21-1. The blemish on the veteran's perfect run at the PPV blots out 22 years of domination, elevating Lesnar's place in WWE history as he did what Shawn Michaels, Triple H, CM Punk an so many more couldn't.
Commentators were shocked, fans jeered, colleagues were in disbelief and even the technical crew seemed taken aback, how could the wrestling holy grail be rewarded in an average match and in a pairing that has felt obvious and by-the-numbers for weeks?
The match was met with a subdued round of applause as Undertaker was pinned for a one-two-three, and it wasn't until the next bout that a chant broke out for him as the audience realised what the loss could mean.
At the age of 49 Undertaker has been a candidate for retirement for years, and while he always cuts a menacing figure, his inevitable physical decline was making each win less believable.
Furthermore, wrestlers traditionally end their careers with a loss, and as a man well known for his 'old school-ness' and pride in the business, he would surely want to follow suit.
It seemed inevitable then that the streak would come to an end, and soon, but most were expecting a wrestling match for the ages, an epic clash with another legend, or a loss to the most promising star who deserved a push.
Very disappointing. RT @micahhhh: @TedDiBiase what do you think of the streak being broken?!- Ted DiBiase Jr. (@TedDiBiase) April 7, 2014
But where is the sense in putting Brock Lesnar over? This was what was troubling fans as some (reportedly literally) wiped away tears in New Orleans.
The WWE thrives off disbelief and outrage however (particularly at PPVs), so there's cause for hope.
If the Undertaker had lost in the greatest match of all time, you might have to accept his departure, but such a murky finish surely means his tale hasn't come to an end yet.
We'll have to wait for tonight's Monday Night RAW to find out.
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