The fifth and final episode of WWE Network’s Undertaker: The Last Ride series was released earlier today and featured Undertaker’s thoughts on the current status of his wrestling career. He indicating that he feels that he’s done with wrestling (as of now), saying, “At this point in my career, I have no desire to get back in the ring” and “I’m at a point, it’s time this cowboy really rides away.”
“I believe I’m at a place now, post-Boneyard, which was a hellacious battle against one of the best in the business. Here you are, climbing on your motorcycle and taking off. There was a lot of thought and a lot of emotion, one of those being ‘are you happy enough with that?’ It was a powerful moment. You don’t necessarily always get those. If there was ever a perfect ending to a career, that right there was it. If Vince was in a pinch, would I come back? I guess time would only tell there. In case of emergency, break glass, you pull out The Undertaker. I would consider it. At this point in my career, I have no desire to get back in the ring.
I’m at a point, it’s time this cowboy really rides away. There’s nothing left for me to conquer or accomplish. The game has changed. It’s time for new guys to come up. The time just seems right. This documentary has helped me discover that and opened my eyes to the bigger picture and not judge myself as harshly these last few years.
My peers, given their insight, I got a genuine sense they care for me and want the best for me. It’s been very humble to allow this part to come out and have them accept it. They’ve accepted Mark Calaway. I can do more good outside the ring than I can inside. I’m finally at a place where I can accept that.”
WWE’s social media accounts have also posted various “#ThankYouTaker” posts.
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— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2020
Transcript h/t: Fightful.com