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JamesG · 11-06-2009, 08:09 PM

WWE Planning Old West Undertaker Origin Movie
November 4, 2009 | by Paul Young

WWE, in a bid to capitalize on one of their brands, is in the process of making a big-screen film on the origins of the current WWE SmackDown World Heavyweight Champion – The Undertaker.

Yeah you read that right, a real-life, old-school wrestler is getting his own origin story. But why?

So far the only thing known about the film is that it will be set in the 1880s and will focus on “The Undertaker” character.

The way WWE has handled its properties in the past (XFL anyone?) makes me think this will turn out badly and be a direct-to-DVD film, but website UGO has 4 good suggestions on how to make this a legitimate and successful film.

“Don’t Let The Undertaker Play The Undertaker”

I absolutely agree; we’ve seen what happens when wrestlers try to take their over-hyped, under-scripted performances from the mat to the screen. It’s neither pretty nor entertaining.

Sure there have been some successes; Hulk Hogan (back in the day), Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena (mildly), even Andre the Giant (The Princess Bride) but there have been some real stinker performance as well.

Can anyone say Triple H in Blade III, Kane in See No Evil or Randy “Macho Man” Savage in Spiderman?

Even though They Live is a cult classic, Roddy “Rowdy” Piper acted like a cardboard cutout.

http://screenrant.com/wwe-undertaker...d-pauly-33181/

Marvo301 · 11-06-2009, 08:51 PM

I'll bet that there are many fans who have been dying to see the Undertaker in his own movie. In fact I bet this will kill at the box office. I'm sure all of your concerns will be laid to rest. In fact of you don't go and see this movie you will REST IN PEACE!!!!

JamesG · 11-06-2009, 10:00 PM

I have seen most of the WWE films. The only one I liked so far was John Cena's The Marine. Majority of them are not very good.

I will be seeing this Undertaker movie though.

comedyfreak · 11-08-2009, 05:45 PM

I would love to see this movie it's a great idea to give the Undertaker an orgin. Side note: The Marine 2 is being made for a direct to dvd movie starring, drum roll please........................Ted Dibiase Jr.

JamesG · 11-08-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

Side note: The Marine 2 is being made for a direct to dvd movie starring, drum roll please........................Ted Dibiase Jr.

Yeah, I had heard about that. I see that Michael Rooker is also going to be in it.

I'll probably check it out on rental or buy cheap used copy.

11-06-2009, 08:09 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	WWE Giving The Undertaker An Origin Western Movie WWE Planning Old West Undertaker Origin Movie November 4, 2009 \| by Paul Young WWE, in a bid to capitalize on one of their brands, is in the process of making a big-screen film on the origins of the current WWE SmackDown World Heavyweight Champion – The Undertaker. Yeah you read that right, a real-life, old-school wrestler is getting his own origin story. But why? So far the only thing known about the film is that it will be set in the 1880s and will focus on “The Undertaker” character. The way WWE has handled its properties in the past (XFL anyone?) makes me think this will turn out badly and be a direct-to-DVD film, but website UGO has 4 good suggestions on how to make this a legitimate and successful film. “Don’t Let The Undertaker Play The Undertaker” I absolutely agree; we’ve seen what happens when wrestlers try to take their over-hyped, under-scripted performances from the mat to the screen. It’s neither pretty nor entertaining. Sure there have been some successes; Hulk Hogan (back in the day), Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena (mildly), even Andre the Giant (The Princess Bride) but there have been some real stinker performance as well. Can anyone say Triple H in Blade III, Kane in See No Evil or Randy “Macho Man” Savage in Spiderman? Even though They Live is a cult classic, Roddy “Rowdy” Piper acted like a cardboard cutout. http://screenrant.com/wwe-undertaker...d-pauly-33181/ Attached Images

11-06-2009, 08:51 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	I'll bet that there are many fans who have been dying to see the Undertaker in his own movie. In fact I bet this will kill at the box office. I'm sure all of your concerns will be laid to rest. In fact of you don't go and see this movie you will REST IN PEACE!!!!
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11-08-2009, 05:45 PM	#4
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,060	I would love to see this movie it's a great idea to give the Undertaker an orgin. Side note: The Marine 2 is being made for a direct to dvd movie starring, drum roll please........................Ted Dibiase Jr.
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11-06-2009, 10:00 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	I have seen most of the WWE films. The only one I liked so far was John Cena's The Marine. Majority of them are not very good. I will be seeing this Undertaker movie though.