The plague of darkness

[Paul Diaz-Berrio]

Back in 1998, the Undertaker claimed that he and his ministry of darkness were going to unleash a plague on WWE. Even though they were stopped in their tracks by Stone Cold and the Rock, we could argue that in the coming months, a number of events took place that suggested they'd infected the company. Some of them were certainly evil in nature, like...

1. The Big Bossman berating the Big Show's deceased father and riding off with his coffin, kidnapping Al Snow's pet dog Pepper and giving him back as a cooked meal.

2. Stephanie Mcmahon assaulting her father with a deadly weapon and siding with a man who was for aggravated assault, gang attacks and pulling strings.

3. Rikishi running down Stone Cold.

4. Owen Hart perishing in a mysterious accident.

5. Daren Drozdov getting maimed for life.

6. Vince Mcmahon betraying the Rock at the following year's Wrestlemania.

Now, is it a coincidence that all these things happened around or after the Ministry of Darkness folded? Could it be said the Undertaker did what he set out to do?

 

[The Gipper]

4. Owen Hart perishing in a mysterious accident.

Are you kidding me?

 

[Paul Diaz-Berrio]

Are you kidding me?

I wish I was, but the malevolent atmosphere, coupled with the Undertaker claiming that at Over the Edge 1999 there would be a sacrifice, can suggest a satanic cult link between Owen's passing and the fact that as a sacrificial victim, he was the most suitable choice, given the impact it would have on his family.

Just a thought.

 

[Mr. Roman Empire]

Vince Russo leaving the creative team was probably the darkest moment of that era

 

[Redboy123@]

Bit ridiculous tbh

 

[Paul Diaz-Berrio]

Vince Russo leaving the creative team was probably the darkest moment of that era

Interesting point. Russo was well known for his sinister storylines. I can't help but offer the hypothesis that what occured in 1999 and 2000 was part of the Undertaker's vision. He didn’t play his hand in it, but how all these malignant events occured so close together and how they were so dark can feel like the Undertaker's plan coming true.

 

[Rosie]

4. Owen Hart perishing in a mysterious accident.

5. Daren Drozdov getting maimed for life.

HOLD THE FUCK UP!

SO YOU ARE BLAMING TWO REAL LIFE TRAGEDIES WHICH WERE NOT PART OF STORYLINE... WHERE ONE GUY DIED AND ANOTHER GOT PARALYZED FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE ON FUCKING STORYLINE!?

 

[Redboy123@]

When real life stuff just so happens to fit in with storyline it's a coincidence. WWE use real life stuff in storyline all the time.

100 percent every example was a coincidence and not part of an intentional storyline. This is just an interesting link you have made. But obviously the question you are asking is ridiculous. Especially the real life tragedies you have used as examples.

 

[Solid Snake]

If you are talking curses and demonic stuff, that is all subjective. I don't think the story lines they ran have anything to do with the accidents you mentioned. Accidents happen, as with all sports. Some are more tragic than others. Over simplifying death in these kinds of circumstances won't sit well with people, as you can already see. Probably not a good idea to do that.

 

[Solid Snake]

Any possibility all his threads are just a work to toy with your responses.....

Not maliciously, more of just using your posts as pawns or ants to cure his boredom. Pure speculation on my part. No concrete evidence.

I don't think so, he seems to just like expressing what is on his mind to better understand things.

 

[Paul Diaz-Berrio]

If you are talking curses and demonic stuff, that is all subjective. I don't think the story lines they ran have anything to do with the accidents you mentioned. Accidents happen, as with all sports. Some are more tragic than others. Over simplifying death in these kinds of circumstances won't sit well with people, as you can already see. Probably not a good idea to do that.

The point is well taken, Snake. I see now that I have overstepped. I withdraw Owen Hart and Darren Drozdov from the argument and I apologize for hurting anyones' feelings or offending anyone. That was not my intention.

I would still say that there was a wave of malice that washed over WWE at the time. The heels seemed more devilish and shockers, the likes of which had never been done quite the same way before, were carried out.

Let's not forget what the Rock did to Mick Foley at the 99 Royal Rumble - cuffing his hands behind his back and whacking him over and over again in the head with a steel chair.

 

[Redboy123@]

The point is well taken, Snake. I see now that I have overstepped. I withdraw Owen Hart and Darren Drozdov from the argument and I apologize for hurting anyones' feelings or offending anyone. That was not my intention.

I would still say that there was a wave of malice that washed over WWE at the time. The heels seemed more devilish and shockers, the likes of which had never been done quite the same way before, were carried out.

Let's not forget what the Rock did to Mick Foley at the 99 Royal Rumble - cuffing his hands behind his back and whacking him over and over again in the head with a steel chair.

I think that's quite an interesting observation. if it is true that there was an increase in evil heel antics

 

[Mr. Roman Empire]

Interesting point. Russo was well known for his sinister storylines. I can't help but offer the hypothesis that what occured in 1999 and 2000 was part of the Undertaker's vision. He didn’t play his hand in it, but how all these malignant events occured so close together and how they were so dark can feel like the Undertaker's plan coming true.

Russo was the one behind Takers "Lord of Darkness" angle. I think it was one of the greatest era's of The Undertakers character. He was also in his physical peak during this time too, imo.

 

[Paul Diaz-Berrio]

Russo was the one behind Takers "Lord of Darkness" angle. I think it was one of the greatest era's of The Undertakers character. He was also in his physical peak during this time too, imo.

True. We could say he was the actual Lord of Darkness, the one who spun all the threads that unravelled in 99. The question is, why that time and why create the concept of a plague of darkness. What purpose did it serve, what tastes did it cater for?