Why WWE Are Doing The Undertaker Vs. Roman Reigns At WrestleMania 33
"The Phenom's" last stand?
At Sunday's Royal Rumble PPV, Roman Reigns eliminated The Undertaker from the titular match in what looked to be the start of a WrestleMania program between the two men.
Now, The Wrestling Observer is offering more details on what may end up being "The Phenom's" final match.
It's no secret that The Undertaker's health has been a concern as of late. The star underwent hip surgery last year, and he had recovered enough to participate in the Rumble, but it was clear to fans watching that he wasn't in the shape he was even a year ago. Reportedly, he still needs a hip replacement, which he's hoping to hold off on until he retires. Given his condition, there's no word when that might be.
According to The Observer, there's discussion over making the match serve as a passing of the torch, with Reigns winning and becoming WWE's new "top dog." Vince McMahon has wanted to do the match for a while, but at the same time, company higher-ups realize that Reigns will be viciously booed facing off against Undertaker.
While Reigns could turn heel leading into 'Mania, the company's long-term goal is still for him to be WWE's top babyface.