5 Reasons The Undertaker Should Not Wrestle Again

The Undertaker took on Triple H in the main event match of Super Show-Down. It was hailed as the last time that the two icons would ever clash. It was great to see how much punishment 'The Phenom' is willing to undertake (no pun intended) at his current age. That said, I thought that certain elements of the match did disappoint.

Both of the veterans brought the pace of the show down to a grinding halt. While they put on a solid match, they were only a shadow of the performers they once were. And it was clear this was The Undertaker's fault.

I saw Triple H take on Jinder Mahal at the WWE Live Event in New Delhi last year and he did seem fine. On the other hand, The Undertaker is a much reduced performer, owing to his age and the bumps and bruises he's sustained along the way for our entertainment and viewing pleasure.

Here are 5 reasons why I want The Undertaker to hang up his boots, at this particular stage of his career...

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#5 It takes away a spot

So many talents from the roster did not make it to Australia

Top superstars like Baron Corbin, Finn Balor, Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton did not get a chance to compete at Super Show-Down in Melbourne. Unfortunately, the top spot was reserved for two men well past their prime. They had a long match, that was much slower than the rest of the active roster.

I genuinely think that it's a travesty that WWE is still relying on legends to sell out arenas. Wouldn't it make more sense to invest in the next generation and actually give them a chance to compete on the big stage? I certainly do think so.

Had the main event match not been main evented by the veterans, one of the men/women left out of the card could have had the opportunity to perform before thousands. The Undertaker does not need to prove anything to anyone, but these performers certainly do.

#4 He could legitimately injure himself

Competing at his advanced age is not a good idea

I say this as someone who's grown up watching The Undertaker in action, time and time again. He's a man who, while careful, lays it all on the line for his fans. Along the way, the man has sustained many an injury that would have felled a lesser man than him. However, The Undertaker is still going strong now.

I do hope that The Undertaker does not become a casualty like his comrade- Sting. While Sting seemed to be in great shape against Seth Rollins, a few buckle bombs knocked the wind out of his sails. They would eventually force the legend to retire.

You never know how far you can go, especially after a lifetime of wrestling. The Undertaker is a family man now and a legitimate injury would be bad news indeed.

#3 He's damaging his legacy

He's not the same Undertaker we know and love

There's such a thing as being beyond your prime. There's such a thing as overstaying your welcome as well. I genuinely think that The Undertaker is a man who's done it all and has nothing left to prove to anyone. Seeing him as a man who cannot move like he did in his prime can be disheartening to his fans.

Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan did the same when they competed in TNA at a time when they should have hung up their boots. The Undertaker stands a risk of being a member of this club too.

#2 His WrestleMania 33 retirement was just perfect

Any subsequent performance just ruins the moment

The Undertaker faced Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 33. The two men had a back and forth match that The Undertaker lost. It was his second ever loss at WrestleMania.

After the match, the living (undead) legend placed his hat, gloves and trench coat in the middle of the ring. Fans bid farewell to the icon as he walked away. Fans were emotional and recalled the man's contribution to sports entertainment.

Having him return, even for the bigger shows, just takes away from this moment, at least for me. Because there will never be another moment nearly as special as that one.

#1 He has simply nothing left to accomplish

The Undertaker, much like all these other men, has done it all

The Undertaker has been one of the most consistent performers in WWE's illustrious history. He has had one of the best careers in both sports and entertainment. Very few can boast the longevity that he has enjoyed. The fact of the matter is that he has very little to accomplish.

At this point in the game, it may be better to rest on his laurels. Maybe the 'end of the era' match should have been the actual end of an era. Maybe having a second edition just diminished history.

Of course, these are my views as someone that's followed The Undertaker's journey for many years. Please let me know if you guys feel differently.

I would love to hear your thoughts, views and comments.