*MERGED* [OFFICIAL] Undertaker's Wrestlemania Streak Discussion

[UFOcalling]

A lot of people have mentioned Goldberg, and he would make a great opponent for Taker in this situation...if the build-up was done correctly, which it probably wouldn't be.

The only way to make Goldberg vs. Undertaker at WM work properly would be to rebuild Goldberg's undefeated streak (a la 1997/98? ...is my timing correct here?). Unless the WWE were to bring Goldberg back to wrestling - like NEXT WEEK - there just simply isn't time to build Goldberg back up to his former glory (like he had in his prime).

If the WWE doesn't build Goldberg back up with the wrecking-ball persona he had back in WCW's heyday, a match between Goldie & Taker would have no more prestige than Taker vs. the Brooklyn Brawler.

You guys sometimes forget that a lot of the new WWE fans don't know who most of these older wrestlers are (Goldberg included). For instance, my eight-year-old (who loves WWE certainly wouldn't know who Goldberg is). I think that bringing an older wrestler (without a proper lengthy build-up) would hurt Taker's credibility (and the WWE's buyrate for WM 2011). Yes, I know WWE could run a lot of old footage, etc - but it would be so much better if Goldberg could come in and run over a lot of current established stars with enough time before WM '11.

Someone mentioned The Rock too, and that WOULD be awesome...for us fans that actually remember The Rock. Unfortunately, the WWE would also need to bring Rocky back soon (the same they'd have to do with Goldberg) so the fans would care about the feud by Wrestlemania time...and to give the match the prestige it deserves.

I like the idea of Orton vs. Taker. If I'm not mistaken, Taker wasn't opposed to losing to Randy the last time they fought at WM. Someone mentioned Orton's old "Legend Killer" persona, but I think that is long-forgotten by most of the fans. I don't think that needs to be brought up for a feud between the two, but a creative program would still have to be written for them.

Don't worry, I'm sure WWE creative already has big plans for WM 2011. We as fans should just sit back and enjoy the "road to wrestlemania"....but my pick here is Orton.

 

[UFOcalling]

Had to post this really quick too:

Since we're going with "dream" opponents for Undertaker, I think DDP vs. Taker would make a pretty cool match as well. I really liked the program between the two during "the invasion" angle, and it could work again...if DDP COULD actually come back (I know he can't/won't).

Obviously Sting would be the ultimate, but we all know why that won't happen.

It would be awesome for Stone Cold to come back for one more match, but that also won't happen.

What about Christian as a heel? ...could make for a cool match (I honestly don't know if it's been done before), and maybe the reason WWE decided to put Christian on SmackDown via the 2010 draft. They have plenty of time to build Christian up as a top-heel before WM 2011, and also plenty of time to build Christian up as viable competition to "the streak".

Just FYI: Christian popped into my head, because of his feud with DDP back during "the invasion" angle...wasn't DDP's match with Christian the reason why DDP retired for good? Didn't DDP land funny during a move and hurt himself? No relevance to Christian vs. Taker...just my line of thinking back to that era that prompted my thought of Christian making a decent opponent.

 

[The Ace of Knaves]

It needs to be a big-name guy. The Undertaker has put over enough young guys in his career, he doesn't need to do so anymore, especially at Wrestlemania. When I see this question, only a few names come to mind.

John Cena: As much as I dislike Cena, he's the biggest name in pro wrestling. The Undertaker is at the point in his career where he should be wrestling guys with names as big as his. Taker can put on a good match with just about anyone, including Cena. This would be a HUGE face vs. face feud, and the title wouldn't need to be on the line. The only problem is, I'm not sure the WWE wants Cena to lose at Mania, especially in a one-on-one match. And I really, really don't want to see Taker lose at Mania.

HHH: Yes, it's been done before. I don't care. You can recycle feuds by creating interesting storylines. This would be another huge face vs. face match. These are probably the two most respected guys in the locker room, and with good reason. Either guy can, and has, put on a quality match with anyone you can think of. They make other people look good, including each other. I think this is the best "wrestling" match he could have. But I would like to see HHH be The Undertaker's last Wrestlemania opponent, and 27 might not be Taker's last.

Chris Jericho: This match has never taken place at Wrestlemania, and I think these two could have a dynamite heel vs. face type feud. Jericho becomes obsessed with beating certain people, and who better to target than the Undertaker. I have said before, and will say again, NO ONE should beat Taker at Mania. Taker would go over clean, but Jericho doesn't need a "rub" from anyone at this point in time.

