55-year-old Mark Calaway who is known to the world as The Undertaker and The Deadman has announced his retirement in the final episode of WWE’s documentary “The Last Ride”. According to NY Post, the wrestling legend’s last time in the ring was a Boneyard Match against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36.
News18 quoted him saying, “I’m at a point where it’s time the cowboy really rides away. There’s nothing left for me to conquer. There’s nothing left for me to accomplish. The game has changed. It’s time for new guys to come up. The time just seems right. I think this documentary has helped me discover that. It’s really opened my eyes to the bigger picture.”
— Undertaker (@undertaker) April 9, 2019
#ThankYouTaker for… pic.twitter.com/otUvugelL3
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2020
He added,
“If there was ever a perfect ending to a career, that right there was it. If [WWE Chairman] Vince [McMahon] was in a pinch, would I come back? I guess time will only tell there. In case of emergency, break glass, you pull out The Undertaker. I would have to consider that. Never say never, but at this point in my life and in my career I have no desire to get back in the ring.”
Fans from across the globe are now sharing their favourite memories of his 30-year long career with #ThankYouTaker.
Still floored by the experience and reaction to the #BoneyardMatch at #WrestleMania.
If it was the last time @undertaker laced up his boots, I’m honored it was against me. #TheLastRide https://t.co/qzofoKEn2Q— AJ Styles (@AJStylesOrg) June 21, 2020
After almost 33 years of wrestling, The Undertaker has decided to officially retire
As a wrestling fan, he is one of the most iconic names you can think of as a wrestler. Even people who don't watch wrestling know who The Undertaker is.
Thanks for it all Deadman. #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/NuD6fPHNV3
— TRAFON (@RiseFallNick) June 21, 2020
" Cowboys don't die. They ride into the sunset "
The Undertaker will never die. He's just riding into the sunset. #ThankYouforEverything #ThankYouTaker #TheLastRide pic.twitter.com/7XMTqZh9IF
— Wrestling to the Mat™️ | Nathan (@WrestlingTo_) June 21, 2020
I have been a fan of The Deadman since I was 5 yrs old. I cried when the streak was broken. He has always been and will always be my favorite professional wrestler of all time and all I can say is from the bottom of my heart #ThankYouTaker
— Gfactor90 (@cavemangee) June 22, 2020
Thank you for being part of the childhood of many, for giving us unforgettable fights and above all, thanks for being the best wrestler of all time you will be remembered by generations Without you wrestlemania would not be the same, #ThankYouTaker
THE PHENOM, THE UNDERTAKER— Axin_12 (@12_axin) June 22, 2020
The man who made me to understand the words of WOW, BONE CHILLING, AWESOME, PROMO CUTS, above all PRO WRESTLING – 3 DECADES THIS MAN HAS DONE IT ALL AND RULED US LIKE HELL #ThankYouTaker #Undertaker he is truly the PHENOM pic.twitter.com/Tu0Un2ROp9
— Arun Chandru (@Chandrumeilleur) June 22, 2020
You drew me into world of pro wrestling.
You are greatest of all time.period
Memories will live on #ThankYouTaker— Prakash Kumar (@meettoprakash) June 22, 2020
This guy would scare you as a child and entertain you at the same time, sad to see an era come to an end #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/ODnkbRjxIl
— َ (@Nxd1me) June 21, 2020
The first wrestling match I ever saw was The Undertaker vs Mankind in a Boiler Room Match. I was 6 years old & watched his career ever since.
The Dead Man, The Phenom, American Bad Ass , Big Evil, The Gunslinger #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/46XLLxNBlR
— Xavier Omär | Hot Javi (@XvrOmar) June 21, 2020
My favourite wrestler of all time #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/35cvMz8vof
— Kira Knight (@KiraKnight80) June 21, 2020
Childhood officially over…
1990-2020#ThankYouTaker@undertaker pic.twitter.com/ttm66jkLzX
— Chris Jones (@Jonesy876) June 21, 2020
Happy retirement #Undertaker ..my fav legend😢😢…entertainer for decades… not going to see in the ring but it's your yard frever😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/K9HJQ6BSkM
— Suhu 003 (@Suhaila84154226) June 22, 2020
For me, I’ll always remember the rivalry between The Undertaker and Mankind. One that spanned years, a ring, a Boiler Room, Buried Alive, Hell in a Cell. Those two went all in with every match. #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/ErwGaZqKgQ
— Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) June 22, 2020
The GOAT has officially retired today. Crazy to think The Undertaker has been in WWE since 1990. Gonna miss this guy man #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/QYMXApAKyN
— 🅿️1⃣ (@P1AFC) June 21, 2020
Over 30 years of memories. Thank You @undertaker #TheLastRide it always had to be, another childhood hero heads off into the sunset! #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/sWJoirL752
— Derek Johnston 🥉 (@AlwaysRangers) June 21, 2020
Man the last episode of #TheLastRide is emotional. What @undertaker went through filming the Boneyard match with @AJStylesOrg is something else. How he continued to do that I have no idea. Absolute utmost respect to you for all you’ve done over the years. #ThankYouTaker
— Scott Dickinson (@LeperMessiah18) June 21, 2020
i knew that i’d get emotional watching the last episode of Undertakers documentary but man what a documentary it was, the man’s a legend who made my childhood! @undertaker #TheLastRide #ThankYouTaker
— Woody🤘 (@ShaneWood_22) June 21, 2020
Ur my favorite wrestler of all time I wish you would have went until survivor series this year but only if fans r allowed or mania next yr. But I agree u have nothing 2 prove. U truly will b missed dead man mania will never b the same again #thankyoutaker #Undertaker #TheLastRide
— J (@NoCap757) June 21, 2020
Now Our Childhood Has Officialy Retired. It was a great ride, so much memories, do many great matches, so many WM Moments. The Unforgettable Streak. Its All Done. Its All Part Of Memory Now. #ThankYouTaker#TakerForHallOfFame pic.twitter.com/FoQCIlOJ7k
— The Lone Warrior (@SarbikAcharya) June 22, 2020
This is the end of an era. Thank you, for all the memories, legend. We’ll miss you!