Pic and Video: Undertaker wears a wig on Raw to challenge Triple H to WrestleMania match

by Geno Mrosko on Jan 31, 2012 5:10 PM EST in WWE

It almost seems odd that this is a story but you bet your ass the talk of the town the day after Raw isn't that Undertaker showed up to challenge Triple H to a match at WrestleMania 28.

No, its that he did so while wearing the horrendous wig you see in the picture above.

I'm not sure what's more incredible here. That 'Taker shaved his head at the age of 46 and assumed it would grow back in time for WrestleMania, which was about seven months or so away around the time he did it, or that WWE didn't try to use smoke and mirrors to hide the fact that he was wearing a wig.

Seriously, look at that thing.

At this point, it's safe to wonder how much the story heading into 'Mania will center around the match itself or how WWE will get around Undertaker not having long enough hair. What are they going to do, give him extensions?

The whole thing is incredible. That's not even mentioning the storyline issues that have presented themselves, though those should be worked out soon enough. You can read more about that right here. And for full results and the running live blog from Raw, click here.

Video of the confrontation after the jump.

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Maybe they'll compete in a "Wig on a pole" match?

Now, count up your crimes!

by Cyclonejoker on Jan 31, 2012 5:15 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

It could be worse

he could have lauranitus’ old mullet….. now that would be something.

by DOC CARTER on Jan 31, 2012 5:19 PM EST reply actions

It

is bad. Not much time to get it grown out. Wasnt long ago he had shaved head. Cld we c return of American Badass Taker? I like deadman character better

by LilNaitch on Jan 31, 2012 5:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions

He shaved it pretty much right after last year's Wrestlemania

If he hasn’t cut it again since, he’s probably got some decently long hair. They can easily use extensions to get the rest of the length.

by hfl2013 on Jan 31, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions

HHH is an alpha male.

Man, HHH is a man’s man. That guy doesn’t pee sitting down, take shit, take no for an answer and whatnot. And this guy got married? No problem, at least he married UP, as with a woman who’s richer, financially successful than he is. And a woman with a higher status. Every pack he’s been in, HHH’s almost always had a leading role (as far as I know). Hey, if HHH can make ‘Taker look like a bitch right there by doing what was demonstrated on the video, then wow. Not many folks can do that. And hell, HHH was pretty stoic throughout ’Taker’s entrance.

This is why HHH is as successful as he is today.

The more I think about it, the more I sort of admire HHH’s manliness and a lot of guys can learn from him. But jealousy ensues, especially from other (intimidated) males. HHH doesn’t always make the most popular choices but he only makes the BEST choices for himself, right or wrong. This guy will take that cupcake off the countertop and claim it as his because he’s fucking HHH. That’s his mindset and a strong one at that.

Hulk Hogan would’ve gotten the same praise from me if he hadn’t got married. Or Ric Flair. Chris Jericho is another guy that’s pretty alpha (remember when he used to have many, many names for Steph? Good times).

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by Sir Ingenious on Jan 31, 2012 6:03 PM EST reply actions

And we are hateing the Game y'all

Bad Ass/Big Evil should be a good return character, we don’t always need spooky spooky purple Taker power.

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by Luke Thomas on Jan 5, 2012 1:40 PM PST up reply actions

by dandeman on Jan 31, 2012 6:17 PM EST up reply actions

It's morphin' time?

by Sir Ingenious on Jan 31, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions

Casketsaurus!

by dandeman on Feb 1, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

HHH is not an alpha male. Alpha males are concerned with the well-being of the entire group. HHH is only concerned with himself. The behavior you describe isn’t that of an alpha male, it’s the behavior of a psychopath.

by Finian1 on Jan 31, 2012 6:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Alpha males are the type of guys who’s truly independent and is not afraid of being such. This guy isn’t a sheep, he’s a wolf. In reality, you HAVE to be concerned with yourself to survive and be fulfilled. And you gotta be a G in this world to demand and work for what you want, as chumps doesn’t do this. Chumps would get eaten alive. Imagine that in a parallel universe, if HHH’s alphadom was vastly marginalized and was a follower/chump instead; he’d be playing a different role in life than he does now.

HHH’s character in the ring, I sense, is based on his real-life self.

Look at this video of HHH at “Tough Enough”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvyfEW9zra4

Man, these guys from Tough Enough peed themselves when they are in the presence of HHH. Why? This guy is alpha and it shows. This is who he is. He isn’t “nice” and doesn’t “please” people, puts on a smiley face. Hell nah.

by Sir Ingenious on Jan 31, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions

Oh, Man....

All I have to say is Finian is 100% correct.

And the world is not a giant rap video. No self-respecting adult takes a “G” seriously. And this is coming from someone who grew up around them…

by TheAngryApe on Jan 31, 2012 9:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I got yo back.