Last year, I wanted to see an Orton vs. Taker Mania main event. But with Orton turning tweener/face, I no longer want to see it. Heel Orton vs. Face Taker would have had an AMAZING build, but with where they both are currently, I just don't think it would be as entertaining.

I love The Undertaker, but one major criticism of the streak is that in all the years he's fought and won at Wrestlemania, he's never really faced the face of the company. Steve Austin, The Rock, Bret Hart, Hulk Hogan, Bill Goldberg (he was the face of wrestling for a time in WCW), Brock Lesnar, Kurt Angle, Randy Savage and yes, John Cena, are all notably absent from the streak list, and all were, at one time or another and for varying amounts of time, the faces of the company. The first two names stick out the most. Now, Jake Roberts, Diesel, Sid, Masked Kane, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, Triple H, Batista, Edge and Shawn Michaels were all major superstars when they fell to The Undertaker, and that's worth noting, but he has never really faced the TOP heel or the TOP face.

John Cena, on the other hand, has done basically the exact opposite. The Big Show was the top mid-card wrestler when he faced Cena, JBL was the number one heel in the WWE, Triple H was one of, if not the, biggest names in the business when he took on Cena, ditto for Shawn Michaels, Orton was the top heel in the company the next year and Triple H was on par with Cena. Edge was right at the top at Wrestlemania 25 (even if Big Show wasn't) and Batista was arguably the top heel this year. Basically, John Cena has faced and knocked down the biggest names of this era, except for The Undertaker (I thought it was a huge mistake having him lost at Wrestlemania 24).

Hopefully the WWE will look at how inter-connected the two of them are becoming and will book them together at an upcoming Wrestlemania before time and injury take a considerable toll on The Undertaker. I mean, people booed Shawn Michaels (at least a little bit) and Cena has always been booed by a portion of the crowd, but he's loved by the vast majority of it. Man, I would love to see that match. I can't see the streak ending, win or lose, anywhere with anyone but John Cena.

Then again, unfortunately I don't think we'll ever see Cena vs Taker at Wrestlemania for two possible reasons:

1. WWE doesn't have the balls to book the match because they don't want Cena to get a heel reaction. Foolish, I know. Because Cena has been getting a heel reaction for 4 years, but hear me out first. It's because of simply those "Icons" losing their aura if The Undertaker beats them at WrestleMania. I mean just see Hulk Hogan losing to Taker at the biggest stage wouldn't it damage Hogan's aura as a superhero face? He's supposed to be seen as "The Immortal" and him losing to Taker would simply just be damaging to his image. But back to the problem it's mostly because WWE wants to portray Taker as the man who still has to be beaten at WM even though almost half of the streak has jabronified matches. Maybe it's also because of expectations. I mean come on if Taker faces someone like Shawn Michaels TWICE who could really top that match? Or let's say last year he faced John Cena and the year before that Shawn Michaels. Who could really top those matches?

2. I think it just goes to show just how much WWE wants The Undertaker to be a larger than life wrestling character.Look at his stats,he's a well established verteran who get's by mainly on his gimmick.As with the people you mentioned above,they all depended on their gimmicks,and even their westling skills to get by in the company.

They are all considered some of the greatest stars to grace pro wrestling/WWE.With that said,since they were all icons in the company,I feel like Vince didn't put Undertaker against any of them at Wrestlemania,not because he didn't think they were worthy enough,but because he didn't wanna make them look weak.When you look at Hulk vs.Rock at Wrestemania X8,they were both huge stars at that time,but whether win or lose,it didn't hurt them because they're was nothing like the streak on the line to dull their characters if they lost.

When you look at somebody like Randy Orton,he was good enough to kill off back in 2005,becase he wasn't looked at in many people's eyes at what you call "BIG TIME".He wouldn't look like a twig if he lost,as somebody like Hogan or Hart could.Also,Shawn is a big star and is looked at as being on the same level as Undertaker,and his match at Mania 25 was worthy of match of the year. And of course their match at Wrestlemania 26.

