The main event of Sunday’s WrestleMania 33 pay-per-view saw Roman Reigns defeat The Undertaker in what appears to be the Undertaker’s final match ever. After suffering his second loss at WrestleMania, The Undertaker eventually sat up in the ring and took a few minutes to collect himself and take in the moment. After putting his jacket, gloves and hat back on, he began to exit the ring before pausing and turning around.
He proceeded to take off his gear and place them in the ring, the symbol of a fighter hanging it up one final time. The Undertaker exited the ring, embraced his wife Michelle McCool at ringside and then walked to the entrance ramp. As he was walking up the ramp, he paused, raised his fist and received a tremendous ovation from the crowd.
Vintage #Undertaker as the lights go out at #WrestleMania… pic.twitter.com/CEV8rUIbMQ
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2017
Smoke surrounded The Undertaker as he slowly descended under the ramp. This almost certainly marks the end of Undertaker’s career and what a career it was.
The Undertaker’s gear remained in the ring for over a half hour untouched while the ring and stage were deconstructed.
The wrestling world showed profound respect for The Undertaker after the match. Here are some tweets from past and present superstars honoring the career of The Undertaker:
#ThankYouTaker for every tour, match, entrance, & moment…for the leadership, mentorship, & most importantly, your friendship. #EndOfAnEra pic.twitter.com/UZXuqTYe7o
— Triple H (@TripleH) April 3, 2017
My Man Taker, the biggest Star in the History of the WWE…Goes out in style like he always does. You make us all look weak in comparison.
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) April 3, 2017
Theres a reason why "the boys" call the Dead Man "Boss."
And to the Boss, I say…#ThankYouTaker
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) April 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/848750454079193088
https://twitter.com/GallowaySpeaks/status/848753067826794497
Legend. #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/b4LiARxCuB
— Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) April 3, 2017
Truly a legend #ThankYouTaker
— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) April 3, 2017
The most MAGICAL being in the history of our industry.#ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/6mmjatftJ1
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) April 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/AustinAries/status/848757987963535360
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) April 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/mikethemiz/status/848748656501170176
https://twitter.com/ReneeYoungWWE/status/848749377283870720
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