“The Magic Is ‘Fading’”—The Undertaker Slams WWE for Being Too Honest About Wrestling
WWE legend The Undertaker isn’t mincing words—and this time, his target is the modern wrestling business itself. On the latest episode of his Six Feet Under podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer shared strong feelings about how today’s product has pulled the curtain back too far, especially with behind-the-scenes content like WWE: Unreal. According to The Deadman, wrestling has lost a crucial ingredient that once made it special: mystery.
“I Don’t Want to See How the Trick Is Done”
Undertaker addressed the ongoing debate about kayfabe head-on, making it clear this isn’t just an “old-school” rant.
He explained that while fans obviously understand wrestling isn’t a legitimate sport, that doesn’t mean the illusion should be completely destroyed.
He compared it to watching a magician—sure, you know it’s a trick, but knowing exactly how it’s done ruins the experience.
For Taker, wrestling works best when it still feels real in the moment, even if everyone knows better.
The One Moment That Still Matters
The Phenom emphasized that his entire goal in the ring was always simple: make one person believe what they just saw was real.
Not the internet. Not the critics. Just that one fan who thinks, “Yeah… that was legit.”
He admitted that modern fans and the online wrestling community will always dissect everything—but that was never the point.
“WWE Has Gotten Too Comfortable”
This is where Undertaker’s criticism really hit hard.
He believes WWE has become far too relaxed about openly discussing the inner workings of the business, and that the company has crossed a line by constantly exposing the process.
Even as someone who hosts a podcast himself, Undertaker admitted he struggles to tell stories without revealing too much—but feels the industry has gone way too far overall.
According to him, wrestling doesn’t need to shove reality in fans’ faces. A little secrecy still goes a long way.
The Deadman’s Final Warning
Undertaker made it clear:
Yes, fans know what wrestling is.
Yes, times have changed.
But without mystery, wrestling loses its soul.
And if WWE isn’t careful, the magic that made legends like The Undertaker larger than life could disappear for good.
If you use any of The Undertaker’s quotes from this article, please credit him with an h/t to 411mania.com for the transcription.
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