This was between Dec '90 and Feb '91 - in the first few months of Taker's career (since he is managed by Brother Love, not Paul Bearer), that's why Tugboat gets more cheers since he is the face and Taker the heel. Moreover Taker was meant to strike awe and speechlessness, as he did from the fans. Of course Taker had to win, he was a phenomenal big man being billed undefeated, to challenge Warrior and Hogan. Now Tugboat won't be even 5% of the star that Taker became later.
Funny how the crowd gave no response when Taker came out, but TB gt a huge pop. Nowadays, the reverse would be true. Taker's still going strong after twenty-one years. Wow.
you no what makes this match good? The Nexus, John Cena, Randy Orton, Edge, Shamaeus, Triple H, nor Batista are involved. You wanna know what else makes this good? neither TNA nor WCW is producing it. You wanna know what else makes this match good? neither Michael Cole, Jim Ross, nor Mike Tenay are calling it. And last but not least, you know what else makes it good? The good solid technical wrestling on display.
Early days of the Undertaker - as you can see by his hairdo. The sit up after being dropped down wasn't there yet either.
Tugboat had to seem worn down, so people would believe Undie could win and you can't really expect him lifting up those massive 400+lbs in a piledriver/tombstone - so the dive was a compensation for the rope walk and jumping down on man's back - he walked the rope again.
Sean Mooney and Lord Alfred Hayes is as close a trainwreck you can get from an announcing tandem. That being said, it's still awesome seeing the 'Taker in his early days before all the tattoos, casket matches, biker gimmicks, and deaths.
@MmmmmPopTarts: i agree sean was way better in the event center on superstars of wrestling, or as a backstage interviewer...alfred hayes was best for special report or coliseum video exclusives...
You can tell at this point that Taker was still trying to figure his character out. He almost never went out off his basic moves the way he does in this match. When did Paul Berrar officially become his manager, February '91?
This was between Dec '90 and Feb '91 - in the first few months of Taker's career (since he is managed by Brother Love, not Paul Bearer), that's why Tugboat gets more cheers since he is the face and Taker the heel. Moreover Taker was meant to strike awe and speechlessness, as he did from the fans. Of course Taker had to win, he was a phenomenal big man being billed undefeated, to challenge Warrior and Hogan. Now Tugboat won't be even 5% of the star that Taker became later.
rambocommander5 4 months ago
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rambocommander5 4 months ago
Fucking love old school Undertaker
reniisgod 5 months ago
Back when Taker was on the "roids".
Jonwood74 5 months ago
Funny how the crowd gave no response when Taker came out, but TB gt a huge pop. Nowadays, the reverse would be true. Taker's still going strong after twenty-one years. Wow.
MuggleSnuggles 7 months ago
That was quite the innovative... botch coverup
eraser122 7 months ago
Didn't tugboat become typhoon and team up with earthquake and become the natural disasters
smokin4dubs 9 months ago
@smokin4dubs Yes indeed. He was Tugboat first though. This guy was one of my earliest memories of pro wrestling as Tugboat.
HarjSinghDF 5 months ago
you no what makes this match good? The Nexus, John Cena, Randy Orton, Edge, Shamaeus, Triple H, nor Batista are involved. You wanna know what else makes this good? neither TNA nor WCW is producing it. You wanna know what else makes this match good? neither Michael Cole, Jim Ross, nor Mike Tenay are calling it. And last but not least, you know what else makes it good? The good solid technical wrestling on display.
ECWnWWF 1 year ago
@ECWnWWF I agree with all of that except the bit about Jim Ross.
But that's your opinion.
ilikethecoke 9 months ago
@ECWnWWF are you watching the same match as me? this match is rotten.
ianhitman 7 months ago
Tugboat can't slam 150 pounds... Undertaker does a diving ropewalk elbow drop... What is happening here?
KingSygma 1 year ago
@KingSygma
:)
Early days of the Undertaker - as you can see by his hairdo. The sit up after being dropped down wasn't there yet either.
Tugboat had to seem worn down, so people would believe Undie could win and you can't really expect him lifting up those massive 400+lbs in a piledriver/tombstone - so the dive was a compensation for the rope walk and jumping down on man's back - he walked the rope again.
Hope that explains it.
BOdelaRUT 9 months ago
Fuckboat^^
MusicWeltenSchmerz 1 year ago
@MusicWeltenSchmerz Pitiful, profane comment.