If that were to happen,HBK would be the only icon to face Undertaker and not appear weaker than he is.I don't think Cena vs.Taker would ever happen because WWE makes him out to be a superman character,and he mostly wins his matches.Cena losing at Wrestlemania to a legend would make him appear weak to his kiddie fans,maybe not. WWE probably doesn't want to take that chance (unless he was heel).

So my main point is,Vince sees Taker as a huge money maker,fans worship him as a legend,and because of his success he is like a brick wall.Putting other icons against him would probably weaken them,and WWE seems to want a balance.They want icons that are larger than life and cannot be beat.

That's honestly what I think.

But with that being said, I deeply want to see John Cena vs Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

If that cannot happen, I'll be the odd one out and say Triple Threat with Chris Jericho & Christian.

For me, it just makes more sense. I mean, this year, Chris Jericho has already faced The Undertaker a few times, and Taker has managed to keep beating him (although I think Jericho may have won one match, not sure though). So if Jericho couldn't beat Taker in normal matches, why would they believe he could end the Streak? But with the addition of Christian, everything changes. Now we have TWO great wrestlers trying to break the Streak, and since it's a Triple Threat, not only is Taker outnumbered, but he doesn't even have to be pinned to lose! It makes the match more unpredictable, and really, what's the harm of adding another great wrestler to the match? Jericho and Christian are both great athletes and performers, so adding them wouldn't lessen the match in any way. Since I doubt we'll see Taker vs Cena at WM 27, let them book this Triple Threat instead!

And anyway, it evens up the number of people. Since Shawn challenged the Streak twice, although Taker is 18-0, he has defeated only 17 people. Making the Triple Threat means he goes 19-0 and the number of people defeated is also 19.

 

[UFOcalling]

Originally Posted by The Ace of Knaves

Since Shawn challenged the Streak twice, although Taker is 18-0, he has defeated only 17 people. Making the Triple Threat means he goes 19-0 and the number of people defeated is also 19.

Didn't Kane challenge Taker twice at WM too? Wouldn't that make the number of people he defeated actually 16? Then again, Taker did fight both A-Train & Big Show at WM XIX (2003) in a handicap match...so I guess it really is 17 people that he's beaten at WM...that's beside the point, I suppose.

Anyway, I really like your idea of a triple-threat with Taker at WM! ...although I think it might make a better idea to have "the streak" end with a triple-threat. People could say that even though the Undertaker technically didn't lose, the streak would still end. Possibly a good ending for the Phenom's streak...just a thought.

 

[The Ace of Knaves]

Didn't Kane challenge Taker twice at WM too? Wouldn't that make the number of people he defeated actually 16? Then again, Taker did fight both A-Train & Big Show at WM XIX (2003) in a handicap match...so I guess it really is 17 people that he's beaten at WM...that's beside the point, I suppose.

Anyway, I really like your idea of a triple-threat with Taker at WM! ...although I think it might make a better idea to have "the streak" end with a triple-threat. People could say that even though the Undertaker technically didn't lose, the streak would still end. Possibly a good ending for the Phenom's streak...just a thought.

Nope, can't see The Streak ending be it directly or not. Here's a penny for the thought, no matter how much people dislike Batista, he is a bigger name than Christian in WWE. And Batista didn't end The Streak. Randy Orton & Edge are bigger stars than Jericho, but none of them ended The Streak. And Shawn Michaels is bigger than all five, but he couldn't end The Streak after trying TWICE. What makes anyone believe Jericho or Christian can end The Streak?

The idea of The Triple Threat is to add suspense, but the winner is guaranteed to be Undertaker. But be sure, if this match is booked correctly, we will see the greatest Triple Threat match ever since HBK vs HHH vs Benoit at WM 20.

 

[UFOcalling]

Nope, can't see The Streak ending be it directly or not. Here's a penny for the thought, no matter how much people dislike Batista, he is a bigger name than Christian in WWE. And Batista didn't end The Streak. Randy Orton & Edge are bigger stars than Jericho, but none of them ended The Streak. And Shawn Michaels is bigger than all five, but he couldn't end The Streak after trying TWICE. What makes anyone believe Jericho or Christian can end The Streak?

The idea of The Triple Threat is to add suspense, but the winner is guaranteed to be Undertaker. But be sure, if this match is booked correctly, we will see the greatest Triple Threat match ever since HBK vs HHH vs Benoit at WM 20.

Agreed, the streak probably won't end next year...it will possibly never end. I was just throwing out a possibility of how it could end.

