WWE legend The Undertaker has announced his retirement after an illustrious 30-year career.

The 55 year-old has said he has ‘nothing left to accomplish’ in the sport.

He made the announcement in the last episode of his documentary series ‘The Last Ride’. He said: "I'm at a point, it's time this cowboy really rides away. 

"There's nothing left for me to conquer or accomplish. The game has changed. It's time for new guys to come up. The time just seems right.

"This documentary has helped me discover that and opened my eyes to the bigger picture and not judge myself as harshly these last few years.

"I can do more good outside the ring than I can inside. I'm finally at a place where I can accept that."

And he added the only instance he would return is if Vince McMahon was ‘in a pinch’ or ‘in case of emergency’.

The star, real name Mark William Calaway, made his debut in the sport in 1990. He went on to win every championship and event possible in the sport.

Tributes poured in for athlete from fans and fellow stars alike after he made the announcement.

Ring announcer Mike Rome wrote: "Thank you for making our childhood so cool. Thank you for the journeys you took us on. Thank you for growing with us, and evolving. 

“Thank you for being larger than life. Thank you for everything you have given to wrestling. You will always be #ThePhenom. #ThankYouTaker”

While a fan on Twitter posted: “I'm sorry to see the end come, thank you taker for everything you gave us in 30 years. Thank you our childhood hero. #ThankYouTaker”

And journalist Scott Fishman wrote: “For me, I’ll always remember the rivalry between The Undertaker and Mankind. One that spanned years, a ring, a Boiler Room, Buried Alive, Hell in a Cell. Those two went all in with every match. #ThankYouTaker”