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by Rawuncutnxrated on Jan 31, 2012 10:45 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Seriously...

That shit pisses me the fuck off, man. Every “G” I’ve ever known is either incarcerated, has assloads of kids or both. That hip-hop mentality is so childish, it’s painful.

And Trips is a SYCOPHANT, not an Alpha Male. Alpha Males don’t exist…and if they say that they do…it’s because they’ve never been put in check by an angry feminist. And if they say, “I’ll put that bitch in her place”…yeah, right. Try saying that to a woman’s face. See how far you actually get. Anyway…I’m digressing.

Trips is a sycophant. What is a sycophant? Well…

syc·o·phant
[sik-uh-fuhnt, ~~fant, sahy-kuh~~] Show IPA
noun
a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.

And that’s Trips in a nutshell.

by TheAngryApe on Feb 1, 2012 1:50 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

LOL a psychopath. God damn people say the most absurd things, love the Hunter hate as its awesome comedy.

by Chris Cutrer on Feb 1, 2012 5:54 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

Yeah, good point. People can’t legitimately think a guy is a rotten person, it’s always just irrational hate. The kind of extreme narcissism and lack of empathy which Sir Ingenious attributes to HHH is exactly what one would expect from a psychopath.

You can go ahead and LOL and talk about hate or whatever little internet pissing contest cliches you want, but the fact is that there are perfectly good reasons to hate HHH and that the “alpha male” behavior valorized at the start of this sub-thread could only be engaged in by the mentally ill.

by Finian1 on Feb 2, 2012 1:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Please point out to me where I said anything said about Hunter isn’t true? I laughed because of the extent of the hatred for the guy. I mean a psycopath? That kind of stuff right there I find absurd, people can hate the guy all they want and I could care less. When the hate makes you say the most outlandish things like calling a guy a psycopath like you’re some fucking psychiatrist trying to dissect someone’s mind then you sound dumb.

by Chris Cutrer on Feb 2, 2012 8:26 AM EST up reply actions

I don't know, man...

“Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others. It is defined in different ways, but can involve a lack of empathy or remorse, false emotions, selfishness, grandiosity or deceptiveness; it can also involve impulsiveness, irritability, aggression, or inability to perceive danger and protect one`s self.”

“The Emotional/Interpersonal aspect includes: Glib and superficial; Egocentric and grandiose; Lack of remorse or guilt; Lack of empathy; Deceitful and manipulative; Shallow emotions. The Social Deviance aspect includes: Impulsive; Poor behavior controls; Need for excitement; Lack of responsibility; Early behavior problems; Adult antisocial behavior”

Anyway, there is no such diagnosis as ‘psychopath’, so it is indeed a completely subjective thing. Not that I think he’s a ‘psychopath’, as opposed to just a really me-centric person, in a me-centric business.

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Feb 2, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

The fuck?

War Machine is that you?

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by gzl5000 on Jan 31, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions

No, you have it all wrong, dude...

Marcus Cor Von is the Alpha Male.

by King Oskar on Feb 1, 2012 9:41 AM EST up reply actions

So, what could they possibly do come match time?

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by *Californication* on Jan 31, 2012 6:29 PM EST reply actions

Extensions?

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jan 31, 2012 6:35 PM EST up reply actions

I wouldnt have minded a return of ABA

but, being his last Mania, he must have wanted to go out in the character that made him.

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by *Californication* on Jan 31, 2012 6:38 PM EST up reply actions

It wouldn't of been right

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST up reply actions

Wow, that is bad

But his hairline has been working its way back for awhile anyway. I don’t see why they can’t just let him and Kane stick with the short hair or shaved heads.

by Damnatio Memoriae on Jan 31, 2012 6:34 PM EST reply actions

He's getting old and needed some help to sell the gimmick on Raw...

Would it be better if there was no Undertaker at all? I think not.

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by Doors Hate MMA Fighters on Jan 31, 2012 7:02 PM EST reply actions

I think he should stay bald, and throw his wig at his opponent in his first match back

Hey, it worked when Goldust originally debuted, right?

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by KJ Gould on Jan 31, 2012 7:58 PM EST reply actions

I'm thinking...

since it looks like Taker is going to be the one who would chase Trips until he says yes to a match, one of the desperate things that Taker will do is “shave” his head, just so Trips will accept the match

by Man from Manila on Jan 31, 2012 8:27 PM EST reply actions

Psh don't be haters

Sit back there and say his hair ain’t luxurious, when you know it is, bitch!

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by C. J. Bradford on Jan 31, 2012 8:44 PM EST reply actions

mobile rec

for latter Williams

He knows the guy with the bandage on his ass is going no were. Were you going fucking no were

by Elstriko on Jan 31, 2012 9:29 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

People bitch about Hunter but regardless of how he goes about it he has a dedication to his job. If more were like him they’d go farther. He really is a role model.

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