The Undertaker’s Legendary Prank on The Ultimate Warrior Finally Unveiled
In a revelation that enthusiasts of professional wrestling will locate each amusing and enlightening, former WWE Tag Team Champion Henry O. Godwinn has shed light on a legendary prank orchestrated via The Undertaker on The Ultimate Warrior. This story from 1996, recounted for the duration of a candid chat on “Wrestling Shoot Interviews,” gives a rare glimpse into the lighter side of the wrestling world’s larger-than-existence personalities.
The Ultimate Warrior, famend for his excessive and enigmatic persona, had a unusual addiction all through his return to WWE in 1996. Unlike his colleagues, Warrior desired to trade garments in isolation, heading off the communal locker room. Godwinn shared this interesting tidbit, describing how Warrior might seek out small, secluded spaces—including an antique closet or software room—wherein he may want to prepare faraway from the hustle and bustle of the opposite wrestlers.
“It was a bit odd,” Godwinn recalled. “Warrior always wouldn’t dress with the boys; he would go and find an old closet or a little utility closet room where it was just a small room big enough for him and maybe somebody else.”
This quirk did not escape the notice of The Undertaker, who, known for his mischievous streak, saw an opportunity for some light-hearted fun. According to Godwinn, The Undertaker hatched a plan to rattle Warrior’s unique dressing routine.
“We found his room one day, and Taker said, ‘Get your stuff and go put it in where he’s at and dress with him,’” Godwinn recounted. “So, for the next week, me and my tag team partner Mideon followed Taker’s instructions and made it a point to change in Warrior’s chosen hideouts.”
The Undertaker’s prank was executed with precision. Godwinn and Mideon would arrive at the show, locate Warrior’s private dressing area, and begin their own preparation routine in the same space. This not only disrupted Warrior’s solitary dressing habits but also created a humorous dynamic.
“When we’d get to a show, Taker would ask, ‘Did you find where Warrior’s at?’ We’d go in there and Warrior would come in and had this weird look on his face,” Godwinn laughed. “He’d sit down, and me and Tex didn’t really acknowledge him. We were just getting ready. It was funny because he always tried to hide from the boys and dress by himself.”
The prank, done with impeccable timing and a hint of humor, successfully ruffled The Ultimate Warrior’s feathers, demonstrating the camaraderie and playful nature that existed behind the curtain in WWE.
In a separate but related topic, The Undertaker these days addressed a weird rumor regarding his reputation in Vermont. During an episode of his podcast, a listener’s query brought up a declare that The Undertaker became banned from the nation. The Deadman directly dismissed the rumor, clarifying that he isn’t barred from Vermont. This explanation introduced a layer of perception into the frequently fantastical nature of wrestling rumors and the importance of setting apart fact from fiction.
h/t to TJR Wrestling.
