*MERGED* Undertaker Retirement Discussion

[future admin]

what a joke poll, haha, it's not going to be any of them,
how does John Morrison get on this poll and not someone like TRIPLE H I cant see it being Sting, nor Goldberg, Swagger is a joke, Cena is the only one with half a chance of retiring him. His last match will obviously be at mania, and I think it will be in three years time, he will be 20-1. I think it will be against triple h, he can do it for shawn. but then again, it could be somebody noonee has ever heard of

 

[Criss]

Ok so we know Taker is going to retire soon. So how would you retire The UnderTaker?

Lose at WM. Win 20-0. Make a Speech. Just leave.

Personally I want him to make an announcement that his last match would be WM 28 for 20-0. Then after that just be gone. I don't see him making a farewell speech like HBK because he is mysterious and all.

So how would you do it?

 

[GoRe316]

I would retire undertaker in a buried alive match. His opponent should be kane. I think that would be a good way to retire him.

 

[j.beaner]

id like to see him with a credible win at 'mania 28. making him 20-0. Then Paul Bearer and Kane come out and Say "its time to return home" then the lights will go out. and they will have all appeared to vanish. I think he will have no doubt left the way he came in. Surrounded in mystery. And since he hasnt actually said hes retiring he could then set up for a "one time only dream match" in coming future with some of the new stars he hasnt faced.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

First of all, his streak should never be broken. But that doesn't mean he can't retire at Mania. I would like for him to say that a certain Mania (28) is going to be his last. He needs a big opponent. I don't want to hear any shit about him putting over some young guy. He has done that before, it isn't needed here. This angle should be about TAKER, not some young guy who some of you think "needs the rub."

He should have a credible opponent, like Orton or HHH. Either one of those guys would be fine with being the 20th loss. Taker leaves with the druids, never to be seen again. Sounds good to me.

 

[Ferbian]

I would probably do the following:

Undertaker goes 20-0 at Wrestlemania (cause why in the world stop any sooner or later than that? he's not gonna make it to 25-0 obviously), the entrance music and such hits.. Paul Bearer arrives at the entrance ramp (could do without him really) and surrounded by druids, only the druids walks down to ringside, surrounds it, perhaps bringing a coffin with them.

Gong hits, light goes out, (here's the queue for Undertaker to slip into the coffin.. or just leave) and gong hits again, lights on again, and the ring is cleared, no explanation needed, no need to say "owh there goes Undertaker.. gone.. finito.. nothing" and I must honestly admit I don't see fit that he comes out next Smackdown or next RAW and cuts a goodbye promo or anything, wouldn't see it fitting in his deadman character, only time it would ever seem appropriate for Undertaker to cut any kind of promo would've been while he was doing his American bad ass gimmick, and we're not gonna have that one return for 1 night only so he can cut a damn goodbye promo.

 

[Sasori]

I wouldn't retire him at Wrestlemania, I'd do it at Survivor Series.

It's where it all started, and it's where it all should rest in peace (pun totally intended).

Now as far as how I'd do it, I would set 'Taker up in feud, with a young up and comer. Sort of like Orton vs. 'Taker from 2004 or 2005, what ever the damn year was. I'd begin it by having for example Sheamus, coming out and saying he is a true cornerstone in the WWE and not guys like Undertaker. This would lead Teddy Long or who ever the guest host is to come out and announce Sheamus will take on the Undertaker in the main event. This is where Sheamus loses to 'Taker, and brutally beats the shit out of him when he's doing his pose. The feud can go on from there, and than at Survivor Series 'Taker will vow if he loses the match he will R.I.P. And this is where I'd give Sheamus a clean but earned win over 'Taker.

And that is how I'd retire Undertaker.

 

[Merwin]

I love This Thread idea anyway i Would Do a story Line Where another Superstar Never Lost at Any for a year or a Half Year Then make Him Face Taker Streak Vs streak Taker is about to Win Then lights Go out and Then back on With Every one Layed Out The Lights Go out and Back on With a returning Superstar and He attacks Taker Which Makes Taker Win and He Retires Next Day Saying he wants The streak Unbroken and hes Getting Really Okd so He finally Retires

 

[JBK2008]

A Buried Alive Match does sound good, but he's been buried at least twice now, so that won't work. Have him pin someone at Wrestle Mania 27 and then take out John Cena at Wrestle Mania 28 and walk out. 20 and 0 sounds pretty good and "The Streak" really is his most credible asset. Few title reigns, but he's had some great matches on the grandest stage of them all.

