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A WrestleMania with no Undertaker is no WrestleMania at all. An unrivaled journey that began way back in 1991 at WrestleMania VII will most-likely culminate at the 34th edition in 2018. Much longevity. Such Amaze.
While some may argue that Reigns has done the job of ending one of the greatest pro wrestling careers of all time, WWE's teasers and word from the rumor mill paint a pleasantly different picture.
Sunday, 8th April 2018 could be the last time we see The Phenom at his stomping grounds and WWE ought to make it feel special. Last year's disastrous attempt may have left us teary-eyed, but the 23-minute botchfest that preceded the emotional finale doesn't deserve to be remembered as the closing chapter in The Undertaker's distinguished career.
WWE has the opportunity to rewrite the script and do it right this time, and in a few weeks, here's how the Deadman can surprise the fans in New Orleans:
#5 One final run until Survivor Series
Who would have predicted that this mysterious seven-footer who seemed like he hadn't slept in months back at Survivor Series in 1990 would go on to become vessel that holds the greatest character in all of pro wrestling?
WrestleMania may have been the stage where he created his legacy but Survivor Series is where it should all to come to an end.
Beating John Cena -- who is expected to take another hiatus after WrestleMania -- could be a solid way of kickstarting one final nostalgic run. WWE could pull off a Goldberg here.
However, there's a better option.
Undertaker's well-documented history with Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar presents a ready-made storyline for the Phenom to insert himself in.
An interference to either cost Reigns or Lesnar the title and a possible run with the Universal title in the post-WrestleMania season could be a fitting way to send off a legend; that is if his body permits him to return.
Another part-timer in the title scene could draw criticism but we're talking about the Undertaker here. Putting over someone like Braun Strowman or Finn Balor on his way out would be a creative masterstroke.
#4 Beats John Cena
It's a known fact that the old-timers of the business like to go out on their backs. Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels are two of the most prominent names who did it and the same is expected from the Undertaker.
It's an age-old tradition that is diligently followed barring a few exceptions though. Hulk Hogan and Randy Macho Man Savage ended their respective in-ring careers in triumphant fashion and if the Deadman were to do the same, it would surely come as a shock the traditionalists.
Two losses have already ended the aura that the streak once commanded and another one shouldn't technically hurt but who doesn't like a happy ending.
#3 The Brothers of Destruction either continue to destroy or self-destruct
Vince McMahon's creation of the Undertaker was so great that it spawned another legend in Kane.
In the reality era where kayfabe is an afterthought, the reunion of the Brothers of Destruction still manages to get the fans going and in case you didn't know, the three-time Tag Team Champions came together recently at a fundraiser organized as part of Glen Jacob's mayoral campaign in Knoxville.
Being at the business end of their careers, it would only be apt for the 'brothers' to return to the darkside together.
Whether it be one final run to bolster the tag team division or a tear-jerking farewell segment at WrestleMania where they just disappear into the twilight; nothing makes more sense storyline wise.
#2 WrestleMania host
Fans know the Undertaker all too well but do they know Mark Callaway? Being one of the most well-protected gimmick in history has made every 'kayfabe-breaking' moment a rare occurrence.
The last time an active big-name superstar hosted WrestleMania, a once in a lift time match was set up.
Taker finally shedding his gimmick off to take up hosting duties at WrestleMania could be the catalyst for some dream interactions and segments in New Orleans.
We wouldn't mind even if he hosts it in his gimmick as it throws up the possibility of various future angles being formed.
It would help in marketing the biggest sporting spectacle as the ambiguity still remains with The Phenom being involved in an unlikely hosting role.
#1 A segment with Sting
Highlight reel moments featuring greats from the past at the expense of the current undercard is something WWE has grown accustomed to offer at WrestleMania.
Shawn Michaels, Mick Foley and Stone Cold Steve's Austin's returns at WrestleMania 32 turned out to be quite a fun segment.
Remember the confluence of two generations when Stone Cold, The Rock and Hulk Hogan shared the squared circle at WrestleMania 30?
A star-studded segment makes WrestleMania that much more memorable and WWE has the chance to give the fans the opportunity to knock something off their bucket lists.
Undertaker vs. Sting is the greatest dream match to have never happened. While a retired Sting still holds on to the hope of working the match despite a busted neck, WWE would rather go for Cena vs. Taker than have Sting in the equation at this point.
Nonetheless, a WrestleMania moment with the two stalwarts where they could take down a couple of glorified jobbers would give the fans the quintessential Mania feels. It's all about them feels whenever April comes by!
