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Could Finn Balor assert himself as the Demon King by ending the career of the Undertaker?

3 WWE Superstars who should retire The Undertaker and 3 who shouldn't

Since his debut at the 1990 WWE Survivor Series, The Undertaker has had a truly iconic career.

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Over the years, the Deadman has held World Championships, the Hardcore title, Tag team titles, and has faced some of the greatest of all time. But now at 54 years old, it's clear that the Deadman's career is coming to an end.

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Though many fans believe (and possibly) hope they've seen the last of The Undertaker wrestling after his hated match at Super Showdown, we feel the Deadman should have a better send off.

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There are plenty of possible contenders to do the dead, but there are also some the company should definitely avoid. Here are three WWE Superstars who should retire The Undertaker as well as three who really shouldn't.

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#3: Should: Braun Strowman

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Strowman could prove he is the true Monster of WWE by ending The Undertaker.
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Ever since Braun Strowman split from the Wyatt family in 2016, the lone Superstar has been on a tear. Demolishing everyone in his path, the Monster Among Men has vanquished plenty of literal giant stars, including the Big Show and Kane.

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But with the World's largest athlete and the Devil's favourite Demon conquered, who's next? The Undertaker, that's who!

Defeating The Undertaker would be the biggest win in Strowman's career, and after repeated failed attempts at the Universal Championship, a big win is something that the Monster Among Men could really do with.

Aged 35, it's clear that the company has a lot of faith in Strowman, so ending the Deadman's legendary career could be feasible.

In doing so, Strowman would cement his legacy forever, be an instant World Championship contender again, and prove himself as the real Monster among men.

#3: Shouldn't: Sting

It may be a dream match, but perhaps that is where this bout belongs.
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For years, fans wondered about who would win in a match between The Undertaker and Sting, and though this for so long seemed a fantasy, that all changed at Survivor Series 2014.

Joining the WWE, fans immediately pushed for a Sting-'Taker match, though the icon of WCW would only have a handful of matches, before getting injured, and retiring from wrestling in April 2016.

Though the Stinger has said he'd come out of retirement to face The Undertaker, the prospect of this match fills me with dread, as neither man are exactly in peak condition, and as well as the risk of disappointing fans being high, so is the risk of injury.

If Goldberg Vs. Undertaker has taught us one thing, it's that sometimes it is best to let your fantasy matches remain just that.

#2: Should: Baron Corbin

Corbin has already ended Kurt Angle's career under his belt.
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Okay, I know I'm going to get a lot of flack for saying this, but I really like Baron Corbin.

As a heel, Corbin's ability to rile up the crowd is unparalleled, and the former boxer has the in-ring skill as well. At just 34 years old, Corbyn still has plenty of years left in his career, and defeating The Undertaker would cement his legacy as a truly phenomenal heel forever.

It's not like Corbin hasn't already done this before, as it was the former United States Champion who toppled Kurt Angle in the Olympian's retirement match at WrestleMania 35.

Having Corbin finish the legendary Phenom would be the biggest win of the Constable's career and would follow the time-honoured tradition of having the older Superstar go out with a loss to benefit the next generation.

#2: Shouldn't: Triple H

The Game and The Undertaker faced off at WrestleMania three times.
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Triple H and The Undertaker. Two icons of the Attitude Era.

For years (even as recent as last November), the pair have battled back and forth, with both men holding victories.

With that said, it doesn't seem like anyone would benefit too greatly from the Game ending the streak, especially when you consider the disdain many fans have for the King of Kings, who'd they perceive as booking himself to win.

That's not to say the WWE didn't have the chance to end both men's careers in 2012, when the pair collided inside Hell in a Cell at WrestleMania 28, a match that WWE defined as the end of an era.

In 2019 though, Triple H and Undertaker have faced too many times, and it's clear that the Game has much bigger things on his plate than ending the lord of Darkness.

#1: Should: Finn Balor

Balor is doing well right now, after capturing his second Intercontinental title at WrestleMania.
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Despite some shaky booking since his call up to the main roster in the 2016 Brand Extension, Finn Balor has remained one of WWE's most popular stars.

Already making history, Balor is the current Intercontinental Champion, the longest reigning NXT Champion of all time, as well as the first ever Universal Champion.

Impressive accolades for the Extraordinary Man, though they would all pale in comparison to if Balor ended the Undertaker's legendary career. If told right, the story could be a work of art, showing Balor's respect for the Deadman, though how he wouldn't hesitate to make history at the former WWE Champion's expense.

The Undertaker may be cited (amongst other monikers) as the Demon of Death Valley, but what use will that be if he steps in the ring with the Demon King?

#1: Shouldn't: Brock Lesnar

Brock conquered The Streak at WrestleMania 30
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When Brock Lesnar conquered the Streak at WrestleMania 30 in 2014, many fans believed we had seen the last of the Demon of Death Valley.

After all, for years fans had been told that the only thing Undertaker had left in his career worth fighting for was the Streak, so to see it be conquered (with relative ease no less), many believed we'd seen the last of the legendary star.

Now as Mr. Money in the Bank, Lesnar is one of the most loathed Superstars in WWE, and though this is good on-screen, many fans have real-life beef with the Beast, who they see as constantly given pushes he doesn't deserve.

Though Brock may have been a fine pick to end Undertaker in 2014, a lot has changed since then, and the backlash against WWE would be too much to justify.

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Rahul Arun
 
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