Memorable Boneyard Match at WrestleMania 36
Summary
– Undertaker’s final match was a cinematic Boneyard match against AJ Styles.
– He praised AJ Styles for his contributions and compared him to Shawn Michaels.
– The match was pre-taped, enhancing its supernatural elements.
The Undertaker’s legendary career culminated at WrestleMania 36 with a cinematic Boneyard match against AJ Styles, reminiscent of his Buried Alive matches. During a recent episode of his “Six Feet Under” podcast, the Deadman reflected on this pivotal match, expressing deep gratitude for Styles’ role. He stated, “I don’t think that match happens if it wasn’t AJ because he was just somebody that I wanted to work with.”
Styles has often been compared to Shawn Michaels, with Michaels himself naming Styles as a potential WrestleMania opponent. The Undertaker agreed, noting that Styles would have fit perfectly in matches with legends like Michaels or Bret Hart. “Holy crap would those have been great matches,” remarked the Hall of Famer.
The Boneyard match, pre-taped and filled with supernatural elements, showcased the Undertaker in peak condition. He admitted that it likely would have been in the ring if the match had occurred today or before the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite being content with his illustrious career, Undertaker acknowledged that retirement has been challenging.
