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WWE Super ShowDown 2020 started with a bang! WWE always makes sure to have as much star power in these Saudi Arabia megaevents, and who could be a bigger Superstar then arguably the greatest character ever in the history of the company, The Undertaker!
The Deadman made his long-awaited return to the WWE ring at WWE Super ShowDown, much to the surprise of everyone, as he went on to replace Rey Mysterio as the sixth entrant in the gauntlet match for the Tuwaiq Trophy. He then went on to defeat AJ Styles to win the match and the trophy.
So without delay, let's take a look at the five reasons why The Undertaker returned and won the Tuwaiq Trophy. Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
#5 To set up his clash with AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36
The rumors have been around for quite some time that The Undertaker has chosen his WrestleMania 36 opponent and it is none other than the 'Phenomenal One', AJ Styles. Tonight, the Dead Man not only took away a major victory from him but also attacked Karl Anderson and Gallows backstage before entering the match.
This all but confirms the rumors of him facing Styles at the Show of Shows this year. One has to wonder whether we might even see Kane enter the feud to even the odds for 'Taker against the OC. Well, the feud is sure to be an exciting one and would even be one of the better matches of The Undertaker in recent history thanks to Styles.
The rumors suggest that the Deadman chose Styles because he is the closest to a modern-day Shawn Michaels, and that certainly is true. With Styles mentioning the name of Michaels multiple times in the last few weeks, can he also be involved in the feud in some way?
I'm excited to see The Phenom take on the Phenomenal One!
#4 A shock factor in Undertaker's rumored appearance
It's tough to keep any secrets hidden from the eyes of keen WWE fans these days, as it is usual to see rumors of Superstars making a surprise appearance leaked out beforehand. The same was the case with The Undertaker's appearance as well.
The video of the Deadman landing in Saudi Arabia alongside the rest of the WWE roster surfaced on the Internet before the show, so much so that wwe.com itself confirmed his presence at the venue.
With so much already known, it was almost obvious that we might see 'Taker appear and confront AJ Styles to set up their WrestleMania match. But instead of a simple stare down with the Phenomenal One, WWE decided to go all the way with it and have the Phenom wrestle (even though it was just a Chokeslam) at the show.
With Taker back, the WrestleMania season feels complete in some sense. I guess we'll have to wait and see how this storyline progresses. Maybe Styles will call out the Undertaker after his match against Aleister Black on Monday Night RAW.
#3 Unpredictable ending to the Tuwaiq trophy
No offense to the other participants in the match, but out of all of them, AJ Styles was the clear favorite to win the Tuwaiq trophy, with maybe an outside chance of either Andrade or Rey Mysterio picking-up the victory.
The match in itself was quite entertaining, with R-Truth getting 3-straight wins at the beginning over Bobby Lashley, Andrade, and Eric Rowan, somewhat replicating the memorable gauntlet match performances of Seth Rollins in 2018 and Kofi Kingston in 2019. He ultimately fell short against the Phenomenal One who made him tap-out to his submission move.
It looked all but clear that Styles was going to beat Rey Mysterio and lift the trophy before the master of the 619 was attacked backstage by the OC. And guess who made the save? Okay, no points for guessing, it was The Undertaker.
As dramatic as it gets, I loved the entire set-up, leading to the return of the Dead Man. It surely was an unpredictable ending to the Tuwaiq trophy, which would surely become more "prestigious" in the hands of the Phenom.
#2 A moment to cherish for the fans in Saudi Arabia
The Undertaker is arguably one of the greatest Superstars in the history of the company. The aura which he brings to the ring is unlike anyone else. It is natural for the fans in Saudi Arabia to want to see him live in action.
I remember watching one of the fans at ringside with the sign "I'll pay millions to watch The Undertaker wrestle". Well, you got what you wanted, sir. As a huge wrestling fan myself, it is indeed one of my dreams too to watch the Phenom in action live.
With The Undertaker not performing at the last show in Saudi Arabia, Crown Jewel 2019 as well, the fans would have surely been a little disappointed, had he not have wrestled today either. But he did, and in what fashion. The Undertaker winning the Tuwaiq trophy at WWE Super ShowDown 2020 is indeed a great moment to cherish for the fans in Saudi Arabia.
Considering that he is nearing the end of his career, who knows how many more appearances he has left!
#1 This might be The Undertaker's last year as an active Superstar
The Undertaker (Real Name: Mark Callaway) made his memorable WWE debut back in the year 1990 at the Survivor Series PPV. With that, 2020 would mark his three decades as an active competitor with the company, a feat not many can even dream to achieve.
The talks of the retirement of the Deadman have been around for a long time now, and one has to wonder whether he will finally call it a day this year at Survivor Series, completing his Hall-of-Fame-worthy career with a full circle.
There is a part of the WWE Universe that wants to see The Undertaker win one more World Championship before hanging his boots. The issue with that is, it might not be a good booking decision for many reasons. We have seen plenty of part-timers win the title and get booed by the fans. The last thing WWE would want is to see the fans turn on the Deadman.
Instead, letting him win the Tuwaiq trophy gives him an accomplishment at the last stages of his career, a win-win for everyone involved. I'm excited to see what else 'Taker has in store for us for however long his career lasts!
