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00:00.
00:30I walk for miles inside this fear of danger
00:36A place where no one follows me
00:40I walk below
00:54I'm sick of all these people talking out there
01:01I've never understood a damn thing that this is
01:06From words to actions never knowing what they're about
01:12I guess I'll have to shoot them up and spin
01:18I walk for miles inside this fear of danger
01:26And introducing Mike, he is the World Heavyweight Champion, the Animal Batista
01:35He is the Animal, the World Champion, who guarantees a victory here tonight against The Undertaker
01:43Batista missing WrestleMania last year, John, because of injury
01:47He expects to make his mark here tonight
01:50And if he can beat The Undertaker and end the undefeated streak, he will indeed
01:54Make history
01:56You talk about a date with destiny, Michael
01:59I've been in World Championship matches with Batista and The Undertaker
02:02If anyone can end this streak, as crazy as it may sound, Batista is the one who could defeat The
02:11Undertaker and The Streak tonight
02:14This past Friday night, I spat down a couple of nights ago, Batista was asked the question
02:19With all that's transpired over the past two months
02:21Do you still have the same level of respect that you once had for The Deadman, Batista with an emphatic
02:28no
02:30Batista has laid down the punk card
02:33Michael, we are about to see something that might get monkey butt ugly
02:38But we're about to watch one hell of a fight
02:41The champion saying he didn't, well, respect The Undertaker at the same level
02:45Because of all that's transpired the past few months
02:47Including questionable tactics by The Deadman
03:14The Undertaker ended the Zero to see something that must be resolver
03:19For many who may have been on this sort of page
03:26The Dodd and the sticking
06:57And let me remind you, one of the reasons I'm sitting here beside you is the beating The Undertaker gave
07:02me at no mercy when I thought I had him down.
07:05He takes more punishment, he wears his scars as badges of honor.
07:10This man is the best pure striker.
07:19And absolutely awe-inspiring scene, over 80,000 WWE fans on their feet as the Phenom, the legendary Undertaker enters
07:32the ring to do battle for the World Heavyweight Championship.
07:36And it's hard to describe the atmosphere inside Ford Field, John.
07:42You have been in a main event at WrestleMania.
07:45What is it like?
07:46It is the most electric thing you could ever imagine, Michael.
07:51You live your life for this.
07:52Ever since you're a kid, you grow up and you watch guys, and you wanna emulate them, you wanna be
07:57them, and to realize that you are them.
08:00And this is your moment, and this is your moment, and this is your date with history.
08:05It's overwhelming.
08:11Batista has not flinched, neither has The Undertaker.
08:15That is what it's all about, the World Championship.
08:21The 6'5", 290 pound champion, the 6'10", 305 pound challenger.
08:28And this matchup sent away, Batista taking it right to The Undertaker off the opening bale with a spear.
08:34And it's either a surprise from the Deadman.
08:36He said he wasn't intimidated, Batista claimed it over and over and over, I guess he isn't.
08:41I'm telling you, Michael, we're about to watch one hell of a World Championship.
08:46And there's the best tier striker in the history of the game.
08:48The right and left hands to the animal, the champion backed up in the corner.
08:52And Batista, look at this, Batista again taking it to the challenger.
08:56And listen to this, listen, Michael.
09:00Batista, hearing all this championship reign fed off the energy of the fans.
09:05But tonight for the first time, the fans are not cheering for Batista.
09:10Well, the next reaction for a number of reasons, John.
09:12First off, of course, the respect, the respect these great WWE fans have for The Undertaker.
09:17And then O'Brien's questionable tactics by Batista over the past couple of weeks as
09:23Undertaker's bounced off that barricade.
09:26And Undertaker with the right hand.
09:28Remember, it was Batista who delivered the Spinebuster, and no way out.
09:32It was Batista who delivered the Spinebuster to The Undertaker just two nights ago in that
09:37interview on SmackDown.
09:38Right now, Michael, that doesn't make a damn bit of difference except telling our
09:42fans about the history.
09:43Because this is what matters.
09:46This is a world championship in front of 80,000 people, Michael.
09:50The lights will never get brighter, and there will never be more on the line than this.
09:54Did you see The Undertaker crashing into the steel steps, flying through the air,
09:59and landing with a thud on the other side of the ring as we take another look.
10:03Listen to that impact.
10:07Batista so far has been on the mark with everything he's done.
10:11The Undertaker's one of the quickest starters in the game.
10:14He's also one of the best finishers.
10:15But for Batista, what in the hell?
10:18Wait, wait, wait, the world champion on the top rope?
