It looked like The Undertaker was ready to call it a career following WrestleMania 33 when he lost to Roman Reigns. Undertaker left his hat and jacket in the ring signifying that he was ready to hang it up.
The WrestleMania 33 main event between Undertaker and Roman Reigns wasn't a bout to remember as both men, but particularly Undertaker, were criticized for their performances.
Speaking to ESPN, Undertaker revealed that he had yet to watch the match back until he had to sit down to film The Last Ride documentary.
"That was one of those times it was tough having the cameras there. That was the first time that I watched that match back. I was so disgusted with it that I didn't want to watch it back," he said. "Early on in my career, I watched everything back. Good, bad, indifferent. As I got older ... I know when I'm out there and I'm moving slow. I know when my limp is more prominent that it may be. Or when I'm behind in a spot. I just know now. [Watching that match], I'm battling with it. I was so disappointed for Roman. Even after Brock Lesnar beat the streak, for guys coming up to have a match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania -- especially where Roman was at -- it was important for his career. Especially because he was going over. For me, in that role, I wanted to do the very best that I could do for Roman. I think the world of him. You want to be able to do the best you can for him, and you know you have no business being in the ring."
He continued, "Yes, I could have mailed it in. Protected myself. Only done a couple of things that I knew that I could do. But that's just not the way I work. And it wouldn't have been fair to him. So I just tried to do the best I could. The harder I tried, the more I did -- at least in my perception -- it was not a good night. It was really disappointing. Watching it back finally, and watching it back in front of a film crew, it was like ... I didn't have to say much. You could just tell from the expression on my face that I wasn't really pleased with it."
Undertaker returned to the ring one year later at WrestleMania 34, defeating John Cena in a short match. He's since wrestled eight matches, including the most recent Boneyard Match against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36.
The Last Ride premieres on WWE Network following Money in the Bank on Sunday. You can find more information by clicking here.
