Undertaker defends Six Feet Under changes with McCool

The Undertaker addressed fan backlash over changes to his Six Feet Under podcast on the most recent episode, defending the decision to add his wife, Michelle McCool, as cohost after WWE acquired the show and saying listeners who disagree should "relax and enjoy the ride." He also used the episode to revisit a long-criticized wardrobe choice from his career, admitting the snakeskin pants he wore at Survivor Series 2000 were a mistake.

On the podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer said the shift in format was intentional and driven by his vision for the program. "Look, this is where we're at. This is the direction I wanted to take the show," he said. "Whether you like it or don't like it, I do this, we do this for fun. And if you get entertained then be entertained, if you're not entertained you don't like it, this is America and you get to do whatever you want." He concluded the segment by urging critics to "relax and enjoy the ride."

The changes followed WWE's move to broaden its roster of affiliated podcasts after making a deal that involved the show. The revamped lineup now includes several WWE-hosted programs, and Six Feet Under shifted from being cohosted by Matthew Lyda to...