If you were worried that you’d never see WWE legend The Undertaker wrestle again following a reported hip surgery and those pictures of him walking with crutches, this’ll make you feel better. The Undertaker just showed up in full gimmick at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland to support the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he looks the best he has in years.
Not a lot of context for Taker’s appearance is available so far, but here’s your first look. Maybe he’s there for the free ice cream. Maybe he wants to cheer on the Cleveland Indians in the World Series. Maybe he wants to Tombstone Carmelo Anthony? Take your pick:
The freaking Undertaker is here at the Q! Remember LeBron holding the trophy with his shirt! @wkyc #defendtheland #undertaker pic.twitter.com/mesZ4S5Zhu
— Dave Chudowsky (@DaveChudowsky) October 25, 2016
The Undertaker is here pic.twitter.com/TC9GDuGD28
— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) October 25, 2016
The Undertaker is standing outside the Cavaliers locker room. Further context is unavailable. pic.twitter.com/8MWhPJarju
— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) October 25, 2016
The man looks so good we originally thought these were old pictures, or like someone had wheeled his wax statue into the Q.
Taker showing up to show his undead supernatural zombie mortician support makes sense, after LeBron James wore an Undertaker shirt before NBA Finals practice and Kyrie Irving formally became the “Ankletaker.” If the Knicks want to win this game, they’re really gonna have to urn it.
If the Undertaker wouldn’t mind wandering over to Progressive Field after he’s done boosting for the Cavs and shock the Chicago Cubs starting lineup with lightning, we’d appreciate it.
Update: We have a reason!
Undertaker told me he's here because LeBron wore his t-shirt prior to Game 5 of the Finals. No previous relationship, just a mutual respect
— Jason Lloyd (@ByJasonLloyd) October 25, 2016
Update 2: And we have a plethora of videos of him meeting the Cavs!
JAMES JONES MEETS THE UNDERTAKER?!
WHAT?!?! pic.twitter.com/TBiHbPw5SN
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) October 25, 2016
And now Chris "Birdman" Andersen shows The Undertaker some love.
What is going on in Cleveland?¿ pic.twitter.com/G31KoN6w9f
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) October 25, 2016
And Richard Jefferson shows some love to the Deadman.
This might be the greatest #NBA season ever. pic.twitter.com/apCToWa10U
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) October 25, 2016
Sounds like The Undertaker has a surprise in store 👀 pic.twitter.com/D6MvEx9JJg
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) October 25, 2016
This is all strange and wonderful. It should also be noted that Undertaker is being accompanied by Ultimate Warrior’s family, which is a nod to another shirt that LeBron wore during the Cavs’ championship celebration.
Kevin Love with The Ultimate Warrior's wife and daughter. They presented him with another championship belt. #Cavs pic.twitter.com/2rvqwuqnFS
— Hayden Grove (@H_Grove) October 25, 2016