 

[CyberPunk]

For me...it should be against Kane at WM 28.....not only will this be right for Undertaker...but Kane also (I consider him to most underrated superstar)...Something like last time they feud and at wrestlemania, it's time to go back home............

 

[Rhonda Rousey's Sports Bra]

It all depends on if Calloway wants to break kayfabe or not. He has almost never broken character throughout his entire career so I don't know if he would for his retirement.

If he wanted to break character I think that he would retire at Wrestlemania after losing to some newer wrestler, it would give the other guy the biggest rub ever having defeated Undertaker at Wrestlemania. I think that Taker might go this route because he loves the business and would want whats best for the business, I have read that he wanted Randy Orton to break the streak a few years back but Randy didn't feel he was big enough to do it, so it never happened.

If Taker doesn't want to break his character I think he will be buried alive at Survivor Series. I think a newer wrestler would also be the person to retire himthis way because he loves the business and would want to put someone over since he would be gone.

Either way I see Taker putting someone over for life when he retires. How long did Jericho brang after he beat Rock and Austin? Just imagine how much someone would brag after they retired the Undertaker.

 

[nish2231995]

I don;t know what's going to happen at wm 27 but taker will win regardless of opponent. At wm 28 we WILL see undertaker's last wm match, and (quietly confident) his last match ever. For me vince will set up a taker vs vince mcmahon where anything goes for vince and if taker wins he must retire.

Of course people will be there on vince's behalf like drew and a new umaga character

 

[moore_fan]

John Cena because of all the wrestlers, i think he is the will likely to stay with WWE for a long time. Look at how WWE push him up to the top, gave him shot in music and gave him leading roles in movies.

I think the reason why Undertaker was chosen to end Shawn Michaels 's career is because he is the most senior wrestler in WWE, at least as senior as Shawn Michaels, so he was chosen.

I chose cena because those are the choices.

Actually I hope that Edge or Chris Jericho or Triple H be the one because they are now the most senior in the roster.

 

[moore_fan]

It all depends on if Calloway wants to break kayfabe or not. He has almost never broken character throughout his entire career so I don't know if he would for his retirement.

If he wanted to break character I think that he would retire at Wrestlemania after losing to some newer wrestler, it would give the other guy the biggest rub ever having defeated Undertaker at Wrestlemania. I think that Taker might go this route because he loves the business and would want whats best for the business, I have read that he wanted Randy Orton to break the streak a few years back but Randy didn't feel he was big enough to do it, so it never happened.

If Taker doesn't want to break his character I think he will be buried alive at Survivor Series. I think a newer wrestler would also be the person to retire himthis way because he loves the business and would want to put someone over since he would be gone.

Either way I see Taker putting someone over for life when he retires. How long did Jericho brang after he beat Rock and Austin? Just imagine how much someone would brag after they retired the Undertaker.

hmmmmmm
Unless Undertaker is a booker, if not he will have no said in how he will end his streak. I believe Vince Mcmahon will have the final said. Just look at the montreal screw job.

 

[AjStyles]

This talk about taker retiring, we all know that probably won't happen for a couple of years, so why is it important now, but I see people are concerned for the streak, which in my opinion, should remain unbeaten, this is Taker's legacy, his contribution to the company, and basically his legacy, so why disrespect all that with messing with the streak

 

[Rhonda Rousey's Sports Bra]

hmmmmmm
Unless Undertaker is a booker, if not he will have no say in how he will end his streak. I believe Vince Mcmahon will have the final say. Just look at the montreal screw job.

Fixed it for you.

But seriously, do you really think that Taker doesn't have creative control of his character? Undertaker is the most senior member of the WWE, I'm pretty sure that he has some say in what he does.

As for Montreal, I don't think that Undertaker is going to TNA so that arguement is out the window.

 

[PedigreeTHE619Chokeslam]

I think his last opponent will be John Cena at WrestleMania 28. I think the Undertaker will retire 20-0. Nothing else will sound right. Ending the Streak 19-1 will just be horrid.

 

[AjStyles]

This is my first thread since joining, so sorry if it's not good, okay
So for the past few weeks I've been wondering, since Undertaker retired Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania, what will happen to him, will he retire peacefully without wrestling another match or will he lose in like a retirement match, comments?

 

[Ferbian]

What in the world have you been smoking? Undertaker didn't retire, he usually takes off some time from in-ring action to heal injuries and simply spend time with his family after Wrestlemania, he'll be back around Summerslam most likely like last year.

