One in every of skilled wrestling’s most iconic acts may play a job 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 crew. 

Undertaker returns as a coach on Season 2 of A&E’s “WWE LFG” actuality sequence, along 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 crew.

“We now have mentioned it… ” Undertaker, actual title Mark Calloway, advised 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 massive endeavor, one he is not sure about managing between private duties and different commitments.

“It is a actually giant ask to be a part of the artistic crew,” Undertaker stated. “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 crew 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 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. 

“After all, my husband will get me all the things,” McCool famous sarcastically. 

Undertaker laughed off accusations that he “obtained 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 house life. Afterward, WWE revisited having McCool coach full-time.

“I’d by no means deal with it some other place, however you get the inside track,” Undertaker stated. “Once 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 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 attempting 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 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 all WWE’s new stars or reunite together with her former co-women’s champion, Layla.

“It blows my thoughts the variety of girls now we have in WWE and the extent of athleticism they’ve,” McCool stated. “Would I like to get within the ring and blend it up? Completely. Do I believe I may? Completely for one night time. I won’t have the ability to stroll for one more 12 months.

“I’d love a LayCool reunion. Layla has been again within the combine since Corridor of Fame [in April].”