John Cena, Dwayne Johnson react to Undertaker’s Final Farewell at Survivor Series
Number of WWE legends were present at the Thunderdome to celebrate the occasion.
WWE's most iconic superstar "The Undertaker" was given a final farewell as he walked down to the WWE ring at Survivor Series.
Undertaker's farewell was given at the same place where he debuted thirty years ago, reports Times Now.
The Undertaker's speech made everyone emotional during the segment and the icon was given a big cheer from the audience.
Undertaker in his speech recollected about his last time at the ring.
"For thirty long years, I have made that slow walk to this ring. I've laid people to rest, time and time again. And now, my time has come," he said.
The Undertaker also paid tribute to Paul Bearer, his iconic manager in the company.
It was exactly 30 years ago that The Undertaker had made his WWE debut at Survivor Series 1990. And to make it special, WWE had announced that it would be celebrating the occasion by organising 'The Undertaker Final Farewell.'
Number of WWE legends were present at the Thunderdome to celebrate the occasion. Kane, The Undertaker's on-screen brother, JBL, Big Show, Shane McMahon, Jeff Hardy, Mick Foley, The Godfather, The Godwinns, Savio Vega, Rikishi, Kevin Nash, Booker T, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair and Triple H made the segment a star-studded affair.
Some of the greatest names in wrestling also weighed in on the final farewell
Dwayne Johnson:
Dwayne Johnson "The Rock" wrote on his Twitter wall sharing his memories with "The Undertaker".
"30yrs ago today, he made his iconic #SurvivorSeries debut.
Like EVERYONE – I was in awe as a rookie in the @WWE when his first words pierced my soul as he walked in the dressing room and said, "Muthafucka" True story.
Honored to share the ring with you, my brother."
Vince McMahon
Vince, CEO of WWE also recollected about "The Undertaker" role in the field of wrestling in his Instagram.
"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.post. "
John Cena
Popular actor and WWE star John Cena became nostalgic after remembering his time with the great undertaker. The actor thanked the icon for his wonderful contribution in the world of wrestling.
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."
The Undertaker's career
A WWE veteran, The Undertaker has been with the company for 30 long years now. He is a seven-time World Champion, six-time Tag Team Champion and one-time Royal Rumble winner. The Deadman built a memorable Wrestlemania streak of 21-0 before it was broken by Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania 30.
He continued to take part in matches and competed at five more Wrestlemanias. He ended his Wrestlemania career at 25-2. His farewell match was against AJ Styles at Wrestlemania 36. Back in his American Badass gimmick, The Undertaker defeated Styles in a Boneyard match.
On the final episode of The Last Ride, in June 2020, The Undertaker announced his retirement from WWE. The WWE Universe can expect him to make a couple of appearances on special occasions in the coming years.