We all know that Taker's best days are behind him, and it won't be long before he hangs up the boots for good. A good send-off for him would be an ending to the streak...

I agree, if Taker could beat all of those other guys before, you're right. It should be someone at the top of their game at the time of his retirement/WM match...eg: (as much as I kind of hate to say it) Cena seems to be the best choice. Maybe Orton.

If (and this is a big "if") the WWE is competent enough to build Christian (and/or Jericho) up over the next year, we could see Christian (and/or Jericho) as serious competition for Big Evil and his streak. Could be cool as a singles-match, but the triple-threat is a cool idea too.

 

[kurt_angle_no1fan]

Lets face facts. Undertaker will NEVER lose at Wrestlemania. This is his legacy. He is Mr Wrestlemania2 in my eyes.

I think John Cena would be the best choice. That match would be huge - the 2 biggest names in WWE. There would always be that doubt whether or not Taker could hold onto his streak. I'd have them both as babyfaces so it creates even more doubt.

Triple H has been done but this was 9 years ago (at the best WM ever imo). Be good to see them both face off as faces this time, again there might be doubt but I couldnt see Triple H going over, despite his obvious backstage powers.

Randy Orton could be interesting. They had a very good fued 4/5 years ago. A great match at WM21. He is the legend killer afterall!

Goldberg would depend on whether this was a one off or not. A one off wouldnt make sense, I was never a fan of Goldberg but have him put Taker over in 1 match would make him look stupid. They would need to build Goldberg up, maybe have him go on a huge undefeated streak and then challenge Taker. For this to work he would have to join WWE as an active competitor soon.

Sheamus is interesting. I've started to like him recently. I think he is improving every week. They could build this guy up as a monster heel and give him a shot. The more I think about it the more interested I am. He would need the belt though and a good few months as Champion for me to take him 'that' serious.

Chris Jericho just doesnt interest me at all. I like his mic work but to me him headlining Mania just doesnt work for me. He's an upper mid card in my eyes.

How about a 3 on 1. Taker vs Big Show, Kane and Khali?

 

[TCBT]

I wouldn't be too surprised if at next year's WrestleMania, Taker wrestled against a young guy like Sheamus or even Dolph Ziggler the way he's being booked now. But whenever he "hangs them up," I expect his last WrestleMania match to be a damned good one with a great build. Maybe Triple H? Maybe Cena? Or maybe even a one-night return of HBK or Vince McMahon?

I don't think next WrestleMania will be his last, so I don't expect a match close to the importance of a Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker match.

Also, a Triple Threat has been mentioned on this thread, but I don't see that working out. If Taker doesn't get involved in the decision of a Triple Threat Match, the credibility of the streak goes out the window. It does nothing for anyone's career and it stains the amazing streak no one has been able to break. I would expect, and much rather, see Taker lose a one-on-one at WM than not be involved in the decision.

Goldberg returning for one more match seems more and more unlikely as time goes on, even with all the rumors going around recently. And if he does return for a send-off, I highly doubt they'll book him to lose against The Undertaker. There's more in it if he wrestled someone else, and actually won.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

Agreed, the streak probably won't end next year...it will possibly never end. I was just throwing out a possibility of how it could end.

We all know that Taker's best days are behind him, and it won't be long before he hangs up the boots for good. A good send-off for him would be an ending to the streak...

I agree, if Taker could beat all of those other guys before, you're right. It should be someone at the top of their game at the time of his retirement/WM match...eg: (as much as I kind of hate to say it) Cena seems to be the best choice. Maybe Orton.

If (and this is a big "if") the WWE is competent enough to build Christian (and/or Jericho) up over the next year, we could see Christian (and/or Jericho) as serious competition for Big Evil and his streak. Could be cool as a singles-match, but the triple-threat is a cool idea too.

Why would any wrestling fan WANT the streak to end? I just don't get it. A good send-off would be ending the streak? I would say a good send off would be for Taker to win against whoever the biggest name in the company is, at that time. If it's Cena, he should beat Cena. If it's Orton, he should beat Orton. Etc., etc. I just don't get the "need" some of you have to end the streak. It wouldn't be good for Takers' legacy, nor would it be good for whoever beat him. Just imagine the heat anyone who pins Taker would take away from that? Face or heel, I don't think it would matter.

