Should The Undertaker chase more titles?

[Carpathian Florist]

It seems obvious that Undertaker's career is winding now. I was looking at the titles he had accumulated over the years and noticed the only 2 he hasn't held (that are still active) are the United States title and the Intercontinental title.
I think by trying to get these titles added to his list of accomplishments in an attempt to make it as complete as possible it could cement his legacy further, not that it needs it really but it could provide for a few interesting feuds and it's a way to involve 'Taker with midcard talent without it looking obvious he's just there to give them the rub. I imagine there is a lot the younger talent could learn just by being in the ring with him and it could make them look like legitimate contenders in the main event with a well scripted win for them regaining the title.

Any thoughts?

 

[MachoMadness8894]

During my read of that I was thinking "No they wouldn't waste time with that" But now I see a very win-win situation in that

1) Undertaker digs a bit more into his legacy
2) He could make young stars look really good while winning.
3) PLUS He could show them more than they would get by facing other mid-carders every week
4) I've heard Vince wants to combine US & IC titles to make 1 mid card title, maybe Undertaker could be the transitional champ for that to happen, maybe he wins both at SummerSlam in a winner take all Triple Threat. then drop them at the next PPV and break until Royal Rumble

 

[HiddenInPlainView]

Personally i think that The Undertaker should only wrestle one more match. Wrestlemania 28, he either ends it with a loss to end the streak or he gets it to 20-0 and retires on top. I would rather se the man be able to walk in ten years than go after two mid card titles

 

[worldchamp101]

I think he should go after the IC and/or the US championships. By winning them he adds another championship to his list of achievements and at the same time help elevate the younger talent. It is like killing two birds with one stone. Plus if he did win the IC title, he will also win both the Triple Crown and Grand Slam Championships (winning these two may not matter to others but I would like to see this happen).

 

[kaoscage]

I can see taker going to 20-0 with that last win being a match where he wins either the IC or US title. Maybe he will get one prior to WM and then win the other at WM and retire. A few weeks later WWE can unite the titles and start a gauntlet for the new unified title.

 

[Aaronliveshere]

A quote I head from Kurt Angle, near the end of his WWE run, There are 2 types of stars. Ones who need the belt and ones who don't. HHH, Undertaker, Cena, Orton, or Edge if any of them we fighting for a mid-card or World Title, don't you BELIEVE they could/would win it 9.5 times out of 10? It does more for guys like Wade Barrett, Kofi, Sheamus, Bryan, or ANYONE you want to make a tag-team to carry around a belt to show they are "legitimate"

 

[LFC till i die]

No because i don't think Taker is fit enough physically to become US or Intercontinental Champion and then have to wrestle every week and every PPV to defend the title. Personally i think we will see Taker wrestle at SummerSlam this year and at Wrestlemania next year and thats it.

IMO the US and IC titles are for the midcarders and the WWE and WHC are for the top talent so if Undertaker was to become champion again (which i think he won't) i would want him to become a world champion.

 

[Nate DaMac]

No. He's a World Title contender and anything else is below him. The only other title I could see him winning would be the Tag Titles, but the Intercontinental Title is way to low on the food chain. If anything, it seems everything is based around his streak right now.

After seeing him spend the majority of his career in the main event, chasing after a mid card title would just look silly.

 

[H33LTurn]

Taker really has nothing to gain from it, and chasing/winning a title means he would have to work a full schedule, which I dont think his body can handle anymore. The IC and US titles are better handled by the guys in those respective divisions and a main eventer going into that divison would mean someone whos already had their shot taking up time from guys who could really use a championship push. Taker's already got that program with Triple H going on, which should culminate to Taker's final match at Wrestlemania. The reason all this works is because the midcarders are built up in the IC and US title divisions while big feuds like The Rock/Cena and Triple H/Taker carry the company over to the next Wrestlemania so that after that night those midcarders who were built up now have the ability to participate in a main event and WWE no longer needs those legends to carry their shows.

 

[berlinbrawler]

I don't think any title, whether he already held it or not, could further cement the Undertaker's legacy.
He already didn't need the last couple of World title runs he had. He transcended the need for titles long ago. Few wrestlers ever reach that plane. Besides, a midcard title would feel like a definite step backwards for Taker. He's above all that.

 

[Karaoke Superstar]

It seems obvious that Undertaker's career is winding now. I was looking at the titles he had accumulated over the years and noticed the only 2 he hasn't held (that are still active) are the United States title and the Intercontinental title.
I think by trying to get these titles added to his list of accomplishments in an attempt to make it as complete as possible it could cement his legacy further, not that it needs it really but it could provide for a few interesting feuds and it's a way to involve 'Taker with midcard talent without it looking obvious he's just there to give them the rub. I imagine there is a lot the younger talent could learn just by being in the ring with him and it could make them look like legitimate contenders in the main event with a well scripted win for them regaining the title.

