In what looks to be yet another extravagant display of wealth, the Saudis got WWE superstar The Undertaker to unveil a soccer trophy at a Thursday match.
The match was played between Saudi Pro League teams Al-Nassr – where Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo plays – and Al-Hilal. Though it was a friendly, the winner of the match was awarded with the Riyadh Season Cup.
To unveil this trophy, league organizers sought none other than The Undertaker. His entrance into Kingdom Arena began just like his WWE entrance: the blacks in the arena went out as his theme music began. Then, the 58-year-old emerged in his signature coat and low-profile hat.
The Undertaker then began his slow walk to the trophy. Along his path, dozens of hooded figures held torches to light the way.
Once he got to the trophy – which was covered by a cloth – he raised his outstretched arms and looked up to the sky. Members of each team were to his left and right.
After finally removing the cloth to reveal the trophy, the lights came back on and The Undertaker held it up for the crowd to see. Ronald was visibly excited by the display.
It’s important to keep in mind that The Undertaker is retired. While it’s unknown how much the Saudis paid the wrestler or the WWE for the appearance, it couldn’t have been cheap to get a WWE legend off the couch to present a
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