If Taker has two Mania's left in him, I would like to see him take on Jericho next year, and maybe Cena/Orton the year after (depending on who's the bigger name, and more than likely it will still be Cena). Taker needs to keep this streak going. It's his one REALLY big claim to fame. Everything else Taker has done, someone else has done as well. The Streak is the top achievement of his amazing career. To end it now would be a slap in the face. Also, let's not forget that HBK has lost twice to Taker at Mania, so having someone else beat Taker at Mania would be like a slap to Shawn's face as well.

Now, if Taker WANTS to drop a match to someone at Mania, and end the streak, I would be all for it. It's really up to him at this point. But I just can't see him wanting to lose at Mania. I could see his career ending at Summerslam maybe, losing there. But not at Mania. Not only do I NOT see it happening, I wouldn't want to see it happen. It would be the worst idea I could think of when it comes to ending the Undertaker's career.

 

[STINGER71]

Would love to see STING sign a legands contract and face Undertaker at Mania, like you said this next year HOF will be WCW themed,and no other wrestler is WCW then the man they call STING.

 

[SHAYAN_CENA_Y2J]

Just a quick note , Cena will never face Undertaker at WM especially if he remains face.

Don't you forget Austin , Rock , Bret Hart and even Hogan who never faced him at WM? Cena is gonna be one of them.He is the money maker and especially at WM , an event that millions of people around the world watch ( and many of them are not a wrestling fan and think Cena can't be beat ) , He always goes for title and rarely loses.(Up to now , never lost 1 on 1.)

The Ideal opponent to me is CM Punk , Because he is the greatest wrestler on the roster and he really deserves the honor.

 

[The Ace of Knaves]

Lets face facts. Undertaker will NEVER lose at Wrestlemania. This is his legacy. He is Mr Wrestlemania2 in my eyes.

I think John Cena would be the best choice. That match would be huge - the 2 biggest names in WWE. There would always be that doubt whether or not Taker could hold onto his streak. I'd have them both as babyfaces so it creates even more doubt.

Triple H has been done but this was 9 years ago (at the best WM ever imo). Be good to see them both face off as faces this time, again there might be doubt but I couldnt see Triple H going over, despite his obvious backstage powers.

Randy Orton could be interesting. They had a very good fued 4/5 years ago. A great match at WM21. He is the legend killer afterall!

Goldberg would depend on whether this was a one off or not. A one off wouldnt make sense, I was never a fan of Goldberg but have him put Taker over in 1 match would make him look stupid. They would need to build Goldberg up, maybe have him go on a huge undefeated streak and then challenge Taker. For this to work he would have to join WWE as an active competitor soon.

Sheamus is interesting. I've started to like him recently. I think he is improving every week. They could build this guy up as a monster heel and give him a shot. The more I think about it the more interested I am. He would need the belt though and a good few months as Champion for me to take him 'that' serious.

Chris Jericho just doesnt interest me at all. I like his mic work but to me him headlining Mania just doesnt work for me. He's an upper mid card in my eyes.

How about a 3 on 1. Taker vs Big Show, Kane and Khali?

Nope, the last time he was involved in handicap match at WM was at WM 19 against Big Show & A-Train, and I think we can all agree that was one of the worst Wrestlemania matches of all time. So, no to handicap match.

 

[The Ace of Knaves]

I wouldn't be too surprised if at next year's WrestleMania, Taker wrestled against a young guy like Sheamus or even Dolph Ziggler the way he's being booked now. But whenever he "hangs them up," I expect his last WrestleMania match to be a damned good one with a great build. Maybe Triple H? Maybe Cena? Or maybe even a one-night return of HBK or Vince McMahon?

I don't think next WrestleMania will be his last, so I don't expect a match close to the importance of a Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker match.

Also, a Triple Threat has been mentioned on this thread, but I don't see that working out. If Taker doesn't get involved in the decision of a Triple Threat Match, the credibility of the streak goes out the window. It does nothing for anyone's career and it stains the amazing streak no one has been able to break. I would expect, and much rather, see Taker lose a one-on-one at WM than not be involved in the decision.

Goldberg returning for one more match seems more and more unlikely as time goes on, even with all the rumors going around recently. And if he does return for a send-off, I highly doubt they'll book him to lose against The Undertaker. There's more in it if he wrestled someone else, and actually won.

