The Undertaker’s apparent final WrestleMania appearance was a sad end to the career of one of WWE’s most legendary performers. The Dead Man fought valiantly against Roman Reigns on Sunday night in Orlando and his final match saw him get battered until he could no longer go, ending with one last spear and a three-count.
Even Reigns, after becoming only the second person in history to defeat The Undertaker at Wrestlemania, looked saddened by what had just taken place in the ring.
It was clear that this would be Taker’s final appearance in a WrestleMania ring, and he made the symbolic gesture of retirement by leaving his coat and hat in the center as a goodbye.
After the match and through the night, the pro wrestling world remembered the best of Taker with “#ThankYouTaker” to pay their respects to one of the all-time greats. The reception was that of reverence and appreciation for all he had done in the business and for the business, as WWE superstars and personalities, past and present, flooded Twitter with their reactions and thoughts as they watched The Undertaker put his coat and hat in the center of the ring and walk out for the final time.
Humbling to think that I helped broadcast #TheUndertaker last match. I've never received a bigger honor. @WWE #thankyoutaker
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/848750454079193088
The most MAGICAL being in the history of our industry.#ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/6mmjatftJ1
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) April 3, 2017
Truly a legend #ThankYouTaker
— Mercedes Moné Varnado (@MercedesVarnado) April 3, 2017
There will never be another quite like him. Thank you Taker! pic.twitter.com/FFQxvXOuNY
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) April 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/mikethemiz/status/848748656501170176
#ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/9oUuQUlf6U
— Austin Creed (@AustinCreedWins) April 3, 2017
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) April 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/Goldust/status/848752379239518209
— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) April 3, 2017
RESPECT #ThankYouTaker
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) April 3, 2017
Legend. #ThankYouTaker pic.twitter.com/b4LiARxCuB
— Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) April 3, 2017
#ThankYouTaker #Wrestlemania @WWE @wweespanol
— CintaDeOro (@CintaDeOro) April 3, 2017
Well done tonight, Stamford. And #ThankYouTaker https://t.co/tZAgi04lkk pic.twitter.com/OeFKkcpS7P
— Justin Roberts (@JustinRoberts) April 3, 2017
Theres a reason why "the boys" call the Dead Man "Boss."
And to the Boss, I say…#ThankYouTaker
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) April 3, 2017
#ThankYouTaker#WrestleMania #latetotheshow
— Trish Stratus (@trishstratuscom) April 3, 2017
#ThankYouTaker for all the incredible years of entertainment, truly one of a kind #Respect pic.twitter.com/UW5L3l1d0J
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) April 3, 2017
@wwe Tears are still coming. Soo many memories never forgotten! #ThankYouTaker for being my living undead legend of inspiration! pic.twitter.com/xBPQL4iaRh
— Athena is ROH and All Elite! (@AthenaPalmer_FG) April 3, 2017