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I would say someone should go into it with a completely different mentality. Not the "I'm gonna be the one to end the streak" mentality. More like a "Oh shit, the Undertaker? I thought I was winning a title match! I'm gonna get KILLED" mentality. As in, they completely buy into the aura as opposed to acting like a tough guy, which we've seen a lot the past few years. I'd say Cesaro for this role only because he's probably a good enough hand and good enough at showing emotion in ring to pull it off.
Not saying they should be completely lacking in confidence. They should think of themselves as good, but not "Beat the Undertaker at Wrestlemania" good. Like "He Beat Shawn Michaels and Triple H at Mania, what chance do I have?" kind of mentality. Maybe even have a segment with Ricky Steamboat where he's like "Wrestlemania is one of those moments that brings out the best in you. It's the time you go from being good to being great." Maybe a couple other ones with Arn Anderson and Finlay along the same lines. Cesaro should almost certainly be a solid tweener at this point.
The match comes, and he clearly surprises himself by hanging with the Dead Man. After kicking out from a Chokeslam, the camera zooms in to see him wide eyed. Taker goes for the Tombstone, Cesaro escapes and hits the Alapamare Waterslide for 2. This is the moment he realizes he can do it.
There's a bit more back and forth, but Cesaro definitely looks like he has the confidence to do it. Taker backdrops out of a Neutralizer attempt. A second Chokeslam connects, and Taker does the Cut throat motion. Everyone expects the end as he throws Cesaro over his shoulder. Cesaro again slips out and goes straight to the ropes. He springboards and catches the Dead Man coming in with a huge European Uppercut. Taker is down, and in trouble. Cesaro sets his hands on his head to crack his neck, but stops. He knows what's about to come. He hits the rope just as Taker sits up... into a diving European Uppercut. THEN he cracks his neck. He pulls Taker into position and scores with the Neutralizer. He doesn't go for the Pin. Instead he hits a second Neutralizer. The whole thing is "He's not trying to win a title, he's after something much more prestigious. He's trying to do something not even Edge, CM Punk, Triple H, Shawn Michaels or Ric Flair has been able to do."
Taker barely survives the second pin attempt. Cesaro goes for another Alpamare Waterslide to put Taker away, but the Dead Man escapes. Cesaro turns around... TOMBSTONE!!! Taker crosses the arms and sticks out the tongue...
1...
2...
CESARO KICKS OUT!!!
Taker actually sells shock at this one. The commentators can't believe this. Taker looks like he's going for the Last Ride, Cesaro floats over. He lifts Taker up, and goes to the corner. He carries the Dead Man up to the second Rope before jumping off, scoring with a second rope Alpamare Waterslide. This ends the streak.
Yes Gertner, it's a Horrible Idea. And You're welcome, Noid.
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