On April 6, 2014, at WrestleMania 30, the unthinkable happened. The Undertaker’s legendary undefeated streak—21-0 at WrestleMania—was destroyed by Brock Lesnar. The match was a brutal, hard-hitting battle from the start. Lesnar unleashed his signature suplexes, tossing The Undertaker around like a rag doll.
The Undertaker, usually dominant at WrestleMania, seemed off. His movements were slower. His strikes lacked their usual impact. Fans could tell something was wrong. Lesnar capitalized, hitting multiple F-5s. The final one sealed the fate of the streak.
The referee’s hand slapped the mat three times. The crowd fell into stunned silence. Some fans cried. Others sat in disbelief. The Undertaker slowly rose, his face blank. He gave Lesnar a silent nod before leaving the ring. The era of invincibility was over.
Backstage, the situation turned serious. The Undertaker was visibly dazed. Reports later confirmed he had suffered a severe concussion early in the match. His speech was slurred. He struggled to stand on his own. WWE’s medical team rushed to help.
Aftermath of The Undertaker’s medical emergency and recovery
Concern grew as his condition worsened. He was disoriented and in pain. WWE officials made the call—he needed immediate medical attention. An ambulance was called, and The Undertaker was rushed to a nearby New Orleans hospital.
Undertaker spent the night in the hospital under close observation. Tests confirmed a major concussion. Thankfully, he did not suffer any life-threatening injuries. But it did take a big toll on Taker’s health. In later interviews, The Undertaker admitted he barely remembered the match. The concussion had erased most of it from his memory. He also revealed the physical toll it took on him, leading to a long recovery.
The end of the streak changed WWE forever. But the hospitalization was a grim reminder of wrestling’s dangers. Even legends like The Undertaker weren’t invincible. His sacrifice that night proved just how far he would go to entertain the fans.
The night WrestleMania’s greatest streak died was also the night The Deadman faced one of his toughest battles—not in the ring, but in a hospital bed.