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As most of you may know, The Undertaker is finally hanging up his boots after thirty years in the company. His documentary ‘The Last Ride’ covers every moment of his illustrious career.

In the latest episode, his shocking conversation with Shawn Michaels was revealed.

Shawn Michaels has widely been regarded as The Undertaker’s greatest foe. The last objective of Michaels’ long career was to end The Undertaker’s streak at WrestleMania.

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For two years he valiantly tried in matches of epic proportions, and he failed again and again. It was impossible to beat “The Deadman”. Michaels’ did everything he could, but The Undertaker would just not stay down.

The Undertaker himself played all the cards in his hand, but Michaels refused to give up. The WrestleMania 25 match was big, however, its successor was legendary.

Sweet Chin Musics were flying, Tombstones were dropped, both wrestlers were finished but neither gave up. The Undertaker, for the first time in his career, showed an iconic face of disbelief.

Shawn Michaels had truly proved his mettle. The Undertaker was finally the last man standing, and Michaels struggled back up.

The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels were mentally and physically exhausted

“The Deadman” was in shock. After all that, Michaels was still able to get back up! The next thing Michaels did was one of the most audacious things in the history of WWE. He slapped The Undertaker right in the face!

Full of rage, “The Phenom” delivered a thumping Tombstone to Michaels, finally finishing him.

The match was over, but what came after was one of the best moments. The Undertaker helped Michaels back up to his feet and hugged him as a sign of mutual respect. This was truly an emotional moment.

Shawn Michaels’ career was over after losing this match, and The Undertaker thanked him for such a big fight. This match was the defining moment of both Superstars’ careers.

In Episode 4 of ‘The Last Ride’, The Undertaker shockingly revealed the conversation he had with Shawn Michaels on multiple occasions.

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“Shawn and I have talked quite a bit, and well, I’ve said on more than one occasion-I should have left with you’,” explains Taker.

I think we can all agree that the perfect last match and ending to The Undertaker’s long career would have been the one at WrestleMania 26.

We would have preferred to have the Undertaker’s streak broken by Michaels more than anyone else. The Undertaker is right in his thoughts. Ending it after that night would have been the perfect moment, cementing both names as the greatest of all time.

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