Who will The UNDERTAKER put over when he retires?

[ORTON_RULEZ]

I personally believe it should be Kane in a super-monster heel role, But Glen Jacobs clearly doesn't want it or we would have seen the mask and the big red machine return by now!

So here is the question again - Who should get the final defeat of The Deadman?

It would have to be a heel and i think it will be Edge unfortunately, as i would've loved it too have been none other than " The Legend Killer" and the return of Randy Orton as the heel he plays best.

All theories, opinions and dream situations welcome.


Thank you for your time.

 

[1_2_3 Kid]

I personally believe it should be Kane in a super-monster heel role, But Glen Jacobs clearly doesn't want it or we would have seen the mask and the big red machine return by now!

So here is the question again - Who should get the final defeat of The Deadman?

It would have to be a heel and i think it will be Edge unfortunately, as i would've loved it too have been none other than " The Legend Killer" and the return of Randy Orton as the heel he plays best.

All theories, opinions and dream situations welcome.


Thank you for your time.

Lol @ the mask...fpalm, not that crap again...

Gotta disagree with the Kane theroy. He really does not need to be put over in any type of way. You are right in saying that he dosent even want it.

When Taker goes, I gotta see him putting over a YOUNG talent. And the first person that comes to the forefront of my mind is Wade Barrett. When I first seen him on NXT it was completly obvious that this was the guy that had what Vince wants in a superstar. He has the look, a fantastic athlete, he is good on the mic and his overall persona is a great gimmick in itself. He is definitly a future WWE or WHC champion.

Another person I would like to see the undertaker put over would be Sheamus. I'm not really sure if he even needs it as he is a big enough star now but he could definitly add to his already astounding rookie record by putting the final nail in the coffin of the undertaker. This angle could work so good if you think about it. Much like Jericho will still talk about how he beat SCSA and the Rock in the same night to become the 1st undisputed WWE champion, Sheamus could have that same "right of passage" if you will, to proclaim that he did something that was HISTORIC in ending the Undertakers carrear.

 

[Stormtrooper]

I think this question is hard to answer. Who knows how long Taker will stick around before he leaves for good. With that being said, it is unknown who will be at a level where retiring Taker will make sense. I will assume 2 different dates for a potential Taker retirement, and give you who should do it for both.

WrestleMania XXVII (or shortly thereafter): Sheamus. Sheamus has quickly become the #1 heel on RAW, and has gotten MASSIVELY over in the process. By the Royal Rumble, any feud with Cena would have gotten old, and what better way to freshen up the character by having him have Takers last feud. Sheamus has not had ANY contact with Taker, and the Taker retirement rub would make Sheamus the biggest heel in the whole company, by far.

Some time between SummerSlam 2011 and shortly after WMXXVIII: The Miz. The Miz has been growing steadily in the past 8 months. His reign as US champ, as well as his work with Daniel Bryan, have really put the Miz to a point where he could be ready for a Main Event push (WWE teased it with his altercation with Randy Orton on last weeks RAW). I figure with an extra year, The Miz could be at a level where Sheamus is now, in that a Taker retirement rub would make him potentially the #1 heel in the company.

For this, I decided to go with people who would gain the MOST from it, and who would help WWE the most. WWE wouldn't want to waste that rub on a guy like Kane, who very well may call it a career before Taker; or Orton, who is already the #1 baby-face, and may be at a point already where the fans won't allow him to turn heel.

 

[Goliath Uterus]

Well for someone to beat the Undertaker, they would have to be an integral part of this company. Someone who not only excels in their promos, in ring skills, and overall charecter, but someone who would look believable pinning the Undertaker, therefore those who said the Miz are wrong.......... Very wrong. It's obviously gotta be someone yougn, so Orton, and Edge are out of the picture.

I really like the Wade Barett idea, but I see him getting over w/out Taker having to give him the rub, he's already quite over. Maybe Drew McIntyre, he's been doing a solid job in his tenure so far, yet hasn't gotten over as well as I'm sure they were expecting him too. Or maybe it's gonna be someone that doesn't need to get over, maybe they are just gonna put Taker in a fantastic match againest an established superstar, someone like Triple H, John Cena, or hell, it might even be Kane. There really is no way of knowing who its gonna be.

 

[Dave]

For me, there is only one person on the WWE roster who could realistically beat him at WrestleMania and that man is John Cena. I would imagine that the Undertaker’s final match will come at WrestleMania, if he is indeed the person who gets to choose and that decision is not made for him by injuries or fatigue.