Any thoughts?

Gotta disagree with this, there's no way Taker should be chasing titles at this point. He's too banged up to go week to week, and I doubt we'll even see him till next Wrestlemania season. His legacy needs nothing, he will go down as one of the best ever even if the Streak were to end next year. And as far as the mid-card goes, they're in good shape on their own.

 

[Yesiamaduck]

Only if it's to put over a younger talent, he does not need anymore title reigns, I wouldn't mind The Undertaker going after a belt *say WHC* when Del Rio is holding it... as long as Del Rio retains.

 

[Carpathian Florist]

Only if it's to put over a younger talent, he does not need anymore title reigns, I wouldn't mind The Undertaker going after a belt *say WHC* when Del Rio is holding it... as long as Del Rio retains.

Yeah that was my thinking at the time, I realise he doesn't need anymore title reigns but storyline-wise adding those unattained titles to his legacy could be the reason behind helping put over the younger talent. Jericho is a fine example of an established star putting over the new talent, I haven't seen enough of WWE during Shawn Michael's last run to know if this is true or not but quite a few times I've seen people mention him putting over the younger talent too. With a legend as big as Undertaker I think it would be nice for him to work with some younger guys before he finally departs. He's at that point where it isn't going to damage his character at all.

 

[Iversen]

Taker doesn't need titles but it's not actually a horrible idea as if Taker wins the titles he also eventually has to lose them to someone and thats a pretty big rub for a young guy. Although I really can't see Taker wrestling a full schedule. I think between now and next Mania we'll maybe see him at Summerslam and possibly another PPV but I'd be surprised if we saw him more than that.

 

[deadtaker]

What does it add to Undertaker to win a mid card title that has lost all meaning in the WWE. Titles are used to get guys over not to just add to a persons legacy. It means more to Shawn Micheals winning each Championship because he actually built himself up througheach category. Having the Undertaker win the Championship would be like having Hulk Hogan come in and win it to add to his Championship collection. It adds nothing to his legacy. His is in the Main title picture and going for the lower titles doesn't help anything. Thats like Derek Jeter saying I have won everything at the Major League level I want to win a AAA Championship. What oes it prove?

We see it as a downgade for Sheamus to be United States Champion after being a 2 time Heavyweight Champion. If a guy is losing ground and needs a push back to relevance then it works. For the Undertaker it will be just a play thing and just something to add to his collection. It is also a Heel thing to do it that way and at this point you don't need him as a heelhe is way too over.

 

[blackmetalbuick]

Too late now. While they were deciding to maintain his WM streak and giving him such a huge legacy, they should have let him get his hands on the titles that he hadn't held yet. Now it just really wouldn't make sense. Despite I agree with the fact that it could held elevate the younger guys, make the mid-card relevant again, and even provide a platform for unifying the US and IC if they still want to go that route, it's just too late. Undertaker doesn't need to benefit from it, let some young guy unify the two belts and start their own legacy.

 

[Mac Attack]

NO,

A title reign means that you are a champion and you defend your championsip. Becoming a champion guarentees you three matches. The match you win, the match you defend your title in and the rematch. Undertaker is in no way able to do this with his current health as it is. He wrestled I think a grand total of 8 matches since Wrestlemania 26 (yes Mania 26). In no way can he be chasing titles because his healthwould deterioate fast. Put him in feuds at the big PPVs and at the most do what they did with his feud with Triple H and have it just be speaking promos. I think his time for titles may be over, sadly Taker may be just a Mania attraction now.

 

[y2straightedge]

The Undertaker should definitely go after the Intercontinental and or United States championships. With the Intercontinental champion being Wade Barrett and since Barrett did in fact, help bury the Undertaker, it sets that up.

Plus, Sheamus and Undertaker can feud perfectly. Both have the size and both would probably put out a great match. I don't know how exactly you could set it up but it would be perfect matches, if you ask me.

So yes, the Undertaker should go after the Intercontinental and United States championships. This never hurt Chris Jericho or Rey Mysterio doing it and this definitely would give some of the midcard champs a rub. He doesn't need to have a lengthy run with the titles, maybe for a month to teach the young guys some more, add to his legacy and have a great feud.

 

[Mac Attack]

Originally Posted by y2straightedge
The Undertaker should definitely go after the Intercontinental and or United States championships.

No this isn't smart, the midcard titles are for the midcard. Undertaker may be the biggest main eventer there is right now so no way does he need for this to happen. If he is even to be considered for a Title, then it needs to be a World Title. It makes absolutely no sense for him in the midcard hunt when clearly the midcard champs aren't yet ready for the Main Event. If you want him to give pushes to younger stars make the young stars in go for the World Titles.

