I dunno, I've always had a problem with guys who agree, even if only in kayfabe, to a "career threatening match", they lose and then it gets used as the catalyst for a "one more time" run. It's like a giant middle finger to all the fans who remember what was supposed to be _________'s retirement match, as it's basically a promise to one's self and the fans and promoter that you will never again wrestle.
Also, I see no reason, at WM XXVI, XXVII or at any other WrestleMania, for The Undertaker to give up his win streak. He should run it to 20-0 at Mania XXVIII in 2013, and then retire by SummerSlam of that year with his Mania streak intact. If he doesn't, what the fuck sort of legacy or defining moment will we be able to remember him by? Also, it just seems to be too big for Vince to just let go, especially if in the future, for 'Taker's inevitable induction into the HoF, they want to use that as a focal point in the promotional stuff for his induction. Plus, not to mention what sort of sentimental value that you'd at least think something he poured his life, his heart and his soul into for nearly 20 years.
Not tryin' to flame on either point, just my points of view on those issues.
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