The Undertaker has opened up about his wrestling retirement, discussing the possibility of an in-ring return for WrestleMania 38.
Next year’s Show of Shows will emanate from Texas, the home state of The Deadman. Despite the event taking place practically in his backyard, Undertaker has confirmed he won’t be in action during the two-night event.
Speaking with Dallas Morning News, Taker noted that he could get through a match, but can no longer deliver physically on what people expect of The Undertaker.
When asked whether the wrestling bug still bites him, Undertaker said:
“Yeah, of course it does. I think it’s always in my head and in my heart, especially getting ready for WrestleMania here at AT&T Stadium it’s just like … man. But it’s just at a point where physically, I can’t perform at a level. I mean, I could go out and walk through something and I could get through a match. But I can’t give people what they expect at this point.
“When you see Undertaker, you pay money to see that guy wrestle. I can’t deliver physically on what people’s expectations are. … The passion is obviously still there. I think that will always be there. It’s just the physical side of it. … My time has come, my time has gone. This is the WWE and things happen, you never know. But I know that my time has passed and it’s time for these young guys to step up and take over and lead us to where we’re going.”
Undertaker hasn’t wrestled since his WrestleMania 36 Boneyard Match with AJ Styles. A retirement ceremony was held for the WWE legend at Survivor Series 2020.
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