Now I know how I come off. I come into this thread with a John Cena signature and suggest that John Cena be the man to put the Deadman out of the game forever but for me, he is literally the only person who could realistically do it if they were going to have him be beaten. Look at the people he has already beat. Randy Orton, Triple H and Shawn Michaels. Now, we can safely assume that it wont be any of those guys for respective reason so the only person that he hasn’t beat who is “better” than them is John Cena.

I said to myself after the most recent Shawn Michaels match, that if Shawn Michaels couldn’t beat The Undertake then no one would but now I am starting to think that John Cena would be the man to do it. Also, I have a feeling that John Cena would perhaps be a heel after doing it. Look at the heat that Shawn Michaels got after beating Ric Flair and putting him out of the WWE. The same could be true for John Cena and perhaps on a bigger scale than that. It could push Cena towards being a heel and I, for one, would love to see that.

John Cena is legitimately the only guy left on the WWE books that realistically could beat The Undertaker at WrestleMania.

 

[Bobby B]

Personally I think putting over Edge or Randy Orton won't help anyone. Putting over a main eventer won't make them much better/more believeable as a main eventer.

I think Taker should put over CM Punk - yes he's a main eventer (3 time world champion) but it'd be a great way to rocket him to superstardom where people like Edge and Orton probably don't need the same attention.

Another suggestion I read about 2 years back was Ted DiBiase - a long shot, and he's got a long way to go. But in theory - I like that idea.

 

[Scotty]

For me, there is only one person on the WWE roster who could realistically beat him at WrestleMania and that man is John Cena. I would imagine that the Undertaker’s final match will come at WrestleMania, if he is indeed the person who gets to choose and that decision is not made for him by injuries or fatigue.

Now I know how I come off. I come into this thread with a John Cena signature and suggest that John Cena be the man to put the Deadman out of the game forever but for me, he is literally the only person who could realistically do it if they were going to have him be beaten. Look at the people he has already beat. Randy Orton, Triple H and Shawn Michaels. Now, we can safely assume that it wont be any of those guys for respective reason so the only person that he hasn’t beat who is “better” than them is John Cena.

I said to myself after the most recent Shawn Michaels match, that if Shawn Michaels couldn’t beat The Undertake then no one would but now I am starting to think that John Cena would be the man to do it. Also, I have a feeling that John Cena would perhaps be a heel after doing it. Look at the heat that Shawn Michaels got after beating Ric Flair and putting him out of the WWE. The same could be true for John Cena and perhaps on a bigger scale than that. It could push Cena towards being a heel and I, for one, would love to see that.

John Cena is legitimately the only guy left on the WWE books that realistically could beat The Undertaker at WrestleMania.

Who says The Undertaker even has to lose at Wrestlemania? I mean, he could, but that doesn't mean he has to. The Streak is one of the main drawing events that happen at Wrestlemania. Vince might not want to end it. The possibility that someone wrestles at least 18 times at Wrestlemania and never loses is a match is something that we will NEVER see again. They put this work into getting the Streak to go this far along they might want to finish it on out.

With that said, I agree 100% that the only one who deserves to defeat The Undertaker at Wrestlemania. He has proven that he is in the WWE for the long haul. He has given just about everything to the company and goes above and beyond. Everything he does outside of the ring proves what kind of perosn he is. He has granted over 100 Make-A-Wish kids their dreams, is the poster boy for the company, and has proven that wrestling and entertaining the crowd is his life.

The only other logical choices to defeat The Undertaker at Wrestlemania have already had their chance. Shawn Michaels had two cracks at it and couldn't get the job done. Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista, and Edge all had their opportunity to take him down yet all have failed. That only leaves one man. John Cena.

 

[Tattooed Jesus]

I am thinking along the lines that Takers last match will probably be at Wrestlemania either next year or the year after and it will be against John Cena. However I don't think Cena will beat Taker and end his streak, I think Taker wins and retires with the streak intact.

The Ted Dibiase Jr angle could be cool though. I mean think about it his dad is the one that bought Undertaker into the WWE so, it would be kinda cool for his son to be the one to put him out of the WWE.

