The wrestling world is buzzing with speculation about The Undertaker’s future role in WWE, and it might not involve stepping back into the ring. Fresh intel suggests the Deadman is setting his sights on a completely different kind of power – creative control behind the curtain.
Backstage Presence Sparks Creative Team Rumors
The WWE Hall of Famer made waves when he appeared backstage at the Worlds Collide crossover event on June 7. While his presence alone was noteworthy, industry insiders are now connecting the dots about his true intentions.
Wrestling veteran Konnan dropped some major intel on his “Keepin’ It 100” podcast, confirming not only Taker’s backstage appearance but also sharing his thoughts on what the legend might be planning next.
Konnan Breaks Down The Undertaker’s Creative Interests
According to Konnan, The Undertaker’s recent backstage activities aren’t coincidental. The longtime wrestling personality believes there’s a clear pattern emerging in the Phenom’s post-retirement activities.
“I think that Undertaker wants to get into creative. He likes it a lot, and he was with creative at Money in the Bank. He was (at Worlds Collide), and I think he’s very interested in being part of the creative team. He’d do well, bro, because I listened to some of his thoughts and I agreed.”
This revelation adds another layer to understanding Taker’s current relationship with WWE beyond his legendary in-ring career.
Money in the Bank Connection Reveals Bigger Picture
The timing of these appearances isn’t lost on wrestling observers. Both WWE Money in the Bank and Worlds Collide took place on the same date, June 7, creating a busy day for WWE’s creative apparatus.
The Worlds Collide event featured significant crossover appeal, including AAA’s Octagon Jr. challenging Dominik Mysterio for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Having someone with The Undertaker’s experience and industry knowledge involved in planning such intricate storylines makes perfect sense from a creative standpoint.
Mentorship Role Already Established
The Deadman’s transition into a behind-the-scenes advisory role isn’t entirely new territory. Current WWE superstar Omos has previously revealed that he regularly receives guidance from The Undertaker, showing that the legend is already comfortable in a mentoring capacity.
This existing relationship demonstrates Taker’s willingness to share his decades of wrestling wisdom with the next generation of performers.
WWE LFG Coaching Return Adds Another Piece
The Undertaker’s creative ambitions align perfectly with his confirmed return to WWE LFG on A&E, set to premiere June 22. He’ll be joining an impressive coaching lineup that includes Booker T, Michelle McCool, Bubba Ray Dudley, and WWE SVP of Talent Development Creative Shawn Michaels.
This coaching role provides another avenue for The Undertaker to influence WWE’s future while sharing his unmatched experience with developing talent.
What This Means for WWE’s Creative Direction
Adding someone with The Undertaker’s storytelling instincts and character development expertise to WWE’s creative team would represent a significant shift. His three-decade career spanning multiple eras gives him unique insight into what works across different generations of wrestling fans.
Konnan’s endorsement of Taker’s creative thoughts suggests the legend’s ideas resonate with other industry veterans who understand the business inside and out.
The Undertaker’s potential move into WWE’s creative hierarchy could reshape how storylines develop and characters evolve. With his proven track record of creating compelling narratives and his deep understanding of wrestling psychology, could the Deadman’s greatest matches actually be the ones he helps book rather than the ones he wrestles?