Ghidora007 9 months ago
why oh why did they stop the tugboat gimmick did you guys hear the pop he got? .. the fans loved his gimmick i know i did
joeytrimble 1 year ago
They had to improvise after that innovative move.
kalaslsl 1 year ago
back then undertaker hade my hair color
narutoshippuden987 1 year ago
Tugboat could have easily outpowered The Undertaker, but Undertaker was a bigger name.
benjaminthefourth 1 year ago
3:05 is a silly botch. And the say it is an innovative move, LOL...
K0MP0NIST 1 year ago
Sheamus's big brother?
ThreatVision 1 year ago
Sean Mooney and Lord Alfred Hayes is as close a trainwreck you can get from an announcing tandem. That being said, it's still awesome seeing the 'Taker in his early days before all the tattoos, casket matches, biker gimmicks, and deaths.
MmmmmPopTarts 1 year ago
@MmmmmPopTarts: i agree sean was way better in the event center on superstars of wrestling, or as a backstage interviewer...alfred hayes was best for special report or coliseum video exclusives...
domirules28 1 year ago
You can tell at this point that Taker was still trying to figure his character out. He almost never went out off his basic moves the way he does in this match. When did Paul Berrar officially become his manager, February '91?
Antrizzle2009 2 years ago
@Antrizzle2009 Indeed, he developed a very robotic way of wrestling during 1991
Moss235 1 year ago
Lol @ 0:43 Dude is TOTALLY on meth/coke that shit is funny as hell...
Dameon725 2 years ago
@Dameon725 lol definitely i wish the guy would be on youtube and comment on it thats if he didnt o.d. by now
Gh0sT187 1 year ago
WHAT, WHAT......WHAT?
Thats Lord Alfred Haye, one of the greatest commentators in the history of wrestling.
ps. Yes he is English and was a very popular wrestler in Britain back in the day.
imperialpod 2 years ago 2
and his faithful sidekick sean moony! lol classic
maziku 2 years ago
@imperialpod i'll give him credit he and moony tried to sell that leap frog botch pretty well
vampirehunterme 1 year ago
I remember thinking Tugboat was going to win this match...had no idea the Undertaker would become the legend he is today.
flynt01 2 years ago 2
Maybe, but lets be honest....Tugboat kicked the crap outta the Underpantser.
Toot Toot!
imperialpod 2 years ago
Noooooo way Tugboat is 6'8"
dodluvr2204 2 years ago 8
@dodluvr2204 TUGBOAT IS 6'4''
ortonrkoviper 1 year ago
@dodluvr2204 Tugboat is only 6'4'
ortonrkoviper 1 year ago
@dodluvr2204 my dads 6'8'' lol
999theskater 6 months ago
couple of botches, but still a enjoyable match from i believe the best era in pro wrestling :D
GranVisirFrank 2 years ago
is that linda doing the intros?
bcerasuolo82 2 years ago
Mike McGuirk. Yes her name is Mike.
Stevejohnson232 2 years ago
I know him!I know him!
MR.MARK CALLAWAY IS THE BEST,I LOVE YOU UNDERTAKER
undertakertexas 2 years ago
wasnt this his first match in the wwe just before survivor series, they taped and just put it on a video not televised
Dedamn666 2 years ago
CM Punk at 0:43 mark!
djdc1985 2 years ago
I think he represents "DEATH" Pappa amongst the Four Horsemen Pappas of the Apocalypse!!!!
shmidand 2 years ago
Undertaker is the motherf****n desciple of the motherf***n Apocalypse!
Tughboat: Rest in Peace!
shmidand 2 years ago
I thought Tugboat should be heavyer.
Artas1984 2 years ago
I mean: Look at him, just take a look at him!!!! Really!! But really! Seriously!! What a massive power!!
TAKER RULEZ!!!! BRUTALLIKA RULEZ !!!!
Hello everyone!
shmidand 2 years ago
UNDERTAKER IS ONE OF THE FOUR HORSEMANN PAPPAS OF THE MOTHERFUCKIN' APOCALYPSE!!!!
I PERSONALLY THINK THAT HE'S THE DESCIPLE OF APOCALYPSE !!!
Oh, and don't forget: BRUTALLIKA RULEZZZZ !!!!, & TAKER PAPPA RULEZZZZ!!!
You know, but really seriously: He's the GREATEST of ALL TIMES in wrestling history!!!!
And this isn't only my opinion, I think everyone says..... !!
shmidand 2 years ago
that idiot said big bossman lmfao
arminisaboss 2 years ago
The botch at 3:03 is pathetic.
zackvanhalen 3 years ago
It was a most innovative move
PrehistoricPinup 2 years ago 7
This match looks a bit familer the way the video starts in the exact same place with the bell at the exact same time lol.
RickModelMartel 3 years ago