[Taker2theMoon]

Originally Posted by YoungGun_UK

I'll be honest, I remember being underwhelmed when he returned at WrestleMania 20, I was expecting an extremely dark portrayal of the Deadman and he just returned without the bandana and put on a hat and coat.

Basically I had set myself up for this



instead they tried to keep it as less gimmicky as possible.

I admit that he wasn't portrayed as dark as he could have been, but it was a step in that direction none-the-less. Ever since I first found out about it, I always preferred the hat-and-coat mortician gimmick he first came out with, so for him to come out with the hat and coat made me mark out. I don't think the deadman is going to do anything exactly how he did before. The last time we saw him, although bald, he came out in a hood and an outfit similar to the one in the picture you posted. These days I guess he is just an experimental hybrid of what he is and what he was.

[Freeloader]

Originally Posted by PotterNo1

I see what you mean but it doesn't always work as with Big Boss Man in 99 and Mark Henry in 06- they gained notoriety at the time but the intended boost for their career never really happened. I guess Taker is only human and can't make a star out of everyone.

Well the other half of it is that Vince needs to properly book people after the fact. Mark Henry could of been awesome, but he has been one of the most misused people in WWE history.

[SCUK07]

The fact that you're even in the ring with the Undertaker at Wrestlemania means you've earned the respect of The Undertaker (bare in mind he picks his opponent now days) and when you earn the respect of The Undertaker you (in theory) should earn the respect of the entire lockeroom.

Respect is worth more than any title. Ask The Miz. Beat Cena at Wrestlemania and held the WWE title....... But I bet apart from the few he travels with nobody particularly respects the Miz for what he's done. Or Swagger.

If the creative team went to The Undertaker and his opponent and said this is it, we're ending it (as somebody said) whoever he was facing wouldn't let it happen. The only person I could see ending it, was Triple H last year in some screwy finish with HBK.

There was talk back when Nexus hit the stage that Officals were high up on Barrett and to get him over even more have him end it.....but Nexus failed, well it didnt fail, it just went in the wrong direction with the whole Cena etc.

[PowerandGlory]

i probably in the minority but i think the streak will have to end. it would go down as the 2nd biggest moment in mania history behind hogan/andre imo

[Undertaker23RKO]

I loved the idea someone said earlier of The Shield vs Taker in a handicap match. I know it won't happen but that would be amazing.

[ashes11]

How does everyone feel about the likely Punk V Taker match for the streak? I for one enjoy punk, and I'm sure this match would be better than people believe, however, I still don't want to see it, it's such a wasted opportunity when Cena, Brock and Rock could all be involved with the streak, I'd love the idea of Undertaker going over Cena, and The Rock, having beaten Brock, comes out the night after WM, issuing the challenge for Wrestlemania 30.

[Cookie Monster]

Originally Posted by Taker2theMoon

I admit that he wasn't portrayed as dark as he could have been, but it was a step in that direction none-the-less. Ever since I first found out about it, I always preferred the hat-and-coat mortician gimmick he first came out with, so for him to come out with the hat and coat made me mark out. I don't think the deadman is going to do anything exactly how he did before. The last time we saw him, although bald, he came out in a hood and an outfit similar to the one in the picture you posted. These days I guess he is just an experimental hybrid of what he is and what he was.

He was buried as the "American Badass" which is why I got the impression he came back that way. He was the dead man once again. Sure, we'd all of loved him to have his little fancy outfit that he wore in the past but I personally think the whole vest/tights combo is now symbolic and iconic of Undertaker, even more so than the mortician outfit and all that.

[RaneGaming]

Originally Posted by SCUK07

The fact that you're even in the ring with the Undertaker at Wrestlemania means you've earned the respect of The Undertaker (bare in mind he picks his opponent now days) and when you earn the respect of The Undertaker you (in theory) should earn the respect of the entire lockeroom.

Respect is worth more than any title. Ask The Miz. Beat Cena at Wrestlemania and held the WWE title....... But I bet apart from the few he travels with nobody particularly respects the Miz for what he's done. Or Swagger.

If the creative team went to The Undertaker and his opponent and said this is it, we're ending it (as somebody said) whoever he was facing wouldn't let it happen. The only person I could see ending it, was Triple H last year in some screwy finish with HBK.

There was talk back when Nexus hit the stage that Officals were high up on Barrett and to get him over even more have him end it.....but Nexus failed, well it didnt fail, it just went in the wrong direction with the whole Cena etc.

indeed no wrestler would agree to end the streak each TOP wrestler has there own legacy eg big show holding every title or Kane (most people eliminated in a single rumble) Y2J First undisputed champion ect Streak is undertakers legacy

[djmathers1207]

Punk/Taker is a match they are going with for Mania. It should definitely be for the title and I think the belt will gain the meaning that it desperately needs.

[screw you mcmahon]

Originally Posted by Freeloader

Well the other half of it is that Vince needs to properly book people after the fact. Mark Henry could of been awesome, but he has been one of the most misused people in WWE history.

Mark Henry could of been awesome? Henry makes Vader look like Brett Hart he fckin sucks. I would love to know what Henry does in the ring that anyone finds so fascinating. I don't have to mention his WM22 match that generated snores out of my ass in terms of quality. Henry should stick to what he does best and that is popping the Cheetos on the couch getting exercise using the remote. And as good as Edge vs. Foley was at WM 22, I don't think it's unfair to say a WM22 card of HBK/Edge, Taker/Foley, and Cena/HHH would have looked a lot better.