No, I don't see him feuding with Sheamus or Ziggler at Wrestlemania. Whenever he tries to carry a non-main eventer at Wrestlemania it always turned out to be a horrible match. Just look at his matches with Giant Gonzales, King Kong Bundy, Big Boss Man, Big Show, A-Train, and Mark Henry. Enough is enough.

You're right about triple threat won't do any good if Taker doesn't get involved in the decision. Fortunately, he will undoubtedly win the match which will give him a direct involvement to the decision of the match if the match does happen.

 

[UFOcalling]

Originally Posted by nickb03
Why would any wrestling fan WANT the streak to end? I just don't get it. A good send-off would be ending the streak?

I think it would be cool to see Undertaker lose at Wrestlemania. His (kayfabe) dead body rolled into a casket, and carried off by his "druids". Then his character could finally "rest in peace". The wrestler who gets the job done will forever be able to say "I did what no one else could do". Quite a nice rub, eh?

Whether something like that were to happen at Wrestlemania, or another PPV is beside the point. Just my opinion, you don't have to agree.

I don't have a "need" for the streak to end, I just was throwing ideas out. It's ultimately not up to either of us, and I'm fine with that.

Originally Posted by nickb03
Now, if Taker WANTS to drop a match to someone at Mania, and end the streak, I would be all for it.

Wasn't it Undertaker himself who said that he wanted Randy Orton to beat him at WM21? I could be wrong, but I thought Mark Calaway himself said he thought Randy should have got the win. I think it was either WWE creative or Orton himself who nixed the idea. If I'm wrong, please let me know.

I agree, it should ultimately be Taker's decision of how he wants to retire, and whether or not he wants his streak to end. Like I already said, it's not up to either of us...so what's wrong with thinking about the possibility of how it might happen?

 

[President Evil]

Hmm, some people here say that Cena has never been beaten cleanly in the ring?? If you go through your dvd collection and watch Summerslam 2008, Batista beat Cena clean in the ring. No cheating no nothing.

Cena's record In Wrestlemania is 6 Wins - 1 Loss

Wrestlemania 20-won
Wrestlemania 21-won
Wrestlemania 22-won
Wrestlemania 23-won
Wrestlemania 24-lost
Wrestlemania 25-won
Wrestlemania 26-won

He's due for another loss. In my opinion its totally understandable and acceptable for Cena to lose against Taker at Mania. It wont be the end of the world, and it wont effect Cena's career. Hell look, he lost to Shaemus in TLC and that didnt make a scratch in his career so whats the problem losing to Taker at Mania?

 

[Scott88]

I have 3 ideas:

1-- Have the Undertaker take someone out and put him on the shelf (now or at Summerslam). Then have this opponent stay out until WM when he returns and his 1st match back is against the Streak. I am not quite sure who they could use here, but maybe someone surprising. One of the smaller guys maybe, (Rey, Bourne, Punk).

2-- The new possible tag-team, Jericho and Miz. Have them go on an amazing tear through the tag team ranks only to feud when they both vow to end the Streak. They are both top heels with GIANT egos and if the Streak does end imagine how much more heel the next night night would be, especially if it were the Miz!

3-- Sign a top TNA star to come in and win the Rumble and go after Taker's Streak. This would be huge and possiblities would be endless. Obviously a lot would have to happen for any of this to take place but imagine if Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, Eric Young, or even "The Icon" Sting came in and won the Rumble to take on The Steak!!

** I just thought of an off the wall idea: Brock Lesnar!

 

[Mighty NorCal]

If its his last WM, then Cena, obviously. The last big money match they have that hasn't been done before.

If not, then I have to go with either Sheamus, The Miz, Ted Dibiase, or Jack Swagger. Which ever of the four is built up to be the most dominant over the year, so will be made to look to have a chance.

Jericho is also a possibility, as they have had little to no interaction for their entire carreers, so again, simply something we havent seen before.

 

[Ruthless-RKO]

the only person left who is still there, at this point, i would have to say....Chris Jericho...every man backstage loves getting in the ring with jericho, he and taker haven't had much of feuds, this is my favourite pick of them all...

tbh, i dont think we'll ever see taker vs cena, wwe wouldn't allow cena to lose a singles match at wrestlemania lol, not even to taker...

