Deadman Rises from Rumble..

The 2007 Royal Rumble came down to the 2 fan favorites this year, Shawn Michaels vs Undertaker, with the Deadman emerging victorious for a shot at the title of his choice at Wrestlemania. So which will he choose? The choice looks obvious at this point; Batista, start preparing..

With Mr. Kennedy stealing Undertaker's thunder on Smackdown recently, Undertaker attempted to win a match set by Teddy Long which would set up a triple threat for Batista's title at Royal Rumble. Unfortunately, the savvy and crafty ring-star, Mr Kennedy, provoked Batista, who then interfered in the match and cost Undertaker the title shot. Now, Taker has won the old fashioned Royal Rumble match in which 29 other stars looked to get their chance at gold. With that, Undertaker can challenge Batista at Wrestlemania and re-claim the title he has held several times during his career.

There have been unfortunate rumours that this is Taker's last stand, and that he may retire after Wrestlemania. Hopefully these rumors are untrue, because the Deadman has provided a true fan favorite for years. He has demolished and buried opponents, literally. He had historic wins and confrontations with Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior as well as Stone Cold, Kane and the Rock. He converted Mable into Viscera and assembled a Ministry which sought to take out Mr. McMahon and his family. He has fought with various monsters like El Gigante, Mankind and recently the Great Khali. Undertaker has been buried himself and re-emerged, he's been managed and double-crossed by Paul Bearer, he has been a headband-wearing biker and has re-emerged as the Deadman standing above all other competition. He now has the opportunity to re-capture gold on the world's greatest stage, Wrestlemania.

Congratulations once again to Taker, as well as all of the other victors at the 2007 Royal Rumble!