WWE RAW: 5 reasons why The Undertaker possibly changed his gimmick after 16 years

#2. He's not retiring anytime soon

The Undertaker after beating AJ Styles at Super ShowDown 2020

This was frustrating to write about, talk about, and even think about just two years ago. When The Undertaker lost to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 33, he took off his hat, his gloves, his jacket and laid it all in the center of the ring.

He went over to ringside, where he kissed his wife Michelle McCool in a rare out-of-character moment. He walked to the ramp, raised his hand and exited - indicating the end of his illustrious 26-and-a-half-year career. It's been 3 years since then and he's still wrestling.

It was disappointing to see him return in 2018 - especially when many felt he was a character so strong that he should never have appeared after retirement. We agree, but it is what it is. The Saudi Arabia deal also changed the game for him a bit and he's likely getting a better payday for lesser work.

While we can't blame him, the gimmick change is a possible indication that he has no plans to retire anytime soon.