*MERGED* Undertaker Retirement Discussion

[Chris Kennedy Himself]

No, he won't get a send off. He will put over Santino, job to Zack Ryder and at WM27 he will have have his streak broken in a retirement match against JTG.

In other words, Of course he will get a sendoff, he is the fucking Undertaker! All joking aside, he will get a sendoff either after WM27 or WM28 after loosing a retirement match and putting a younger guy over by ending the streak.

 

[KKarvox]

In some way shape or form, i think he will. Whether it is an actual sendoff like Michaels or Flair is where the question lies. I think they might do something far more over the top and crazy, maybe having some sort of Obituary or funeral type thing, and have him make a brief appearance, i.e. the lights go off, he stands in the ring for a moment, they go out again and he's gone, I see something to that effect happening. It would be quite odd to break his character to give him a major sendoff. Similar to why heels don't get send offs like HBK or Flair, they just quit and leave, because it would contradict character to have a nice sendoff.

So in short, yes he will have a sendoff, but i think it will be one to suit his character.

 

[Ruthless-RKO]

I don't think the streak should be broken!! It's just something I've always had going through my head, he's kept it soo long, why break it now!

Anyway on topic, He will get a quiet send off, WWE will probably not want him to come out of his character! also he may have words for the fans..I bet you WWE are planning his retirement NOW, because it's damn difficult, it could be a buried alive match where we never see him again, until he gets inducted in the HOF , or on his final speech, the druids could come out with a casket, he could lay in it and they take it away, so far I like that idea the best!! But as for Taker, anything could happen!

 

[I_Am_Electro_Boy]

I think he has to because at the end of the day he's The Undertaker . I think he will have a funeral sort of thing where he gets taken away in a casket. But it's WWE and it's Undertaker so who knows, I'm sure it will be very over the top though. I really don't want him to lose the streak, I would much him just retire after he becomes 20-0 saying enough is enough.

 

[DeathClutch]

Be realistic can you imagine Undertaker having a Ric Flair send off?
Realistically NO you can't, Ric Flairs suited his persona/character worked well. Shawn Michaels was done perfectly as well in his OWN way, he DIDN'T copy off of Ric Flair and nor will the Undertaker.
I would expect Undertakers retirement to be one of two ways, either he wins and rests in piece in the ring and the druids come out and take him away or two he gets beat/buried or whatever and then retires.
Undertaker will NEVER job at Wrestlemania, it's the only thing that is "real" in wrestling nowadays, I honestly think Undertaker will job on his way out in a buried alive type of match or concreate crypt so when he's "buried" that is it.

 

[brighamosity]

I would expect Undertakers retirement to be one of two ways, either he wins and rests in piece in the ring and the druids come out and take him away

Druids taking him away? That is an awesome idea! I love it! I don't particularly care for the Undertaker, but I would really mark out for him if they actually did something like that.

 

[Cookie14]

It's difficult to see how they could have him retire.
Buried alive? Done that.
Taken away in a casket? Done that too
Buried in concrete? He did that to Paul Bearer!
No matter what they do, unless he himself says goodbye to the fans, we will always be waiting, expecting him to return.

 

[MOExecution]

Alright, for anybody who is saying Undertaker Streak should be broken at WrestleMania I don't think it should be broken at all! Honesty, I have said it before and I'll say it again, IF SHAWN MICHAELS COULDN'T DO IT AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS NOBODY SHOULD BREAK THE STREAK! I think if anything they should have Undertaker somehow... Someway retire at Survivor Series where his career began.

Now as for if he will get a sendoff like Shawn Michaels or Ric Flair... I believe he will have a sendoff like Shawn Michaels. He will come out and say things like over the years he has left a path of destruction that cannot be matched, and he would like to thank those lost souls like Paul Bearer, Kane, and etc. for being the sacrifices to only create his legacy. I have came here to take out all evil... Blah Blah Blah... Basically it's his way of saying goodbye (while in character) then he says now I can rest in peace... He is taken away by druids or vanishes or something. You know? I think that is what he will get.

 

[Ferbian]

Undertaker most likely will get some kind of send-off. I really wouldn't be surprised by it, and if WWE really plans on making it so. Then they need to do it in a in-character kind of send-off where they actually focus on him disappearing rather than a goodbye speech. It need to be something that might seem forced or something.

It has been discussed a lot on this forum, of idea's how to end The Undertaker, and I still stand by the belief that it should happen at Wrestlemania, with Paul Bearer and the druids taking him away or something like that. It really would be one of the better endings for him. It would leave a bit of mystery, as well as it wouldn't break Undertaker's character.

Of course, that's only my opinion. I'm sure WWE will find some kind of way to break his character, or make American Bad Ass return just for the sake of letting him cut a retirement promo. Either way, I'm sure WWE will be able to follow through with it nicely, like they've done before.

 

[Djm]

I honestly think WWE is too afraid to end the streak. Maybe they're afraid to ask Undertaker, even though he's supposed to be all about "respect for the business". Maybe they're afraid of how The Universe will react, even though no one will ever "stop watching forever", anyway.

