WWE'S THE UNDERTAKER GETS SCATHING RETURN CHALLENGE AS 'DEADMAN' BY MULTI-FACETED CELEBRITY AND UNDEFEATED BOXER, TRAINED BY GREAT UNCLE KILLER KOWALSKI
Pardu Productions can exclusively report that Marc Mysterio has officiallyretired from both the music and boxing business this morning to return to the family business of Professional Wrestling, "I'm done with music, boxing and those crap industries. Call it retirement or whatever, that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it!"
Marc Mysterio declared today as he officially announced his retirement from music and professional boxing (Pro: 3-0, 2 KOs; Amateur: 10-0, 1 No Contest) to return to the family business of Pro Wrestling, trained as a teen and young adult by Great Uncle Walter Kowalski. Marc's Boxing Trainer is the legendary 2010 WBC Trainer of the Year, Argentinian Gabriel "Gabby" Sarmiento—who led fellow countryman Sergio Martinez to Middleweight Ali-esque legendary status, alongside 2026 World Cup champion Spain’s own two-weight world champion Kiko Martínez, will follow him to the ‘squared circle’ as his ‘Ringside Advisor’.
Marc carries the proud credentials of being the grand-nephew and trainee of WWE Hall of Famer "Walter" Killer Kowalski (who also trained Triple H, Kofi Kingston, Big John Studd, and others), the first man to bodyslam André the Giant.
Rooted in the brutal, legitimate catch-as-catch-can fundamentals passed down from Kowalski's own mentor—inaugural NWA Champion and legendary shootfighter Lou Thesz—Walter's old-school training ground forged apprentices who commanded immediate, universal respect, most notably, Triple H. Bringing that lethal lineage back to the forefront, Mysterio declared:
"I need to go back and fulfill the dream when I started with classmates (Current WWE's Head Trainer) Matt Bloom, TNA Champion Frankie Kazarian, and Damian Sandow in Walter's School in Malden, Massachusetts, on Pleasant St. — to bring back 'The Deadman' The Undertaker one last time."
At the epicenter of this violent evolution stands a groundbreaking dynamic breaking new ground in sports entertainment history: WWE main roster ring announcer Alicia Taylor.
Sharing a 20-year history with Mysterio that dates back to co-writing and collaborating during Taylor's tenure with the major-label band Lillix (Maverick/Warner Bros.)—including their standout track "DYKWK"—Taylor occupies a unique, unshakeable role: can she prevent the Marc Mysterio heel turn…
While Sarmiento urges Mysterio to cross every ethical boundary—famously noting that “Alicia has a chair ready she sits on that I might have to borrow for Marc to test out on Undertaker”—Taylor uses two decades of shared history to fight for his soul, creating a tense, unprecedented narrative tension where a ring announcer's intervention could dictate whether Mysterio achieves redemption or burns his legacy to ash.
However, Mysterio admits the match is not a done deal yet, noting that the challenge is strictly subject to contract.
"There will be paperwork to do, as I am not on the WWE roster yet, but look at my newest pics on X; I'm ready now, chair or not," Mysterio concedes. "WWE Czar Nick Khan has my number from his agent days working with ESPN hosts, and Gabriel Sarmiento will continue as my manager—a package deal."
Has Marc Mysterio become so bitter he would potentially disrespect a friend he just had beers with—together with his wife Michelle—for hours in Europe just three years ago? Or is this Gabriel Sarmiento's plan, and how will his transition from legendary boxing coach of Sergio Martinez work in professional wrestling?
"A fight is a fight. We use the rules they give us; what the referee doesn't see, he can't call," notes Gabby.
The Undertaker at 2004 Tribute to the Troops vs Heidenreich. in Tikrit, Iraq (Camp Speicher) going old school on his way to a countout victory (Photo taken by unknown US Army Soldier)
Will Mark Calaway don the Deadman's hat one more time to defend his honor?
Can Alicia Taylor successfully bridge their 20-year musical history to act as his Miss Elizabeth, pulling him back from the edge of absolute darkness before Sarmiento completes his descent into a full-blown heel monster?
"I’m unstoppable! That’s my story! And I’m sticking to it," concludes the Irish-Canadian.
Further details regarding Mysterio's official television debut and contract status are expected to be released in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned to parduproductions.com for the latest on this epic breaking story.
About Marc Mysterio:
Marc Mysterio is a multi-platinum and Billboard-charting retired recording artist who collaborated with A-listers Flo Rida, Avicii, and David Guetta, amassed over 81 million streams as an Amazon Exclusive Artist in 2024. He is also an undefeated professional boxer (Pro: 3-0, 2 KOs; Amateur: 10-0, 1 NC) and professional wrestler.
He is the grand-nephew of WWE Hall of Famer "Walter" Killer Kowalski, who trained him as to be “The Next Bret Hart or Curt “Mr. Perfect” Hennig) from the ages of 15-21.
Marc Mysterio is a cousin of CNN's Anderson Cooper (who is allegedly a massive Undertaker fan, according to sources within the family) as they share common ancestry, their shared lineage traces back through ancestors descending from Annica van Salee and her husband Thomas Southard.
Marc was also cousins with former Post-WW1 President Harding and, moreover, like Anderson Cooper and Marc Mysterio, President Harding's family tree traces back directly to New Amsterdam (modern-day New York) and the same Dutch-Ottoman pirate Jan Janszoon van Haarlem as Cooper and Mysterio.
SOURCE:
Breaking news and exclusive reporting on sports stars, WWE wrestlers, musicians, artists andHollywood actors. Fresh updates on lawsuits, retirements and more — updated daily. The original exclusive article and interview with Marc Mysterio and Gabriel Sarmiento is available here: https://www.parduproductions.com/
Marc Mysterio on X: @marc_mysterio
