The Undertaker Unhappy With ‘Disheartening’ Backstage Change in WWE

Known for his authority, built through a three-decade career with the WWE and other promotions, Undertaker was simply demanding professionalism as an ambassador following his retirement in 2020.

The Undertaker's Influence Stays Alive in All Things WWE

Since officially retiring nearly five years ago, Undertaker has remained a visible presence on WWE programming, most recently appearing on NXT in late July to deliver a chokeslam to TNA Champion Trick Williams.

Undertaker also serves as a judge on WWE’s new talent competition show LFG ("Legends & Future Greats), which debuted in June.

Despite his criticism of certain backstage habits during Friday's show, Undertaker praised today’s top performers. He told Gunther that he would consider wrestling him if he was still at a competitive level.

“If I had anything left in the tank,” Undertaker said, "you're the one guy that I would consider coming out of retirement."

While the comment was made in good spirits, Undertaker has repeatedly said a full return is unlikely.

Undertaker's Comments Highlight a Changing Environment

While Undertaker’s criticism is most likely factual and based on personal experiences backstage, it highlights a generational shift in WWE locker rooms and in all other places.

When it comes to WWE, old-time veterans enforced discipline, and watching matches backstage was non-negotiable under the unwritten rules of the sport and promotion.

In contrast, the modern environment embraces digital branding of the superstars, something they can now do publicly on their own, with many wrestlers creating content during events to connect with fans online in real time, thus having a bigger impact and making for better interaction.