In a locker room filled with top athletes in the world, there are a few stand out who can create absolute silence by their mere presence. Undertaker, however, fits that description perfectly. After an entire decade of cracking skulls and taking names, the American Bad Ass commands respect and fear like no other. On those rare occasions when someone tries to muscle in his territory-as Triple has recently- the repercussions are usually swift and severe. WWF Magazine recently stepped onto the 'Taker's turf(after respectfully asking permission of course) and asked him to step down from his big Harley and talk of the things that make him the biggest and most feared dog in the yard.

WWF: Do you think ever6one respects your place as the biggest dog in the yard now, or are these still some people who need to be smartened up?
Undertaker: For the most part, people realize that, but there's always someone you have to prove it to. Right now, that person is Triple H. He's pretty much had the run of the yard for the past two years, and now that I'm back and healthy, we're going to have to find out whose yard it really id. I know he answer; I'm just going to have to explain it to him.

WWF: So he's the one guy who's gone out of his way to piss in the big dog's yard?
Undertaker: Yeah. Triple H blatantly disrespected me by saying that he's beaten everybody there is to beat. I've been here for the past 10 years-the "decade of destruction"- and all those years, I don't remember him singling me out or crippling me. So I take offence at that. When I get pissed off, somebody has to pay. This time it's Triple H.

WWF: In your career, who's the toughest opponent you've faced?
UT: I would have to say mankind.

WWF: What's been the biggest highlight of the "decade of Destruction" for you?
UT: that would probably be my first WWF federation championship, beating the guy who was then known as Mr. Everything in wrestling, Hulk Hogan. It was quite an accomplishment when I kicked Hulk Hogan's ass and sent him packing.

WWF: Is there another title run in you future? What would that mean to you?
UT: You don't do this without having aspirations of being the champion, I don't think I have anything to prove, but I don't do this for fun and games. Having the WWF championship means you are the top guy in your field, and I have everything intention of being WWF champion again.

WWF: Who's your favorite Tag-team partner of all time? UT: without a doubt, my brother Kane, if my brother and I ever solely focused on tag-team wrestling, I don't believe there's any duo-or probably any trio- who could beat us.

WWF: Do you prefer wrestling singles or as part of a tag team?
UT: I like tagging with my brother kane, ut I'm a singles guy. When you wrestle singles, you take all of the responsibility yourself. You don't have to worry about somebody covering you or making as mistake. You win or lose on your own ability and your own decisions.

WWF: How many bikes do you own? What kind are they?
UT: I have three Harleys- one of them is totally custom built- and a titan.

WWF: Would you ever be caught dead on one of those imported bikes, the ones that are all jacked up in the back?
UT: (long, menacing stare) There's an old saying: "I'd rather push my Harley than ride a foreign bike." I'll Stand by that until the day I die.

WWF: If anyone tied to steal or damage one of your bikes, what would the consequences be?
UT: Death. No questions. Death.

WWF: Do all of your tattoos have a special meaning to you?
UT: Most of them have some type of meaning. There were a couple of hazy moments when I got tattooed and don't really remember it, but for the most part, the tattoos have significant meaning in my life and to my soul, My favorite is either the one on my right bicep- the thinking demon- or the one on my throat.

WWF: What does "bad ass" mean to you? Can anybody be a bad ass?
UT: No, not everybody can be a bad ass. I used to use a line a long time ago about the phony tough and crazy brave. Anybody can call themselves a bad ass, but you to be able to back it up, night in, night out. If you call yourself a bad ass, people are going to want to prove that you're not. I beli8eve over the last decade that I've pretty much proven that I'm s bad ass, and I'll probably keep on doing it for the next decade, until somebody proves me wrong.

WWF: When you say you're going to "make somebody famous," it usually means a pretty severe beating for that person. I being famous worth the punishment?
UT: Not on my opponent's part, it's a dubious honor to be made famous for the beating you took. I'd much rather be famous for giving beatings than taking beatings. when I say im going to make you famous, you're in for a long, long night.

WWF: Since Kane found his voice, he's been more confident and powerful than ever. Does this side of your brother scare you?
UT: Does it scare me? No. It's a side he's had all along. A lot of people have looked down on me for the way I've treated him, maybe I have been a little severe with him, But when he truly realizes his potential and what he has inside, I don't think there's anybody who can stop him. He has all physical and mental tools. All he has to do is realize what he truly is_ and that is a killer. When he does completely realize that, you're talking about total destruction. I don't think there's's anybody who could take him then.

WWF: Will you and Kane ever be completely on the sam e page, or is there a part of you that will never trust him?
UT: Hey, we have storied past. We're closer right now that we've ever been, but we agree to disagree on a lot of things. I believe in certain think. Our common bond is our blood. And blood is thicker than water. We have an understanding: anyone who jumps on Lane, they gotta jump on me. Anyone who jumps on me, they gotta jump on Kane,. Not that either one of us needs the help, but it's a do-eat dog world out there. The federation can only hold us back for so long. Together, we male our own rules and our own decisions. But yeah, we're as focused and togther as we've been our whole lives.

WWF: Are there any superstars out there who you admire? Is there someone who you'd feel comfortable passing the torch to when your last ride is over?
UT: Tell you what_ there's a lot of young talent out there whose futures are still completely ahead of them. I made a statement once saying Triple H might one day run the yard. Right now, he is one of the top guys out there. When the day comes that I ride off into sunset, he's defitnetly going to be the guy to beat.

WWF: Does anything scare you? Can the undertaker be intimidated?
UT: NO. I've slept through things that turn most people's hair gray. I don't believe there's any situation that can scare me. I've been beaten; I've given beatings. I don't think there's anything that can shake me up. Am I scared of anything? I'm only scared of not having anyone to beat on.

WWF: How does someone earn the respect of the Undertaker?
UT: Be a stand-up guy. Stand up for what you believe in. If you say you're something, be able to back it up. I don't like people who are phony and try to make a name for themselves by taking shortcuts. If you say you're tough, you better be tough. That's all I ask for. I ask people to be straightforward and honest. There's no reason to lie.

WWF: Before you ride off for the last time, have you given any thoughts as to whom you would like your final opponent to be?
UT: Who knows who's going to be around then. I know this thing keeps coming up, but Triple H has been on my mind a lot. So who knows? Maybe it'll end up being him.