He'll get a sendoff, as he's one of the best WWE has ever had, but he I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't put anyone over.

In my world, John Cena would make him tap out to the STF at Wrestlemania 27 and end the streak.

 

[smfiscus1]

I think Taker will get a send off of sorts. It definitely will NOT be like Ric Flair. Mark has always been VERY professional about keeping in character, which is why he was so pissed about the wedding pictures leaking when he was supposed to be in a vegetative state. I think it will be one of those "I have nothing to prove, I've collected all the souls I need" or something like that kind of thing. Who knows? This recent thing between Kane and Taker could be a good way for Kane to beat Undertaker at the all of a sudden returning Survivor Series where Taker debuted. If that happens, I could see the Undertaker coming out and saying "Yes, Kane, it appears as though it is my time to step down and let you take over as the keeper of souls." Something to that effect anyway. It would be the best way to do it and I think it would really get the image of Kane losing to mid-carders out of fans' heads. He could take on an even darker role. I hate to say it, but unless Undertaker "mangles Kane's face" even worse in the Survivor Series match, Kane won't get his mask back. Although I would love to see a new half-mask look. That would be cool! But I digress... yes I think Undertaker will have a send off but I think it will be more of a passing of the torch thing then a "I'm retiring, see ya, bye." or "We love you, thanks for the entertainment" cry fest that Ric Flair's was. I don't think those fit well with who Undertaker is and who Mark is.

 

[Chris Kennedy Himself]

I honestly think WWE is too afraid to end the streak. Maybe they're afraid to ask Undertaker, even though he's supposed to be all about "respect for the business". Maybe they're afraid of how The Universe will react, even though no one will ever "stop watching forever", anyway.

He'll get a sendoff, as he's one of the best WWE has ever had, but he I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't put anyone over.

In my world, John Cena would make him tap out to the STF at Wrestlemania 27 and end the streak.

If Cena beats Undertakers streak, I am done with the WWE. Give that privilage to someone like CM Punk or Wade Barret, someone who would legitimately benefit from it.

 

[Djm]

Wow. That was fast.

If Cena beats Undertakers streak, I am done with the WWE. Give that privilage to someone like CM Punk or Wade Barret, someone who would legitimately benefit from it.

First of all:

Maybe they're afraid of how The Universe will react, even though no one will ever "stop watching forever", anyway.

Secondly, who wouldn't benefit from it? The whole "give the young guy the rub" argument doesn't work because nobody would buy into a young heel beating the Undertaker, anyway. And he'd eventually get his win back. If it's someone that's an actual main event level demigod that is on Mount Olympus with Undertaker and miles above the glass ceiling, it's actually believable.

And yes. STF Tapout.

 

[K-Mac]

If he does get a send-off, I think it should be at Survivor Series. Because he debuted at the PPV, and I think he should retire at the PPV.

 

[1_2_3 Kid]

I think you had it on the head when you said his character would not allow it. And I think most of us want him to get the greatest send off because of all he has done for us and the buisness, but its Taker man. He is a man of his word, just like HBK is and when he's gone, he will be gone. And UT would want to go out in the storyline. The storyline he has built up for over 20 years. And I'm fine with that.

Say he dissapears at a PPV and we get some explination on Raw as to what happend. Idk maybe somewhere along those lines. But Taker would be gone. And I don't think a sendoff like Flair got would be feesable for UT. Just because of who he is. The type of worker he is has shined through everytime. Basically he is the Sting of WWE. Never switch sided, never turned his back. And I will always respect Taker. He scared the shit outta me when I was a kid and he has always been the most intimidating figure in wrestling. And a lot would agree.

But how I see it is through the casket. This storyline with Kane is going to be headed on for a little while and I'm sure well see the casket again. I just hope he does make it to WM for a 20th apperance. Because if he wants to do it ppl, if he wants to do it he will. I love Taker and would love to see him go 20 and 0 but the guy is banged up. He basically always is and I wouldn't want him to risk it if he didn't think he could do it. Now he's fine, but were talking 2 more years here.

He will get something though. He has to get something and it will be a good one. I know it. That's how UT would want to go out. Still leaving you in suspense and entertained, because that's The type of dedicated preformer he is. Truly one of the G.O.A.T.S. of our generation ... easy.

 

[coledogripper]

This is how I see it... I think Taker will go 20-0 at Wrestlemania and then at Survivor Series of 2012, he loses to Ted DiBiase in whatever match they decide. Why do I see Ted ending his career?? It would only be fitting for Ted Sr. to introduce Taker at Survivor Series and for Ted Jr. to end it at Survivor Series.

 

[miedzinski12]

I have been a fan of the undertaker since he debuted, it has been a long road for the man. I would "love" to see him break character and address the "universe" but I doubt that will happen. I see him appearing and disappearing in the ring with a couple of bell tolls and smoke everywhere but other than that I think whatever WWE does, it will be done with signature Undertaker style.

