• The Undertaker in his debut WWE match at Survivor Series in 1990. All photos: WWE
    The Undertaker in his debut WWE match at Survivor Series in 1990. All photos: WWE
  • The Undertaker in the mid-1990s.
    The Undertaker in the mid-1990s.
  • The Undertaker has had an in-ring wrestling career that's lasted 30 years.
    The Undertaker has had an in-ring wrestling career that's lasted 30 years.
  • The Undertaker defeating Sycho Sid for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 13 in 1997.
    The Undertaker defeating Sycho Sid for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 13 in 1997.
  • The Undertaker at The Great American Bash in 2004.
    The Undertaker at The Great American Bash in 2004.
  • The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels square off at WrestleMania 25 in 2009, in a match that the former cites as one of his favourite wrestling moments.
    The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels square off at WrestleMania 25 in 2009, in a match that the former cites as one of his favourite wrestling moments.
  • The Undertaker and Triple H at WrestleMania 27 in 2011.
    The Undertaker and Triple H at WrestleMania 27 in 2011.
  • The Undertaker in 2016.
    The Undertaker in 2016.
  • The Undertaker making his way to the ring at WrestleMania 33 in 2017.
    The Undertaker making his way to the ring at WrestleMania 33 in 2017.
  • The Undertaker facing off against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 33 in 2017.
    The Undertaker facing off against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 33 in 2017.
  • The Undertaker leaves behind his wrestling gear in the ring at WrestleMania 33 in 2017.
    The Undertaker leaves behind his wrestling gear in the ring at WrestleMania 33 in 2017.
  • The Undertaker backstage at WrestleMania 33.
    The Undertaker backstage at WrestleMania 33.
  • The Undertaker and Triple H share a post-match hug at WrestleMania 33.
    The Undertaker and Triple H share a post-match hug at WrestleMania 33.
  • The Undertaker at WrestleMania 34 in 2018.
    The Undertaker at WrestleMania 34 in 2018.
  • The Undertaker at Crown Jewel in Riyadh in 2018.
    The Undertaker at Crown Jewel in Riyadh in 2018.
  • The Undertaker and John Cena at WrestleMania 34 in 2018.
    The Undertaker and John Cena at WrestleMania 34 in 2018.
  • The Undertaker at Crown Jewel in Riyadh in 2018.
    The Undertaker at Crown Jewel in Riyadh in 2018.
  • The Undertaker choke slams AJ Styles at Super ShowDown in Riyadh in 2020.
    The Undertaker choke slams AJ Styles at Super ShowDown in Riyadh in 2020.
  • The Undertaker says he has unfinished business with AJ Styles.
    The Undertaker says he has unfinished business with AJ Styles.
  • AJ Styles and The Undertaker in their 'Boneyard Match' at WrestleMania 36 in 2020. Courtesy WWE
    AJ Styles and The Undertaker in their 'Boneyard Match' at WrestleMania 36 in 2020. Courtesy WWE
  • The Undertaker rides away after defeating AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36.
    The Undertaker rides away after defeating AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36.
  • The Undertaker will say his final farewell to the WWE Universe at Survivor Series.
    The Undertaker will say his final farewell to the WWE Universe at Survivor Series.
  • 'I don’t think anybody, especially in this industry, can foresee 30 years down the line,' says The Undertaker.
    'I don’t think anybody, especially in this industry, can foresee 30 years down the line,' says The Undertaker.

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The Undertaker officially retires during emotional WWE Survivor Series

'My time has come to let The Undertaker rest in peace,' the wrestler said in a farewell speech, marking the end of his 30-year career

Razmig Bedirian
Razmig Bedirian

November 23, 2020

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The Undertaker, one of the most famous wrestlers in the history of the WWE, has officially retired.

It was a poignant moment as the wrestler marked the end of his 30-year career during the WWE Survivor Series on Sunday, November 22.

The Undertaker's farewell came during the final moments of the event, which, owing to restrictions imposed on account of the global pandemic, did not host a crowd at the venue in Florida, US.

The Undertaker announces his retirement from the WWE at Survivor Series 2020.
The Undertaker announces his retirement from the WWE at Survivor Series 2020.

Wrestling luminaries including Booker T, Shane McMahon, Triple H and Kane entered the ring to welcome The Undertaker. Finally, the two-metre-tall heavyweight walked towards the ring in his trademark slow stride to make his succinct but emotional farewell speech.

“My time has come to let The Undertaker rest in peace,” the athlete, born Mark Calaway, said in his characteristic gruff and measured voice. A video recapping the wrestler’s three-decade career was then shown.

A hologram of Paul Bearer, the wrestler’s late manager, was then projected as The Undertaker took a knee and a bell tolled.

After performing his characteristic throat-slashing gesture, Calaway left the ring one last time and walked up the ramp, stopping to look back at the cameras and throw his fist up.

Fans were quick to take to social media to express their sadness at seeing The Undertaker retire. “The end of an era, for real this time,” Twitter user Lampardu wrote. “Wrestling will never be the same. A true legend. So many memorable moments, that I'll always remember.”

Another Twitter user, Heather, wrote: “This is so sad, man. Undertaker deserved to give his goodbye in front of a live crowd so he could truly feel the love and appreciation from fans!”

Looking back on his legacy, The Undertaker doesn't have anything left to prove, after cementing his place as one of the greatest WWE wrestlers of all time.

In an interview with The National earlier this month, he said: "I've been incredibly blessed. I've had incredible people to work with and people surrounding me to help get us where we are today."

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