With the Intercontinental champion being Wade Barrett and since Barrett did in fact, help bury the Undertaker, it sets that up.

Yes the feud line is here but the match itself should never happen, especially considering Undertaker is out of action for a bit. Barett cannot carry a match yet, that is fact. Undertaker can't carry a match anymore that is also fact. So for that reason it just doesn't work. Just because you could have a feud doesn't mean it is necessary. Who is of higer importance in this scenario IC champion Undertaker or possibly, WHC Alberto Del Rio (I feel Extreme Rules he will win). Clearly it would be Taker and so this just wouldn't make sense.

Plus, Sheamus and Undertaker can feud perfectly. Both have the size and both would probably put out a great match. I don't know how exactly you could set it up but it would be perfect matches, if you ask me.

But why? Have them in the main event no need for the feud to be over the United States Title. I don't think their matches would be perfect either, they wopuld be good but far from perfect. Taker needs someone who can still make him look good, not the other way around.

So yes, the Undertaker should go after the Intercontinental and United States championships. This never hurt Chris Jericho or Rey Mysterio doing it and this definitely would give some of the midcard champs a rub.

They had them because they still could have them. If you are inferring the feud they had over it you realize as soon as it ended both went back to ME. But to disagree with you Undertaker doesn't have the stamina these days to put on all these matches. So he needs to be not chasing any titles.

He doesn't need to have a lengthy run with the titles, maybe for a month to teach the young guys some more, add to his legacy and have a great feud.

But title runs mean he will be in matches and he can't do this. I think the ONLY way he chases a title is if it is in the tag divison with a team mate that can do the majority of the work. I think if he doesn't do much it could work. Otherwise keep him away from titles. Like i said a title reign guarentees 99% of the time three matches. The initial title victry the defense and the rematch and sadly he just can't do that.

 

[xcoN]

No, he has nothing more to prove and to be honest I don't even think he wants another title reign. His time is almost up and he's put talent over before which he could continue to do if he chooses to wrestle. Not getting my hopes up since his shoulder is beat up for life. As a huge 'taker fan and my favorite wrestler I wouldn't want him to win another WHC or win another R.R. match. He can wrestle, and whether he wins or loses he can put superstars over.

 

[Reddog1146]

I do want undertaker to win the intercontinental title because then that would make him a triple crown champion and add more to his career. plus, with the phenom of WWE holding that belt, that will restore some prestige to the belt don't you think? It is a win-win situation in my view.

 

[Rinstone]

You don't put the top draw of your top show in the IC belt. That is just about the dumbest thing I have ever heard.
An IC run would help his legacy, really?
Becuase when I think of Ric Flair I think of the 60 minute matches with Ricky Steamboat, winning the title at Starcade from Harley Race, the Royal Rumble win, and the 16 world title reigns.
I don't think of winning the IC belt and fueding with Carlito or even winning the US belt in WCW and fueding with Konan.
It was below Flair's legacy but he hung on in the ring too long and it is WAY below Taker.

His legacy! His legacy is 19-0, Hell and a Cell with Shawn, the Ministy of Darkness, and 20 straight years in the main event.
But an IC title run will help that, yeah, good idea....

 

[xcoN]

I agree, the Undertaker should not win the I.C. title. It would defeat the purpose of trying to get new talent over. Wade has it now which I sorta enjoy because Kofi didn't need it again. Undertaker can put people over without the title and as of now he's in no shape to wrestle or get another title. I.C. title sadly means nothing nowadays. Back in the day people gunned after the I.C. title before the WWE one just because it meant something, had credibility and prestige. Those who won the I.C. title meant they had potential to be WWE champion. Undertaker won smaller titles back in 2001 and 2002 but he was more active then and wasn't main event at the time. Tag titles, WCW tag titles, hardcore title and then the undisputed title. Ziggler put some prestige back in the I.C. title and Bryan put some back in the U.S. title. Sheamus could help I guess and Wade could help the I.C. belt IF WWE would just let him win a damn match on his own.

 

[The 1-2-3 Killam]

He really doesn't need it. There have been other titles that have come and gone during his time as a WWE Superstar, and there hasn't been a need to bring back the European title to make his career more "complete". Also, if he can't wrestle more than once or twice a year, he REALLY doesn't need to be anywhere near a championship. No disrespect to one of wrestling's greatest veterans, but at this stage in his career, it's probably best for everyone involved if he sticks to WrestleMania appearances and momentous occasions.

 

[Mexican Mark Henry]

No way, Undertaker doesn't NEED a belt to stay relevant. He already has the streak, which is greater than all of HHH's Championships combined.

Besides, isn't Undertaker getting old and injury prone? How many injuries did he get in 2010? Like 5? It would be risky to put the belt on him.

Put the belt on someone who needs it to get over or needs it to stay relevant, like Alberto Del Rio or Wade Barrett.