The Undertaker and Kane Reflect on Iconic 1997 Badd Blood Debut, Discussing Impact on Their WWE Careers

The 1997 Badd Blood pay-per-view event marked a significant moment in WWE history, introducing both the Hell in a Cell match and the character of Kane. Mark Calaway (The Undertaker) and Glenn Jacobs (Kane) recently reminisced about this memorable night on the “Six Feet Under” show. Calaway sensed the event would be special, and the duo didn’t feel the need for extensive pre-match discussions. Their main concern was Kane’s dramatic entrance, which involved ripping off the cell door.

For Jacobs, his debut as Kane was a career-defining moment. He described the surreal experience of the crowd falling silent upon his entrance, followed by an explosion of recognition. This event marked the first time Jacobs truly felt like a WWE superstar and that he belonged in the company. Jacobs, now the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, credited Calaway’s performance as The Undertaker for helping establish Kane as a formidable character in the eyes of the fans, emphasizing that The Undertaker’s reaction made Kane feel significant to the audience.

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