The biggest problem that The Undertaker deals with is physical pain. He's 50 years old and has had injury problems as far back as his thirties. In the late 90's, insiders like Dave Meltzer were already tipping him for retirement. Nobody expected him to work far into the new millennium. Yet he is still active today. He was pretty much full time up until 2010. The reason he has stayed on so long is down to a few factors. His love of the business and respect for Vince, but mainly the huge money involved. Let's not kid ourselves, the guy is a businessman. He has a top status and draws the crowds. That brings really big money and Taker wants to maximise that as much as possible. So he has kept on going, even though he has been physically knackered as far back as 1997. He's had multiple surgeries, suffering particular hardship with his knees and shoulders. But through the daily pain, he has continued to forge a legacy. His quarter of century in WWE has had its problems, but it has also had a level of success that will never be replicated in pro wrestling ever again.
