WrestleMania 36: 5 Signs that The Undertaker may beat AJ Styles at the WWE PPV

Modified Mar 25, 2020 18:42 GMT

The Undertaker will always be Vince McMahon's guy

#4 A personal rivalry and changed gimmick

A possible change in The Undertaker's gimmick after 16 years?

The Undertaker may have initiated the feud with AJ Styles by first costing him two matches. However, it was the ‘Phenomenal One’ who went above and beyond to make this rivalry as personal as he could. In the last few weeks, we have seen Styles call out ‘Taker countless times and he has left no stone unturned in agitating the Phenom.

From calling out The Undertaker for his depreciating form in recent years to blaming Michelle McCool for pushing her husband beyond his limits, Styles has said a lot of things that won’t sit well with one of the most iconic Superstars of all time. This also forced The Undertaker into adopting a more brutal gimmick than what we have seen in recent years.

It is quite possible that WWE are planning to add more intensity in his character as he is nearing the end of his illustrious career. However, that change won’t be executed properly unless The Undertaker beats Styles and proves that he has still got it. Moreover, it will allow WWE to book a rather intense feud in the coming years to set up a compelling retirement match for The Deadman.

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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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