 

[peep4life]

well i want it to be Christian but hes over and should of been a multi-time World Champ already(no i dont count the WWECW title) but i dont see this happening because VINNIE MAC dont like him even though i think i would be a very good match. i dont know who TAKER would face for last match i think KANE but he might retire before TAKER and JOHN CENA well sure hes the face of the company blah blah blah all i got to say is if he beats TAKER at WM lord help us. WADE BARRETT i dont think needs this to get over. THE MIZ i woldnt like this match at all. but theres two people i can think of one i mentioned above CHRISTIAN but the other one is JOHN MORRISION JOMO would benfit from this alot he dont even need to beat him but JOMO needs one big thing to make him an estalbilshed star and a MAIN EVENTER and this could be it. so i would say CHRISTIAN or JOMO

 

[ORTON_RULEZ]

Great answers in this thread and the one that made my brain go most is Sheamus! Great prediction i would hate the character so much if he retired The Undertaker.

As has been said also, The question is who should retire The Undertaker, NOT end the streak! I have a reason for this

He should have actually retired at Survivor Series coming up where it all began! But the PPV has gone from the calendar now i think?

But he has the perfect number at Wrestlmania as in 18 split in to 3 = 6 6 6 PERFECT!!! Don't you think??

 

[Vintage]

I am like 101% certain his last match will be a Wrestlemania match and in true WWE tradition will be a losing effort.

Young Talent

Jack Swagger. I always thought Angle should have been the one to end the streak. If taker is going to retire it has to be someone who can beat him at his own game. Swagger needs something more to legitimize his status. His reign was very much forgettable but that wasn't his fault. They are not going to waste this one someone who isn't seen as legit and the two time all American American has the background for the job.


Realistically speaking it'll probably be Cena. Cena is this century's version of Hogan. Hogan slammed Andre the Giant. Hogan kicked out of the Rock Bottom. HBK Jobbed to Hogan in their only match. Flair Jobs to Hogan on a regular basis. Macho jobbed to Hogan for 10+ years. These are feats that will never ever be surpassed by anyone.. unless Cena can be the one to finish Taker off once and for all. You want to talk about controversial, can you imagine the reaction from the fans at the arena. Love him or hate him but after that you have no choice but to respect him. I really can't think of any other reason why they haven't already done this match and they keep the two as far away from each other as humanly possible.

 

[Kliq]

Ugh, I am getting sick to my stomach at the thought of The Undertaker losing at WM. Then I almost wanted to cry when people are mentioning names like Sheamus and Miz. Good God, really? Maybe I'm just stuck in the past, afterall the only wrestler in the WWE at this moment worth my time is Chris Jericho, but it is just physically disgusting to imagine anyone on the current roster beating 'Taker at WM. I wouldn't mind so much if he put over someone at a different PPV, but if he decides to end his career with a WM match, he shouldn't cleanly lose.

 

[SickJames]

2 things


1. The answer is pretty damn obvious, Ted DiBiase just for the fact that his dad brought Taker in and DiBiase will want to take him out, put him out, put him down... for good.

BUT that may just be Taker's last match but that gets me to:

2. He wont go out at Mania a loser with his streak broken and shouldnt, if he had to lose his last match it'd be Survivor Series where he came. But you dont HAVE to lose your last match. I keep telling ppl that, it becomes to fucking predictable if it happens too much. The Rock shouldnt lose his just like Taker really shouldnt lose his. It doesnt HAVE to happen and there IS no rule that says you must lay down on your last match.

Just stating if he does it definately shouldnt be Mania rather Survivor Series



Also, I think ppl should also think about this. The Undertaker is The Deadman, he shouldnt REALLY be put out or forced out like mortal men, he's different and should either just leave from boredom, him just saying he's ready or putting his career on the line at Survivor Series, but really I often think he MAY (maybe not) go out via death to stick to character although I'd like to see the badass HOF Induction Speech and WrestleMania week sendoff and maybe even a final match if he loses and his career is killed at Survivor Series it could be revenge and him going out with one more win to his streak.

But really I just get sick of ppl who want every damn wrestler to lose their last match that isnt traditional at all and history shows that via Trish Stratus who retired with the belt and other stars too. I just cant believe that ppl really support and idea like that that would bore the hell out of ppl because it automatically would make every final match's outcome predictable, it can be a good thing to win your last match

 

[Validus]

I would hate it if The Undertaker lost to someone at Wrestlemania . I want his streak to live on forever . I want to see an undefeated streak . The Undertaker is known for his streak , (and his deadman persona is AMAZING) so why would he lose it ?

The closest person to defeating The Undertaker at Wrestlemania is Shawn Michaels . I don't think anyone will get as close as HBK .

