'The Undertaker' calls it a day at the WrestleMania
April 03, 2017  23:58
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World Wrestling Entertainment legend 'The Undertaker' appears to have retired after losing to Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 33 in Orlando, United States, ending a 27-year-long career.

'The Undertaker', whose real name is Mark William Calaway, dropped his trademark hat, gloves and leather coat after his loss in a no-holds-barred match, setting the social media abuzz with a barrage of retirement wishes.

His dramatic departure from the ring was trending on Twitter with #ThankYouTaker. His legions of fans, current and former WWE stars were quick to pay tribute to the multiple-time world heavyweight champion and Royal Rumble winner.

'If there's a dry eye at #Wrestlemania ur a bigger man then me. #ThankYouTaker,' tweeted WWE star 'The Miz'.

Some of the other big names who paid their respect were Mick Folley and Rick Flair.

His was the last fight of the eventful night with a record 75,000-plus crowd at the Camping World Stadium, seeing his momentous walk back to the WWE ramp for one final time.

Fireworks and musical performances added to the spectacular show as Orlando successfully hosted WrestleMania for the second time ever, the first being in 2008.
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