Idea about The Undertaker’s Wrestlemania streak

[JDX]

Everyone knows that at some point the The Undertaker will retire. And I would assume that the majority of people want his WM streak to remain perfect. But what if the following happened: some up and comer challenges Taker to a streak match and says he may or may not beat The Undertaker at WM but he is the one. The last one. Whether the challenger wins or loses (he would in fact, lose), the contest will be Taker’s last and the challenger can then say he ended the streak (without actually beating Taker at WM) and sort of making it a win-win for everybody.

The only glaring problem I see is that it might kill some of the grandeur of Taker’s final WM but it all depends on how it would be presented. And for anyone that might think it would be like what happened at WM27 (the issue of Taker not wanting to be remembered all beaten and broken thus leading to WM28 to redeem himself), no nothing like that but more like an Undertaker version of HBK at WM26. He wins but he knows it’s the end, walks to the top of the ramp, raises the fist or does the pose then vanishes or something like that.

As for who, I really have no idea but it would probably have to be a tweener because a face would make it too sappy and a heel wouldn’t be able to show the respect to Taker as he leaves.

Discuss.

 

[LoudClearVoice]

I'm sorry I don't really see how this person would get a bump from being Taker's final opponent? I mean, historically he'll always be remembered as The Undertaker's final opponent at Wrestlemania, in Undertaker's final match but assuming the guy loses, what does that really get him.

What's he going to cut a promo and say "I was the last guy to fight Undertaker (even though I lost)?"

 

[Jackc13]

Not being funny but surely any superstar could come into a Taker WM Match attack his opponent and make the Undertaker lose by DQ making him lose the streak... why would have no one thought of this and taken action as revenge on taker????

 

[MCMG]

I'm sorry I don't really see how this person would get a bump from being Taker's final opponent? I mean, historically he'll always be remembered as The Undertaker's final opponent at Wrestlemania, in Undertaker's final match but assuming the guy loses, what does that really get him.

What's he going to cut a promo and say "I was the last guy to fight Undertaker (even though I lost)?"

I suppose the line would be " I was the guy to beat The Undertaker so baldy, he had to retire" or something similar. The person who last faced him last effectively retires him which would be billed as an incredible achievement.

Personally, I don't see it working. Taker's last match should be one of two things. 1) A money spinning match against Cena, Lesnar, The Rock etc where he wins and rides off. 2) A loss to a someone younger trying to get over e.g. Barrett, Ambrose, Wyatt.

 

[LoudClearVoice]

I suppose the line would be " I was the guy to beat The Undertaker so baldy, he had to retire" or something similar. The person who last faced him last effectively retires him which would be billed as an incredible achievement.

Personally, I don't see it working. Taker's last match should be one of two things. 1) A money spinning match against Cena, Lesnar, The Rock etc where he wins and rides off. 2) A loss to a someone younger trying to get over e.g. Barrett, Ambrose, Wyatt.

WWE will hype the hell out of 'Taker's "final match" whenever it is. So, this guy won't get a push since we'll all know that Taker is retiring no matter what. At least that's the way the OP presented it. He presented like Undertaker would say it's his last match. That's where I was coming from. I don't see how a guy losing to Undertaker in Undertaker's announced final match, would do anything for him.

 

[elmobighead]

I suppose the line would be " I was the guy to beat The Undertaker so baldy, he had to retire" or something similar. .

He beats him so bad he loses his hair? Sorry had to...

That being said, I think at this point that while the streak will remain in tact when he retires, I do not feel it SHOULD. He should though have a worthy opponent to end it. Why not have some person who would NEVER end their career early face him in a career vs streak? It's a perfect way to turn Cena honestly. Imagine the heat he would get from so many people if he put his career up. All those fans wanting him gone would root for Taker. All of the actual Taker fans that are Cena fans would be split. Then for him to be the one that ended the streak? It would be a turn that could happen so easily and naturally.

"So everyone boos me because I took on the ultimate challenge? The impossible and won? Even those that had always stuck by my side?"

I know it wouldn't happen but instead of having an actual heel turn it could happen so naturally if executed right.

 

[Sexcellence of Sexecution]

I think it would be interesting if the year the Undertaker chooses to retire they announce that the winner of the Royal Rumble will earn the right to challenge Taker at WrestleMania. It would basically be the last chance someone has to end the legendary streak before Taker leaves for good. Building a WrestleMania match with the Undertaker by saying "win or lose, this will be the Undertaker's final match" would be a huge draw, and people would really buy into the fact that Taker could lose this time since he is retiring. As for whether Taker should lose, I don't think so. Vince himself has said that he sees the Undertaker's character as "immortal", so having the Streak live on forever makes sense in that respect.

In spite of what I just proposed, I doubt they would actually want to definitively state that "this will be the Undertaker's last match", because they will always want to keep the door open for him to come back for one more WrestleMania to milk the Streak.

 

[agent77]

Undertaker's last match will prob be with Cena at WM31. This year will most likely be the last opportunity for the greatest promo/feuds never before seen as Sting's contract will end later this fall. Prepare for the darkest hours in WWE.

 

[dicap]

undertakers streak will either never end or it will end and i feel if it ends they should let a new superstar beat him someone thats going to be there for awhile because beating the undertaker could be like a tourch passing down in the wwe to a new era and it would be a great kind of respect if the undertaker could chose who beats him too

 

[Duderino]

He beats him so bad he loses his hair? Sorry had to...

That being said, I think at this point that while the streak will remain in tact when he retires, I do not feel it SHOULD. He should though have a worthy opponent to end it. Why not have some person who would NEVER end their career early face him in a career vs streak? It's a perfect way to turn Cena honestly. Imagine the heat he would get from so many people if he put his career up. All those fans wanting him gone would root for Taker. All of the actual Taker fans that are Cena fans would be split. Then for him to be the one that ended the streak? It would be a turn that could happen so easily and naturally.

"So everyone boos me because I took on the ultimate challenge? The impossible and won? Even those that had always stuck by my side?"

I know it wouldn't happen but instead of having an actual heel turn it could happen so naturally if executed right.

It's a great idea that would surely make a lot of money. The hype would be incredible, but a large part of me would die inside if they fed Taker to Cena in his final match. I'm sure I can't be the only one.

I don't know who the Undertaker should end his career against. I think the focus should be solely on the Undertaker's legacy, rather than putting over a younger talent. I'm usually all for pushing new talent, but if ever there were a time NOT to do it, it would be Undertaker's last match. That pretty much limits the choices to Dwayne, Brock, and Cena. Seeing as how they're trying to do Rock vs. Brock, I guess it would have to be Cena.

and NO it should not be Sting. I know the stinger can still go, but he might not be able to deliver a proper coup-de-grace for the Undertaker who is also at an age where he can't take a lot of hard bumps.

 

[theuk savior]

I'm sorry I don't really see how this person would get a bump from being Taker's final opponent? I mean, historically he'll always be remembered as The Undertaker's final opponent at Wrestlemania, in Undertaker's final match but assuming the guy loses, what does that really get him.

What's he going to cut a promo and say "I was the last guy to fight Undertaker (even though I lost)?"

he could come out and cut a promo saying I might off lost but I beat him that much that he was forced to retire and will never be seen again

 

[MR.ZIGGLES]

HOW ABOUT THIS: TAKER WINS THE RUMBLE. CHALLENGES CENA. TAKER WINS THE TITLE. MONEY IN THE BANK CASHES IN,TAKES THE TITLE AND THE STREAK IN ONE FELL SWOOP!