Chicago Sun-Times: Undertaker looking alive and well

With a full decade of destruction already in the books, the Undertaker is showing no signs of slowing down, once again becoming the No. 1 man in the WWF.

The Taker improved to 9-0 in his career at "WrestleMania" by adding HHH to a "WrestleMania" resume that includes Jimmy Snuka, Jake Roberts, Giant Gonzales, King Kong Bundy, Diesel, Sid, The Boss Man and Kane, and he finds himself the No. 1 contender for the WWF title.

The Undertaker likely will face Stone Cold for the strap at the "King of the Ring," and as seen Monday night, the current champion is in no rush to come face-to-face with the man from the dark side.

Now co-holder of the tag titles with brother Kane, the Taker seems to have a new lease on life after taking on a more real-life character-motorcycle and bandana included. Just a few months ago, many insiders felt the Undertaker's career was just about over after dozens of injuries, but the dead man is walking tall once again.

HEARD AROUND THE RING: The first XFL season is over, and the league drew more than 1 million fans to its 43 games. . . . In what Kurt Angle is calling "30 minutes of torture," the Olympic champion will face Chris Benoit in a submission match at "Backlash." Also on the card, Shane McMahon will battle the Big Show in a last-man- standing match, and William Regal will face Chris Jericho in a Dutchess of Queensby Rules match. . . . The Rock is expected back in the WWF in time for the "King of the Ring." . . . The WWF has cancelled the relaunch of the new WCW once again and is having trouble organizing the debut, TNN time slot and promotion of the company. This time the postponement has been labeled indefinite. . . . There is a rumor that Hulk Hogan is finalizing a deal with Jimmy Hart and Sting to form a new promotion on USA. . . . HHH and Stone Cold are expected to win the tag titles from Kane and the Undertaker at "Backlash" next Sunday. A victory would make HHH the second Grand Slam winner in the federation history, joining Shawn Michaels as the only men to have held Tag Team, European, Intercontinental and federation gold. . . . The Rock will be on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" on May 1. . . . On May 5, the WWF will hold its "Insurrextion UK" PPV. On the show, Stone Cold will defend the title against the Undertaker; HHH meets Kane; William Regal battles Chris Benoit for the Queens Cup; Dudleys, Edge and Christian, X-Pac and Justin Credible and the Hardys face off in a 4-way; Chris Jericho goes against Kurt Angle; Bradshaw takes on the Big Show; Grandmaster Sexay challenges Rhyno for the hardcore title, and Saturn meets Hardcore Holly.

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