Mark William Calaway, better known as WWE’s legendary Undertaker, recently shared a surprising and humorous experience from his visit to Africa.
The retired wrestler, famous for his supernatural persona, recalled how people literally fled upon seeing him, believing he had risen from the dead.
"I love Africa because they take our Hollywood fiction too personal. Imagine a situation where I visited a country in Africa and people ran away from me because they felt I actually rose from the dead. I was wowed and was like, 'Did they really take this acting thing so seriously?’” he recounted.
The Undertaker, who played an eerie, death-related character for over three decades, became a wrestling icon.
With his 21-win streak at WWE’s WrestleMania and his memorable theatrical performances, many fans blurred the line between fiction and reality.
This anecdote further illustrates the global reach of his character and its impact across different cultures.
Retired in 2020, Calaway continues to reflect on his career and the unique reactions his character still elicits around the world.