The last time The Undertaker was seen on WWE programming was at WrestleMania 32 back in April. He defeated Shane McMahon in a Hell in a Cell match and hasn’t been seen since. Although that was only seven months ago, it seems like a lifetime since The Undertaker’s status has been riddled in mystery and a ton of speculation that the WWE Universe may have seen the last of The Deadman on WWE programming.
The latest update was that he had recently undergone overdue hip surgery, and his WrestleMania status for next year was up in the air . Normally, WWE fans know not to ask about his return to WWE television until at least the WWE Royal Rumble. However, his looming retirement had almost everyone asking questions about what the future holds for The Undertaker. A few days ago, the WWE Universe finally got their answer.
It was revealed that Undertaker would make his highly anticipated return to WWE television during the go-home edition of SmackDown for WWE Survivor Series in less than two weeks. SmackDown will be having its 900th episode of the show, which is said to be the reason for Undertaker’s return to WWE television. However, there is still a lot of speculation about what he’ll be doing during his appearance.
The WWE Universe is still wondering if this appearance from The Undertaker is to celebrate SmackDown’s 900th episode before disappearing again, or if he’s back for the long haul until WrestleMania . It has been rumored that his SmackDown appearance could lead to being involved at WWE Survivor Series .
The recent heel turn and alignment with The Wyatt Family for Randy Orton is being rumored to be a setup for The Undertaker’s return feud if he’s going to be staying on WWE television after his appearance. There is also some speculation that he’ll return for SmackDown and then be a part of the WWE Royal Rumble PPV in January, which is expected to be a massive event. It seems likely that The Undertaker will be involved.
Ultimately, what the WWE Universe wants to know is Undertaker’s status for next year’s WrestleMania in Orlando. With the rumors of his WWE career coming to an end over the past few months, the expectation is that even if he hasn’t retired yet, there is too much being reported that it’s not an imminent reality. Well, the WWE Universe isn’t going to need to wait long for the latest update on that news either.
According to a new report, The Undertaker is expected to have the final match of his career at WrestleMania 33 . After his hip surgery and his return to WWE programming on SmackDown , the belief is that Undertaker will absolutely be working a match at WrestleMania , but WWE will also be officially promoting it as his last match. That shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone, but it raises the stakes on WWE for next year’s show.
If Orlando is to be the final coming of The Deadman, the speculation about his opponent is what WWE fans will be focusing on until WWE officials reveal their choice. The most talked about option has been John Cena ever since last year. Since this would be the last chance for WWE to book Cena vs. Undertaker on the grandest stage of them all, that would be a no-brainer booking decision for the latter’s last match.
However, there have been other names as well. A lot of people still hope that we could finally see Sting vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania . It’s been reported that WWE officials could also be looking at the current WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens as Undertaker’s opponent. There are a lot of possibilities, but it has become a much bigger decision if WrestleMania 33 is going to be Undertaker’s last stand in wrestling.
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