10:21I've never seen Batista.
10:23I swear to God, I've never seen Batista.
10:25And there's the cover come off the top rope.
10:28This isn't just a world championship match, Michael.
10:31That's enough.
10:31That's enough to throw your body out there to do anything you can to win.
10:35This is about history.
10:37This is about legacy.
10:38This is about the streak.
10:40And Batista runs into the boot by The Undertaker.
10:42But Batista explodes on the lips again with a close line into the cover.
10:47Here's the hook to the leg.
10:48That is doing a kick out.
10:49Now, John, what surprises me is the fact that Batista has been the aggressor in the early going.
10:54But remember, remember who trained this man.
10:57Remember who he learned from.
10:58Two of the greatest champions in the history of the business.
11:01Triple H and Ric Flair in evolution.
11:04As you check out the power of the animal.
11:07Remember, Triple H and Ric Flair, two of the dirtiest players in the game.
11:10Batista came from that learning dream.
11:12Yeah, but this isn't about dirty.
11:14This is simply about being willing to step up, put your body on the line, and
11:19knock someone down until you win the match.
11:21Batista is taking it to The Undertaker here.
11:25I love it.
11:26I absolutely love this.
11:28Batista is, well, I was gonna say dominating.
11:30But The Undertaker with the lights and the left to the guts.
11:32And here comes The Challenger.
11:34What an uppercut.
11:38Batista with the right hand.
11:39You know, one of the traits, John, of The Undertaker over the years has been his
11:42ability to take punishment.
11:44To punch guys out.
11:45To take more punishment than any one man can dish out.
11:49But has The Undertaker maybe, just maybe made his match tonight?
11:53I said it when Batista had his entrance.
11:56But I've been in the ring with both these guys, Michael, in World Championship matches.
12:02If anyone can defeat The Streak and The Undertaker, it is Batista.
12:11Again, these WWE fans showing their absolute respect to The Legendary Undertaker,
12:17the Surefire Hall of Famer.
12:19Snake Eyes Batista off the turnbuckle.
12:21Boot to the face.
12:22And here comes The Challenger.
12:24All of a sudden, The Undertaker is back in it.
12:28He's found his groove.
12:29A leg drop across the throat.
12:32Here's the cover by The Undertaker.
12:33Shoulders are down.
12:34There's to kick out by The Champion.
12:39Look at this, Michael.
12:41That will rearrange your bicuspids.
12:43There's nothing pretty about that.
12:45It is simply effective.
12:48It has to be disorienting as well as The Champion tries to shake cobwebs.
12:53And Undertaker, perhaps going old school.
12:55Look at this, 80,000 people rising to their feet, not a soul sitting down.
13:00And the sea of WWE fans seemingly parted as Undertaker came off the top rope with a
13:07clubbing blow to the shoulder and the it may be near for the world champion.
13:12Batista in trouble.
13:15It could be gone quick.
13:18Undertaker going perhaps for a chokeslam.
13:21But look at the champion.
13:22Look at the strength of the power of the animal.
13:25Have you ever seen anybody?
13:2714 years undefeated at WrestleMania.
13:30I've never seen this happen.
13:32And Batista with her right hand in the gun.
13:34I've never seen anybody who could strengthen the power to take The Undertaker through
13:38from that chokeslam like that.
13:41Batista outpowering The Undertaker.
13:42The Undertaker coming right back.
13:46Tell you, I am shocked and surprised at the way this match has been going.
13:50Here's the cover by the challenger and a kick out by the champion.
13:53What surprises you, Michael?
13:56I don't think I've ever seen this much aggression out of the world champion.
14:01Look at what he has at stake.
14:03He has in front of him the most dominant force in the history of professional wrestling.
14:08He better bring it.
14:09If he doesn't bring it, this thing's gonna be over quick.
14:13And today, Batista's brought it.
14:17You can hear those Let's Go Taker chants here at Ford Field.
14:22As The Undertaker back out on the attack.
14:26It was, look at, the champion bounced off the steel steps.
14:30You know, Jon, ten years ago, ten years ago at WrestleMania 13,
14:35The Undertaker won a championship.
14:37Can he do it a decade later?
14:38Here at WrestleMania 23, point of the elbow to the jaw.
14:42The short answer, yes.
14:44I have seen The Undertaker.
14:46I have fought him for over a decade.
14:48I know him well.
14:49I have never seen The Undertaker better.
14:52And again, the story of this match.
14:54The championship versus the undefeated streak.
14:57Undertaker on the apron.
14:58The champion prone, the 305 pounder measuring his man.
