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Originally Posted by Tom Guycott
Hindsight.
Though I sentimentality agree with you about "the streak shouldn't end" feelings, truth was Taker is just too old school a guy to not do the "go out on your back" business. Maybe he wasn't sure he had one more in him, and though not ideal for pushing new talent, the most believable and ready opponent there last year was Brock.
Bray taking the supernatural mantle isn't necessarily a consolation prize. I just wish the build for this started sooner... then again, they had more time to build Sting vs. HHH, and even that's kind of a shit show considering how much hype SHOULD be on that match from Survivor Series onward.
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Brock didn't need it though. Like, at all. He could have barely lost to Taker at mania last year and still be just as strong going into this year's event, thanks to his dominant performances afterwards.
One reason I was always against the streak ending, is that there is kind of a catch 22 situation there. A guy like Brock, or Triple H who can believably end the streak, doesn't need it at all. Conversely, the Undertaker at mania had been built up to such a degree, that anyone who isn't a living legend beating the streak would feel unbelievable.
Right now, Wyatt is in that magical sweet spot. He's still young and fresh enough that ending the streak would do a lot for him, while at the same time he's been booked strongly enough since his debut (despite a few hiccups) that I can believe him taking the victory. Especially factoring in all the talk of taker's age and questionable health.