Mark William Calaway, better known by the ring name The Undertaker, the legendary American retired professional wrestler turned 56 today. The Undertaker is an icon in the world of professional wrestling who is known millions around the world as the acclaimed pro wrestler.

To know more, the Undertaker is a four-time ‘WWF/E Champion’ and a three-time ‘World Heavyweight Champion.’ Considered to be one of the most popular wrestlers in the world, he commenced his wrestling career with ‘World Class Championship Wrestling’ (WCCW) in 1984.

He became associated with ‘WWF’ (WWE from 2002) in 1990 and has worked for the promotion since then, becoming WWE's longest-tenured performer. Born as Mark William Calaway in Texas, he took a special interest in sports. He played basketball for his high school team and then played college basketball while studying at the ‘Texas Wesleyan University.’

He ventured into wrestling in 1984, and over the next few years adopted a variety of gimmicks and ring names in order to create a successful image for himself. He assumed the ring name ‘The Master of Pain’ in 1989 and eventually started calling himself ‘The Punisher.’

‘The Undertaker’- the name that catapulted him to international fame, making him one of the most popular wrestlers in the world. In his birthday, wishing you with his own quote – “Life isn't that sweet. That's why everyone wants sweet things. Happy Birthday!!

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