7 living legends that we may bid farewell to in 2019

#1 The Undertaker

Never before has there been a character which commanded such respect and fear. The Undertaker is a persona that is so much larger than life that it demands its own eras.

Regardless if you were a fan if the American Badass, The Lord of Darkness, Big Evil or perhaps you're a nostalgic fan if the Original Western style Mortician...they were all epic in their own right and they will never be duplicated, just as they will definitely never be forgotten.

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As we have witnessed the evolution and the progression of The Deadman, it sometimes seemed impossible to picture professional wrestling without the presence of Taker. But with that said, the loss to Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania 30 really hit Undertaker fans right in the guts.

For once we were forced to imagine life after The Deadman and that is a difficult pill to swallow. However, it is important to remember that The Undertaker has absolutely nothing left to prove. At 53-years old, it's time that we, as fans, to embrace the fact that we were all able to witness one of the greatest of all-time, in his prime as he left his iconic mark on the sport for many to follow in his gigantic footsteps.

About the author

Jonathan Carpenter is a pro wrestling journalist at Sportskeeda. After obtaining a degree in political science from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he started writing WWE articles in 2016. Jonathan believes integrity is vital in journalism and ensures his work is high on accuracy. He conducts in-depth research and verifies information from various sources before curating a feature.

Jonathan has engaged in many meaningful conversations with prominent pro wrestling personalities like Drew McIntyre and DDP. He grew up in Memphis, admiring Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan during WWE’s Golden Era in the ‘80s. He has attended many pro wrestling events and credits The Hulkster for making his childhood memorable.

Jonathan, a big fan of Bray Wyatt, would like to see the latter's brother, Bo Dallas, continue his legacy as Uncle Howdy. If he were to work on the storyline, Jonathan would book the return of Erick Rowan as Howdy’s muscle. He thinks it would be a great way to honor the former Universal Champion.

When not writing pro wrestling features, Jonathan likes to collect sports memorabilia and has amassed a large collection of event-used and autographed relics over the years.

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Edited by Riju Dasgupta