Published 11:33 IST, June 23rd 2020

Why did The UnderTaker retire? Several reasons why the WWE star called it a day

WWE star The UnderTaker announced his retirement from wrestling after an incredible 30-year legendary career. Here's a look at why did the UnderTaker retire?

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WWE legend UnderTaker anunced his retirement from wrestling in final episode of Last Ride. In 30-year UnderTaker WWE career with WWE, 'Deman' became face of Vince McMahon's money-spinning industry and has delivered a trucklo of memorable WWE matches over years. His 17 WWE Championship titles are a testament to his legend and his final match against AJ Styles in WrestleMania 36 was a storytelling end to UnderTaker WWE Career. So, here is answer to query - Why did UnderTaker retire? 

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Why did UnderTaker retire? A perfect swansong or more time with family?

Why did UnderTaker retire? While sight of a heline saying UnderTaker retires is t a unique one for hardcore WWE fans, considering how Deman left his gear in middle of ring and left arena with his family after his defeat to Roman Reigns in WrestleMania 33 in 2017. In Last Ride, Deman's hunt for perfect swansong is well documented.

Taker's win against AJ Styles in Boneyard match served as a perfect swansong, which could probably answer why did UnderTaker retire. Deman rode off into darkness on a motorbike sending WWE fans for a trip down memory lane, in what was billed as one of WrestleMania's best matches.  Deman's is also likely to play a reason as to why did Undertaker retire. w 55, after a storied WWE career, UnderTaker would fancy spending rest of his days with his wife and four children. 

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While WWE's tweet all but that UnderTaker retired, Deman also said that WWE chairman Vince McMahon might want to use him in some capacity in future. An UnderTaker return can never be ruled out considering how he has returned from de an astonishing seven times and a possibility of retiring in front of a packed stium at WrestleMania could play on his mind. 

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Why did UnderTaker retire? UnderTaker WWE Career

Mark William Calaway, better kwn by his st name UnderTaker, has been of most prominent and influential members of WWE setup since his debut in 1990. Deman holds record for most wins at WrestleMania, winning  WWE’s biggest yearly event 25 times. UnderTaker held a 21-year winning streak at WrestleMania which was halted by Brock Lesnar in 2014. UnderTaker has also won World Heavyweight Championship thrice and lifted Royal Rumble in 2007. UnderTaker has also won  WWF Hardcore Championship 1 time and featured in  WWF World Tag Team Championship 6 times. 

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11:33 IST, June 23rd 2020