The Undertaker tries to catch his breathe during a match against Brock Lesnar. (Photo : Getty Images/JP Yim)
The Undertaker has been absent from WWE television since defeating Shane McMahon at WrestleMania 32. The latest rumors suggest that The Undertaker is officially retired but the WWE is still hoping to give him one final match at WrestleMania 33.
According to Cageside Seats, the WWE is planning a match between John Cena and The Undertaker at the Grandest Stage of Them All next year. However, it is noted that there is a chance that the 51-year-old legend has retired quietly and he will not wrestle again.
There were a lot of speculations after WrestleMania this year that The Deadman has retired. He left his MMA-style gloves at the center of the ring after defeating Shane-O-Mac. That gesture is usually a sign of retirement for many MMA fighters and The Undertaker is a known as a big fan of the sport.
Nevertheless, it has not been confirmed at the moment but all points sign to The Undertaker not wrestling anymore. Even though he has dyed his hair recently, it was just for a wedding and not for a return to the ring.
Also, his wife, Michelle McCool, is currently undergoing treatment for skin cancer and it would best for if he is with his family during it. Finally, there was reports mid-year that The Undertaker and Vince McMahon are not on speaking terms.
According to a report by the Daily Wrestling News last May, The Undertaker was telling close friends and family, as well as people backstage at WrestleMania 32 that he is done with wrestling. He also had a talk with Vince about his future and told him that he is done.
The Deadman was planned to be part of the post-WrestleMania European tour but he was pulled out the last minute. He was also called for a possible SummerSlam appearance but he turned it down. Hope was restored after the WWE Draft when the company declared The Undertaker as a free agent.
It should be noted that The Phenom still has a contract with the WWE and it has not been terminated. The company and its top officials are hoping that The Undertaker will change his mind around WrestleMania 33 season.
As mentioned earlier, The Undertaker vs. Cena is one of the possible matches at the big event next year. It was the planned match this year but Cena suffered a shoulder injury. Even if The Undertaker never wrestles again, he is considered as one of the greatest superstars of all-time.
Check out the video below for a confrontation between The Undertaker and Mr. McMahon earlier this year.