15:05Across the front of the champion and Batista with a lump falling to the mat below.
15:13You talk about mind games.
15:14This is the ultimate mind game of them all, Michael.
15:17Batista came out here.
15:18He was as aggressive as I've ever seen him.
15:21He did his homework.
15:21He did his homework.
15:23He was taking it to The Undertaker.
15:25And yet The Undertaker now is in rare form.
15:30The Phenom, almost in the rafters here at Ford Field.
15:35Undertaker back into the ring.
15:37Undertaker measuring the champion, flying through the air.
15:41And a 300 pounder, taking up the world champion.
15:46That is what winning the championship means.
15:50That is what WrestleMania is all about, Michael, can you feel it?
15:54This match, you feel the mood change in the building because you know what's at stake.
15:59It's a world championship.
16:00The Undertaker wants his fifth title reign, and he's willing to do anything to get it.
16:05But The Undertaker also realizing that he may have to resort to moves like this.
16:11Look at this, six foot ten, 300 plus.
16:17Flying through the air, that is impressive.
16:19But Undertaker realized that he may have to resort to that because of the aggressiveness of the champion here in
16:24this match.
16:25As the teams just bounced off the barricade.
16:27And suddenly, The Challenger in complete control.
16:31And the thing about The Undertaker, I know him wrong.
16:35If he gets on top, he's one of the best front runners in the business, and he's one of the
16:39best finishers in the business.
16:41He rarely makes a mistake.
16:43Undertaker back in to break the count.
16:44Realizes he can only win the championship here tonight via pinfall or submission.
16:49A count out of the champion doesn't help.
16:50Neither does the disqualification.
16:52But the champion launching The Undertaker through the bell table.
17:00Crashing through the steel chairs and against the wall is the Phenom.
17:04And Batista back into the ring.
17:08Now remember, Batista would retain the championship if The Undertaker was counted out here.
17:14But remember Batista's vow, a guaranteed pinfall victory.
17:21You gotta give credit, Michael, to the animal Batista.
17:24He had a chance right there.
17:26He could get a disqualification to retain his title.
17:29And tutors to him for breaking the count.
17:31He guaranteed a victory via pinfall.
17:33Chaos reigning supreme at ringside.
17:36And again, the champion into the ring.
17:38And again, the champion breaking the count to continue the punishment.
17:43Batista realizing this is a career defining moment here tonight.
17:47That he could cement his legend at WrestleMania if he can stop the streak.
17:54The animal, he is wreaking havoc everywhere, John.
17:58I have never seen Batista fight in a state of mind.
18:01Let's go, we look right now.
18:04Undertaker on the announce table, right here next to us at ringside.
18:08The animal Batista coming away.
18:11The world champion in a zone at a different level like I have never seen it before.
18:18You've gotta love this.
18:20Batista not looking for a cheap victory, but actually looking to take it to The Undertaker.
18:25Look, my God.
18:27What the hell is this?
18:28What the hell is this?
18:28Here we go.
18:29What has he got in mind?
18:31The animal.
18:31My God.
18:33The animal slamming The Undertaker through a table.
18:41A running power slam through the announce table.
18:49Batista has guaranteed to end The Undertaker's winning streak and I will be damned, Michael,
18:56if we may see the greatest streak in all of sports and tonight.
19:01I believe you're going to.
19:03The champion Batista back in the ring.
19:05Watch this.
19:06The running power slam.
19:08The 300 pound champion.
19:10The 300 pound challenger through the table.
19:14And look at, nearly looking punch strong.
19:16It's The Undertaker.
19:18All that Undertaker has been through, Michael.
19:21All these great WrestleMania moments.
19:23He has never had it brought to him like this.
19:48That is two 300 pound bodies going through a table like it was Kendall and Michael.
19:56Look at him.
19:58I'll tell you, Batista was trained by the Wild Samoans, the Hall of Famers in Allentown,
20:02Pennsylvania.
20:03He looks like a Wild Samoan here tonight in this matchup.
20:07Undertaker showing life.
20:11The Fanon with a high elbow.
20:15The Undertaker trying to dig down deep inside one more time.
20:22The Undertaker has taken take more punishment.
20:25And what a belly to belly counter by the champion.
20:28Here's the cover.
20:28Hook to the leg.
20:29The streak is over.
20:30No, not right now.
20:33A half second away from ending the 14 and 0 WrestleMania streak.
20:39Well, look at this.
20:39Look at The Undertaker fight.
20:41There's never been a guy who has more fight in his heart and
20:44grit in his soul than The Undertaker.
