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Undertaker Drops Signature Ponytail in New Look

The WWE Hall of Famer appeared in viral photos with a shorter, slicked-back hairstyle.

Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Wrestling

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The Undertaker was seen in viral photos this week with his signature braided ponytail gone, sporting a shorter, slicked-back hairstyle. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

The Undertaker's signature braided ponytail is gone, according to viral photos showing the wrestler with his hair combed straight back and the sides cropped tight. The Undertaker has not commented publicly on the change or said whether it is permanent.

Why it matters

The ponytail had become one of the most recognizable visual elements of The Undertaker's character since he adopted it after the 2020 Boneyard Match. The change marks a visible departure from the look fans associate with his in-ring career.

The braided ponytail dates to the 2020 Boneyard Match against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36, while the new look is documented only through recent viral photos. The Undertaker has not explained the change or said whether it will last.

The players

The Undertaker

A longtime WWE star and Hall of Famer known for his dark persona and signature ponytail, whose appearance in viral photos has drawn attention from fans.

AJ Styles

A veteran professional wrestler who faced The Undertaker in the Boneyard Match at WrestleMania 36, a bout that effectively closed The Undertaker's in-ring career.

The details

Viral photos taken outdoors show The Undertaker wearing dark sunglasses and a black shirt, with his hair combed straight back and no visible tail. The wrestler has made no public statement about the new style.

Timeline

  1. WrestleMania 36 (2020): The Undertaker adopted his braided ponytail after the Boneyard Match against AJ Styles.

  2. November 2020: WWE gave The Undertaker a formal farewell at Survivor Series.

  3. 2022: The Undertaker was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

  4. February 23, 2026: The Undertaker was last seen on WWE TV during the Raw episode.

Season Trajectory

The change comes after The Undertaker's 2020 Boneyard Match against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36 effectively closed his in-ring career and his braided ponytail became part of that era's look. The new hairstyle follows his WWE Hall of Fame induction in 2022 and his last TV appearance on Raw in February 2026.

The change affects how fans recognize The Undertaker's on-screen character, since the ponytail was a defining visual element of his look for several years. Fans who collect or follow WWE's Hall of Famers may notice the difference when new appearances are announced.

The takeaway

A visible change like a hairstyle can signal a shift in a public figure's image, but its meaning often depends on what comes next. Readers can watch for official statements or new appearances to understand whether the look is lasting.

Further reading

Explore more on the Wrestling section for additional context on WWE's veteran stars and their careers.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportskeeda.