Considered one of skilled wrestling’s most iconic acts might play a job in shaping WWE’s inventive future. The Undertaker is arguably essentially the most revered character in WWE. 5 years after retiring, he is in discussions to affix WWE’s inventive group.
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 inventive group.
“We’ve got mentioned it… ” Undertaker, actual title Mark Calloway, informed 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 decide on a course. The seven-time world champion insists it is a massive enterprise, one he is uncertain about managing between private duties and different commitments.
“It is a actually massive ask to be a part of the inventive group,” Undertaker mentioned. “If I am unable to decide to it 100%, then I do not wish to do it. I do not wish to be extra of a distraction than an asset.”
The “WWE LFG” program options 4 legendary coaches guiding a group 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 essentially the most general factors.
McCool replaces Mickie James on the teaching panel after making visitor appearances to assist prepare 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.
“In fact, my husband will get me the whole lot,” McCool famous sarcastically.
Undertaker laughed off accusations that he “bought Mickie fired” to make room for his spouse. Undertaker defined that McCool’s recurring Season 1 appearances had been to check if they may stability doing the present with their residence life. Afterward, WWE revisited having McCool coach full-time.
“I might by no means tackle it another place, however you get the news,” Undertaker mentioned. “After I was introduced with the chance to be a coach, she was introduced with the chance on the identical time. We could not do it collectively as a result of the children had been in class. It was an excessive amount of.
“That is why she had a couple 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 complete interview with the Undertaker and Michelle McCool beneath.
McCool’s expanded position 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 considered one of WWE’s new stars or reunite along with her former co-women’s champion, Layla.
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“It blows my thoughts the variety of girls we now have 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 believe I might? Completely for one night time. I won’t be capable of stroll for an additional 12 months.
“I might love a LayCool reunion. Layla has been again within the combine since Corridor of Fame [in April].”