Stone Cold Steve Austin mocks The Undertaker on Raw (1998)

One of the most iconic moments between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker came on the September 28, 1998 episode of Raw, during their heated feud heading into the Judgment Day main event. Vince McMahon brought Austin and The Undertaker into the ring and demanded that they sign a contract agreeing not to interfere in Kane vs. Undertaker at Judgment Day. Austin, being Austin, showed up with beer and immediately started mocking everything about Taker’s “Deadman” persona. He poked fun at the deep voice, the slow walk, the eye-roll, and even questioned the entire supernatural character. The crowd absolutely loved it because almost nobody dared to disrespect The Undertaker like that. Austin took the humiliation even further by bringing props into the segment. He pulled out a shovel and joked about using it to dig Taker’s grave, while also making fun of the urn and Paul Bearer. Meanwhile, Taker stood there almost completely stone-faced, which somehow made Austin’s disrespect even more entertaining. When it came time to sign the contract, Austin famously wrote “Stone Cold Steve Austin 3:16” across it in huge letters before pouring beer all over the document. He then shoved it toward Taker and continued challenging him without showing even a hint of fear. What made the segment so effective was how Austin completely flipped The Undertaker’s usual aura. Taker was known for making his opponents uncomfortable simply by standing there and refusing to react. Austin did the exact opposite—he treated the legendary Deadman like he was just another guy standing in his way. That’s what made Austin such a perfect rival for Undertaker. He refused to play along with the myth, mocked the intimidation, and turned the entire aura against him. He didn’t need to fear the Deadman—he’d insult him, hit him with a Stunner, and celebrate with a beer afterward. That Raw segment remains one of the best examples of Austin breaking The Undertaker’s aura without even having to lay a hand