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It's The Deadman vs The Face that runs the place; it's The Undertaker vs John Cena.
John Cena has been calling out the Deadman week after week but to no response; he has tried everything he can to make the Undertaker 'do something'. He has been regularly teasing the Phenom on social media as well. Also referencing the pre-WWE gimmicks of Mark Callaway which is a very rare thing in WWE.
With the match still clouded by doubt and uncertainty, here are five things that The Undertaker could do at WrestleMania 34.
#5 Set up a future match
This would not be the first time when two wrestlers started a feud at a WrestleMania which culminated at the next. The Rock interfered in the WrestleMania 27 main event between The Miz and John Cena, kickstarting the feud that resulted in the 'once in a lifetime' encounter at WrestleMania 28.
This would be very anti-climatic for the audience but it's still a possibility. A confrontation between the Undertaker and John Cena could build up to a match at a future event such as the next SummerSlam or Survivor Series.
#4 Debut the New Ministry of Darkness
The Original Ministry of Darkness was a villainous stable formed in 1999. The faction was led by The Undertaker and its members included Paul Bearer, Bradshaw (JBL), Faarooq (Ron Simmons), Mideon, Viscera and The Brood (Edge, Christian and Gangrel)
They took part in controversial storylines which included Satanic rituals and sacrifices.
If the Undertaker is not fit to wrestle at WrestleMania, introducing the New Ministry of Darkness would be a clever move. The newly formed faction could make John Cena its first casualty.
The stable could be led by Aleister Black and their theme should be similar to the original, sans the controversial rituals and sacrifices.
I've discussed the faction in detail here.
#3 Brawl in the audience
After facing disappointment, John Cena assured the audience that he would go to 'Mania as a fan. If John Cena can buy a ticket, why can't the Undertaker?
Mark Callaway (the man behind the Undertaker) could be a part of the audience just like Big Match John and the two could brawl in the crowd to the excitement and astonishment of the audience.
This would be a risky encounter, considering the star power involved.
This could be the best substitute for a full-length match, and a brawl does not need elaborate or risky spots. This way, The Undertaker could fight and protect his body at the same time.
#2 He could sabotage the Universal Championship match
A departing Brock Lesnar and an overbooked Roman Reigns clash over the Universal championship this Sunday. The chances are high the crowd will take over this match as they did during the WrestleMania 32 main event between Roman Reigns and Triple H.
The Undertaker has legitimate reasons to interfere in this match as both the wrestlers involved have cost the Deadman.
Lesnar infamously broke The Undertaker's WrestleMania undefeated streak and Roman Reigns 'Retired' him at the previous Mania.
This could be a distraction or a beatdown either during or after the match, and the ways in which this storyline could be extended are endless!
#1 A return as The American Badass?
A move that has been speculated and anticipated by the wrestling fandom. There is no better time to bring back this gimmick other than at WM 34.
We saw the end of the 'Deadman' last year but not the American Badass!
There would be no better sight than seeing the Undertaker return in a shiny black leather jacket, wearing a bandana on his head and riding a Harley down the ramp!
This impromptu match will set the social media on fire and there will a lot of buzz surrounding this epic match which could be Mark Callaway's last ride.
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