The Undertaker Reveals Regrets About WrestleMania 33 Match with Roman Reigns

One Big Thing

WWE legend The Undertaker admits he “shouldn’t have been” in his WrestleMania 33 main event match against Roman Reigns, citing physical limitations that prevented him from delivering his best performance.

Key Details

• The match took place at WrestleMania 33 in 2017
• It was initially believed to be The Undertaker’s final match
• The bout lasted approximately 20 minutes
• Roman Reigns won the match

Direct Quote

“The mess still bothers me. Not that I lost, but just I stayed a little long. I didn’t have enough for him that I liked to have given him. At that point, [my] body was shutting down,” The Undertaker said on his “Six Feet Under” show.

Why It Matters

• The match was meant to pass the torch to Roman Reigns
• It highlighted the challenges aging wrestlers face in delivering quality performances
• The admission provides rare behind-the-scenes insight into a significant WWE moment

The Aftermath

• The Undertaker returned the following year at WrestleMania 34 to face John Cena
• His actual final match was against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36
• The Styles match provided a more fitting end to his legendary career

By the Numbers

• WrestleMania 33 match: 20 minutes
• WrestleMania 34 match with Cena: 5 minutes
• 30+ year career span

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