WrestleMania 36: 5 reasons why WWE must allow AJ Styles to beat The Undertaker

#3 Leaves room for extending the feud

They have been good and deserve an extended storyline

It’s been widely believed that AJ Styles’ provocation will cause The Undertaker to change his gimmick and return for a final run with WWE. While it’s being believed that The Phenom will win his match against the ‘Phenomenal One’ after introducing his new gimmick, the creative still have an option to go about this entire feud in a slightly different manner.

Styles should beat The Undertaker so that the latter is irked enough to change his character. That will have more impact as compared to a shift in gimmick after a victory. Once The Undertaker has suffered a loss at the hands of someone who has dared to go personal with him, it will be a valid motivation for him to go back and prepare for a massive return.

This, in turn, will keep the WWE universe hooked onto their feud. In the absence of The Undertaker, WWE can have Styles claiming the glory of that by constantly reminding the fans about how he beat a legend at the ‘Grandest Stage of Them All’. Finally, when he grows comfortable with his progress on the red brand following the ‘Showcase of Immortals’, The Undertaker can return and reignite his feud with the leader of The O.C.

It would make for a more intense rivalry with good storytelling while accounting for a perfect retirement feud with respect to The Undertaker.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Akhilesh Tirumala