The Undertaker will just retire after his 20th win at WM . Probably will grab a michrophone , do that thing where he sits on his knee , and say It's time for The Undertaker to RIP , the lights go out , go on again and BAM! The Undertaker is gone , with just his hat and coat in the ring or something .
Anyways back to the question . (Sorry for my little fantasy . )

My Answer : No one .

 

[wushady]

I really doubt he'll ever lose at Wrestlemania at least I hope not. However I do think that he would be willing to put someone over on his way out. I don't think it should be a already established main eventer. In my opinion it should be someone whom could really benefit from beating one of the greatest ever. If I had to pick someone I would go with Dibease. I don't think he's ready yet, but maybe in a year or so.

 

[vanderhevel]

i don't think he should lose his last match, and if he does, i pray that its not cena.
taker losing to cena at wrestlemania would have to feature cena cheating and turning bad, cause if face cena beat the undertaker clean at wrestlemania, i don't think i would be the only person that would rip their own hair out.

 

[theonepeter]

You know who should beat Undertaker to end his streak/career, its.....No one. Lets say for instance he loses at wrestlemania and retires then what happens, his career is COMPLETELY OVER. Okay now lets say he retires and doesn't lose his streak, what does that mean, oh yes it means if he ever wants to make a 1 or 2 match return he can return and wrestle at Wrestlemania with his streak still alive and defend it years down the road.

 

[Klown_Karnage]

I think we'll have to face up to the fact that The Undertaker will never lose at Wrestlemania. Ever. That will continue to be his legend long after Mark Calloway is dead. However, that doesn't mean he won't go out of the company on his back. There was only one that I know of that tried to buck that unwritten rule (Bret Hart) and we all know what happened to him.

It is my opinion that 'Taker will win his last Wrestlemania, but his ultimate loss will come soon after, maybe at the following Survivor Series as that was his debut PPV. But that leaves the question of who he will put over.

My opinion is that we have yet to see the person that 'Taker will put over on the way out. I think that when he decides to retire, he'll give the WWE plenty of warning and they will groom a new up and comer to topple The Undertaker. Mostlike they won't even debut him until very soon before he takes The Undertaker down, you know, to maximize the so called "shock value" of the event. Don't get me wrong, I like The Undertaker and will be the first to say that he's still able to get the job done in the ring...but not like he used to.

 

[M-Eklipse]

If anyone should be getting put over, it shouldn't be someone who's already in the Main-Event. If there at that level then they're already over, and thus don't need any kind of push. So, that tosses out names like Randy Orton, HHH, and John Cena automatically. The closest person to this level that I could accept is CM Punk, as he isn't hasn't really been in the main-event picture for a while (until most recently at Fatal 4-Way). And I don't know how Ted Debiase could even be mentioned along side Undertaker, he's no where near the level to take out the Deadman and I don't think he will be anytime soon. Even if Debiase Sr. did bring Undertaker in, that doesn't mean that Ted automatically gains the power to make him leave. Same thing with the Miz in that he's just not anywhere ready, if he can't get past Big Show then I honestly can't see him having much of a chance against 'Taker.

As to who I could see getting put over, there has already been one person mentioned that I can sortive agree with, and that is Sheamus. However, the Celtic Warrior is pretty much an already over Main-Eventer, so besides bragging rights I don't know how much he could benefit from it. I honestly don't think there's much of anyone 'worty' enough per se. I would like to see him and Kofi go at it if he can ever get to that 'next' level, same thing with names such as Morrison, McIntyre, and Barret.

However, there are a few men I would like to see taker put over, one of course is Christian. Do I really need to explain why this would be great? To have the Undertaker put over a man who should've been in the Main-Even picture a long time ago would be great. Even so, this is very unlikely seeing as how WWE is currently using him, it would still be awesome to see though. The only other person I would like to see be put over by 'Taker, is a Daniel Bryan/Bryan Danielson. Sure we all know he's one of the best in right now, but this would be a great way to get him over with the fans who aren't quite as informed (ie. most people who are at the live shows). 'Taker vs. Danielson would be a great match, and I would love to see it. However, this is all once/if WWE decides rehire Bryan.

Now I'm not saying that anyone should beat Undertaker at Wrestlemania, just a few names that would hugely benefit from some sort of push from him.

