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  • The Undertaker To Serve In A New Role With The WWE

    Vince McMahon is desperately searching for new talent. Currently, there are no real big names on the WWE roster like the legends from the past. There is no Hulk Hogan, no Stone Cold Steve Austin, no Rock. McMahon is trying to fix the situation, to make the WWE the brand that it used to be. So who better to call than The Undertaker, one of the biggest legends in the history of professional wrestling.

    The Undertaker, 49, will be working in an adviser role for future WWE development. His part-time duties would include going to the Performance Center and offering advice to NXT talent pointers and “drive the WWE etiquette into developmental talents.” Basically, The Undertaker will take on the responsibility of letting future talent know what the WWE expects from them.

    The Undertaker features an impressive resume for rookie talent to admire. He was a multiple WWE and World Heavyweight Champion, a six-time tag team champ, and won the Royal Rumble in 2007. He is often regarded as one of the pure legends of the WWE and a pioneer inside the ring.

    The Undertaker also held one of the most impressive records in professional wrestling with 21 straight victories at WWE’s WrestleMania. The wrestling world was stunned when Brock Lesnar defeated The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXX in April of 2014.

    Not only were fans amazed that The Undertaker’s streak came to an end, but many respected names inside the business were disappointed as well. Dave Batista was especially angry about Lesnar’s victory. He recently voiced his displeasure in an interview with the Huffington Post:

    It sucked! Honestly, I thought it sucked. I haven’t really talked much about it but I think it was a bad decision, a horrible decision. I don’t have any say in the matter but to me, watching as a fan, it made me sick. Brock Lesnar beating him didn’t seem to work and it really wasn’t good that Brock left the day after. I just don’t see how that made sense at all. I don’t think anyone wanted to see the streak broken and it just didn’t make sense to me.

    A fan favorite and a man who has earned the respect of his peers. The future talent of the WWE can certainly learn a lot from The Undertaker.

  • Michelle McCool Dispels Undertaker Health Rumors

    Michelle McCool wants concerned wrestling fans to know that her husband Mark Calaway, AKA The Undertaker, is doing just fine.

    Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst raised concern at a concert on Saturday night when he dedicated the song Rollin to Calaway. The Undertaker formerly used the tune as his entrance song for a brief time while entering the ring for his WWE battles.

    Durst told the crowd, “This next song goes out to our friend Mark Calaway, The Undertaker. He’s not doing real well right now and we want all our fans to keep him in their thoughts and prayers.”

    However, McCool, who is a former WWE Diva, took to Instagram yesterday to dispel the rumors, “Sadly, there’s always rumors about my hubby! Apparently he’s now super sick and not doing well! While we always appreciate thoughts & prayers, we are ALL GOOD IN THE HOOD!”

    The Undertaker, who is 49-years-old, has not set foot in the ring since his shocking loss to Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania 30 back in April. Prior to the defeat, The Undertaker had a perfect 21-0 winning streak at “The Showcase of the Immortals.” Some fans were so upset by the loss that they reportedly left the match in tears.

    This guy can’t believe his eyes.

    Whether or not The Undertaker is actually sick or not is still a bit of a mystery. Durst and Calaway are reportedly friends. And what would prompt him to announce such a thing in front of a crowd? However, right now it’s a rumor started by Durst which has been shot down by Calaway’s wife. The WWE has not released a statement, and no one else has made a public announcement.

  • Brock Lesnar Taking Heat For Being A Part-Timer

    Everyone knows that all good things must come to an end.

    Back in April of 2014, Brock Lesnar defeated The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 30. The victory was beyond significant because it was The Undertaker’s first loss at Wrestlemania in 21 years.

    The defeat rocked the WWE and shocked wrestling fans everywhere, who were more than expecting The Undertaker to extend his wrestling streak.

    Since that time, Lesnar has taken a lot of heat. Fans are criticizing Lesnar’s management and creative team, calling him just a part-time WWE star. They think that since he broke The Undertaker’s coveted streak that he should devote more time in the ring.

    Dave Batista, who is currently out promoting his new film Guardians of the Galaxy where he plays an outer-space warrior, has been especially vocal regarding The Undertaker’s streak being broken. He recently voiced his displeasure in an interview with the Huffington Post:

    It sucked! Honestly, I thought it sucked. I haven’t really talked much about it but I think it was a bad decision, a horrible decision. I don’t have any say in the matter but to me, watching as a fan, it made me sick. Brock Lesnar beating him didn’t seem to work and it really wasn’t good that Brock left the day after. I just don’t see how that made sense at all. I don’t think anyone wanted to see the streak broken and it just didn’t make sense to me.

    According to the Inquisitr, Batista is not alone in his thinking. Several full-time wrestlers are not happy with Lesnar’s part-time status. He has wrestled in only seven Pay-Per-View events since 2012. His record during that stretch is 5 – 2. His two losses were to John Cena and Triple H.

    Now, Lesnar will be wrestling for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam 2014 on August 17 against John Cena. If Lesnar defeats Cena (which many think will happen) and straps on the belt expect the anti-Lesnar criticism to go through the roof.

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