This is sort of similar to "who will end the streak" threads but i am not saying who i think will end it, its personal opinion, if MODS want to merge this with other "streak" threads its fine, i was not sure where it fitted so i apologize in advance if it doesnt deserve a thread of its own....now onto my point.
I honestly believe that at WM28, given the right opponent, the legendary streak will end, here is why,
If you look at the people he has faced over the last 5 Mania's he beat....
WM23 - Batista
WM24 - Edge
WM25 - HBK
WM26 - HBK
WM27 - HHH
now without sounding harsh, yes these 5 matches started to plant the seed that the streak could end, but what would these guys gain from ending it? A brief title of "Streak ender" until they retire?
HHH is a 13 time world champion, the co founder of the greatest faction in WWE, alongside HBK who himself is a 4 time world champion. Both of these were more or less at the end of their wrestling career (HBK more so) what would either have these 2 have gained from ending the streak? they would have their name in the history books i agree but they already have enough accolades to take that title too. Edge was already a big draw at that point as was Batista when he tried to end it.
Now with all this being said, The "streak match" is now getting to a point for me where, yes the matches are getting even better each year and it looks like taker could lose, but you do kind of know in the back of your mind that taker will win in the end.
The streak can only be ended by a young superstar who is already of a "main event" standard but not quite "over" enough, they are the ones who would benefit most in the long term than superstars who are on their way into retirement.
If the WWE wanted to give somebody a huge push in the company i.e Barrett or Sheamus, then what better way to do it than for them to end the unrivaled streak.
As much as i hope his streak doesn't end and he goes out at 20-0, i believe that with the right opponent who deserves the right push, the streak will end, as its something that will elevate them to the next level and give them the boost that they will need to get over the line to the next level.
what are peoples thoughts on this?