The Undertaker thanks fans in powerful farewell tweet after WWE legend announces retirement aged 55
WWE legend The Undertaker has taken to social media to thank fans after announcing his retirement from pro wrestling.
The 55-year-old announced the decision during the final episode of his documentary, The Last Ride.
And having gathered hordes of devoted fans down the years the American, real name Mark Calaway, felt the need to show his immense gratitude.
He posted a picture of himself posing on a stage with his fist aloft in front of a packed venue.
And he captioned it simply: "#ThankYou".
His fans subsequently rushed to salute their hero.
One wrote: "Thank You Legend , it was a great run".
And another said: "You’ll be missed. #ThankYouTaker".
The words of thanks kept flooding in: "Thanks for entertaining us all these years, Taker! We will miss you! #ThankYouTaker".
And another remarked: "Thank you for everything and giving us all those special moments in the WWE to make our childhood great. You is,will,and forever be a Legend."
'IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'
Fans have been left with a slither of hope that they may see their hero involved once again, however.
During his retirement announcement, he confessed that he would consider a return "in case of emergency" and if boss Vince McMahon was "in a pinch".
He said: "I believe I'm at a place now, post-Boneyard, which was a hellacious battle against one of the best in the business.
"Here you are, climbing on your motorcycle and taking off.
"There was a lot of thought and a lot of emotion, one of those being 'are you happy enough with that?'
"It was a powerful moment. You don't necessarily always get those.
"If there was ever a perfect ending to a career, that right there was it.
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"If Vince was in a pinch, would I come back? I guess time would only tell there.
"In case of emergency, break glass, you pull out The Undertaker. I would consider it.
"[But] at this point in my career, I have no desire to get back in the ring."