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After 30 years of entertaining fans across the globe, The Undertaker aka Mark Calaway has officially retired at WWE's Survivor Series on Sunday. The man who made his debut at Survivor Series, 1990, walked out to the ring for one "Final Farewell", with several of his contemporaries coming out to pay tribute to the legendary wrestler.
Updated : Nov 23, 2020, 01:53 PM IST | Edited by : Karen Noronha
After 30 years of entertaining fans across the globe, The Undertaker aka Mark Calaway has officially retired at WWE's Survivor Series on Sunday. The man who made his debut at Survivor Series, 1990, walked out to the ring for one "Final Farewell", with several of his contemporaries coming out to pay tribute to the legendary wrestler.
"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," The Undertaker said at the ThunderDome.
"My time has come to let The @undertaker Rest In Peace."#ThankYouTaker #FarewellTaker #SurvivorSeries pic.twitter.com/vIZShTdwmi
— WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2020
It was in June when The Undertaker had announced his retirement making it known that he does not want to take part in another match.
Following Roman Reigns' match against Drew McIntyre, a parade of WWE legends came out to the ring to celebrate The Undertaker's career.
Shane McMahon, The Big Show, JBL, Jeff Hardy, Mick Foley, The Godfather, The Godwins, Savio Vega, Rikishi, Kevin Nash, Booker T, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Triple H, and Kane all stepped out to the ring. While some in the ring were interviewed about The Undertaker - Batista, John Cena, and Stone Cold Steve Austin joined in to speak on the wrestler's legacy.
@ShawnMichaels#SurvivorSeries #FarewellTaker #Undertaker30 pic.twitter.com/vhhe6Wc3Qb
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) November 23, 2020
Fans of the WWE universe were definitely emotional as they had to bid goodbye to one of the most influential figures in WWE.
The end of an era, for real this time. Wrestling will never be the same. A true legend. So many memorable moments, that I'll always remember. #survivorseries #Undertaker30 https://t.co/Ie0qmJG5zz
— Lampardu (@SoUlkit725) November 23, 2020
This is so sad man.
— (7-3) (@HeatherKleinXo) November 23, 2020
Undertaker deserved to give his goodbye in front of a live crowd so he could truly feel the love and appreciation from fans!! Fuck Covid-19. #farewelltaker
Oh damn they broke out hologram Paul Bearer#SurvivorSeries #farewelltaker pic.twitter.com/ju8mtjmkZF
— Gorilla Press Radio (@gprcast) November 23, 2020
He may not have been one of my favorites growing up, but I respect everything he did for the business. He was a part of one of the greatest matches I've ever seen in my life, and his 30 year career is ending. LEGEND. Nothing but the upmost respect. #FarewellTaker #SurvivorSeries
— Super B (@SuperB252) November 23, 2020
Thank you for the best childhood memories dead man!! You now may REST. IN. PEACE. @undertaker #ThankYouTaker #FarewellTaker pic.twitter.com/9rARt7eXKn
— Mt3b (@iMotab_92) November 23, 2020
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon also paid tribute before bringing him out to the ring. The Undertaker then made his entrance and said a small speech, before tipping his hat and striking his signature pose, with a hologram of Paul Bearer appearing in front of him.
He then lowered his head as his signature gong sounded. The Undertaker rose as the lights brightened, did his throat-slashing gesture, and walked back up the ramp.
His final match was against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36 in a "Boneyard Match".