6 Reasons The 'American Bad Ass' Undertaker Would Rock WWE
6. It 'Humanises' Character Again Before Retirement
It's been quite the journey for Mark Calaway in pro wrestling. The Undertaker initially seemed like a short-term deal in the then-World Wrestling Federation of 1990, but the character has dominated Calaway's adult life. Over the years, it certainly hasn't been uncommon for Undertaker to appear under the guise of the persona, rather than as himself. Even when WWE has been festooned with more realistic people like John Cena, The Undertaker has remained one constant. There's only one time in his career that 'Taker was more 'human'. As the 'American Bad Ass' biker character, the man was definitely more identifiable for wrestling fans. All of a sudden, people could relate to the legendary figure, but a lot of the same mythical appeal was somehow kept alive. The big question is whether or not a return to a much more earthly persona is wise? The Undertaker doesn't have an awful lot of time left in the industry, that much is clear. Calaway's body is starting to break down physically, and he has noticeably aged over the past 5 years or so. Before the guy waves goodbye to one of the most famous characters in WWE history, perhaps humanising it again would make for a memorable ending. If nothing else, this might make for an easier transition into post-career interviews and documentaries.
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