The Undertaker retires from WWE: Dwayne Johnson, John Cena and more celebrate his career

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena and many others hailed The Undertaker after the wrestler said his “final farewell” to his 30-year in-ring career. The Undertaker, whose real one is Mark William Calaway, officially announced his retirement from WWE in a heartfelt statement he delivered on the WWE Survivor series on Sunday night. “For 30 long years I have made this slow walk to this ring and put people to rest time and time again. And now my time has come. My time has come to let The Undertaker rest in peace.” , did he declare.

“My time has come to let the @ funeral pumps Rest in peace.”#ThanksouTaker #FarewellTaker # Survivor series pic.twitter.com/vIZShTdwmi

– WWE (@WWE) November 23, 2020

In response to the announcement, a host of former and current wrestlers celebrated the WWE superstar and his illustrious career in sports entertainment. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was one of the first to enter the circle of social media tributes, as he recounted one of his earliest memories of The Deadman, exactly 30 years after his screen debut. .

30 years ago today, he made his iconic # Survivor series start.

Like EVERYONE – I was impressed as a rookie @WWE when his first words pierced my soul as he walked into the locker room and said, “Muthafucka” True story

Honored to share the ring with you, my brother. #ThanksouTaker pic.twitter.com/ULlppOQlCa

– Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) November 22, 2020

WWE CEO Vince McMahon, John Cena, Triple H, Ric Flair, Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels and several others joined Johnson on social media to pay tribute to The Undertaker, who previously acknowledged how his Boneyard vs. AJ Styles matchup at WrestleMania could serve as the “perfect end” to his legendary career spanning more than 30 years.

Shortly after the announcement, #ThankYouTaker started trending on Twitter as many people shared tweets of gratitude to the wrestler for being a great performer on the WWE Tour while others highlighted. evidence of specific memories and matches in recognition of all the souls The Undertaker has laid down. rest in the ring over the past three decades.

The measuring stick. The head of the locker room. The Phenom. Three decades ago today, @Funeral pumps has changed the landscape of sports entertainment. Its heritage is incomparable, its impact immeasurable. #ThanksouTaker. # Undertaker30 pic.twitter.com/TWm1Ihww8U

– Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) November 22, 2020

After three decades of @ funeral pumps committing unreservedly to the @WWE, this evening, we are witnessing the end of an extraordinary job. For all moments of the ring and as a member of the @WWEUniverse, I say #ThanksouTaker! # Survivor series # Undertaker30

– John Cena (@JohnCena) November 22, 2020

For every ride that I’ll never forget #ThanksouTaker # Survivor series pic.twitter.com/0HMT5T8xVg

– Triple H (@TripleH) November 22, 2020

Congratulations to the one and only @ funeral pumps! I cannot say what you personally meant to me. With such an amazing career, you deserve the biggest farewell of all! WOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/rJx6WksCt2

– Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) November 22, 2020

Incredible match !!! Congratulations on 30 amazing years Deadman! @ funeral pumps https://t.co/cZfX35lETQ

– Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) November 21, 2020

We have faced each other in all types of matches and created some of the most special moments of my career. Standing through the ring of @ funeral pumps has always been a daunting experience, but I am delighted to hear the sound of the gong one last time. #FarewellTaker # Survivor series

– Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) November 22, 2020

For 30 years, The Undertaker has delighted audiences the world over with its macabre theaters and unparalleled athletic ability. If you want to pick up on some of his biggest moments, check out our previous ranking of The Phenom at WrestleMania, from worst to best, or read all about his fearsome Tombstone piledriver move in our slideshow below.