After Carmelo Hayes, The Undertaker to endorse top SmackDown star tonight? Why it's a possibility

The Undertaker stunned the WWE Universe this week on NXT when he made a surprise appearance on the brand. The WWE icon put over Carmelo Hayes and even Bron Breakker with his sheer presence on the show.

With tonight's SmackDown being the season premiere, the company will look to load the show and throw in some huge surprises. As a result, The Phenom might make a surprise appearance in a segment to endorse yet another superstar.

The name in question is none other than LA Knight, whose popularity has been unparalleled in recent times. The last time Taker and Knight met, it gave rise to an iconic segment involving the late great Bray Wyatt. Back then, The Undertaker endorsed Wyatt at The Megstar's expense, as the latter was a heel.

However, things have changed quite a lot in between, and now LA Knight is one of the hottest things in WWE. His rise in popularity has been unfathomable and the sports entertainment giant is building him up as a top star in the promotion.

Therefore, The Deadman might endorse The Megastar tonight, which could be one of the biggest moments of his career. If it happens, it would catapult LA Knight's already red-hot momentum even further in his journey to the top of this industry.

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Did The Undertaker leave behind his "Deadman" persona?

Taker has had a legendary career in pro wrestling and his "Deadman" persona was the hallmark of it. It was a gimmick that made his on-screen character iconic, giving it an unmatched aura. Not only did he portray it on television, but he also lived it and maintained it in real life.

However, in recent years, the WWE Hall of Famer has been making appearances in his American Badass persona. It looks like The Undertaker has finally left behind his iconic dark persona that entertained fans for decades.

One of the reasons behind it could be related to his retirement from pro wrestling. Now that Taker has hung up his boots, he is not obligated to portray the character anymore. The WWE Hall of Famer kept the kayfabe alive for decades, which is certainly a difficult task in today's world.

The Undertaker may have transitioned more into his American Badass gimmick following his retirement because it reflects more of his real self. It allows him to remain at ease while making appearances, both on and off the screen.

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