Symbolised by the original western look, black overcoat, hat, grey leather gloves and grey boot-covers, etc. The birth of this persona was at the Undertaker's debut at the 1990 Survivor Series. Always remaining a quiet character, originally lead by Brother Love, until turning on him and aligning himself with Paul Bearer during a segment called the Brother Love show. This was the beginning of a long time partnership that would have many twists and turns in nearly all of Undertaker's different facets. The persona itself can be split into two main halves in that he was originally a heel from his debut, including his minor feud with Hulk Hogan in late 1991 in which he defeated Hogan to win the WWF title. Rescuing Miss Elizabeth from the hands of Jake "The Snake" Roberts just before WrestleMania VIII in 1992 and then his defeat over Jake at WrestleMania VIII, symbolised the Undertaker's babyface turn during which he feuded with Kamala and Giant Gonzalez. We also saw the introduction of the casket match which put fear into the hearts of his opponents and was eventually the demise of the western Undertaker as he "died" and ascended to the heavens after being buried in a casket at the Royal Rumble 1994.

This was a cool Persona

The Undertaker returned from the dead at SummerSlam 1994 with Paul Bearer wearing new purple leather gloves, purple boot-covers, etc. to take on Ted DiBiase's fake Undertaker. This persona continued through to the Undertaker's revenge on Yokozuna, his feuds with Kama and Mabel, Goldust and Mankind. It was during this era that he wore a grey mask, fought in a Boiler Room Brawl and was betrayed by Paul Bearer. Undertaker participated in the first ever Buried Alive against Mankind, winning the match but the Executioner interfered afterwards, burying the Undertaker alive signalling the end of this era.

Lord Of Darkness

The Undertaker was reborn again a month after being buried alive. This time he descended to the ring from the rafters in black leather attire and bat-like wings. The long-term feud with Mankind was temporarily sealed shut, as was a defeat over The Executioner. Into 1997, Taker focused his attention on winning the Royal Rumble and The Final Four. Failing in both he was finally granted a shot at the WWF Championship at WrestleMania 13 on RAW. After winning the WWF Championship Undertaker told his Creatures of the Night that this gave birth to the dark days of the WWE. He went on to hold the title for 5 months before losing to Bret "Hit Man" Hart at SummerSlam 1997. This title loss was the birth of a feud with Shawn Michaels, including the first-ever "Hell in a Cell" match and a Casket match. The Phenom also faced the challenge of his brother Kane who set him on fire inside a casket at Royal Rumble 1998, resulting in an historic match at WrestleMania XIV and an Inferno match. The two brothers briefly became allies against Stone Cold Steve Austin at one point, then turned on Vince McMahon and then the Phenom turned on Kane, realigning himself with Paul Bearer.

Still with Austin and Kane set in his sights, towards the end of 1998, the Undertaker began speaking of a ministry of evil and the dark days that would soon be taking over the WWF. This was the first sign of the Undertaker becoming more demonic than ever before. Austin was crucified on an Undertaker symbol and almost embalmed in a sacrifice. However, Kane assisted Austin in burying the Undertaker alive at December 1998's PPV. When the Undertaker returned just before the 1999 Royal Rumble, he was draped in a black hooded cloak with a Satan-like beard. The Lord of Darkness began selecting members for his evil Ministry of Darkness. The Undertaker met again with the likes of Austin and The Rock in WWF Championship action. The siding with Shane McMahon and unveiling of the "Higher Power" (Vince McMahon) later led to the formation of the Corporate Ministry, one of the biggest factions in the WWF ever. However, after losing the WWF Championship, the Undertaker took the Big Show under his wing and the two giants forming the Unholy Alliance, along with Paul Bearer and began searching out the Tag Team titles. In September 1999 when the Undertaker was told by Vince he would have to earn his shot at the WWF Championship, Taker expressed his refusal to keep on taking orders from Vince and walked out on the WWF on SmackDown!

The American Bad A**

After 8 months time-off due to real life injuries, the Undertaker made his long-awaited return at Judgment Day in May 2000. However, the days of pitch black, blue fog and church organ music entrances were gone. The Undertaker was now an American Bad A** biker complete with sunglasses, bandana, leather trench coat and motorcycle. The Bada** allowed everyone to see a new side to the Undertaker, he was still one of the most dominant forces in the WWF but he appeared more human. He introduced us to his wife Sara, who was being stalked by DDP at the time, but it was soon apparent she could fight her own battles. The Undertaker soon found his way back into WWF Championship action towards the end of 2000. In 2001, the American Bad A** formed an alliance with Kane. The Brothers of Destruction were now on a war path for the Tag Team titles. After supporting Team WWF at InVasion 2001 against WCW/ECW's Team Alliance, the Undertaker and Kane seemed to go their separate ways.

In probably the most shocking of the Phenom's heel turns Undertaker attacked JR on Raw one night, fed up off kissing Vince's ass for all those years he decided he had enough. The American Bad Ass now had a new shaved hair-cut, dyed black. Leading into 2002, the Undertaker now had a new kick-ass, take-no-shit, brawling attitude, arguably more aggressive than ever before. He had now assumed the Red Devil, Big Evil persona, defeating Rob Van Dam for the Hardcore Championship at Vengeance 2001, winning the WWE Championship from Hulk Hogan at Judgment Day 2002 and having a feud with Brock Lesnar towards the end of 2002, culminating in a Hell in a Cell match. Throughout 2003, Big Evil encountered the Big Show and A-Train on numerous occasions. He met again with Brock Lesnar in a Biker Chain match and then with the boss Vince McMahon in a Buried Alive match and was buried with the help of his brother Kane

The Hybrid

For 3 years the Undertaker showed a different side to him, a more human side, but after a series of traumatic events resulting in him being buried alive, the Undertaker returned from the dead, once again becoming the Deadman. Still showing traits from his former Big Evil days the Undertaker was a mix of the two, a hybrid dressed in what he was buried in from his Big Evil era accompanied by a hat and trench coat. Undertaker had the best of both world's using his Big Evil submissions but being as eerie as ever as only the Deadman could. Paul Bearer returned by his side but was soon deposed of by the Undertaker as he was a weakness the Deadman couldn't afford. Feuding with JBL most notably in an attempt to become the 5 time WWE Champion his chances were thwarted, by the psychotic Heidenreich.