JBL Reflects on Commentary’s Candid Reaction to The Undertaker’s Streak Ending
When Brock Lesnar shattered The Undertaker’s mythical WrestleMania streak in April 2014, it wasn’t simply the WWE Universe left in shock WWE’s observation crew was blindsided too. Speaking these days on Sportskeeda’s Backstage Pass, John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield (JBL) shared how WWE commentators were left reeling at some stage in that unforgettable night time in New Orleans.
JBL defined that the final results have been as unexpected for him as it changed into for the lovers: “I just assumed the Undertaker became going to win, and so did Michael [Cole]. When Brock pinned the Undertaker, Michael began to mention, ‘And the streak…’—he was looking ahead to to mention ‘maintains.’ But then we saw the 3-be counted, and Michael corrected himself, announcing, ‘has ended.’ He simply looked at me, like, ‘What the f***?’”
A former WWE Champion and longtime rival of The Undertaker, JBL admitted that the surprise most effective amplified his real response on air. “Realizing the streak had resulted in actual time, alongside the lovers and feeling the gang’s disbelief—every so often that raw reaction is precisely what’s wanted.”
The night, however, changed into hard for The Undertaker. After suffering a concussion early within the match, his performance became incredibly affected, making it a somber end to a streak that had spanned decades. In the wake of this surprising final results, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon reportedly left WrestleMania early, while The Undertaker become taken to the health facility for in addition evaluation. Many backstage have been left upset with how The Streak ended, as The Undertaker discovered in a one-guy show remaining December.
For years, lovers have fiercely debated whether The Streak should have ended at all. Some accept as true with it was untouchable, a chunk of wrestling history that have to have remained undefeated. Others argue that if every person have been to interrupt it, Lesnar, together with his formidable MMA historical past and legitimate preventing competencies, was the most effective appropriate contender. Regardless of wherein enthusiasts stand, the quit of The Streak stays considered one of WWE’s most surprising moments, unforgettable each for those who witnessed it within the area and those who known as it from ringside.
