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Paul Bearer is best known for bringing The Undertaker into WWE.

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Bearer was also at the forefront of many of The Phenom's rivalries.

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His urn helped the mortician control The Deadman early in his career.

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At one point in their storied history, Bearer turned on 'Taker.

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Bearer used the urn against The Phenom to side with Mankind, even going as far as attacking The Phenom.

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The mortician was one of the most bizarre Superstars in WWE history.

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His ghoulish look made him the perfect accompaniment for The Deadman.

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Bearer's darkside was more disturbing than most could imagine.

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Turning against Undertaker proved to be a costly mistake.

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Bearer lead Mankind and The Executioner against The Phenom.

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After introducing Kane into WWE, he lead him and Mankind to gold.

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Eventually, Bearer and The Deadman reconciled their differences.

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Bearer and his urn will forever be synonymous with The Undertaker's powers.

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Without Bearer and that urn, The Undertaker's legend may not have existed.

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The mortician unleashed a darkness upon the WWE that is still present today.

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Mysterious and creepy, Bearer made a longstanding impact in WWE.