During WWE's recent Survivor Series event, pro-wrestling legend The Undertaker officially announced his retirement from WWE. The Undertaker, real name Mark Calaway, announced his retirement in a statement during Survivor Series.
"For 30 long years, I've made that slow walk to this ring and have laid people to rest time and time again. And now my time has come. My time has come to let The Undertaker rest in peace," Calaway said.
"My time has come to let The @undertaker Rest In Peace."#ThankYouTaker #FarewellTaker #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/vIZShTdwmi
— WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2020
In response, several WWE Superstars have shown their support for The Undertaker through social media. Even WWE's owner, Vince McMahon, tweeted a thank you to The Undertaker.
The measuring stick. The locker room leader. The Phenom. Three decades ago today, @Undertaker changed the landscape of sports-entertainment. His legacy is incomparable, his impact immeasurable. #ThankYouTaker. #Undertaker30 pic.twitter.com/TWm1Ihww8U
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) November 22, 2020
30yrs ago today, he made his iconic #SurvivorSeries debut.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) November 22, 2020
Like EVERYONE - I was in awe as a rookie in the @WWE when his first words pierced my soul as he walked in the dressing room and said, “Muthafucka” True story 😂
Honored to share the ring w you, my brother. #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/ULlppOQlCa
The Undertaker made his debut during Survivor Series in 1990, as part of Ted Dibiase's team in a traditional Survivor Series match. Undertaker has gone on to become one of the most iconic pro-wrestlers in the world, having wrestled for over three decades.
