The Undertaker reveals why he said "never say never” during his Hall of Fame speech and addresses criticisms regarding name omissions.
The Undertaker took his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2022. He ended his speech by putting on his gear and saying the words “never say never.” Speaking with Bleacher Report, Undertaker explains that he wanted to leave a hint of doubt in the minds of the audience and he also says that line was partially for Vince McMahon as well.
“Just the fact you asked that question, mission accomplished," he said. "You never say never. I don't have aspirations of ever stepping into the ring again, but this is the WWE, man. You never say never. You just never say never.
"I thought it was a great button that I can put on that and for that very reason," he added. "That was a little bit for Vince, too."
Also, during his speech, he was able to peel back the curtain and reveal more of Mark Calaway, the man behind the character. Undertaker thanked many names from Shawn Michaels and Triple H, to Brian Adams and Yokozuna. One name that was omitted was Mick Foley. Undertaker addresses that omission and says that he has talked about Mick Foley until he is "blue in the gills."
“I delivered the speech and I got everything out there that I wanted to say," Undertaker said. "I got a little bit of blowback for not mentioning a couple of people, but it wasn't about...If I go through every angle, every opponent...It was more about those three pillars I referenced back when I'm talking about Shawn [Michaels], that had a direct meaning to never being content. That's why I talked so much about Shawn then, Triple H. I did get a little bit of, 'I can't believe you didn't mention Mick Foley.' I've talked about Mick Foley until I'm blue in the gills.
"I love Mick Foley," he continued. "I think what we did will outlive the test of time as far as our angle. But then I can talk about Edge and so on. I haven't talked to any of those guys. I hope they didn't get their feelings hurt, but it wasn't about all that. It was about my journey and the things I've learned through those 30-plus years that I was trying to share and help people in their lives and thank the WWE Universe. That's what it was all about. If anyone was offended, I'm sorry.”
Recently, Undertaker gave his thoughts on Stephanie McMahon becoming interim CEO of WWE. Read what he had to say at this link.
