Is this the Undertaker?

Degag

Either he's not coming back or he's coming back as the ABA now i'd say.

jaykhunter

We're still far off from Mania. He could have his beatles' wig ala WMXX

Charisteas

briany wrote: »

Maybe his new gimmick will be that of a crotchety old next door neighbor who won't give you your ball back? :P

Reminds me of that Samuel L. Jackson movie - Lakeview Terrace.

Back on topic though, I remember reading somewhere years ago that talent need permission before getting tattoos, piercings, and in this case a new hair style. Or maybe they asked him to shave it all off for a new look.

jaykhunter

That's true but those kind of rules don't apply to main event talent. I bet Orton showed up with his new tats every time

rovert

jaykhunter wrote: »

I bet Orton showed up with his new tats every time

Doudt it given licensing deals and such like

jaykhunter

i know whatcha mean but he's a bit of a cúnt/major backstage pain in the ass in the mid 00s so i'd bet he'd do this sort of thing on a whim to mess with management.

Didn't he smoke weed openly backstage, even blowing it into some stooge's face?

Lord TSC

MitchKoobski

In fairness lads I think he can at least grow his hair back within the next 8 months....

rovert

MitchKoobski wrote: »

In fairness lads I think he can at least grow his hair back within the next 8 months....

If it grows back the way it was.

His hairline was receding a lot.

jaykhunter

MitchKoobski wrote: »

In fairness lads I think he can at least grow his hair back within the next 8 months....

It really depends; he's an old guy; McMahon's hair never grew back to full thickness after the WM head-shave. He's got a very old face so it'll definitely make him look so much older. When did he stop being Big Evil ABA gimmick and grow his hair for WMXX?

GTR63

jaykhunter wrote: »

When did he stop being Big Evil ABA gimmick and grow his hair for WMXX?

It took him about 4 months for the hair growth(Survivor series to Mania),even then it was quite short at Mania XX.

MitchKoobski

jaykhunter wrote: »

It really depends; he's an old guy; McMahon's hair never grew back to full thickness after the WM head-shave. He's got a very old face so it'll definitely make him look so much older. When did he stop being Big Evil ABA gimmick and grow his hair for WMXX?

After WMXX he showed up on Smackdown to confront Paul Heyman and he has the short black hair and bandana on underneath the hat.

Charisteas

MitchKoobski wrote: »

In fairness lads I think he can at least grow his hair back within the next 8 months....

Doubt it. Hair only grows about 5-7 inches a year. Which for Taker would only be about 4 inches before his match at Wrestlemania in 8 months.

Speaking from someone who had long hair last year, shaved it before going on holiday, and now just letting it all grow long again, it's a very slow tedious process!

Speaking of long hair, CM Punk needs to grow his long again I think, can't say i'm a fan of the gelled slicked back look.

Degag

I really think Taker is finished. I remember when HHH came out and said "I know you said you won't come back, but if you do i'll be waiting." - or something similar, he probably meant it. Taker was never going to have the the whole tribute show like Michaels or Flair had, it suited his character to go out quitely, without a big fuss.

In any case, Taker doesn't give a **** anymore. He's made alot of money out of wrestling and even more out of real estate, he has his legacy, he owes nothing to no one. If he wants to shave his head, Vince can't say a word to him, fist of all because he's got a character protection clause in his contract and second of all because the WWE needs him alot more than he needs the WWE.

I've said it for a long time now, i'd love to see him come back as the ABA for one last time, if he isn't finished, it could be the clearest indication yet that he will.

newballsplease

Degag wrote: »

I really think Taker is finished. I remember when HHH came out and said "I know you said you won't come back, but if you do i'll be waiting." - or something similar, he probably meant it. Taker was never going to have the the whole tribute show like Michaels or Flair had, it suited his character to go out quitely, without a big fuss.

In any case, Taker doesn't give a **** anymore. He's made alot of money out of wrestling and even more out of real estate, he has his legacy, he owes nothing to no one. If he wants to shave his head, Vince can't say a word to him, fist of all because he's got a character protection clause in his contract and second of all because the WWE needs him alot more than he needs the WWE.

I've said it for a long time now, i'd love to see him come back as the ABA for one last time, if he isn't finished, it could be the clearest indication yet that he will.

there is absolutly NO WAY that was takers last match, or he left quietly like that.

-Kenny-

Yeah have to agree. no way he would end 20 years being carried out on a stretcher.
But to be honest I couldn't give a crap if he came back bald/long hair/short hair/blonde hair/even red hair! once he comes back !

HBK

Degag wrote: »

because he's got a character protection clause in his contract

Source? :rolleyes:

sky88

rovert wrote: »

If it grows back the way it was.

His hairline was receding a lot.

you never know he could have went for a hair transplant and he shaved for that

Degag

newballsplease wrote: »

there is absolutly NO WAY that was takers last match, or he left quietly like that.

-Kenny- wrote: »

Yeah have to agree. no way he would end 20 years being carried out on a stretcher.
But to be honest I couldn't give a crap if he came back bald/long hair/short hair/blonde hair/even red hair! once he comes back !

I wouldn't be too sure, as i said he was never going to have a big send off ala HBK or Flair because he is very protective of his character. I'll admit that going out on a stretcher might be uninspiring but who knows?

HBK wrote: »

Source? :rolleyes:

I don't have a source. It's been stated plenty of times that he does though.

jossnjuice

Degag wrote: »

I don't have a source. It's been stated plenty of times that he does though.

i dont have a source either, but ill second that about his contract....another stipulation similar to the one that he put in himself that prevents taker from going to any of the HOF ceremonies for fear of people seeing him dressed normally and breaking character.

rovert

Ive never heard of the clause personally.

But Undertaker and WWE flip their lid enough when pictures get leaked of Mark Callaway to the degree that I would buy that there is a clause of some nature.

GTR63

LOL
http://www.wzronline.com/wrestling-news/photo-shocking-pic-of-undertaker-w-bald-head.html

Charisteas

GTR63 wrote: »

LOL
http://www.wzronline.com/wrestling-news/photo-shocking-pic-of-undertaker-w-bald-head.html

JAYSUS! Dead man balding!

ciano316

It's Photoshopped here's the original photo he ain't bald you can see his hair tied back.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bCcrNMU5K7s/TTbiIvPyqPI/AAAAAAAAAC8/plt3mEKW8zo/s1600/justunda.jpg

partyndbs

who cares. he sucks now....so boring and outdated.

jaykhunter

except he's had serious contenders if not match of the year every year at Mania for the last 4 years.

He got a new theme song this year, he might get a new vest next year

rovert

ciano316 wrote: »

It's Photoshopped here's the original photo he ain't bald you can see his hair tied back.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bCcrNMU5K7s/TTbiIvPyqPI/AAAAAAAAAC8/plt3mEKW8zo/s1600/justunda.jpg

That's a photoshop too.

This is the real picture:

Charisteas

ciano316 wrote: »

It's Photoshopped here's the original photo he ain't bald you can see his hair tied back.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bCcrNMU5K7s/TTbiIvPyqPI/AAAAAAAAAC8/plt3mEKW8zo/s1600/justunda.jpg

It's not photoshopped it's the same photo, just yours is bigger so it's clearer to see the tied-back hair.

jaykhunter

aha that's right. It's this photo that's photoshopped....

Charisteas

Hasn't Michelle Mccool aged a bit?