The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels have put on some absolute wars against each other. Both matches against each other at Wrestlemania XXV and Wrestlemania XXVI are considered some of the best of all time. The final one at Wrestlemania XXVI might be the most memorable as it was Shawn Michaels final match in a WWE ring. The Streak vs Career match where Shawn ended up losing and retiring. Shawn tells a heartfelt story about that match and his bond with the Undertaker.
Here is what he said:
“At the time of that match, and knowing it was going to be my last, I think I might have been able to see some sort of downside in my career. But now, all these years later, I don’t. There were ups and downs, sure, but as I look back now, all I see is absolute joy and pleasure. He and I didn’t know we could get any closer after the first (WrestleMania match). We were wrong. We could, and we did. And it’s one of those things I’ll have forever. To me, nothing compares to putting on a good show. And I mean that with respect to this entire business. But, truthfully, the wins, the losses, the championships — none of those things are as important as putting on a good match. He and I sat in the same locker room forever. We were just two, battle-worn warriors who had been going at it for a long, long time. And that match was just a great final memory to have. Because of that, the peace of my retirement is only greater now” (Source: WWE.com).
Hell of a way to end your wrestling career. Incredible storytelling and emotion in this match, it was truly incredible.
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