is, but it has likely dropped since his retirement, as he will probably have lost at least some muscle mass.
He wasn’t the heaviest wrestler by a long way, of course. The heaviest ever was William Joseph Cobb, who weighed an average of 750 lb (340 kg) over the course of his career. That’s more than twice The Undertaker’s billed weight, and there are plenty of other individuals who are significantly heavier than him.
However, he was far from the lightest wrestler, and managed to hold his own in the ring very successfully in spite of being lighter than some of his opponents. This is a testament to his skill.
Conclusion
The Undertaker stood at approximately 6 foot 10 inches when he was at the peak of his career, although this number is somewhat disputed. He weighed around 750 lb, and has had a long relationship with wrestling, making him a highly recognizable and much-admired individual.
