The Undertaker's full-time career came to an end in 2010, but he made a much-hyped return to Raw on February 21, 2011. Many assumed that WWE would use the opportunity to set up a WrestleMania match for the Phenom, and sure enough, Triple H interrupted 'Taker's return and challenged him to a bout. Undertaker accepted, and when WrestleMania XXVII rolled around, he defeated "The Game" - but at a cost. Despite winning, the badly-hurt Undertaker was unable to leave the ring under his own power. Undertaker remained dormant until 2012, but when he returned, he demanded another match with Triple H. Despite losing, "The Game" felt he had proven himself Undertaker's superior, and so he refused the challenge - until Undertaker unfavorably compared Triple H to Shawn Michaels. Triple H agreed to wrestle The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVIII, but only in a Hell in a Cell match. The bout, which began with The Undertaker unveiling a decidedly-intimidating mohawk, saw special referee Michaels get involved on behalf of his friend. Nevertheless, Undertaker came out on top. hitting a Tombstone as a conflicted Michaels made the three count. This time, it was HHH who needed to be helped from the ring, and so Undertaker and Michaels did the honors. At the top of the ramp, all three men took a curtain call and embraced before heading to the back, The Undertaker sporting a 20-0 WrestleMania record.
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