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Undertaker Launches 'Six Feet Under' Podcast to Reinvigorate WWE Legacy

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  Published in Media and Entertainment on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 at 10:24 GMT by Variety

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The Undertaker’s New “Six Feet Under” Podcast: A Deep‑Dive into WWE’s Dark Legend

WWE’s most iconic supernatural icon, The Undertaker, has officially slipped from the ring and into the digital realm with the launch of his own YouTube channel and podcast, “Six Feet Under.” Variety’s profile of the venture – and the legendary star behind it – uncovers how the ominous “Deadman” is now talking straight to the fanbase that has watched him deliver supernatural spotlights for almost five decades, and why the platform’s creator sees it as a fresh way to keep the business alive, even after a career that many thought had already ended.

1. The Concept – A Podcast for the Living and the Dead

The name “Six Feet Under” is an homage to the Undertaker’s long‑running “Casket Match” persona – the idea that he is literally “under” the ground, but also metaphorically beneath the surface of the WWE Universe. In a recent press interview, Mr. Homicide (real name Mark Calaway) explained that the channel will be a mix of interviews, behind‑the‑scenes stories, and a casual “gravel‑talk” with fans, all hosted in a tone that is less scripted and more raw than the WWE’s own “Monday Night Raw” podcast or the WWE Network’s “WrestleMania: The Podcast.”

Variety notes that the show will feature a rotating panel of guests: former rivals like Shawn Michaels and The Rock, WWE insiders like Stephanie McMahon, and up‑and‑coming stars who are the future of the product. The Undertaker himself will be the anchor, weaving personal anecdotes with wrestling lore – from the “Black‑out” of 1997 to his “Streak” ending in 2008. The channel’s tagline, “Talking About All the Things We Don’t Tell Fans About,” promises an intimacy that has never been offered before.

2. The Undertaker’s Motivation – More Than a Final Curtain Call

While most wrestlers retire and fade into the background, Calaway’s transition into a podcast host was described by Variety as a strategic decision rather than a retirement plan. “I am 61 and still get excited about the product,” he told Variety’s sports journalist, Chris Hooten. “The world of wrestling is changing, and people want more from their icons than just old footage. They want to hear the truth, the stories that aren’t on the card.”

The article also cites a personal angle: the Undertaker has long struggled with the idea of “what comes after wrestling.” He says that a podcast gives him an outlet to reflect on his life, his wrestling philosophy, and how his persona shaped his personal identity. “I’ve been living this character for 20 years, and the idea of speaking about it in my own voice is… freeing.”

3. Technical Details – Production and Distribution

Variety reports that the “Six Feet Under” podcast is being produced in partnership with WWE’s in‑house media team and an independent production house that specializes in high‑budget podcasting. The first season will contain 10 episodes, each about 45 minutes to an hour. The production schedule is rigorous: the first half of the season will be recorded in February, with the remaining episodes recorded live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando to incorporate interactive fan Q&A.

Distribution will be exclusively through the new YouTube channel (YouTube’s “podcast” mode) and an accompanying Spotify and Apple Podcasts feed. The channel will use WWE’s existing YouTube subscriber base – over 9 million for Raw – to push the new content, but Variety points out that the show is not merely a re‑packaged WWE Network content. Instead, the YouTube channel will have exclusive segments and a community feature where fans can comment and vote on future guests.

4. Why This Matters – WWE’s Strategic Pivot

Variety explains that WWE’s pivot to digital streaming, especially in a post‑pandemic world where the WWE Network (now Peacock) has a smaller subscriber base, has required fresh content that can attract younger viewers. The Undertaker’s brand, built on a mythic narrative, provides an ideal anchor for a “first‑person” style show that merges storytelling with real‑world wrestling knowledge.

The article also highlights that the “Six Feet Under” channel is part of a larger strategy: WWE has already launched a “WWE Digital” platform and signed a partnership with the streaming giant YouTube to promote original content. This podcast is seen as a test case for a potential series of “wrestler‑hosted” podcasts, similar to the “Monday Night Raw” podcast but with a more personal touch. Variety predicts that if the channel attracts the same 1–2 million monthly listeners as the WWE Network does for its flagship shows, it could become a new revenue stream through advertising, sponsorship, and even paid live‑stream events.

5. The Undertaker’s Legacy – A Dark, Still Alive

The Variety article ends on a philosophical note. “The Undertaker is a legend,” writes the reporter. “He’s a symbol of death and rebirth. With “Six Feet Under,” he’s not merely talking about how he used to be; he’s giving fans a chance to see how the legend has evolved, and maybe, in a way, how he can be reborn again in the minds of the next generation.” The channel’s early marketing will emphasize that the Undertaker is “back in the ring, but this time with a mic.”

In short, the new podcast channel gives WWE’s greatest icon an unexpected new platform to speak, share, and perhaps even reinvent himself – and it promises fans a new way to connect with one of the most fascinating, mysterious figures in sports entertainment history.