10 Things That Must Happen Before WrestleMania 35

3. The Undertaker Says "Goodbye"

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The John Cena squash was a success. Undertaker absorbed little damage, worked the crowd, and ran through his greatest hits, putting the 16-time World Champion away in less time than it took for him to walk down the aisle. It restored much of the faith lost through his turgid clash with Roman Reigns the year prior, and the shock and awe factor make it one of the night's biggest highlights.

It would've been a fine match to bow out on, but with 'Taker now set to face Rusev at the Greatest Royal Rumble, it won't be his last.

'The Deadman' sticking around is risky, as the length of the Cena match helped hide his weaknesses, but he has earned enough goodwill for a farewell bout. He has given us plenty over the years. It's time to stop putting his 53-year-old body through hell every year, and bow out with one last big performance, though WWE must make it clear that it's Undertaker's final battle beforehand.

Have him announce his impending retirement in early 2019, then let wrestlers battle it out for the honour to face him at 'Mania, culminating with a memorable last stand.

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