The Undertaker Struggled to Find Purpose After In-Ring Retirement

The Undertaker’s dedication to entertaining fans cemented his legacy as one of wrestling’s greatest icons, but it came at a cost. After giving everything to the business for decades, The Deadman eventually retired and has now admitted he had a really hard time dealing with retirement in general.

While speaking on his Six Feet Under podcast, The Deadman admitted that retiring from the ring was a difficult transition. He stated that he wasn’t sure what to do after stepping away from wrestling, as it had been his life for 30 years, saying “I didn’t know that I wanted to coach. I didn’t know what to do. This is all I’d known for 30 years.”

As WWE’s longtime locker room leader, he spent decades traveling, performing at the highest level, and shaping the business. However, when his in-ring career ended, he felt lost and realized that while he still loved the industry, it didn’t love him back in the same way, as he said, “You can still love the business, but it doesn’t love you back the same way after you’re done.”

Despite the challenges, The Phenom has found his own path after retirement. However, he admitted how hard it is to leave behind something that has been such a major part of his life, noting that no one truly prepares you for that transition, as he said, “It’s hard to walk away from something that’s been your life for so long. And no one really prepares you for that part.”

The WWE Hall of Famer officially retired from in-ring competition at Survivor Series in 2020. His last match took place at WrestleMania 36 in 2020, where he defeated AJ Styles in a Boneyard match.

As for his current role in WWE, he is one of the coaches for the company’s latest show, “WWE LFG” and is clearly having a great time trying to teach the new generation of wrestlers how to become proper stars. Therefore, fans are just glad The Deadman finally found purpose after his retirement.

What are your thoughts on The Undertaker’s comments about retirement? Do you think WWE should do more to help wrestlers transition after their careers end? Share your thoughts in the comments below!