The Undertaker officially retired from WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) after a legendary career that spanned 30 years. The professional wrestler, whose real name is Mark Calaway, bid farewell to the WWE Universe at Survivor Series on Sunday night.
He is a multiple WWE and World Heavyweight Champion, a six-time tag team titleholder and a Royal Rumble winner in 2007. He has also been part of many WWE firsts, including the first-ever Casket Match at Survivor Series 1992, the first-ever Buried Alive match in 1996 and the inaugural Hell in a Cell Match in October 1997.
Although WWE is not considered a real sport, the action and the protagonists achieved fame and global following just like popular sportspersons and Undertaker was one of the biggest stars for the fan base. The menacing wrestler with his trademark black outfit, long hair and the coffin allegory was a fan favourite for many all over the world and India as well.
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Some of the biggest names came to WWE ThunderDome to bid farewell to the star. Shane McMahon, Big Show, JBL, Jeff Hardy, Mick Foley, The Godfather, The Godwinns, Savio Vega, Rikishi, Kevin Nash, Ric Flair, Booker T, Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Kane were among the stars present. It was an emotional moment for fans all over, even though the actual event was held without spectators present due to the corornavirus pandemic.
Here’s a look at how Twitter reacted to Undertaker’s final farewell
— Undertaker (@undertaker) November 22, 2020
The only possible introduction for The @Undertaker tonight.#SurvivorSeries #FarewellTaker #Undertaker30 @VinceMcMahon pic.twitter.com/UxMM3nsHa9
— WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2020
This is surreal.#Undertaker30 #FarewellTaker #SurvivorSeries @undertaker pic.twitter.com/GLkrQAxQQA
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 23, 2020
The measuring stick. The locker room leader. The Phenom. Three decades ago today, @Undertaker changed the landscape of sports-entertainment. His legacy is incomparable, his impact immeasurable. #ThankYouTaker. #Undertaker30 pic.twitter.com/TWm1Ihww8U
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) November 22, 2020
After three decades of @undertaker committing wholeheartedly to the @WWE, tonight we bear witness to the end of an extraordinary body of work. For all the in ring moments and as a member of the @WWEUniverse, I say #ThankYouTaker! #SurvivorSeries #Undertaker30
— John Cena (@JohnCena) November 22, 2020
Congratulations To The One And Only @undertaker! I Can’t Say How Much You Meant To Me Personally. With A Career So Extraordinary, You Deserve The Greatest Farewell Of All! WOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/rJx6WksCt2
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) November 22, 2020
To me, The Undertaker is an all-time great television character period. He’s up there with like Homer Simpson, The Fonz and them. Nobody comes close. What a career. #Undertaker30
— Kazeem Famuyide 🍎 (@Kazeem) November 23, 2020
The Undertaker has been a part of mine and many people's childhoods and adulthoods for years. Few rock stars and actors can say they've had as much longevity. And I can't imagine how fucking grim it is for Taker to have his career farewell in an empty arena. #SurvivorSeries
— Eric Francisco (@EricFrancisco24) November 23, 2020
The Undertaker is the Greatest Professional Wrestler ever! The GOAT! 🐐 #SurvivorSeries #FarewellTaker #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/N2759aL024
— Kier Johnson (@Kier_Johnson97) November 23, 2020
Thank you for 30 years of entertainment.
— Michael Patterson (@michaelp93) November 23, 2020
Thank you for 30 years of innovation. Thank you for 30 years of awe-inspiring feats.
Thank you for changing the game.
Thank you for shaping my childhood.
THANK YOU. ❤️⚱️#FarewellTaker #ThankYouTaker #Undertaker30 #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/vz7rZkRQlD
I am blessed and honored to have shared the ring with @undertaker! Thank you Mark for trusting me with the most incredible storylines inside the squared circle! I know God has many great things planned for you and and your beautiful family!!! #undertaker30. pic.twitter.com/WNb4bubZOJ
— Vickie Guerrero (@VickieGuerrero) November 23, 2020
30 years ago I sat on my grandmothers living room floor and watched the @undertaker debut and was terrified! And here I am today crying for different reason. That’s my #ThanksgivingTradition #ThankYouTaker #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/Q0OPC3YToS
— Mike Vezzy (@VezzyParmesan) November 23, 2020
If there was something I wish was taking place in front of a stadium or arena crowd it should would be this...shame. The Undertaker entrance was always more of an experience. #FarewellTaker
— Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) November 23, 2020
Of all the events that haven’t had them, The Undertaker’s send off most needs fans.#SurvivorSeries
— Robin Lundberg (@robinlundberg) November 23, 2020
I’m not crying, you’re crying 😭... thanks for 30 years of memories Undertaker #FarewellTaker pic.twitter.com/mkaFA5pweU
— Wombat_Mätt ✭ (@Wombat_Matt) November 23, 2020
"My time has come to let The Undertaker Rest In Peace." 💔
— Cre Spo 👑⚽️ (@Si_elSayeD7) November 23, 2020
#ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/TGceoacDDY