20:46He wears scarves, Michael, like badges of honor.
20:50He smells like smoke cuz he's been through fire.
20:53And damn it, this is where he's home.
20:55And that's in battle.
20:56But right now, Batista is outpowering The Undertaker.
21:00He has met The Undertaker in every corner.
21:03He has beaten The Undertaker to the finish line in every part of this race.
21:08And The Animal continues with rights and lefts to wear the feather down.
21:15But Undertaker with Batista up high.
21:18Last ride.
21:20Got him.
21:22A new champion.
21:24Here's the cover.
21:25Hook to the leg.
21:26This place looks low.
21:28And Batista kicked out.
21:31This is a world championship match, Michael.
21:35This is what you wait all your life for.
21:37This is why you wait all year for WrestleMania.
21:41Off that near fall, these WWE fans even seemingly miles away in the top rafters
21:48of Ford Field let out a collective breath and a sigh when Undertaker wasn't
21:53able to pass the win there.
21:55And Batista's Spine Buster.
21:59And now the champion.
22:05Off the signature Spine Buster.
22:09Batista, looked like he may have gone for the Batista bomb,
22:11but seemed surprised when The Undertaker got up so quickly.
22:16It's for the right.
22:19Going for the Chokeslam, and he got him.
22:22Chokeslam by the Phenom.
22:24Here's the new champion.
22:26And a kick out again.
22:30Talk about two great warriors going for all the gold, Michael.
22:34This is a world championship match.
22:37It's what it's all about.
22:40Undertaker signaling the end is near.
22:43Stalking the animal.
22:45It is the animal who is being stalked now.
22:48Up in the air.
22:51Batista slips down the back.
22:53Spear.
22:56Can you believe the roller coaster ride in this match?
23:02If he hits with the streak in.
23:04Here we go.
23:04Batista going for the Batista bomb.
23:06And he got him.
23:08The streak is over.
23:10My God.
23:10The streak is over.
23:14And Undertaker rolled the shoulder up.
23:17How the hell did he do that?
23:20And listen to this crowd, Michael.
23:23And look at the look on the face of the champion.
23:25Batista in disbelief.
23:31Has anybody ever kicked out of the Batista bomb?
23:33I have never seen it, Michael.
23:36Never.
23:38Going for a second, perhaps.
23:41These WWE fans in a near frenzy in full field.
23:50Undertaker missed with the right.
23:51The champion, again, kick to the midsection.
23:55Look at this.
23:58Batista bounced off the turnbuckle.
24:00Undertaker.
24:04My.
24:06Look at this.
24:08Toon Stone Pile Friver.
24:11Wow.
24:12There's Toon.
24:14We have a new world champion.
24:18My God.
24:20Here is your winner and the new world heavyweight champion.
24:32The Undertaker.
24:34The Undertaker.
24:34The Undertaker.
24:3415 and 0.
24:3615 and 0 at WrestleMania.
24:40And nothing bigger than what The Undertaker accomplished tonight.
24:44And the new, the new world champion.
24:48My God, Michael.
24:50The Undertaker wanted that title.
24:53He wanted Batista.
24:54These fans came here to see the streak and damn it to hell.
24:58He delivered one more time.
25:02The surefire Hall of Famer can call himself champion again.
25:0880,000 on their feet in full field.
25:14But God help us now.
25:17The Undertaker as world champion.
25:21The Lord of Darkness is reigning again.
25:26But what about the performance of Batista?
25:29Batista, you can't take anything away from the performance of the former champion.
25:34You can't take anything away from Batista.
25:37It's the closest The Undertaker has ever come to being defeated at WrestleMania.
25:42But how about this, Michael?
25:43What the hell is SmackDown gonna do?
25:46And who is gonna stop that freak right there in the ring now that he runs the show?
25:56He's gonna hold that title as long as he wants, Michael.
26:02A new day has dawned on SmackDown.
26:07The Phenom rules the roost.
26:1180,000 WWE fans in support The Undertaker.
26:15And it has been ten years since we have seen this scene at a WrestleMania.
26:21The Undertaker holding up a championship.
26:24A new era has dawned on Friday night, Michael.
26:30And SmackDown may never have seen what's gonna happen with the reign of the Dead Man.
26:37When The Undertaker wins, these WWE fans went right alongside with him.
26:43And it was a rollercoaster ride for the 80,000 plus here tonight, John.
26:47Valleys and mountains that The Undertaker finally, finally climb in the end.
26:52But how would you like to be one of these wrestlers on SmackDown back home?
26:57And standing atop of the mountain is Batman, The Undertaker.