The Undertaker Lost at WrestleMania, and the Wrestling World Is Stunned
Professional wrestling's greatest streak is over.
The Undertaker lost to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XXX Sunday, ending his unbeaten WrestleMania streak at 21 matches.
The streak has been a staple for the pay-per-view event over the past two decades, beginning at WrestleMania VII held in 1991. During his 21-0 run, The Undertaker dispatched opponents such as Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, King Kong Bundy, Triple H and Ric Flair.
But Lesnar proved too much of a challenge, a moment that stunned wrestling fans and personalities. Thousands of fans took to social media, with The Undertaker's loss becoming a trending topic worldwide.
I am speechless…The Deadman never dies but the streak does. @WWE
- The Miz (@mikethemiz) April 7, 2014
The WWE Universe continues to cheer on their fallen hero #thankyoutaker #WrestleMania https://t.co/QKks4nzLsX
- WWE (@WWE) April 7, 2014
Just landed..I can't believe the winning streak is over…I hear you could hear a pin drop.. #WrestleMania love undertaker..wow!sad!thoughts?
- maria menounos (@mariamenounos) April 7, 2014
75,000+ stunned…shocked…has the mat world imploded? The Streak dies….but the legend will live forever. #WrestleMania
- Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 7, 2014
WrestleMania XXX was held at the Mercedez-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, with an announced crowd of 75,167. Hulk Hogan hosted the event.