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The Undertaker blames Vince McMahon for missed Sting matchup

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

The Undertaker blames Vince McMahon for missed Sting matchup

Summary

The Undertaker, real name Mark Calaway, revealed in a podcast that Vince McMahon is to blame for the never-realized WrestleMania matchup against Sting. Both wrestlers held potential for a blockbuster event, yet Sting's WWE run was seen as underwhelming. Undertaker expressed regret over the missed opportunity, stating it could have been an easy main event. Their conversation over the situation indicated no bad blood remained between them, as Calaway questioned the reasoning behind McMahon's decision, which he never fully understood. Fans continue to lament the matchup that never was.

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By the Numbers

•Undertaker discusses missed match with Sting on his podcast.
•He cites Vince McMahon's decisions as the reason for the matchup not happening.
•Sting debuted in WWE in 2014 but did not face The Undertaker.
•Both legends would have embraced the opportunity for the match.
•Undertaker described it as a potential easy main event.

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5:30 PMYahoo Sports — The Undertaker reveals there’s one man to blame for WWE fans never seeing him face Sting

What they're saying

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For years, the idea of WWE’s The Undertaker and WCW legend Sting going head to head was most fans’ idea of a dream match. Undertaker – real name Mark Calaway – had remained loyal to Vince McMahon and WWE throughout a number of testing years.
— Yahoo Sports

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