The Undertaker reveals WWE contacted him at the last moment to show up and help Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL

The Undertaker was contacted moments before the WrestleMania Night Two main event to show up for an appearance.

The Undertaker reveals WWE contacted him at the last moment to show up and help Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL

The Undertaker and Cody Rhodes (via WWE)

WrestleMania XL was the epitome of sports entertainment. The roof was blown off when stars like John Cena, The Rock, and even the Undertaker shared the ring at the same moment. WWE gave it their all to make this dream moment come true. However, according to the Deadman himself, WWE contacted him moments before the match between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns.

On his Six Feet Under Podcast, The Phenom revealed that even until the morning of WrestleMania Night Two, WWE didn’t ask him to show up. Therefore, his appearance at the show was a last-minute decision by WWE. However, The Undertaker didn’t bother to make his iconic appearance at such short notice.

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Furthermore, it was also rumored that the spot was originally planned for Stone Cold Steve Austin. However, the deal didn’t go through. It led to WWE pivoting from the Texas Rattlesnake to the Demon of the Death Valley. Besides, Taker hung up his boots in 2020 after a Boneyard match against AJ Styles. It was his first appearance in a match at WrestleMania since then.

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Moreover, the Phenom came to deliver poetic justice at the Show of Shows for Cody Rhodes. He delivered a wicked Chokeslam to The Rock to take him out of the fray. He had an important spot at WrestleMania, which was an unexpected moment for the fans. Now, it is going to be interesting to see when the Deadman will show up next time in WWE after his electric appearance this year.

The Undertaker reveals his appearance at WrestleMania XL gave him closure

The Undertaker showed up to help Cody Rhodes overcome the odds at WrestleMania. As much as this moment meant to the American Nightmare, it was also a big moment for The Deadman. He revealed that this spot at WrestleMania XL gave his career closure.

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Speaking on the Six Feet Under Podcast, the Phenom stated that it was a fun turn of events for him. However, when he was rushing out of the building, what went through his head was that he had finally found closure in his career. He added that he had his last match was in front of empty seats. Therefore, making an appearance in front of a live audience was a huge thing for him.

Something happened this weekend, and I’ve been struggling with it since I retired. But this weekend gave me closure. It really did. It was fun, obviously, it was fun. I mean, doing this for as long as I have and being involved in that, and how important that storyline was and is, but when it was over, and I’m running out of the building, I’m like, I’m good now.
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Besides, The Phenom also praised WWE for making such a compelling story. Also, he said that he was in very good shape compared to his previous stint. Therefore, he enjoyed every bit of the WrestleMania weekend in Philadelphia.

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