The Undertaker Appearing Out Of Character, Jim Ross Getting Biopic?

You seldom hear about The Undertaker appearing outside of his legendary Dead Man character. He’ll pop up every now and then, however, the only real evidence is a candid photo or some short gif. But it looks like fans will get a rare glimpse at The Undertaker as he opens up about Ric Flair in the upcoming 30 For 30 documentary.

Dave Meltzer has seen the upcoming documentary already and he said in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter you can expect to see some considerable footage of The Undertaker breaking kayfabe. It’s said to be a gripping documentary and although the hour and twenty-minute doc can’t capture every moment of Flair’s life, for instance, most of his WCW run and a lot of financial and legal problems might have been glossed over, it’s still going to be a great film.

The Dead Man and The Nature Boy’s careers have been very influential on each other more than most would think and The Undertaker probably has a lot to say about Flair’s career.

I already have my DVR set to record the 30 For 30 Nature Boy doc on November 7th at 10 pm. It will conveniently air right after SmackDown Live so I’ll probably watch it live. But now that I know The Undertaker’s going to be included and he’s breaking character I’m definitely not missing it.

Jim Ross’s recent autobiography has been getting a lot of press. Slobberknocker: My Life In Wrestling hit bookshelves and keeps flying off of them while landing in the hands of readers everywhere.

The WWE Hall Of Famer’s autobiography is already in its second printing and Dave Meltzer said in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that a few producers are very interested in turning Good ol’ JR’s life story into a biopic.

If Jim Ross’ story was told on the silver screen it would be relatable for way more people than just the pro wrestling fanbase. Pro wrestling would just be the landscape in which the story about this incredible man is told and the characters involved would be incredible to see on screen.

The only question is who would they cast as Jim Ross? It’s times like this when I really miss Philip Seymour Hoffman, but they can always see if Paul Giamatti is available.