Mark William Calaway aka The Undertaker, one of wrestling’s biggest professional fighters has officially announced his retirement after 30 years with a ‘rest in peace’ farewell address.
“My time has come to let The Undertaker Rest In Peace” the 55 year old Mark William Calaway said in his full all black attire on 22nd November 2020, announcing his retirement.
The Undertaker’s retirement had coincided with the end of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Survivor Series. During the farewell occasion, WWE brought many of the other wrestlers who have battled with The Undertaker during his career.
The Godwinns, Savio Vega, Shawn Michaels, Kane, Triple H, and others. Then, Calaway gave his speech:
“My time has come to let The @undertaker Rest In Peace.”#ThankYouTaker #FarewellTaker #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/vIZShTdwmi
— WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2020
The ceremony was without incidence which was uncharacteristic of WWE, some fans were even expecting an impromptu match or some action from The Undertaker. In the end, it was just a showbiz farewell.
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It did not dampen the mood of several others who shared touching statements about the wrestler’s career. See some of the top ones below:
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
For every ride I’ll never forget, #ThankYouTaker #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/0HMT5T8xVg
— Triple H (@TripleH) November 22, 2020
#ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/DaDNvPrl5u
— Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) November 23, 2020
We’ve faced each other in every type of match and created some of the most special moments in my career. Standing across the ring from @undertaker was always a daunting experience but I’m excited to hear the gong toll one last time. #FarewellTaker #SurvivorSeries
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) November 22, 2020
Tonight we say our final farewell to the legendary @Undertaker.#SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/nuTyzSMXJR
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) November 22, 2020
The Undertaker joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1990 and has used several aliases since he first started official wrestling in 1987. Some of his monkers are; Cain the Undertaker, Mark Callous, Mean Mark Callous, Mean Mark, Dice Morgan, The Master of Pain, The Punisher, Kane the Undertaker, Texas Red, and The Undertaker.
Meanwhile, as Mark William Calaway he has four children and has married three different women with his current wife being Michelle McCool.
