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AJ Styles officially retired on Monday Night Raw after a career-ending showing, as The Undertaker revealed Styles will be inducted into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame. Styles thanked his family and fans in a farewell moment, with Undertaker’s appearance serving as the ceremonial induction announcement.
The Undertaker was backstage at Monday’s Raw in Atlanta ahead of AJ Styles’ farewell tribute to the WWE Universe, with it unclear whether he’ll appear as Styles, who hasn’t wrestled since his Royal Rumble loss to Gunther, prepares to say goodbye on the tribute episode.
Unseen footage of the Undertaker's return at WrestleMania 40 has surfaced, showing him running out of the arena after "disappearing" from the ring. The WWE Undisputed Universal Championship match featured surprises, with Cody Rhodes defeating Roman Reigns. The footage provides a behind-the-scenes look at the event, and emotional reactions to the title change have been expressed by stars including Cody's brother, AEW star Dustin Rhodes.
The Undertaker made a surprise appearance at the end of WWE NXT, riding down to the ring on his motorcycle after Carmelo Hayes defeated Bron Breakker. Breakker called Undertaker an old timer, but Undertaker responded by chokeslamming him and declaring himself the biggest badass.
The body of an alleged thief, known as "Stoneman Willie," who was accidentally mummified by an experimental undertaker 128 years ago, will finally be buried. The body has been kept in a funeral home in Reading, Pennsylvania since 1895. The funeral home owners have arranged for a proper burial, with the body dressed in a tuxedo. The mummification technique used by the undertaker was effective, preserving the body remarkably well. The true identity of Stoneman Willie has remained a mystery, as he refused to reveal his real name before his death. After 128 years, the body will finally be laid to rest.
Mick Foley revealed that the iconic Hell in a Cell match between him and The Undertaker in 1998 originally had a different planned spot involving a variation of the chokeslam. However, during the course of the day, Foley suggested the idea of being thrown off the top of the cell, which ultimately became one of the most famous bumps in wrestling history. Foley also mentioned that the cell structure was not as sturdy as expected, being held together with twist ties and zip ties, which he noticed breaking apart during the match.
WWE Hall of Famers Mick Foley and Undertaker marked the 25th anniversary of their legendary Hell in a Cell match from King of the Ring 1998 by watching it together. Foley, who performed as Mankind in the match, took a number of crazy bumps, including being thrown through the commentary table from the top of the cell structure. Undertaker won the bout with a Tombstone after chokeslamming Foley onto several thumbtacks that were scattered in the ring.