One in all skilled wrestling’s most iconic acts might play a task in shaping WWE’s artistic future. The Undertaker is arguably probably the most revered character in WWE. 5 years after retiring, he is in discussions to affix WWE’s artistic staff.
Undertaker returns as a coach on Season 2 of A&E’s “WWE LFG” actuality collection, together with his spouse, Michelle McCool, becoming a member of the teaching lineup. Serving to prospects develop their characters and abilities reinvigorated his wrestling urge for food. Hungry to do extra, Undertaker confirmed curiosity in becoming a member of WWE’s artistic staff.
“We’ve got mentioned it… ” Undertaker, actual identify Mark Calloway, instructed CBS Sports activities forward of the present’s season premiere. “To reply your query, sure. Doing ‘LFG’ has sparked that creativity that I’ve placed on the shelf since retiring.”
There are hurdles to beat earlier than WWE and Undertaker choose a route. The seven-time world champion insists it is a huge enterprise, one he is uncertain about managing between private tasks and different commitments.
“It is a actually giant ask to be a part of the artistic staff,” Undertaker mentioned. “If I am unable to decide to it 100%, then I do not need to do it. I do not need to be extra of a distraction than an asset.”
The “WWE LFG” program options 4 legendary coaches guiding a staff of 4 prospect athletes. The profitable contestants, one male and one feminine, earn NXT contracts. Undertaker’s Tyra Mae Metal and Booker T’s Jasper Troy received final season, with Undertaker profitable a ceremonial championship belt for incomes probably the most total factors.
McCool replaces Mickie James on the teaching panel after making visitor appearances to assist practice James’ college students in Season 1. Undertaker and McCool — WWE Corridor of Famers and multi-time world champions who’ve been married for 15 years — have seen headlines accusing them of nepotism.
“After all, my husband will get me every little thing,” McCool famous sarcastically.
Undertaker laughed off accusations that he “acquired Mickie fired” to make room for his spouse. Undertaker defined that McCool’s recurring Season 1 appearances had been to check if they might steadiness doing the present with their dwelling life. Afterward, WWE revisited having McCool coach full-time.
“I might by no means deal with it every other place, however you get the news,” Undertaker mentioned. “After I was offered with the chance to be a coach, she was offered with the chance on the similar time. We could not do it collectively as a result of the youngsters had been in class. It was an excessive amount of.
“That is why she had a number of spots on Season 1. We had been making an attempt to determine schedules and what it might be like if she had been to do Season 2.”
Take a look at the total interview with the Undertaker and Michelle McCool under.
McCool’s expanded function on “WWE LFG” won’t be her solely upcoming WWE enterprise. The ladies-exclusive Evolution pay-per-view is scheduled for July 13. McCool hasn’t been contacted about an look, however would like to wrestle one in every of WWE’s new stars or reunite together with her former co-women’s champion, Layla.
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“It blows my thoughts the variety of ladies we’ve in WWE and the extent of athleticism they’ve,” McCool mentioned. “Would I like to get within the ring and blend it up? Completely. Do I feel I might? Completely for one evening. I won’t have the ability to stroll for one more 12 months.
“I might love a LayCool reunion. Layla has been again within the combine since Corridor of Fame [in April].”