The Undertaker returned on WWE programming during the post-Wrestlemania episode of Monday Night Raw. The wrestling fans were in doubts about his status with the WWE after he missed the ‘show of shows’. But the very next night Elias summoned him to the ring by uttering the Deadman word. The gong hit the arena and the rest of the segment witnessed some magical works that only The Deadman can come up with.
Next match of the Undertaker set in Saudi Arabia?
It was nothing but to set to a potential feud with Elias for the upcoming weeks. We have reported it earlier that WWE wants to culminate a match at Saudi Arabia show in June via this segment. But before this, The Undertaker will join the WWE roster in their half-yearly tour to the United Kingdom. He will be flying to the overseas and who knows whether he might decide to show up on TV, as well.
As per the previous updates, The Undertaker has received a schedule of some fan meet and greet sessions. He was going to appear on April 29, 30, and May 1st on behalf of Inside the Ropes. It included signings, photos, and Q&A. Now the Q&A part is no more present on the schedule. Mick Foley has replaced The Undertaker for the final-mentioned session.
The reason behind the same is that The Undertaker has undergone a new contract with WWE. Vince McMahon is the one who does not want him to appear in frequent such Q&A sessions outside the company. Hence, he was the one to pull the trigger and change the schedule. Here’s more from the source, Dave Meltzer from a recent episode of Wrestler Observer Radio, (via wrestlingINC.com)
“WWE had signed a new deal with Taker and wanted to get him back into the fold. Over the last few months, Taker has become more active on social media, along with getting himself a booking agent for appearances outside of WWE. One that may have really caught WWE’s attention was Taker appearing at Starrcast II, which is not directly tied to AEW but is running on the same weekend/location as Double or Nothing in May. Vince McMahon was reportedly upset Taker was going to that convention.”
The source added that The Undertaker “pushed really hard” to keep his upcoming UK appearances. But the WWE officials were not willing to do so with him. His current bookings will remain intact for the upcoming summer but he may not make any outside appearances except WWE from then onwards.
