The Undertaker Retires from WWE After 30 Years with Fire, Explosions & Hologram!

After 3 decades, it was the final bell for The Undertaker at WWE’s Survivor Series on Sunday night — and the final sendoff was killer.

Vince McMahon appeared in the center of the ring to announce The Dead Man one last time … and he was clearly emotional about it.

“Tonight marks the end of an era,” McMahon said … “An end of an era of the most storied career in history, it’ll never be duplicated.”

He continued, “They say nothing lasts forever. I think they’re wrong — because the legacy of The Undertaker will live on eternally!”

That’s when the lights went dim and fire began to explode all over the arena — a dramatic setting for Taker’s final ring walk.

Once he got in the ring, Taker — real name Mark Calaway — only said a few words, but he made ’em count.

“My time has come to let The Undertaker Rest. In. Peace.”

That’s when a hologram of Taker’s former manager, Paul Bearer, appeared.

Bearer — real name Bill Moody — passed away back in 2013.

It was a nice tribute to both Taker’s career — and a show of respect for Moody, who played a pivotal role in shaping Taker’s character back in the day.

After the show, several WWE superstars paid respect to Taker on social media.

John Cena — “After three decades of @undertaker committing wholeheartedly to the @WWE, tonight we bear witness to the end of an extraordinary body of work. For all the in ring moments and as a member of the @WWEUniverse, I say #ThankYouTaker!”

The Rock — “30yrs ago today, he made his iconic #SurvivorSeries debut. Like EVERYONE – I was in awe as a rookie in the @WWE when his first words pierced my soul as he walked in the dressing room and said, “Muthaf**ka” True story! Honored to share the ring w you, my brother. #ThankYouTaker