Undertaker will return for yet another year of domination on Smackdown, or RAW, Smackdown looks like the most promising choice, and will eventually retire at Wrestlemania (at least that's what I think, some argue Survivor Series, I'm gonna stick to Wrestlemania) after reaching a undefeated streak of 20-0, so that would leave him wrestling for at least two years, no need to continue there after, so I believe he will just, quite simply, be gone, return for his Hall of Fame induction most likely, or a mysterious angle where he pops out, chokeslams one guy and is gone.. although I believe the Hall of Fame choice is the correct way to go.

 

[Widdows]

Undertaker did not retire at Wrestlemania. It was Shawn Michaels who retired. I think when he comes back there should be some good feuds with younger talent. I have a feeling that he'll do what he did at Summerslam 2009 and just return and demand a championship shot at the next PPV [Jack Swagger v Undertaker anyone?]. I'm curious to see if he gets drafted to Raw aswell, as I think this may be his last year and that would really boost ratings.

 

[Judah's Lion]

seems highly likely that Undertaker will go 20-0 at Mania and as such, we can expect to see him for about 2 more years. between now and then...?

doubt he'll have any serious title runs, but i'd love to see him be a contender. maybe feud with Swagger, Orton, Edge and Jericho for the Smackdown title as they're all in the picture.

a feud with Sheamus and Triple H on Raw would be pretty sweet maybe. maybe even feud with Kofi Kingston, not because either are heel, but just because it's the Undertaker and he can do whatever he wants.

or feud with Cena and Batista. that could have some pretty cool implications, maybe even a match with Cena at the next Mania. Cena would seem like a legit threat to the streak, but he needs to take a pinfall loss at Mania and show to the world that yes, even Superman has kryptonite.

i see his final Mania appearance, the one for 20-0 against possibly Big Show (they've never gone one-on-one at Mania), McMahon (could reignite their feud of some years ago and go one-on-one at Mania) or maybe even bring back Mick Foley. that'd be a sweet high note to go on. make it Hell in a Cell for the streak. just a few thoughts...

 

[XgringolocoX]

Sorry about that, it was a typo my bad, now , I was asking what do you see happening not only in the near future but also a year or two from now, it could be feuds, matches, championships, injuries and whatnot

LOL! Ummm...pssst...if he stays in the WWE that's what it's all about. That's like saying "If Undertaker comes back will we see him on TV?" What the fuck else do you expect him to do? Fly around the arenas picking up fans and dropping them to thier death? I"m really confused by your thread.

 

[Kaneandable]

I'd quite like to see hime take on a protégé, although no-one who's around now springs to mind who could do the job. Someting a bit like the Sith, Undertaker as the Emperor and his protégé as Darth Maul if that makes sense.
I'd also like to see him turn heel in a major way and come up against a big face. It's the only way I could watch the next Wrestlemania with even the slightest thought in my mind that he could lose, even though he obviously wouldn't... would he?... or maybe he would... although he obviously wouldn't.

 

[NoDamnMercy]

The streat shouldnt end. Thats all I have to say about that. I dont care who he goes up against, it just shouldnt end.

Now as far as Taker retiring, I like the idea of him not having a fairwell speech. Lose an awesome match, have the druids come out and take him away. It could be in a casket, or Taker say his job is finished and the lights go out and we never see him again. The match needs to be epic, but I don't think it needs to be a gimmick match. After his final win at WM would be fine with me, or after a great match at the next PPV. Doesnt matter as long as its done correctly.

 

[leemurf]

im not sure if this was done before if it has sorry

i was reading a thread about hbk's send off and if it was a proper send-off and it got me thinking, Undertaker doesn't have much left, he has 1 or 2 years tops so however he retires (loeses a career ending match, loses at WM, ect.) will he get a send-off. Nearly everyone thinks he deserves one but it would be a bit difficult due to his character. Look at ric flair when he retired......kinda, he got a massive send off and everyone from wwe came out and even some legends, 2 years later hbk got a different send-off he came out and then taker came out and gave a nod of respect then hbk said farewell and hhh came out with shawn. now however taker ends it do you think he'll get a send-off.
i see him getting a hbk like send-off were taker comes out and says his goodbyes like shawn did and then leave, i dont see him getting a ric flair send-off where everyone comes out and thanks undertaker even though i'd love to see mark break character and for that to happen.
anyway do you think he'll get a send-off or not due to his character
and if he does what kind should he get, a hbk or flair style or even something different?