I can only hope the fans will leave well enough alone when he does decide to hang up the boots once and for all. I've respected his career and at this point he is the only reason I still watch WWE, so I think once he's done I'm done.

 

[Spaceman Spif]

I can see Undertaker's final match being at Wrestlemania, he'll win of course keeping the streak intact, then he'll simply leave. Having the druids and Paul bearer come out and take him away seems to be a popular idea, but I do not see Taker even wanting that. He came in mysterious, a enigma and he'll leave like that I believe. He'll win at WM, then quietly fade away, no speech, no nothing, just leaving us all to wonder 'what happened to Taker?' There will be no real closure like with Michaels, no chance to say goodbye, he'll just fade away, always remaining in our memories, always leaving us wondering.

 

[Gansher]

This whole Undertaker losing the streak thing is really a very sensitive subject. Imagine this, if someone does beat Undertaker at WrestleMania, they wouldn't have just beaten Undertaker; they would have gained immortality. And in all honesty, I just don't see Undertaker losing now that HBK couldn't do it...TWICE! Add the fact that if someone does beat him, it would only throw too much hype on him. Yes, I believe this could actually happen. There is only so much hype any one guy can take. As far as Taker tapping out to the STF, I don't see it happening. If Cena has to be the guy to do it, do it by pinfall. Taker losing at Mania is almost impossible, and as far as tapping out to lose said streak goes, it's even more than impossible. I don't think Undertaker ever tapped out while in the DeadMan character anyways though he did tap once I think as the biker gimmick.

 

[goodlay]

He will, but it won't be the traditional HBK like send-off. Undertaker is only one of two remaining "larger than life" characters, with Kane being the other. I really feel like the only way for Taker to go, is to either "die", or have the lights go off and he's gone forever.

The lazy way would to just have Kane and Taker face off and then they both are gone forever. But, that would be kind of lame. I feel like Taker will probably leave at WM in the near future. After the match, his druids could come down to the ring, saying his time has come or something. Cool special effects, lightning or something, lights flash, and Taker is gone.

 

[sTyLnK]

I can't imagine why they wouldn't. Probably what will happen is they will have a special night honoring him like they did with Flair. He'll break character and acknowledge everyone and it'll be a great night. At least I hope that's what happens.

 

[Auxlz]

Undertaker will get some kind of send off, but not like HBKs or Flairs. That would not fit with his character at all. Like some have said I see there being some thing that involve the druids taking him away and thats the last we see of him or something.

Its not only the WWE who would not want to break Undertakers character with a Flair type sendoff but its also Mark himself. He is so serious about his role in WWE and how his character is, Hes wrestled matches after being burt by his pyro just because he didn't want to make the fans miss out on the match, and because he didn't want to ruins his character by not fighting because of some burns. He was also said to be pissed when the wedding pics got out because of his coma storyline thing.

But in some way he will get a send off and I can see it being some kind of funeral thing where he appears and is carried away by the druids. Maybe even have Understand appear in the ring, lay down in a coffin and have the druids carry him away in that.

As for the steak ending, I don't see that ever happening. There really is no one in WWE who u can have beat Understand at WM and it seem realistic after the people he has beat in the past. Also its so hard to pick anyone to beat Undertaker at WM because of how huge of a push that is. There really is no need to give that to someone like Orton or Cena because they are already so high up it would be kindda a waste. But besides them two I don't see anyone else even being considered. The problem with picking someone to beat Understand and end the streak is the fact that what if you give it to someone newer and then they leave WWE for movies of MMA or something. You have now wasted something being built up for like 20+ years on someone who left.

 

[shankit231]

It's pretty much obvious that his career is done when he loses at wrestlemania cause thats the main thing that has kept his career going in the WWE. Will he get a send off i dont really know if he sticks with his character he will just dissappear, but who knows he just might go back to himself and how he was when he was the american badass and come out in a motorcycle, who knows, but with his send off he should get a whole fricken episode of raw dedicated to him.

 

[randyorko3589]

I could see Undertaker's sendoff happening one of two ways.
1. He says before a PPV that if he loses at the PPV the Undertaker will be dead. He loses the match then the next night on Raw he comes out not in character just as himself and says something like since the Undertaker character is dead I think it's time for me to hang it up to.....this is where he says his goodbyes and everything.

2. The druids roll a casket to the ring with him in it and then they show a pretape of him on the tron as if he is looking down on himself and then he starts talking and recalling everything he has done in his career and eventually says he's done.

 

[The Best At What I Do]

I'm sorry but that's just a dumb question. The Undertaker is the last real legend left in the business. For him not to have a sendoff of spectacular proportions would just be idiotic on WWE's part. He has done way too much for their company for him not to have an entire RAW (maybe even SmackDown! since that's his show) dedicated to him. I am conflicted however because I'm sure it'll be so amazing that I can't wait to see it yet I do not ever want the Deadman to retire.