 

[CobraVenom]

I am literally laughing out loud at the people saying that the WWE will never have Cena face the Undertaker because Cena will never lose. That's a good thing because I should be doing this:

Cena WILL lose if he faces Undertaker at Wrestlemania. Fact.

 

[Theo Mays]

Undertaker/Cena will happen at Wrestlemania. It is one of the few money makers left now that Batista/Cena is gone. These two really haven't faced off in their primes (yes Cena had a feud with Taker when he was a rapper, but that was it). I believe this match will happen at Undertaker's last Mania. Whether that be this year or down the road. If this isn't his last Mania then I have to agree with Norcs and he will face one of the young rising stars. I for one would like it to be Sheamus, as these two have had no interaction at all and it would be interesting to see how Sheamus works with someone like Taker.

 

[The Ace of Knaves]

The one thing I"ve learned in my 20+ years of watching wrestling: never underestimate Vince McMahon. Never. The buy rate alone for Cena/Undertaker will be astronomical.

The buyrate is astronomical, the balls for booking the match are abysmal.

Oh, and I hope we won't ever see Taker vs Sheamus at Wrestlemania. Taker already got six nobodies on his list (Gonzales, Bundy, Boss Man, Show, Train, and Henry). There's no need for another one.

And by all means, I don't think Undertaker vs Sheamus could eclipse the greatness of The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels TWICE. Let alone surpassing it. Taker needs a match where he could keep his momentum, that's why big names are needed.

 

[dialect]

i believe:

chris jericho @ wm 27... with a face turn for chris post-match... i truly believe that jericho/taker can put on a wrestling exhibition damn near close to taker/hbk 1&2. i know the wrestling face/heel landscape can change a lot over the next year, but i believe jericho has earned his face turn by arguably being the top heel on raw and smackdown for the better portion of the past year. after an intense match (which i salivate over), it could be as simple as taker and jericho giving each other mutual respect for a match well fought. jericho is not getting any younger, so i think a proper face push is in order...

john cena @ wm 28... this has to happen simply for the money... it is THE high profile match for the deadman to walk away from the business. if cena can lose to sheamus at tlc and not lose credibility, in 2 years time he's still going to be legit even if he lose a high-profile match.

the jericho match will have most (if not all) people presuming correctly that taker will win... but the cena match will even make the iwc wonder if vince will allow the legend to be outed by the current face of the company.

 

[kurt_angle_no1fan]

Just a quick note , Cena will never face Undertaker at WM especially if he remains face.

Don't you forget Austin , Rock , Bret Hart and even Hogan who never faced him at WM? Cena is gonna be one of them.He is the money maker and especially at WM , an event that millions of people around the world watch ( and many of them are not a wrestling fan and think Cena can't be beat ) , He always goes for title and rarely loses.(Up to now , never lost 1 on 1.)

The Ideal opponent to me is CM Punk , Because he is the greatest wrestler on the roster and he really deserves the honor.

John Cena vs Undertaker at Wrestlemania would be the biggest match WWE could do right now. Cena is at the top of his game and Taker is coming to the end - it has to be done and it will be done.

Taker never fought Hogan, Hart, Austin, Rock at WM...its only been over like the last 5 years WWE have really started to big up the streak. Hogan, Austin and Rock havent been around since then. As for your face vs face comment...Rock and Austin did it at WM17 both as faces. Hogan and Warrior did it at WM6 as faces. Bret and Shawn did it at WM12 as faces. Oh and guess what - Taker fought HBK TWICE as a face. These are 5 of the biggest matches in WWE history.

 

[The Ace of Knaves]

John Cena vs Undertaker at Wrestlemania would be the biggest match WWE could do right now. Cena is at the top of his game and Taker is coming to the end - it has to be done and it will be done.

Taker never fought Hogan, Hart, Austin, Rock at WM...its only been over like the last 5 years WWE have really started to big up the streak. Hogan, Austin and Rock havent been around since then. As for your face vs face comment...Rock and Austin did it at WM17 both as faces. Hogan and Warrior did it at WM6 as faces. Bret and Shawn did it at WM12 as faces. Oh and guess what - Taker fought HBK TWICE as a face. These are 5 of the biggest matches in WWE history.

Again and again, WWE doesn't have the balls to book Cena vs Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

 

[kurt_angle_no1fan]

If WWE can book Hogan vs Warrior, Rock vs Austin and Bret vs Shawn there sure as hell will do this match up one day.