Savio
11-02-2005, 03:17 PM
Takers Last Ride
The thought that you could have the Undertaker lose at WrestleMania is just wrong. Undertaker has built a great legacy, but more importantly he has helped numerous wrestlers get over. Has anyone ever heard about the Undertaker refusing to put someone over, or that he stormed out of a live show because they asked him to do the J.O.B! NO! He has always been the ultimate MAN when it comes to his chosen profession.
To have Taker end his winning streak at a WrestleMania would be the wrong way for him to go out! He should end his career with a defining win! My thought would be for him to lose to Randy Orton at Survivor Series, be buried alive, much the same as Yokozuna had all the heels empty from the back and help put the Taker in the casket. Then Taker would again disappear and take sometime off. During this time you have Orton feud with Batista and win the World Championship. Then at Royal Rumble you have the Taker make his surprise return, winning the Rumble (A perfect thank you gesture by the McMahon's to their most loyal worker). Of course he would then challenge Orton at WrestleMania in a Hell in a Cell match! Taker wins after a bloody brawl, no run in’s or anything. This is important because even with Taker winning, Orton would look even better. After Taker wins, the lights dim and that eerie purple glow fills the arena. Dropping to one knee with the belt in his raised hand, he would then "raise" the cell high into the rafters. Lightning would strike the ring and the lights would go out. When they came back on, only the belt would be left in the ring. It would be the most perfect and defining moment. The belt would then be held up for a tournament heading into the next pay per view, this would also be good because the draft is right after WrestleMania, and what better way to make it more exciting then a massive 20 - 30 man tournament on SmackDown! for the belt. Something like this would at least allow the Taker to go out on top and be remembered forever as one of the greatest wrestlers ever, not as that really cool guy who lost his last match!
Finally, there are very few entrances that make people unanimously go nuts! The L.O.D pop as JR calls it! Hogan, Stone Cold, L.O.D, The Rock, HHH, HBK, Flair and of course Taker! These are the people who transcend the sport which we all love so much! I live in Australia and last year we got to witness for the first time the Undertaker in real life. When that gong struck, the feeling that went through the crowd was pure euphoria! This man gave his life for the WWE. When other stars were jumping ship and demanding more money, he weathered the storm and did what he had to keep the WWE in. Where other wrestlers demanded WWE championships and held both WCW and WWE for ransom, he stood tall and did the J.O.B for the good of the company. It is only fitting that he go out on top!
When all is said and done, I feel that too many of wrestling’s greats don't end when they should. We all love to see Hogan and Flair on TV, but really does anyone want to see them in matches. Physically they just can't do it anymore. In all seriousness, does anyone really believe that a 50 year old man could beat a 30 year old man in his prime! NO! Taker has endured time, he has done what was asked of him, he now only needs to step away with the same dignity and pride that his illustrious career has been created with. Allow him the great send off and then let him go. Let young children whisper about the Dead Man that haunted so many great wrestlers, let the marks and the internet kids dream forever about their current favorite superstar battling the Phenom! And when it is all said and done, let one of wrestling's great superstars have his Last Ride!
The thought that you could have the Undertaker lose at WrestleMania is just wrong. Undertaker has built a great legacy, but more importantly he has helped numerous wrestlers get over. Has anyone ever heard about the Undertaker refusing to put someone over, or that he stormed out of a live show because they asked him to do the J.O.B! NO! He has always been the ultimate MAN when it comes to his chosen profession.
To have Taker end his winning streak at a WrestleMania would be the wrong way for him to go out! He should end his career with a defining win! My thought would be for him to lose to Randy Orton at Survivor Series, be buried alive, much the same as Yokozuna had all the heels empty from the back and help put the Taker in the casket. Then Taker would again disappear and take sometime off. During this time you have Orton feud with Batista and win the World Championship. Then at Royal Rumble you have the Taker make his surprise return, winning the Rumble (A perfect thank you gesture by the McMahon's to their most loyal worker). Of course he would then challenge Orton at WrestleMania in a Hell in a Cell match! Taker wins after a bloody brawl, no run in’s or anything. This is important because even with Taker winning, Orton would look even better. After Taker wins, the lights dim and that eerie purple glow fills the arena. Dropping to one knee with the belt in his raised hand, he would then "raise" the cell high into the rafters. Lightning would strike the ring and the lights would go out. When they came back on, only the belt would be left in the ring. It would be the most perfect and defining moment. The belt would then be held up for a tournament heading into the next pay per view, this would also be good because the draft is right after WrestleMania, and what better way to make it more exciting then a massive 20 - 30 man tournament on SmackDown! for the belt. Something like this would at least allow the Taker to go out on top and be remembered forever as one of the greatest wrestlers ever, not as that really cool guy who lost his last match!
Finally, there are very few entrances that make people unanimously go nuts! The L.O.D pop as JR calls it! Hogan, Stone Cold, L.O.D, The Rock, HHH, HBK, Flair and of course Taker! These are the people who transcend the sport which we all love so much! I live in Australia and last year we got to witness for the first time the Undertaker in real life. When that gong struck, the feeling that went through the crowd was pure euphoria! This man gave his life for the WWE. When other stars were jumping ship and demanding more money, he weathered the storm and did what he had to keep the WWE in. Where other wrestlers demanded WWE championships and held both WCW and WWE for ransom, he stood tall and did the J.O.B for the good of the company. It is only fitting that he go out on top!
When all is said and done, I feel that too many of wrestling’s greats don't end when they should. We all love to see Hogan and Flair on TV, but really does anyone want to see them in matches. Physically they just can't do it anymore. In all seriousness, does anyone really believe that a 50 year old man could beat a 30 year old man in his prime! NO! Taker has endured time, he has done what was asked of him, he now only needs to step away with the same dignity and pride that his illustrious career has been created with. Allow him the great send off and then let him go. Let young children whisper about the Dead Man that haunted so many great wrestlers, let the marks and the internet kids dream forever about their current favorite superstar battling the Phenom! And when it is all said and done, let one of wrestling's great superstars have his Last Ride!