'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
John Cena is one of the biggest draws WWE has ever had. The Undertaker is one of the most loyal superstars that WWE has ever employed. It is amazing how we can exchange the subjects of the previous two statements and yet the sentences hold true. The similarities between the two pro-wrestlers doesn’t end here.
Besides being WWE legends and future ‘hall of fame’ headliners, the longevity these two superstars have enjoyed remains unparalleled in the modern era of sports-entertainment. Both have gained the ultimate respect of their peers, and have been locker-room leaders.
The duo’s dedication to living their characters has also been unbelievable. The Undertaker has lived his gimmick for almost 3 decades until recent times when he has started to make public appearances as Mark Calaway. Otherwise, most children had no idea he wasn’t dead. In the same way, John Cena has proven to be the superhero everywhere. He has shown unbelievable fight and grit, miraculous recovery skills, amazing attitude, team spirit, and always has time to be a ‘make-a-wish’ champion.
Hence, it’d be fitting that these two huge superstars battle it out at Wrestlemania 35. It will be a perfect conclusion for The Undertaker’s career. Here are 3 reasons why.
#3 They have unfinished business
The Undertaker was universally thought to have wrestled his last match until John Cena challenged him on an episode of RAW in one of the most brutal verbal attacks in WWE history. Cena followed it up with more scathing promos destroying Taker’s aura and mystic, humanizing him like no one had done before him. The build-up still suffered because Undertaker didn't appear until the bells rang on April 8, 2018. Yet, the quality of a story depends on its conclusion. While, the match was not expected to be a wrestling classic, but there were moments to be created by quality in-ring storytellers.
The match began… and it ended. The dream match that had become reality after being talked about for years lasted less barely 3 minutes. It was a let-down for all the WWE fans. And this is why this match needs to happen at Wrestlemania 35. Fans deserve a Cena-Undertaker match that won’t leave them feeling robbed of a something big. The feud needs a fitting conclusion. Cena retiring Undertaker is that conclusion.
#2 Cena should get a rematch
Finn Balor or Drew Macintyre could possibly have their careers skyrocketing upwards if given the privilege to retire The Undertaker. But, Cena needs this match as much as anyone else. He hasn’t exactly been booked like a mega-star for years.
Wins and losses may not matter to John Cena as they do to other superstars, yet ‘Big match John’ still needs to win big. He may be booked to like a Superman, but the fans still need to know he has enough gas left in his tank to go against the best. Fans need to be told that Cena may have a 17th world title run left in him. And at this point in his career, it will make no sense for him to go over stars like Lars Sullivan. Thus, he needs this Undertaker match to fight and win.
On the other hand, The Undertaker deserves a farewell match that equals the star power of some legendary lasts like Flair vs. Michaels, Michaels vs. Undertaker, or one that can better the classic images of The Undertaker leaving his attire in the middle of the ring at Wrestlemania 33 in Orlando. These two veterans can tell a story inside the ring, and they can still pull off something which can leave everlasting images in the fans’ minds. The two need to battle it out one last time and leave fans with memories of a lifetime.
#1 It's best for business
Forbes estimated Wrestlemania's brand value to be $195 million. The brand is big enough to sell itself. However, WWE has seen record lows in TV ratings, and has struggled to sell out its flagship shows recently.
The company has struggled due to many superstars being out injured. It also doesn’t have the services of its face, Roman Reigns, who is battling Leukemia. The WWE will have to pull off many tricks to make the show memorable.
Charlotte vs. Lynch vs. Rousey is a deserving contender to be the closing match; there aren’t many who will object to the same. Brock vs. Rock/Rollins and Batista vs. Triple H has also been rumored main attractions.
John Cena vs. Undertaker is one main-event match irrespective of its position on the card. A ‘career vs. career’ match between the two is certain to get fans invested on the road to Wrestlemania.
The two men in the same ring guarantee moments that will leave fans with memories. It is just an opportunity Vince McMahon can’t miss.
