The Undertaker Reflects on His Legendary Career and Boneyard Match with AJ Styles

The Undertaker’s illustrious career concluded at WrestleMania 36 with a Boneyard match against AJ Styles. This cinematic-style match resembled his famous Buried Alive matches, blending in theatrical elements that marked the end of an era. The unique format allowed for an epic conclusion to his wrestling journey, highlighting his enduring legacy in WWE.

On his “Six Feet Under” podcast, The Undertaker expressed deep gratitude towards AJ Styles for his role in the match. He emphasized that the match wouldn’t have been possible without Styles, who was someone he had long wanted to work with. He likened Styles to Shawn Michaels, underscoring the high regard in which he holds “The Phenomenal One.”

Styles has often been compared to Shawn Michaels, and Michaels himself has acknowledged Styles as a potential dream opponent if he ever returned for another WrestleMania bout.

The Undertaker echoed this sentiment, imagining how incredible matches involving Styles, Michaels, or Bret Hart would have been, reflecting on the high-caliber talent and dream matchups fans missed out on.

The Boneyard match was filmed pre-taped and allowed The Undertaker to appear in peak form, utilizing supernatural elements effectively.

He noted that the match’s cinematic style was fitting given the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic but acknowledged that if it were possible, the match might have taken place in a traditional ring setting. While The Undertaker is content with his career’s end, he admits that adjusting to retirement has been challenging.