The Undertaker Reveals Shocking Number of Career Surgeries

The Undertaker has undergone 18 surgeries to repair wrestling-related injuries, he revealed in a recent interview with comedian Tom Segura.

What happened?

The Undertaker spoke about the true physical cost of his Hall of Fame career, including both knees replaced and partial hip replacements. He also mentioned acute injuries, such as blown out eye sockets and being set on fire twice.

Why it matters for The Undertaker

The Undertaker's generation of performers operated under a different set of expectations, without the medical safety nets that exist for today's WWE Superstars. Back then, if you could figure out how to get to the ring, you went to the ring, and if you got hurt during the match, you did your best to get out of it.

What comes next?

The Undertaker expressed no regrets about his grueling career path, which cemented his legacy. He praised the evolution of athlete care in WWE, noting that doctors and trainers are now ringside, and athletes are well taken care of. The Undertaker enjoys his retirement, while the company he helped build prepares for its next Premium Live Event, "Saturday Night's Main Event," on November 1st. This event features two world title matches, including CM Punk vs. Jey Uso for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship. Following that, WWE builds to "Survivor Series: WarGames" on November 29th in San Diego, an event that will feature the namesake match that The Undertaker himself helped popularize. The Undertaker's legacy continues to be felt in the WWE, with his influence on the sport still evident today. As of November 1st, The Undertaker's retirement continues, with no signs of him returning to the ring.