It’s a known fact that every professional wrestling company needs compelling storylines to succeed, and in the past 30 years, WWE has done a mind-blowing job in this regard. Some WWE storylines have become so believable that fans find it difficult to separate reality from kayfabe (wrestling storylines). This blurring of lines has led to the creation of some of the biggest WWE kayfabe storyline myths. In this article, we’re busting some of the biggest myths created by WWE’s storytelling over the past three decades, and you may be shocked to discover the reality behind these iconic narratives.
1. Kane and Undertaker Are Not Real-Life Brothers
The Undertaker made his WWE debut at Survivor Series in 1990, and seven years later, Kane debuted as The Undertaker’s half-brother and Paul Bearer’s illegitimate son. The storyline revolved around accusations of The Undertaker burning down the family business as a child, allegedly killing his parents and burning the face of his younger half-brother, Kane.
To this day, whenever Kane and The Undertaker appear on TV together, they are recognized as brothers—The Brothers of Destruction. But the reality is quite different. Kane (Glenn Jacobs) and The Undertaker (Mark Calaway) are not related at all in real life, and neither of them has any actual connection to Paul Bearer. They are just two great performers who pulled off one of WWE’s most legendary storylines.
2. Jason Jordan Is Not Kurt Angle’s Illegitimate Son
In 2017, former Olympic gold medalist and WWE legend Kurt Angle stunned fans by revealing on an episode of RAW that Jason Jordan was his illegitimate son. Jason Jordan, a former member of the Alpha Academy stable, wrestled on the RAW brand for months after the revelation, leaving fans wondering if there was any truth to the story.
The reality? Jason Jordan is not Kurt Angle’s son at all. This entire storyline was simply bad writing by WWE creative, with no real payoff. Many fans still believe that Angle fathered Jordan, but it was just a poorly executed kayfabe angle.
3. CM Punk’s Pipebomb Promo Was Scripted
One of the most iconic moments in modern wrestling history was CM Punk’s Pipebomb Promo in 2011. Punk’s scathing rant on WWE RAW captivated wrestling fans worldwide, and many believed it was a real, unscripted shoot that Punk had gone off the rails with due to his frustration with WWE.
However, the truth is that this famous promo was entirely scripted and approved by Vince McMahon. There’s no way WWE, a massive global promotion, would have allowed CM Punk to insult the company live on air without permission. The “Pipebomb” was brilliant storytelling that blurred the lines of reality, but it was kayfabe through and through.
4. Lita Never Married Kane in Real Life
In 2004, a shocking storyline revealed that Lita (Amy Dumas) was pregnant with Kane’s child, leading to their on-screen marriage in August of that year. Unfortunately, Lita suffered a miscarriage after Gene Snitsky’s interference. This led to a bizarre and tragic narrative that some fans still believe.
However, in reality, Lita never married Kane, and the pregnancy was all part of WWE’s kayfabe. Lita is still single in real life, and Kane never fathered her child. The entire storyline was a work of fiction, with no basis in reality.
5. The Undertaker Is a Mortal Human Being
The Undertaker is one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, known for his supernatural character. Over the years, WWE built him up as an immortal being, capable of coming back to life thanks to the mysterious power of the Urn, controlled by his on-screen father, Paul Bearer. This led to the belief among many fans that Undertaker could never die and that he had supernatural powers.
The truth, however, is far less fantastical. The Undertaker is a mortal human being, just like the rest of us. The Urn and the “coming back to life” gimmick were all part of his character, making him one of the most legendary figures in wrestling history. But thankfully, the real Mark Calaway never died, and all the supernatural elements were simply a brilliant part of his WWE persona.