 

[Vintage]

2 things

But really I just get sick of ppl who want every damn wrestler to lose their last match that isnt traditional at all and history shows that via Trish Stratus who retired with the belt and other stars too. I just cant believe that ppl really support and idea like that that would bore the hell out of ppl because it automatically would make every final match's outcome predictable, it can be a good thing to win your last match

Andre the Giant lost his last match which was a tag match, but I can't remember if it was him or Haku that physically did the job.
Flair Jobbed to HBK
HBK Jobbed to Taker
JBL jobbed to Mysterio
Batista Jobbed to Cena
Foley was in the royal rumble and eliminated by HHH in what was his last WWE in ring appearance
The Rock didn't do the job personally but he lost his last match
Stone Cold Steve Austin jobbed to the Rock in his last match.

The only name that means anything at all that didn't do the job was Hogan, but Hogan doesn't job to anyone.



I can make a longer list if you want but these are some of the biggest names to ever lace up the boots.

Doesn't matter how sick of it you are, these are some of the biggest names in the business and look how their departures went. Facts are facts. History is history. Winning your last match does nothing for the company and with all the young talent in the WWE right now I'm having a hard time not seeing vince using this to create his next star. Putting someone over on your last match is a sign of respect for the business and Taker is as old school as it gets in regards to respect, just ask CM Punk. If he ever wins the big one again he'll never say anything slick about how John Cena dresses again and wear suits when doing public appearances.

 

[vanderhevel]

Andre the Giant lost his last match which was a tag match, but I can't remember if it was him or Haku that physically did the job.
Flair Jobbed to HBK
HBK Jobbed to Taker
JBL jobbed to Mysterio
Batista Jobbed to Cena
Foley was in the royal rumble and eliminated by HHH in what was his last WWE in ring appearance
The Rock didn't do the job personally but he lost his last match
Stone Cold Steve Austin jobbed to the Rock in his last match.

The only name that means anything at all that didn't do the job was Hogan, but Hogan doesn't job to anyone.



I can make a longer list if you want but these are some of the biggest names to ever lace up the boots.

Doesn't matter how sick of it you are, these are some of the biggest names in the business and look how their departures went. Facts are facts. History is history. Winning your last match does nothing for the company and with all the young talent in the WWE right now I'm having a hard time not seeing vince using this to create his next star. Putting someone over on your last match is a sign of respect for the business and Taker is as old school as it gets in regards to respect, just ask CM Punk. If he ever wins the big one again he'll never say anything slick about how John Cena dresses again and wear suits when doing public appearances.

yeah the taker is old school alright, just like hogan and every other selfish old school wrestler. who is he to tell cm punk how to dress, god forbid someone say anything bad about the golden boy and his jorts. good idea to make him drop his belt to taker, an old beaten up man who doesnt even wrestle house shows. taker is a shit head.

heel cena seems like a good choice but i doubt they would turn him bad when he is a cash cow as a face. i would like cm punk to do it if anyone does. or the miz or sheamus like everyone else has been saying.

 

[DJrayray]

What would make sense is for Taker to lose to Cena...at Survivor Series. That's where it all started. Taker should never lose at Wrestlemania. Taker vs Cena is a dream match that's never happened on PPV and would be a great match. Cena can put on a good match when he wants to. The problem is he doesn't always want to. He no-sells people and does the whole "you can't see me" thing while his opponent takes a nap. In the ring with Taker though...he'd have enough respect not to do that.

 

[sergcavs]

John Cena or Triple H. Triple H would make a lot of sense because taker retired his best friend HBK. It would also be great because it would most likely PUT TRIPLE H OVER AS A HEEL. Triple H is a tremendous heel and this would be the PERFECT way for Triple H to become a heel again.

John Cena would also be interesting to see as a heel. He hasnt done it for a while and it is obvious that this would make everyone hate him. Hmm kind of sounds like i've heard that before. Oh yeah, hulk hogan's heel turn. it would be great to see cena become the most hated man in the WWE. I think he could be a great heel

 

[Punisher1893]

I am like 101% certain his last match will be a Wrestlemania match and in true WWE tradition will be a losing effort.

well remember that Trish didnt lose when she retired

now, i would love for Undertaker to put over (but not lose the match) Sheamus and it will be at WrestleMania(in my mind) but it will realistically be John Cena

 

[Vintage]

I've had Trish tossed at me a few times already and I can accept that. I honestly can't explain that one, except that maybe it was because there wasn't another major company for her to work for at that time.I'd love to see a list of at least 5 people of name value who went out as a winner. Hogan doesn't count.