WWE has never been shy about weaving fantasy with reality, but when it came to the saga of The Undertaker and Kane, fiction became gospel for millions of fans.
Their story, told over decades, is a dark, twisted epic of betrayal, fire, and resurrection. But as dramatic as it was, much of it was pure fabrication. Here are ten of the biggest lies WWE made us believe about the Brothers of Destruction.
1. Undertaker and Kane Are Real Brothers
They Were Presented as Real Brothers From the moment Kane debuted in 1997 at Badd Blood.
In Your House, WWE sold the idea that he and The Undertaker were half-brothers — sharing a tragic childhood and a fiery past.
Fans embraced this family feud storyline, adding emotional weight to every match and betrayal.
But in reality, Mark Calaway (The Undertaker) and Glenn Jacobs (Kane) aren’t related at all. It was just a brilliant long-running storyline that blurred fiction and reality.
2. Undertaker Set Kake’s House on Fire
WWE made us believe Undertaker Set their family house on fire. As a child, The Undertaker accidentally set his family’s funeral home ablaze, killing his parents and leaving Kane disfigured.
This tragedy was the foundation of Kane’s character.
The twist? Kane survived and blamed his brother. This tale of fire and vengeance fueled years of storytelling. Of course, none of this ever happened.
There was no fire, no charred brother, and no funeral home inferno. It was pure WWE drama.
3. Undertaker Inflicted Burns on Kane’s Face
WWE made us believe that Kane needed the mask due to burns that were caused by the fire that The Undertaker started.
When Kane first appeared, he wore a mask to conceal supposed facial disfigurement from the fire.
WWE built this lie carefully, never showing Kane’s face and reinforcing his monstrous mystique. But when he unmasked in 2003, fans were stunned to see he looked perfectly normal.
Any facial deformity was purely kayfabe. The mask was simply a storytelling tool to add depth and fear to Kane’s persona.
4. The Undertaker and Kane Had a Volatile, On-and-Off Relationship
Over the years, Kane and The Undertaker would unite, split, fight, reunite, and turn on each other in a cycle that kept fans on edge.
Their supposed hatred was personal, deep-rooted, and violent. But behind the curtain, Glenn and Mark were close colleagues.
They worked together to perfect their matches and protect each other in the ring. The “love-hate” dynamic was just part of the show.
5. Paul Bearer – Undertaker’s Manager Was Kane’s Father
In one of WWE’s most soap opera-like twists, Paul Bearer revealed he was Kane’s biological father, the result of an affair with The Undertaker’s mother.
This added a bizarre new layer to their already complicated history. The announcement was shocking, dramatic, and absolutely fake.
Bearer, played by Percy Pringle, wasn’t related to either man and was simply an integral manager in their supernatural saga.
6. Kane Couldn’t Speak
Kane debuted as a mute, supposedly due to the trauma and injuries from the fire. For months, he communicated through a voice box, which added to his eerie aura.
But years later, Kane started speaking normally, cutting promos and engaging in comedic skits.
It became clear the silence was never a real limitation, just another character device to enhance the mystique.
7. Kane Was a Mindless Monster
Kane was introduced as an emotionless beast, driven by destruction and rage. WWE kept him mostly silent, had him destroy opponents effortlessly, and cast him as more force than man.
But over time, Kane’s character evolved. He joined tag teams, participated in hilarious segments, and became one-half of Team Hell No. Glenn Jacobs, the man behind Kane, proved he had a wide range beyond being a monster.
8. The Undertaker Had Supernatural Powers
From summoning lightning to surviving being buried alive, The Undertaker was portrayed as an almost immortal being.
WWE leaned heavily into these supernatural elements, creating illusions that made fans believe he truly had powers.
Special effects, lighting tricks, and timing sold the illusion perfectly. While we all knew it was showmanship, in the moment, it felt real. That’s the magic of wrestling.
9. Kane Was Mad and Locked Away Until 1997
WWE claimed Kane had been locked in an asylum or secluded location since the fire, explaining his late debut.
His appearance in 1997 was treated as a long-awaited reckoning. But before Kane, Glenn Jacobs had already been in WWE as Dr. Isaac Yankem, DDS and even portrayed a fake Diesel.
These previous personas were conveniently erased from WWE history when Kane arrived.
10. They Were Feared in Real Life
Given their onscreen dominance, many assumed Undertaker and Kane were as intimidating backstage as they were in the ring.
While The Undertaker did hold influence in the locker room, both he and Kane were respected professionals known for helping younger talent and maintaining a positive environment.
They weren’t monsters behind the scenes — they were mentors.
The Undertaker and Kane are icons of sports entertainment. Their characters were built on myth, manipulation, and masterful storytelling.
WWE created a horror-tinged universe that captured the imagination of fans for over two decades. Yes, it was all scripted. Yes, we were lied to. But we loved every second of it.
