By Paul Bearer
Nov. 8, 1999

Everyday, it seems I get bombarded with the same questions over and over again. The top inquiry is usually, "Why did you and the Undertaker leave the WWF?" "Is The Undertaker going to retire?" and "When will we see you on TV again?"

Well, think back to Sept. 3, during the incident when the Big Show called the Undertaker to the ring on SmackDown! I came down instead and was going to try to calm Big Show's nerves a bit. He didn't want to hear anything I had to say, so ... he kicked my @#$! The Undertaker finally came to the ring, and apparently told Big Show what he wanted to hear and they turned to leave. I extended my hand to the 'Taker and he just turned his back on me.

Needless to say, I was crushed both physically and mentally. So, I have been on a sabbatical ever since. I have made many changes in my life both mentally and physically, and leaving the World Wrestling Federation is the last thing I want to do. I will return to television when the time is right, and not until. How and when I return will certainly remain my own little secret.

As far as The Undertaker is concerned, for the millionth time, I will tell you again I have not talked to him since Sept. 3. I hear the same rumors and propaganda as you do about his retirement. However, in Jim Ross' recent Ross Report, he says that the Phenom definitely doesn't have retirement in his plans. Which doesn't surprise me at all. The Undertaker has always marched to the beat of his own drum. Vince McMahon, myself, nor anybody else can tell him what to do.

Finally, I must say that Mick Foley's new autobiography is just fabulous! It is a must-read, for all fans and non-fans alike! Once I started it, I could hardly put it down. Just don't miss pages: 143, 230, 238, 329, 403, 405, 406, 414, 415, 477, and 487. Because that's where he writes about me! And you all know why! I AM PAUL BEARER AND YOU ARE NOT! RIP -PB