5 signs which indicate that The Undertaker will return as The American Badass

#3 He apparently wants to do it again

The American Badass character was The Undertaker's idea.

Although the American Badass character is maligned by many fans, pretty much everyone can concede to the fact that he seemed a lot more comfortable in the gimmick than he did as The Deadman. This is because the gimmick was his idea and based largely upon himself in real life.

In fact, some sites suggest that he would once again like to be himself out there.

Various dirt sheets have reported that, this time last year, The Undertaker was telling close friends that he wanted to return to the American Badass gimmick one last time. He cites that it was refreshing to play a character he created himself, rather than a character that was created for him.

These same close friends have also claimed that Taker has been feeling rather well since his hip surgery, which is also a good sign considering how pained he looked during last year's match with Roman Reigns.

If he truly is as healthy as the dirt sheets suggest, it would be gratifying to see a well-conditioned American Badass, as much of the vitriol for the gimmick is based upon the fact that he had let himself go in the early 2000's.

Sure, he can only do as well as a near-7-foot, 300+ pound, 53-year-old, 34-year veteran can do, but if he's in good shape, then the WWE Universe may very well be in for something special.