During the chaotic Wrestlemania 40 main event, The Undertaker’s unexpected appearance provided closure for both the WWE Universe and Mark Calaway himself.
Calaway, known for his “dead man”persona for thirty years, surprised audiences with his comeback to the WWE at this year’s Wrestlemania.
Amidst the chaos of the Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns championship match, the most resounding reaction from the crowd occurred when the entire stadium was suddenly shrouded in darkness and The Undertaker’s legendary gong reverberated.
As the lights came back on, The Undertaker emerged in the ring behind The Rock. By the time “The Great One”became aware of the situation, it was already too late.
The Undertaker swiftly lifted Rock and executed a brutal chokeslam from hell. The lights went out once more, and when they returned, both the Undertaker and Rock had mysteriously disappeared.
THE UNDERTAKER IS HERE#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/qAQBQgIXFu
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 8, 2024
Undertaker’s unexpected appearance turned the tide in Rhodes’ favor and ultimately contributed to his victory over Reigns, ending the latter’s 1,316-day reign as champion.
The Undertaker recently spoke about his experience at Wrestlemania 40 and expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support he received. He believes it was the perfect conclusion to his WWE journey.
“As Undertaker spoke, he revealed that something significant occurred over the weekend. He had been grappling with this issue since his retirement, but the events of the weekend brought him the closure he had been seeking.”
“As I was fleeing the building, I had a sense of relief and clarity, thinking to myself, ‘I’m safe now.’ It was a significant moment for me.”
Despite believing that his onscreen character had a storybook ending, Undertaker has expressed that he is open to the idea of making another appearance in the future. However, at the moment, he is satisfied and content with his current status, as stated in a recent interview.
The Undertaker says WrestleMania XL gave him closure.(Six Feet Under Podcast) pic.twitter.com/h3L6erJUoB
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 15, 2024
“I’m not ruling out the possibility of doing something like that in the future, but at the moment I don’t have the same drive that I had since retiring. I haven’t fully come to terms with it yet.”
“As I turn the page and move on to the next chapter, I reflect on what a great weekend it was. Saying goodbye to my wrestling career was the perfect way to bring closure to that part of my life.”
Despite Undertaker’s impressive undefeated streak at Wrestlemania, WWE fans will never forget the moment it came to an end at the hands of Brock Lesnar in 2014. This unforgettable event left a sour taste not only in the mouths of fans, but also in Undertaker himself.
Despite losing his legendary streak, the WWE gradually reduced Undertaker’s workload. As he revealed on the podcast, his career came to an uneventful end, leaving him feeling dissatisfied.
That is, until Wrestlemania 40, when his astonishing reveal contributed to what many consider to be the greatest Wrestlemania main event in WWE history.
Adding Undertaker, the veteran leader of the WWE locker room, to an already packed show was a perfect decision. According to all reports, the addition was a huge hit with the fans.
Undertaker’s role in toppling the Bloodline and paving the way for Rhodes to lead a new era is fitting. As a dedicated employee, he set the stage for a champion who works full-time, creating a picture-perfect scenario.
As Undertaker rides off into the sunset, his WWE journey can finally come to an end. Similarly, WWE fans who have grown up watching him can now move on.
Despite marking the start of the Rhodes era, Wrestlemania 40 also signified the conclusion of the Undertaker era. While this may be a bittersweet moment for fans, the sweetness outweighs the bitterness.
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