The Undertaker explains preference for wrestling Steve Austin at WWE house shows

Professional wrestling legend The Undertaker (Mark Calaway) revealed on his "Six Feet Under" podcast that he preferred facing Steve Austin during WWE house shows rather than on television or pay-per-view events.

Calaway explained that house shows provided a level of creative freedom and spontaneity that was often restricted by TV production, strict plans, and time limits. He noted that these live events allowed wrestlers to focus on the craft of professional wrestling and entertaining the crowd without the pressure of advancing a specific storyline.

He highlighted Austin's ability to be both intense and humorous in the ring, recalling a specific moment where Austin parodied The Undertaker's "Old School" move by balancing on the bottom rope instead of the top. Calaway also noted that matches with Austin were highly rewarding due to high fan reactions and significant financial payoffs.